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The Daily Motivation, page 5

by Lewis Howes · English

The stories you tell yourself on a daily basis determines the person you will become.The good, the bad, the negative, the positive, the uplifting, the draining – they’re all part of the equation. But YOU are the author of your life story – so, what story are you writing? Top Podcaster & Best-selling Author Lewis Howes brings you the The Daily Motivation Show, where you’ll hear from industry-leading experts, you’ll learn proven principles, and you’ll discover life-changing ideas that will help you get motivated and STAY motivated.

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Fear, Greed, and Pride Are Keeping You Broke | George KamelDelayed gratification and avoiding “fear, greed, and pride” that lead people to stay paycheck-to-paycheck, even at high incomes; warns against overleveraging and “too good to be true” financial…10 Jun 2026 · 7 min · 2 chapters
The BIG Difference Between TALENT And Skill | Seth GodinSeth Godin argues that “talent” is overrated and often misleading; most improvement comes from skill built through practice. He frames creativity and enthusiasm as learnable skills, not rare gifts.9 Jun 2026 · 6 min · 3 chapters
Everyone Has a To-Do List. Do You Have a To-Be List? | Emily McDonaldIdentity, nervous-system alignment, and “to-be” lists for motivation and behavior change. Guest: Emily McDonald (featured guest; no biographical details provided in the transcript).8 Jun 2026 · 7 min · 2 chapters
These Daily HABITS Will CHANGE YOUR LIFE Forever | Nir EyalHow to set life goals using “tomorrow” instead of vague 5-year vision boards, then build them through daily consistency, implementation intentions, and an “indistractable” focus on personal integrity.7 Jun 2026 · 6 min · 5 chapters
The Dating Truth No One Is Honest Enough To Say | Scott GallowayDating and relationship “truths” about gender asymmetry, fertility timing, and why some cultural narratives mislead women and men.6 Jun 2026 · 7 min · 4 chapters
Stop Setting Goals and Start Living Without Limits | Emmanuel AchoEmmanuel Acho argues against setting goals and instead pursuing “objectives with no limitations,” aiming energy toward direction rather than fixed outcomes.5 Jun 2026 · 7 min · 4 chapters
Transform Your Emotional Triggers And Achieve Lasting Happiness | Dr PhilHow to handle emotional triggers in relationships to achieve lasting happiness, emphasizing calm communication, being heard, and maintaining authenticity.4 Jun 2026 · 7 min · 3 chapters
Turn Your Panic Into Power Before Every Performance | Joel KinnamanTurning performance panic into “power” by using flow, reframing fear, and preparing for live moments.3 Jun 2026 · 8 min · 5 chapters
Radiate Confidence and Magnetism in Every Interaction | Michael Bungay StanierHow to communicate with “magnetism” by clarifying what you want, separating facts/feelings/judgments, using body/hand positioning, and priming audiences through language and interactive check-ins.2 Jun 2026 · 11 min · 3 chapters
How To Unlock Your Best Work By Eliminating Total Freedom | David EpsteinThe episode argues that “total freedom” can undermine creativity and best work, while constraints clarify priorities and enable productive experimentation.1 Jun 2026 · 7 min · 5 chapters
The Orange Squeeze: What Comes Out Under Pressure Is What's Inside | Faith JenkinsFaith Jenkins discusses divorce, relationship timing, and character revealed under stress, using an “orange squeeze” analogy: whatever is inside comes out when pressured.29 May 2026 · 7 min · 5 chapters
Attract FINANCIAL ABUNDANCE Into Your Life | Dave RamseyHow to shift from scarcity/debt mindset to financial abundance by changing “inputs” (people, media, reading) and rebuilding trust in your judgment after major mistakes or trauma.28 May 2026 · 6 min · 5 chapters
How To Calm Your Mind And Actually Fall Asleep | Dr. Michael BreusHow anxiety and fear-based “monkey mind” keep people physiologically aroused and prevent sleep; strategies to calm the mind and lower heart rate before bed to fall asleep.27 May 2026 · 6 min · 3 chapters
SLEEPING Can Help You Lose Weight! | Dr. Matthew WalkerDr. Matthew Walker explains how REM/dream sleep supports emotional processing and may relate to weight loss, plus how to increase lucid dreaming. Guest: Dr.26 May 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
How To Reprogram Your Mind Before It Repeats Your Past | Lewis HowesLewis Howes explains “reprogramming” the mind by identifying default mental “scripts” formed from past wounds, then changing how you interpret triggers like anger, rejection, success, and praise.25 May 2026 · 7 min · 1 chapter
Use These PSYCHOLOGY HACKS To Become More CONFIDENT | Vanessa Van EdwardsHow to boost confidence and persuasion using nonverbal gestures, dopamine-triggering surprises, and “priming” language in pitches and emails.24 May 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
What Neuroscience Says Every Parent Should Do | Dr. Baland JalalNeuroscience-based parenting advice from Dr. Baland Jalal: three things parents should do to improve children’s later life chances—affection/touch, the right kind of stimulation, and physical…23 May 2026 · 7 min · 3 chapters
The Real Reason Every Diet Has Failed You | Dr. Mindy PelzWhy diets fail, arguing the missing piece is timing of meals and recovery via fasting, not just food choice. Guest: Dr.22 May 2026 · 7 min · 3 chapters
Transform Your Emotions Into Courage & Empowerment | Haesue JoSimplifying daily self-care basics—regular movement, sleep hygiene, and mindful consumption—to build emotional resilience and empowerment.21 May 2026 · 7 min · 3 chapters
Why Believing the System Is Rigged Is Costing You Everything | Mrs. Dow Jones“Learned financial helplessness” and how believing the system is rigged leads to giving up on investing and prioritizing status spending; the episode contrasts short-term “flexing” with long-term…20 May 2026 · 8 min · 4 chapters
Create a Network of Success-Oriented Individuals | Allyson FelixAllyson Felix discusses creating policy change for pregnant/new-mother track athletes, arguing that sponsorship and performance-based contracts leave women without “maternal protections,” forcing…19 May 2026 · 9 min · 3 chapters
How To Build The Resilience That Saves You Before Crisis Hits | Brendon BurchardBuilding resilience before crises hit by embracing responsibility, staying “ready,” and preparing financially and emotionally in advance.18 May 2026 · 8 min · 2 chapters
How To BREAK UP With Someone The RIGHT WAY | Katherine Woodward ThomasHow to break up “the right way” with love and grace, arguing that pain is inevitable but suffering can be managed to avoid toxic negative bonding and long-term harm.17 May 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
Why Getting Comfortable Is Slowly Killing You | David GogginsDavid Goggins argues that comfort and “civilization” slowly kill ambition and hunger; fear should be treated as a guide to growth.16 May 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters