"Someone’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality."
Lewis chats with motivational speaking icon Les Brown to discuss how to define your own reality, why mental resolve is the most important skill there is, and how to use difficult moments as opportunities for growth. Les also recounts impactful stories from his childhood that helped inform his ... Show More
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Why Grit Isn’t Enough to Get What You Want | Angela Duckworth
Angela Duckworth, the psychologist who made “grit” a household word, sat down with Lewis and confessed something her research almost missed. Effort alone doesn’t build a great life. The situation you’re in does, and no one shapes that situation more than the person you marry. She ... Show More
1h 18m
Sep 4
Why You Feel Stuck and How to Actually Change | Dr. Katy Milkman
80% of people feel stuck in their own lives right now, and it has nothing to do with willpower. Dr. Katy Milkman, author of How to Change and professor at Wharton, breaks down why status quo bias and sunk cost thinking keep us glued to relationships, jobs, and habits that stopped ... Show More
1h 38m
Oct 2025
Les Brown: “When Things Go Wrong, Don’t Go with Them.”
Les Brown shares the raw truth about setbacks, failure, and comeback power. With stories of divorce, loss, illness, and betrayal, he illustrates how life knocks us down — but also how we can rise again. His message: own your dream, stop making excuses, and refuse to stay “parked” ... Show More
11m 2s
Jun 2025
2212 | Les Brown: “What Gifts are You Sitting On?”
Les Brown challenges you to take a bold, honest look at your life. Are you living your passion? Holding on to toxic habits? Wasting your gifts? This empowering episode is a masterclass in self-inventory—filled with questions that push you toward clarity, purpose, and personal gro ... Show More
11m 51s
Mar 2020
852 | Les Brown: “The Biggest Challenge that You Will Ever Have in Life is You.”
Les Brown is back to drop some Motivation Monday wisdom on you. Today he shares 4 of his keys to self-motivation — developing a health plan, living with energy and passion, monitoring your self-talk, and deciding what you really want out of life. Source: The Power of Purpose from ... Show More
11m 25s
Sep 2025
2262 | Les Brown: “I’ve Had It!”
Les Brown delivers a fiery reminder that transformation begins when you declare, “I have had it.” With passion and urgency, he challenges us to reject mediocrity, claim what we deserve, and become unstoppable in the face of life’s storms. This message is about rising above fear, ... Show More
11m 36s
Jan 2025
2105 | Les Brown: “When We Argue for Our Limitations, We Get to Keep Them.”
Today, Les Brown encourages you to get off your “but.” Find your passion, stop pretending, and decide to live your dreams. No buts about it!Source: 2021 Motivational speaker: LES BROWN - The Power To Change (FULL) - how to change your mindsetHosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on Ins ... Show More
13m 16s
Jan 2021
1072 | Les Brown: “If You Don’t Like It, You’ve Got to Be Willing to Do Something About It.”
Les Brown kicks off the week with a talk about finding your purpose, persevering in the face of rejection, and taking charge of your life. FREE CLASS: How to Crush Your 2021 Money GoalsWhen: TOMORROW, January 12th at 5pm PT/8pm ETWhere: Live online via Zoomwww.freemoneyclass.com ... Show More
16m 34s