The School of Greatness

I'M COMMITTED TO FEELING A CERTAIN WAY EVERY DAY.
One of the most important things you can do to get your mindset ready for success is to have a strong morning routine. That's honestly why I wrote my…

MEDITATION IS JUST A GYM FOR THE MIND.
When I was growing up I always knew I wanted to be a professional athlete. Like many people, and probably you as well, my life changed in a very unexpected way.
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I have a lot of guests on this show who inspire me. I would say no one inspires me more consistently than my good friend and spoken word poet In-Q. I have seen In-Q perform live so many times and I’m…

"LOOK FOR THE THING THAT DOESN'T DRIP WITH COMFORT
There's so many times I try to find the fast or easy way to get things done. I'm sure you've been there too.
We want to get things done as efficient…

If you're going to have a discussion, be positive about it. Don't tear people down for trying. - Lauren Singer
Have you ever thought about how much trash you create in a day?
My juice comes in plasti…

People have the greatest levels of success when they live and work at the edge of their abilities. - Susan David
All of us want to be happy. Many of us pursue happiness in different ways, and sometim…

AT THE END OF THE DAY LOVE IS WHAT MAKES THIS WHOLE THING HAPPEN.
One thing I've learned over the years is that you really do need to follow your heart.
Do what feels good for you and ignore the peop…

THE SPEED OF THE LEADER DETERMINES THE RATE OF THE PACK.
Philip is now running for Governor with a progressive vision to move Florida forward as a leader in the 21st century economy. He wants to revi…

We need to think about feelings and how we respond to them as something we have control over.
I have had a lot of injuries in my life. I've even had a physical injury that destroyed my sports career.…

"HOW MIGHT YOUR LIFE BE BETTER WITH LESS?
I know so many people who are struggling with debt. They are looking for ways to retake control of their finances, and often times they feel hopeless.
For al…

Other people won't make me happy, it has to be from within me. - Nina Dobrev
One of the things that even I struggle with is being complacent. It's easy for all of us to feel comfortable where we are …

If you're going to operate a business, it needs to be something that's like Christmas every single day. - Daymond John
Today you're in for a real treat. I interviewed a friend of mine, and king of da…

YOU ARE STILL YOUR MOST IMPORTANT AUDIENCE MEMBER - SEKOU ANDREWS
I truly believe that one of the most important things we have in this world is our voice. All of us need to speak up without fear, wi…

"I REALIZED THE PATHWAY I WAS GOING THROUGH WAS SILENCING ME.
I've learned that greatness can come from anywhere, everywhere, or anyone. It all starts with a dream, a vision. Of course one of the sec…

NO ENTREPRENEUR CAN BE SUCCESSFUL WITH SOMEONE WHO ISN'T INDEPENDENT
As you know, it's important to continually grow (especially if you're an entrepreneur). I'm not excluded from that. Ten years ago …

THE E.A.S.Y. MEDIATION TECHNIQUE.
On this episode of 5 Minute Friday I wanted to bring you something a little different. Something that you can actually do, right now.
I want you to participate in th…

"IT'S ALL ABOUT LIVING THE ADVENTURE OF LIFE AND DOING IT TOGETHER."
Wow. This week marks the 5 year anniversary of the School of Greatness podcast.
I took a minute tonight to reflect on the incredib…

"If you don’t try hard enough at something, people could knock you down for it.”
I recently had a friend tell me I needed to do an interview with someone special. I’m always hesitant on suggestions, …

"If the last day of my life came, and people were sitting around me, I would say ‘Smile, because I made it to the other side.’” - Ray Lewis
I constantly think about the fact that the only definite th…

"Generosity is the key to happiness." - Val Chmerkovskiy
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