Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
Lewis Howes is one of the most successful podcasters of all time—12 years, nearly 1,800 episodes, and countless interviews with world-class performers. But what’s even more interesting is how his definition of success has evolved over the years. In this conversation, Lewis opens up about shifting from a hyper-competitive, “be number one” mentality to a more collaborative, impact-driven approach.
We also dive into emotional regulation, the surprising ways our relationship with money affects our lives, and why most people either idolize or demonize wealth. Oh, and Lewis casually mentions he’s training to compete in the Olympics in his 40s. No big deal. This episode is packed with insights on what it really means to live a fulfilling, abundant life—without losing your mind in the process.
Lewis's new book, Make Money Easy: amazon.com/Make-Money-Easy-Financial-Freedom/dp/1401993931
Lewis's podcast, The School of Greatness: lewishowes.com/sogpodcast
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Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:54 What is your definition of greatness?
0:10:22 The School of Greatness
0:13:45 What did you learn in sports and athletics that has translated over into life?
0:17:33 The first lessons to achieve greatness
0:19:04 Emotional Regulation
0:22:01 Gratitude
0:26:29 The Inspiration Behind The Book
0:41:56 Breaking and Happy
0:45:50 The Transition From Being broke to Making Money
0:55:04 The Problem With Generosity
0:59:08 How to get in a healthy relationship
1:04:50 Lewis’ Olympic Dream
1:12:51 How has it gone so far?
Theme music: Icarus Lives by Periphery, used with permission from Periphery.
Lewis Howes is one of the most successful podcasters of all time—12 years, nearly 1,800 episodes, and countless interviews with world-class performers. But what’s even more interesting is how his definition of success has evolved over the years. In this conversation, Lewis opens up about shifting from a hyper-competitive, “be number one” mentality to a more collaborative, impact-driven approach.
We also dive into emotional regulation, the surprising ways our relationship with money affects our lives, and why most people either idolize or demonize wealth. Oh, and Lewis casually mentions he’s training to compete in the Olympics in his 40s. No big deal. This episode is packed with insights on what it really means to live a fulfilling, abundant life—without losing your mind in the process.
Lewis's new book, Make Money Easy: amazon.com/Make-Money-Easy-Financial-Freedom/dp/1401993931
Lewis's podcast, The School of Greatness: lewishowes.com/sogpodcast
Sign up for my newsletter, Your Next Breakthrough. It will help make you a less awful person: [markmanson.net/breakthrough
Sign up for my newsletter, Your Next Breakthrough. It will help make you a less awful person: markmanson.net/breakthrough
Follow me:
instagram.com/markmanson
twitter.com/IAmMarkManson
facebook.com/Markmansonnet
linkedin.com/in/markmanson
tiktok.com/@iammarkmanson
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:54 What is your definition of greatness?
0:10:22 The School of Greatness
0:13:45 What did you learn in sports and athletics that has translated over into life?
0:17:33 The first lessons to achieve greatness
0:19:04 Emotional Regulation
0:22:01 Gratitude
0:26:29 The Inspiration Behind The Book
0:41:56 Breaking and Happy
0:45:50 The Transition From Being broke to Making Money
0:55:04 The Problem With Generosity
0:59:08 How to get in a healthy relationship
1:04:50 Lewis’ Olympic Dream
1:12:51 How has it gone so far?
Theme music: Icarus Lives by Periphery, used with permission from Periphery.
