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The speaker, who was successful in various athletic ventures, realized that success did not bring him the feeling of harmony, peace and fulfillment he thought it would. He began to understand that the ultimate peace and harmony comes from service to others in the pursuit of one’s gifts and dreams. This concept of greatness is different from success, and it is where he found more harmony and peace. He began to pursue this idea after going through a series of personal breakdowns from business and intimate relationship issues. Through a journey of self-reflection and trying out different healing modalities, the speaker began to uncover past wounds and limiting beliefs that caused him to feel pain and be triggered emotionally. Over the last two years, the speaker has felt more clarity and fulfillment as he shifts his focus to a meaningful mission that is bigger than himself. Despite this shift, the speaker has not waned in motivation, feeling a sense of life with even more urgency. The speaker reminds us to empower and lift up people around us in our sphere of influence as we never know when all could end.
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Lewis Howes highlights his latest book, The Greatness Mindset, and shares an interview he had with Dan Harris’ Ten Percent Happier podcast. In the interview, he discusses the difference between powerless and greatness mindsets, the impact of self-doubt, countering the inner critic, facing fears, mission and purpose, and the law of attraction. He encourages people to listen to the full episode and check out his website for more information.
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Unlocking Your Greatness: How to Develop a Greatness Mindset
Do you ever feel like there’s an invisible force holding you back from achieving your dreams? Do you doubt your abilities and question whether you’re good enough to succeed? According to Lewis Howes, author of The Greatness Mindset, you’re not alone. These self-doubts and limiting beliefs can stop anyone in their tracks, but they don’t have to.
In a recent interview on Dan Harris’ Ten Percent Happier podcast, Howes shared his insights on developing a greatness mindset and overcoming the obstacles that hold us back. Here’s what we learned:
The Difference Between a Powerless Mindset and a Greatness Mindset
According to Howes, a powerless mindset is one that focuses on lack and limitation. It’s a mindset that sees obstacles as insurmountable and believes that success and happiness are reserved for a select few. A greatness mindset, on the other hand, is one that focuses on opportunity and abundance. This mindset believes that anything is possible with hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn.
The Pernicious Impact of Self-Doubt
Self-doubt is a powerful force that can hold us back from achieving our goals. It’s that little voice in our heads that tells us we’re not good enough, smart enough, or talented enough to succeed. Howes notes that self-doubt is often a result of external messaging we’ve received throughout our lives. Perhaps a parent or teacher told us we would never amount to anything, or we’ve faced criticism and rejection in our work or personal lives.
How to Counter Your Inner Critic via a ‘Contract with Yourself’
To overcome self-doubt, Howes recommends creating a “contract with yourself.” This contract is a written agreement that outlines your goals, beliefs, and values. It’s a reminder of who you are and what you’re capable of, and it can counteract the negative messages we’ve internalized over time.
How to Face Your Fears
Fear is another force that can hold us back from pursuing our dreams. Howes recommends facing our fears head-on by asking ourselves, “What’s the worst that can happen?” Often, we build up worst-case scenarios in our minds that are much worse than reality. By imagining our worst fears and then planning for them, we can build resilience and confidence.
The Importance of Mission and Purpose
To develop a greatness mindset, Howes emphasizes the importance of defining our mission and purpose. What are we passionate about? What unique talents and experiences do we bring to the table? By answering these questions, we can create a clear sense of direction in our lives and work towards meaningful goals.
Where Selfishness Fits into Finding Your Mission and Purpose
Some people worry that pursuing their own mission and purpose is selfish, but Howes argues that it’s anything but. When we pursue our own goals and dreams, we inspire others to do the same. We become role models for our friends, family, and colleagues, and our success opens doors for others to follow in our footsteps.
A Debate about the Law of Attraction
Finally, Howes and Harris engaged in a friendly debate about the law of attraction. While both agreed that positive thinking and visualization can be powerful tools for achieving our goals, they differed on whether the universe actively responds to our thoughts and desires. Nonetheless, both recommended focusing on gratitude, visualization, and positive self-talk as ways to cultivate a greatness mindset.
In conclusion, developing a greatness mindset is all about shifting our focus from lack and limitation to opportunity and abundance. By countering our inner critic, facing our fears, and defining our mission and purpose, we can unlock our full potential and inspire others to do the same.
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Today I’m excited to share an interview I recently had around my new book The Greatness Mindset that I felt was so powerful and I wanted to share it here on our School of Greatness feed. Make sure to check out the original episode linked in the description to follow their show and give them some love.
Make sure to show Dan Harris’ Ten Percent Happier podcast – https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast
In this episode you will learn,
The difference between a powerless mindset and a greatness mindset
The pernicious impact of self-doubt
How to counter your inner critic via a ‘contract with yourself’
How to face your fears
The importance of mission and purpose
Where selfishness fits into finding your mission and purpose
And we have a friendly debate about the law of attraction
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