The School of Greatness

Emmanuel Acho On Overcoming the Fear of Failure & Living a Life Without Limits EP 1245

Mar 25, 2022

Emmanuel Acho, a Fox Sports analyst and creator of "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man," discusses overcoming the fear of failure and the journey to self-acceptance. He shares insights on viewing failure as temporary, embracing emotional resilience, and the importance of managing criticism. Acho emphasizes synthesizing diverse experiences for personal growth and challenges traditional views on success. He encourages listeners to redefine greatness and invest in their unique abilities, all while emphasizing that life's journey matters more than merely reaching goals.

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Intro

2min

Navigating Success: Lessons on Acceptance and Private Efforts

3min

Embracing Personal Growth Through Synthesis

17min

The Cost of Praise: Navigating Criticism and Success

4min

Embracing Action and Emotional Control

19min

Redefining Leadership and Beauty: Challenging Societal Norms

2min

Embracing Unique Abilities for Growth

16min

The Journey of Self-Love and Acceptance

10min

Embracing the Journey: Life Lessons and Inspiring Truths

4min

10.

Redefining Greatness Through Personal Evolution

2min

Today's guest is Emmanuel Acho. He grew up in Dallas with his three siblings, the son of Nigerian immigrant parents. In 2012 he was drafted into the NFL by the Cleveland Browns, and later played with the Philadelphia Eagles, while earning a master’s degree in sports psychology at the University of Texas in the off-seasons. In 2016 he left the NFL for ESPN, where he served as the youngest national football analyst, and was named a 2018 Forbes Under 30 Selection. He is now a Fox Sports analyst and the creator of the ongoing online video series “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man.” Be sure to check out his new book, ‘Illogical’ - Saying Yes To a Life Without Limits

In this episode we discuss:

How not to get down on yourself for not achieving a goal.
Why you should see failure as temporary.
How to internally and externally handle criticism.
What's stopping us from reaching our greatest potential.
And so much more!

For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1245

For Emmanuel's last episode: www.lewishowes.com/1039

Check out Emmanuel's new book: ‘Illogical’ - Saying Yes To a Life Without Limits

Visit Emmanuel's website: https://emmanuelacho.com/

Mel Robbins: The “Secret” Mindset Habit to Building Confidence and Overcoming Scarcity: https://link.chtbl.com/970-pod

Dr. Joe Dispenza on Healing the Body and Transforming the Mind: https://link.chtbl.com/826-pod

Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds with David Goggins: https://link.chtbl.com/715-pod

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