The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy

by Lewis Howes

Overview

When a career-ending football injury left Lewis Howes out of work and sleeping on his sister's couch, he decided he needed to make a change for the better. He began reaching out to people whom he admired, searching for mentors, and applying his past coaches' tips to his life off the field. He did more than bounce back: He built a multi-million-dollar online business, and he is now an in-demand business coach, podcast and webinar host, and speaker.

In The School of Greatness, Howes shares the tips and habits he gathered in interviewing "the greats" on his wildly popular podcast of the same name-the same tips that helped pull him out of depression. The lessons and practical exercises in this book prove that anyone is capable of achieving greatness. Howes argues that the masters of greatness are successful not because they have managed to avoid or neutralize a traumatic life experience, but because they applied specific habits and tools to overcome adversity in their lives.

Each chapter focuses on a lesson that Howes learned while working tirelessly to build a better life. Within that narrative, he weaves in stories from the outstanding people he's met in his journey to greatness, then offers easy-to-follow guidelines for pursuing and attaining these building blocks to greatness.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781623365967
Publisher:	Harmony/Rodale
Publication date:	10/27/2015
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	518,936
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Lewis Howes is an online marketing expert, sought-after business coach, podcast and webinar host, speaker, and angel investor. He is the host of "The School of Greatness" podcast. He was recognized in a 2013 White House ceremony by President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under age 30. He lives in West Hollywood, CA.

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Table of Contents

Preface vii

Introduction: What Does it Take to be Great? xv

Chapter 1 Create a Vision 1

Chapter 2 Turn Adversity into Advantage 31

Chapter 3 Cultivate a Champion's Mindset 63

Chapter 4 Develop Hustle 91

Chapter 5 Master Your Body 121

Chapter 6 Practice Positive Habits 149

Chapter 7 Build a Winning Team 177

Chapter 8 Live a Life of Service 209

Conclusion 229

Acknowledgments 239

Index 243

Editorial Reviews

Entertaining and practical, The School of Greatness will leave you excited to embrace challenges in a whole new way.

Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling a Adam Grant

Most of life is not about our circumstances. It's about how we perceive and react to them. Lewis Howes' book, The School of Greatness, gives us all new ways of approaching old problems and making every action count for what matters most in life.

New York Times bestselling author of Platform: Michael Hyatt

The road to mastery requires studying under a master. This book follows the author as he apprentices under more than a dozen great men and women, each a master in their own way.

New York Times bestselling author of Mastery and T Robert Greene

For everyone who wants to live a great life-one filled with energy, meaning, and purpose-Lewis Howes provides The School of Greatness. It's a terrific resource with accessible, practical suggestions for transforming our lives.

#1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Tha Gretchen Rubin

Whether you're a listener of his podcast or this is your first time learning of Lewis, you will be an instant fan. Lewis' approach to achieving greatness will leave you inspired and ready to take action in all areas of your life!” —Jack Canfield, cocreator, Chicken Soup for the Soul® and The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to BeTM

“For everyone who wants to live a great life-one filled with energy, meaning, and purpose-Lewis Howes provides The School of Greatness. It's a terrific resource with accessible, practical suggestions for transforming our lives.” —Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than Before and #1 New York Times bestseller The Happiness Project

“The road to mastery requires studying under a master. This book follows the author as he apprentices under more than a dozen great men and women, each a master in their own way.” —Robert Greene, New York Times bestselling author of Mastery and The 48 Laws of Power

“Lewis Howes is ridiculously inspirational. In my ideal world, he'd call me every morning and give me a 10-minute personal pep talk. This book is the next best thing. It'll make you want to hustle, create a vision and all that other good stuff.” —AJ Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically, and editor at large at Esquire

“I met Lewis when he was just starting out broke on his sister's couch and he hustled his way to creating an amazing life. This book will show you how to do the same for yourself!” —Gary Vaynerchuk, New York Times bestselling author of Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook

“I never believed that "school" was my strong suit, but the life lessons that Lewis teaches throughout his book make it so easy to understand and apply to your everyday life. You finish this book feeling impacted, grateful, and inspired to learn more!” —Julianne Hough, Actress, Singer, Dancer from Dancing with the Stars

“Most of life is not about our circumstances. It's about how we perceive and react to them. Lewis Howes' book, The School of Greatness, gives us all new ways of approaching old problems and making every action count for what matters most in life.” —Michael Hyatt, New York Times bestselling author of Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World

“If you are looking to take your business, life, health or relationships to the next level then The School of Greatness has the inspiration, tools and resources to help you get there.” —Derek Halpern, SocialTriggers.com

“With so many distractions in today's world, Lewis asks thought-provoking questions about like and legacy that will help you bring clarity and focus to your life, but most importantly challenge and move you to action.” —Scott Harrison, Founder and CEO, Charity Water

“Entertaining and practical, The School of Greatness will leave you excited to embrace challenges in a whole new way.” —Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take

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