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#597 - Lewis Howes - How To Defeat Your Self Doubt

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Mar 4, 2023

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Lewis Howes

Lewis Howes, a former professional athlete and author, provides actionable insights on overcoming self-doubt and fostering genuine confidence. He discusses the importance of reframing failure and embracing vulnerability for personal growth. Howes shares powerful stories, including lessons from an army veteran, emphasizing that true greatness often lies in uplifting others rather than individual success. He also highlights the transformative power of positive self-talk and the necessity of a supportive community for navigating life's challenges.

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Greatness vs. Success

Success is a selfish "me" game, focused on personal achievement and recognition.
Greatness is a "we" game, focused on making a positive impact on others and empowering them.

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Blakely's Upbringing

Sarah Blakely's father encouraged a healthy relationship with failure by asking "What did you fail at today?"
He celebrated failures, teaching that failure provides feedback for improvement.

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Redman's Resilience

Jason Redman, an army veteran, had his face blown off in combat but focused on positivity.
He posted a sign mandating joy and positivity for anyone entering his room, aiding his recovery.

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Lewis Howes is a former professional athlete, podcaster and an author.

Many people are wildly uncertain that they can achieve the things they want in life. If a lack of confidence killed more dreams than a lack of capability ever will, how can we get past this self-doubt and find a place of genuine, positive reassurance to start working from?

Expect to learn why your heroes aren't gods, where self doubt comes from, how to discover your mission in life, what you can learn about positivity from an army veteran who had his face blown off, how to stop negative self-talk, what to do if you don't have a support group around you, whether greatness begins with an action or a mindset first and much more...

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