The School of Greatness

Stop Faking Confidence: Master These Cues Instead

Vanessa Van Edwards shares research showing that brilliant people lose opportunities not because they lack intelligence, but because they under-signal their warmth and competence. She reveals how your body language, vocal tone, and word choice are either enrolling people in your vision or pushing them away without you realizing it. The science proves that charisma isn't about being the loudest person in the room—it's about balancing trust signals with capability signals in every interaction. You'll learn why faking confidence always leaks through danger zone cues and how authentic presence creates the chemical reactions that make people want to work with you. These aren't tricks to manipulate—they're tools to help you show up as your most genuine, powerful self so your best ideas finally get the attention they deserve. Vanessa’s books: * Captivate [https://amzn.to/3KS23GN] * Cues [https://amzn.to/457dfWV] In this episode you will: * Break through the social awkwardness holding you back by labeling rejection cues before they hijack your nervous system * Discover why hand gestures carry more weight than your actual words and how hiding your hands destroys trust instantly * Master the perfect balance between warmth and competence that separates forgettable professionals from magnetic leaders * Understand how your voice tone changes people's physiology within seconds and makes them question or believe everything you say * Transform your emails and presentations using achievement-oriented words that double motivation and performance in others For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1869 [https://lewishowes.com/1869] For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Evy Poumpouras [http://greatness.lnk.to/1852SC] Chris Voss [http://greatness.lnk.to/1300SC] Jefferson Fisher [http://greatness.lnk.to/1737SC] Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! [https://lewishowes.com/money] Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1jWO57cwx0cXxHEwbfw85j?si=b570febb9a234e9f] Text Lewis AI [https://greatness.lnk.to/chat] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/lewishowes] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/] Website [http://lewishowes.com/] Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lewis] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lewishowes/] X [https://twitter.com/LewisHowes] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why You Keep Manifesting the Wrong Things (And How to Fix It)

Dr. James Doty achieved every material goal he set as a 12-year-old kid in poverty—the Rolex, the Porsche, the mansion overlooking the ocean—only to realize he'd built a prison of his own insecurity. Most people stumble through manifestation inefficiently because they're operating from fear, shame, and limiting beliefs that were wired into them before they were ten years old. The real power of manifestation isn't about attracting more stuff—it's about understanding the neuroscience of how your brain networks work together when you shift from sympathetic nervous system activation (fear and survival) to parasympathetic engagement (openness and creativity). When you stop chasing hedonic happiness and start living with purpose that serves others, your brain's executive control network, attention network, and salience network align to create synchronicities that feel like magic. The key is learning to manifest from love instead of fear, from service instead of selfishness, and from compassion for yourself instead of that relentless inner critic telling you you're not enough. Dr. Doty’s books: * Into the Magic Shop [https://amzn.to/4rwGQTo] * Mind Magic [https://amzn.to/4isSYk8] In this episode you will: * Break through the myth that external achievements will heal internal shame and finally feel worthy * Master the difference between hedonic happiness (pleasure-seeking that leaves you empty) and eudaimonic happiness (purpose-driven fulfillment that lasts) * Transform your relationship with failure by understanding how childhood baggage controls every decision and relationship you have as an adult * Discover why manifesting from fear and insecurity limits your brain's ability to create what you actually need * Uncover the neuroscience of why your sympathetic nervous system blocks manifestation and how to shift to parasympathetic engagement For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1868 [https://lewishowes.com/1868] For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Jim Curtis [http://greatness.lnk.to/1863SC] Dr. Daniel Amen [http://greatness.lnk.to/1860SC] Rhonda Byrne [http://greatness.lnk.to/1848SC] Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! [https://lewishowes.com/money] Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1jWO57cwx0cXxHEwbfw85j?si=b570febb9a234e9f] Text Lewis AI [https://greatness.lnk.to/chat] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/lewishowes] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/] Website [http://lewishowes.com/] Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lewis] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lewishowes/] X [https://twitter.com/LewisHowes] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 Habits That Separate Truly Happy People from Everyone Else

Everyone seems unhappy right now, but the happiest people you know aren't lucky; they're intentional about seven specific daily practices. You've probably been taught that happiness is something you stumble into or find out there somewhere, but the truth is more empowering than that. These seven habits aren't complicated or require massive life changes; they're small, consistent choices that compound over time. You can start building one today and watch it pull every other area of your life in the right direction, because when you show up for yourself with these practices, joy becomes something you create instead of something you chase. Make Money Easy: Create Financial Freedom and Live a Richer Life [https://info.lewishowes.com/money-book] The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today [https://amzn.to/44PzlMI] The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives [https://amzn.to/44vxLAO] The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy [https://amzn.to/3UbA4my] In this episode you will: * Master the art of curating your circle intentionally, shifting from quantity of connections to quality of relationships that actually lift you up and reflect your best self * Transform your daily experience through gratitude practice that goes beyond surface positivity, learning how to bridge morning and evening with appreciation that compounds into genuine abundance * Discover why taking full responsibility for your joy is the single most powerful shift you can make, and how to stop giving your emotional power away to circumstances and other people * Break through people-pleasing patterns by setting boundaries that protect your peace, and develop the courage to disappoint others without abandoning your self-respect * Uncover the connection between physical movement and mental clarity, understanding why you can't think your way out of stress but you can move your way through it For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1867 [https://lewishowes.com/1867] For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Sadhguru [http://greatness.lnk.to/1800SC] Ken Honda [http://greatness.lnk.to/1331SC] Matthew McConaughey [http://greatness.lnk.to/1022SC] Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! [https://lewishowes.com/money] Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1jWO57cwx0cXxHEwbfw85j?si=b570febb9a234e9f] Text Lewis AI [https://greatness.lnk.to/chat] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/lewishowes] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/] Website [http://lewishowes.com/] Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lewis] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lewishowes/] X [https://twitter.com/LewisHowes] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Hidden Prisons Trapping You & How to Break Free

This conversation hits close to home. Christian Howes is Lewis's brother, and Lewis has shared many times what it was like visiting him behind bars as a young man, watching someone he loved trapped in a system designed to break people. Now Christian sits alongside Shaka Senghor, who spent 19 years in prison, including 7 in solitary confinement, to reveal a truth that will shake you: most people walking free are more imprisoned than they ever were. Through journaling, music, poetry, and confronting their deepest shame, both men discovered freedom inside concrete walls before they were physically released. You'll see how the prisons in your own mind, built from unhealed trauma and limiting beliefs, are keeping you from the life you want. Their journeys will show you how to identify what's truly holding you back and give you practical tools to break free, starting with the courage to name your pain and the wisdom to forgive without conditions. Watch & Learn More About Redemption Time [https://redemptiontimeshow.com/] Shaka’s books: * Writing My Wrongs [https://amzn.to/3KZ88Bl] * Letters to the Sons of Society [https://amzn.to/48VTtyY] * How to Be Free [https://amzn.to/4aeOImq] In this episode you will: * Transform your relationship with failure by celebrating your victories instead of erasing them with negative self-talk * Master the practice of forgiveness without conditions to free yourself from the past and stop carrying resentment * Unlock the courage to pursue your purpose even when society tells you your past disqualifies you from greatness * Discover how to identify and escape the hidden prisons built from shame, grief, and trauma that keep you trapped in repeating patterns * Learn why gratitude and presence are your most powerful weapons against depression, anxiety, and feeling stuck in life For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1866 [https://lewishowes.com/1866] For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Jason Wilson [http://greatness.lnk.to/1725SC] Gabor Maté [http://greatness.lnk.to/1849SC] Eric "ET" Thomas [http://greatness.lnk.to/1696SC] Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! [https://lewishowes.com/money] Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1jWO57cwx0cXxHEwbfw85j?si=b570febb9a234e9f] Text Lewis AI [https://greatness.lnk.to/chat] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/lewishowes] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/] Website [http://lewishowes.com/] Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lewis] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lewishowes/] X [https://twitter.com/LewisHowes] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why You Keep Attracting the Wrong Person | Matthew Hussey

Matthew Hussey reveals the hidden patterns keeping you stuck in unfulfilling relationships. He exposes why trying to impress someone on a first date actually pushes connection away and how most people unknowingly attract partners who mirror their deepest insecurities. You'll discover why being truly vulnerable means something completely different than what you think, and how showing your authentic self, quirks and all, is the only path to being deeply known and loved. Matthew shares the specific moment when you need to stop using your "magic tricks" to attract attention and start revealing the real you, even when it terrifies you. This conversation cuts through surface-level dating advice and gets to the core of what it means to build a relationship where you can finally be yourself. Matthew’s book: * Get the Guy [https://amzn.to/3K9sS9k] * Love Life [https://amzn.to/3XpJdcX] Matthew on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HGzFGt7BLmWDqooUbWGBg] In this episode you will: * Discover why connecting with someone's humanity matters more than impressing them with your achievements * Transform your approach to vulnerability by understanding the difference between sharing your hero's journey and revealing who you really are * Uncover the hidden patterns that keep you attracting the wrong people by relying on superficial qualities instead of authentic connection * Master the art of being truly seen by allowing silence, sharing your needs, and letting go of the fear that honesty will push people away * Break free from dopamine-driven relationships and rewire your nervous system to appreciate the deeper satisfaction of genuine partnership For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1865 [https://lewishowes.com/1865] For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Esther Perel [http://greatness.lnk.to/1851SC] Baya Voce [http://greatness.lnk.to/1836SC] Lewis Howes & Martha Higareda [http://greatness.lnk.to/1797SC] Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! [https://lewishowes.com/money] Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1jWO57cwx0cXxHEwbfw85j?si=b570febb9a234e9f] Text Lewis AI [https://greatness.lnk.to/chat] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/lewishowes] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/] Website [http://lewishowes.com/] Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lewis] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lewishowes/] X [https://twitter.com/LewisHowes] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.