The School of Greatness

Dr. James Doty achieved every material goal he set as a 12-year-old kid in poverty—the Rolex, the Porsche, the mansion overlooking the ocean—only to realize he'd built a prison of his own insecurity. Most people stumble through manifestation inefficiently because they're operating from fear, shame, and limiting beliefs that were wired into them before they were ten years old. The real power of manifestation isn't about attracting more stuff—it's about understanding the neuroscience of how your brain networks work together when you shift from sympathetic nervous system activation (fear and survival) to parasympathetic engagement (openness and creativity). When you stop chasing hedonic happiness and start living with purpose that serves others, your brain's executive control network, attention network, and salience network align to create synchronicities that feel like magic. The key is learning to manifest from love instead of fear, from service instead of selfishness, and from compassion for yourself instead of that relentless inner critic telling you you're not enough.Dr. Doty’s books:Into the Magic ShopMind MagicIn this episode you will:Break through the myth that external achievements will heal internal shame and finally feel worthyMaster the difference between hedonic happiness (pleasure-seeking that leaves you empty) and eudaimonic happiness (purpose-driven fulfillment that lasts)Transform your relationship with failure by understanding how childhood baggage controls every decision and relationship you have as an adultDiscover why manifesting from fear and insecurity limits your brain's ability to create what you actually needUncover the neuroscience of why your sympathetic nervous system blocks manifestation and how to shift to parasympathetic engagementFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1868For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you’ll love:Jim CurtisDr. Daniel AmenRhonda Byrne Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everyone seems unhappy right now, but the happiest people you know aren't lucky; they're intentional about seven specific daily practices. You've probably been taught that happiness is something you stumble into or find out there somewhere, but the truth is more empowering than that. These seven habits aren't complicated or require massive life changes; they're small, consistent choices that compound over time. You can start building one today and watch it pull every other area of your life in the right direction, because when you show up for yourself with these practices, joy becomes something you create instead of something you chase.Make Money Easy: Create Financial Freedom and Live a Richer LifeThe Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life TodayThe Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest LivesThe School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a LegacyIn this episode you will:Master the art of curating your circle intentionally, shifting from quantity of connections to quality of relationships that actually lift you up and reflect your best selfTransform your daily experience through gratitude practice that goes beyond surface positivity, learning how to bridge morning and evening with appreciation that compounds into genuine abundanceDiscover why taking full responsibility for your joy is the single most powerful shift you can make, and how to stop giving your emotional power away to circumstances and other peopleBreak through people-pleasing patterns by setting boundaries that protect your peace, and develop the courage to disappoint others without abandoning your self-respectUncover the connection between physical movement and mental clarity, understanding why you can't think your way out of stress but you can move your way through itFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1867For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you’ll love:SadhguruKen HondaMatthew McConaughey Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This conversation hits close to home. Christian Howes is Lewis's brother, and Lewis has shared many times what it was like visiting him behind bars as a young man, watching someone he loved trapped in a system designed to break people. Now Christian sits alongside Shaka Senghor, who spent 19 years in prison, including 7 in solitary confinement, to reveal a truth that will shake you: most people walking free are more imprisoned than they ever were. Through journaling, music, poetry, and confronting their deepest shame, both men discovered freedom inside concrete walls before they were physically released. You'll see how the prisons in your own mind, built from unhealed trauma and limiting beliefs, are keeping you from the life you want. Their journeys will show you how to identify what's truly holding you back and give you practical tools to break free, starting with the courage to name your pain and the wisdom to forgive without conditions.Watch & Learn More About Redemption TimeShaka’s books:Writing My WrongsLetters to the Sons of SocietyHow to Be FreeIn this episode you will:Transform your relationship with failure by celebrating your victories instead of erasing them with negative self-talkMaster the practice of forgiveness without conditions to free yourself from the past and stop carrying resentmentUnlock the courage to pursue your purpose even when society tells you your past disqualifies you from greatnessDiscover how to identify and escape the hidden prisons built from shame, grief, and trauma that keep you trapped in repeating patternsLearn why gratitude and presence are your most powerful weapons against depression, anxiety, and feeling stuck in lifeFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1866For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you’ll love:Jason WilsonGabor MatéEric "ET" Thomas Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Hussey reveals the hidden patterns keeping you stuck in unfulfilling relationships. He exposes why trying to impress someone on a first date actually pushes connection away and how most people unknowingly attract partners who mirror their deepest insecurities. You'll discover why being truly vulnerable means something completely different than what you think, and how showing your authentic self, quirks and all, is the only path to being deeply known and loved. Matthew shares the specific moment when you need to stop using your "magic tricks" to attract attention and start revealing the real you, even when it terrifies you. This conversation cuts through surface-level dating advice and gets to the core of what it means to build a relationship where you can finally be yourself.Matthew’s book:Get the GuyLove LifeMatthew on YouTubeIn this episode you will:Discover why connecting with someone's humanity matters more than impressing them with your achievementsTransform your approach to vulnerability by understanding the difference between sharing your hero's journey and revealing who you really areUncover the hidden patterns that keep you attracting the wrong people by relying on superficial qualities instead of authentic connectionMaster the art of being truly seen by allowing silence, sharing your needs, and letting go of the fear that honesty will push people awayBreak free from dopamine-driven relationships and rewire your nervous system to appreciate the deeper satisfaction of genuine partnershipFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1865For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you’ll love:Esther PerelBaya VoceLewis Howes & Martha Higareda Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I'm breaking down why most people visualize for two minutes, hope for a miracle, and wonder why nothing changes in their lives. I'm sharing the exact three-step process that pulled me from sleeping on my sister's couch, broke and directionless, to building a thriving business and podcast empire. The secret isn't more visualization or positive thinking. It's about becoming someone who naturally attracts what you want through clarity, elevated emotion, and courageous daily action. I'll show you why your emotional state is your manifestation frequency and how gratitude literally rewires your brain to notice opportunities instead of danger.Make Money Easy: Create Financial Freedom and Live a Richer LifeThe Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life TodayThe Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest LivesThe School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a LegacyIn this episode you will:Discover why manifesting from fear and scarcity only creates more of what you don't want in your lifeTransform your future by learning to feel it before it arrives, using your brain's inability to distinguish between imagination and memoryLearn the four blocks that kill manifestation and how to break through themUnderstand the manifestation formula that ancient texts knew: conscious thought multiplied by action equals manifestationMaster the 24-hour challenge that combines crystal-clear vision, gratitude-fueled emotion, and one bold imperfect action to create unstoppable momentumFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1864For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you’ll love:Rhonda ByrneDr. Joe DispenzaJim Curtis Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.