Podcast · 567 episodes
The School of Greatness
by Lewis Howes · English
Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, 2x All-American athlete, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. The School of Greatness shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on the planet—world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, mental health and literature—to inspire YOU to unlock your inner greatness and live your best life.
Latest episodes
Why AI Is Making Us Lonelier and How to Truly Connect | Vanessa Van EdwardsThe episode argues that AI and “almost-conversations” (voice notes, social media, chatting with tech) are reshaping our conversational muscles and contributing to a loneliness epidemic.30 Sep 2026 · 1 h 23 min
You Win When You Fail | Jo KoyJoe Koy argues that “winning” comes from failure and relentless action—saying yes to opportunities, learning from bombing, and turning insecurity into material.28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 22 min
You're Not Unprepared, You're Afraid to Start | Lewis HowesThe episode argues that people aren’t “unprepared”—they’re afraid to start.25 Sep 2026 · 29 min
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Why AI Is Making Us Lonelier and How to Truly Connect | Vanessa Van EdwardsThe episode argues that AI and “almost-conversations” (voice notes, social media, chatting with tech) are reshaping our conversational muscles and contributing to a loneliness epidemic.30 Sep 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 34 chapters
You Win When You Fail | Jo KoyJoe Koy argues that “winning” comes from failure and relentless action—saying yes to opportunities, learning from bombing, and turning insecurity into material.28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 22 min · 33 chapters
You're Not Unprepared, You're Afraid to Start | Lewis HowesThe episode argues that people aren’t “unprepared”—they’re afraid to start.25 Sep 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
Burnout Is a Sign You're Doing the Wrong Work | Jonathan FieldsBurnout as a signal of misaligned work and life purpose; how to recover alignment, avoid self-sabotage when things are “good,” and identify meaningful work.24 Sep 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 23 chapters
7 Signs You're About to Get Rich | Lewis HowesLewis Howes explains “7 signs” you’re about to get rich—signals that show up before money does—framing wealth as a shift in identity, boundaries, and mindset rather than just working harder.23 Sep 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 21 chapters
Stop Grinding: Build a Business You Don't Hate | Codie Sanchez“Stop Grinding” argues that people should stop chasing misery-driven hustle and instead build businesses (or careers) that create freedom through profit optimization, better decisions, and recurring…21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 33 chapters
Your Phone Is Stealing the Life You Actually Want | Cal NewportCal Newport argues that smartphones and social media steal attention, autonomy, and time from the activities that actually make life meaningful.18 Sep 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 31 chapters
Rebuild Your Identity in 3 Steps and Finally Make Habits Last | Dr. Kim FosterLasting behavior change comes from rebuilding identity, not just adding information or stacking habits. Dr.16 Sep 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 31 chapters
You're Not Bad With Money, You Inherited Bad Beliefs | Lewis HowesLewis Howes argues that financial struggle isn’t a discipline or “numbers” problem; it’s inherited “money beliefs” wired into your nervous system.14 Sep 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 32 chapters
Your Pain Pushes You Until Your Vision Pulls You | Michael BeckwithSpiritual growth through unconditional love, ego transcendence, and using pain as motivation until a larger vision “pulls” you.11 Sep 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 37 chapters
Stop Waiting for the Perfect Moment, It Never Comes | Kier GainesKier Gaines argues that people get stuck by waiting for a “perfect moment” that never arrives, and by emotional hijacking—how both negative and positive emotions can derail plans.10 Sep 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 27 chapters
Why Grit Isn’t Enough to Get What You Want | Angela DuckworthAngela Duckworth argues that “grit” and “trying harder” aren’t enough without the right support structures and environment.8 Sep 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 23 chapters
Why You Feel Stuck and How to Actually Change | Dr. Katy MilkmanWhy people feel stuck and how to change, using behavioral science. Dr.4 Sep 2026 · 1 h 39 min · 48 chapters
Money Loves Speed, but Wealth Loves Time | Sharran SrivatsaaMoney mindset and wealth-building frameworks—why “money loves speed but wealth loves time,” the importance of money plans, and how to build financial freedom via passive income, smart investing, and…2 Sep 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 38 chapters
The Trapped Emotions Blocking Your Love and Health | Dr. Bradley NelsonDr. Bradley Nelson argues that “trapped emotions” (emotional baggage) stored in the body—plus a “heart wall”—block love and health.31 Aug 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 27 chapters
Your Body Language Is Telling You You're Not Safe | Amy CuddyPersonal power and safety signals in the body—how “powerlessness” and threat responses reduce confidence, courage, and performance, and how to regain agency through self-affirmation, postural…28 Aug 2026 · 1 h 43 min · 44 chapters
The Real Root of ADHD Isn't Trauma, It's This | Dr. Sasha HamdaniDr. Sasha Hamdani argues that ADHD is primarily rooted in genetics and is best understood as an emotional regulation/brain regulation issue—not caused by trauma.26 Aug 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 35 chapters
Why You Can't Manifest With an Old Identity | Jim CurtisWhy manifestation fails when you keep an “old identity,” and how to change subconscious programming through forgiveness and Jim Curtis’s Release-Align-Become framework.24 Aug 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 34 chapters
Raise Resilient Kids Without Punishment | Dr. Becky KennedyHow to raise resilient kids without punishment or fear by separating behavior from identity, understanding behavior before intervening, prioritizing resilience over making kids happy, and teaching…21 Aug 2026 · 1 h 26 min · 31 chapters
Why Willpower Never Actually Changes You | Peter CroneWhy willpower can’t create lasting change; the role of subconscious identity, trauma-based conditioning, and self-acceptance in reducing suffering and enabling “true love.”19 Aug 2026 · 2 h 1 min · 45 chapters
The 5-Phase Plan to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck | Anthony O’NealAnthony O’Neal explains his “5-Phase Plan” to stop living paycheck to paycheck, arguing that most people aren’t missing basic money knowledge—they’re missing a simple strategy, systems, and…17 Aug 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 26 chapters
Why No Is More Powerful Than Yes | Chris VossChris Voss (author of Never Split the Difference; Black Swan Method) explains why “no” is more powerful than “yes” in negotiation, and how to build trust through calibrated questions, empathy, and…14 Aug 2026 · 1 h 37 min · 41 chapters
Bruce Lipton: The Program Running 95% of Your LifeDr. Bruce Lipton argues that most health, relationship, and life outcomes are driven by subconscious “programs” rather than genes or conscious will.12 Aug 2026 · 1 h 41 min · 44 chapters
The Grief Expert Who Discovered a Sixth Stage | David KesslerDavid Kessler, a leading grief expert and bestselling author, explains grief as a process of change and argues for a “sixth stage” beyond Kübler-Ross’s five stages: meaning.10 Aug 2026 · 1 h 22 min · 51 chapters