The School of Greatness

THE TWO THINGS AT WAR IN A MAN ARE LOVE AND LUST.
People today are struggling in relationships.
With social media, there are so many options.
Everything looks fresh and new and interesting.
Why would…

DOING MORE FOR OTHERS WILL ACTUALLY HELP YOUR BUSINESS.
Sometimes we get stuck after we get some success.
I even feel like I’ve hit an income ceiling.
How do we get to that next step?
There are some …

VALIDATION IS REDUNDANT.
As many of you know, I didn’t have friends growing up. I couldn’t read and write until late high school. I was goofy and gangly. I got made fun of all the time.
Sports was so…

YOU CAN'T FAKE IT.
Finding your career isn’t something you decide in your head.
You have to try lots of things. Put yourself in different environments.
Pay attention to what makes you happy.
Little b…

THINK ABOUT YOUR LONG TERM HEALTH.
We all want great health.
But whose advice are we taking?
Often, we jump on the latest diet craze without figuring out if it’s the best thing for us.
Your body work…

IT'S OK TO NOT BE OK.
So often we feel like we have to mask what we are going through.
We hide our fears.
We cover our scars.
But the adversity you face makes you a stronger person.
You’re not the on…

“WHY” IS NOT AN EVOLUTIONARY QUESTION.
Growing up, I had more imaginary friends than real friends.
I would play games with myself to keep myself happy. I was very lonely.
I felt insecure.
But as I go…

THERE'S A BIGGER STORY.
When I started my book tour, people were always asking me, “How are you going to stay humble?”
It’s not easy.
When you start getting recognition, it can go to your head.
But y…

ONCE YOU ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS, YOU HAVE TO CREATE NEW ONES.
Do you remember what you dreamed about when you were little?
So often, we get what we always wanted, and then we get greedy.
We start wantin…

YOU ARE WORTHY OF LOVE.
So many of us hide who we truly are.
We bury our shame thinking that if anyone knew we would no longer be accepted.
But living this way keeps us from connecting with others.
I…

UNDERSTAND WHERE YOU CAME FROM.
The way you were raised still has effects on you today.
It’s not that you should blame your parents. They did the best they could.
But you should be aware of how your …

RELATIONSHIPS ARE OUR GREATEST TEACHER.
It’s Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re single or in a relationship, it’s a good time to reflect.
You have to get clear on what you want in a partner.
Be specific…

STAND UP FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN.
It’s much easier to eat whatever you’re craving without thinking much about it.
It takes energy and intention to figure out what’s actually in our food.
But making t…

YOU HAVE TO HAVE FAITH THAT YOU'LL FIND A WAY.
Do you allow doubt to trickle in?
Maybe I won’t make it.
Maybe I’m not smart enough.
Maybe I’m not the person for the job.
Your self-belief has to be ai…

YOU CAN'T LET YOUR EGO RUN THE SHOW.
You might be consumed by your ego and not even know it.
It can be a powerful tool or the cause of your downfall.
You need to recognize it, be aware of it, laugh a…

SWEAT MORE IN TRAINING SO YOU'LL BLEED LESS IN WAR.
The nineties were a difficult time for me.
But I believe that I experienced that to give me the motivation to do what I’m doing today.
A rich life …

“PROGRESS IS THE SOUL OF THE UNIVERSE.” - DE CHARDIN
What do you believe in?
We all agree that certain things are wrong. We’re constantly redefining what it means to treat each other with compassion …

UBUNTU: I AM BECAUSE WE ARE, AND, SINCE WE ARE, THEREFORE I AM.
What do you do with your dreams? Do you even take time to dream?
So many of us are afraid to even admit to ourselves what we really wan…

THE AMERICAN DREAM I NOT DEAD.
We are conditioned to spend money.
We think, “I’ll just get a credit card. I’ll just get a loan. I’ll just pay for it later.”
Advertisements tell us to spend, spend, sp…

THE SCHOOL OF GREATNESS IS TURNING SIX.
I’ve been hosting The School of Greatness for six years.
We’ve done 750 episodes.
That’s 750 conversations with inspiring people like Kobe Bryant, Scooter Brau…