“Face what’s difficult. Don’t run away from it. Use failure as a teacher.”
On Part II of our big 1,000th Episode Special, Lewis continues to revisit the most meaningful episodes in School of Greatness history, discussing the importance of embracing failure, healing from trauma, and being vulnerable in your relationships. We hear from Kobe Bryant, Preethaji, ... Show More
Today
A Divorce Lawyer on the Small Things That End Marriages | James Sexton
A marriage can end over a bag of granola, a full year before anyone says the word divorce.James Sexton, a divorce lawyer for over two decades, sat down with Lewis and told the story of a client whose husband always quietly restocked her favorite granola. One day the bag ran out a ... Show More
1h 17m
Oct 7
Secret Service Agent: How to Get Anyone to Tell You the Truth | Brad Beeler
People tell you the truth when they feel safe, and one raised eyebrow can shut them down.Brad Beeler, who spent 25 years as a US Secret Service agent and polygraph examiner, sat down with Lewis and explained how he got a couple thousand people to open up about the worst things th ... Show More
1h 22m
Oct 5
I Was a Champion on the Field and Broken at Home | Terry Bradshaw
You can win four Super Bowls and still spend every game afraid of losing.Terry Bradshaw, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and longtime host of Fox NFL Sunday, sat down with Lewis and admitted he was never confident as an NFL quarterback. Fear cost him his throwing motion, and he comp ... Show More
1h 13m
Apr 2024
043. Failure: Embracing Change and Redefining Success w/ Dwyane Wade
In this episode of Failure Ryan Kavanaugh and Chris Johnson dive deep into the personal struggles and triumphs of life beyond success. Joined by basketball legend Dwyane Wade, they explore the challenges of identity, failure, and mental endurance in the face of monumental change. ... Show More
16m 36s
Mar 2023
Before You Waste Another Year of Your Life, Get Serious About Healing Your Past
<p>This is an episode about how to face the things that you’re scared to admit, or as in the case of my guest today, have never publicly spoken about.</p><p>Today, you and I are going on a healing journey so that you can put the past where it belongs: in the rearview mirror.</p>< ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2023
How to Find Clarity, Courage, and Compassion with Koshin Paley Ellison
In This Episode, You'll Learn
How to investigate suffering and learn how to work with it in a fresh way
Why we need to explore the impact of greed, shame, and other "giants" in our daily lives
Understanding the power of apology and how it can help us move away from shame and ... Show More
1h 9m
May 2024
047. From Failure to Glory: Lessons in Perseverance & Self-Belief w/ Dwyane Wade
In this powerful episode, Ryan Kavanaugh, Chris Johnson & Dwyane Wade delve into the depths of perseverance, self-belief, and the mindset necessary for achieving success. Through their candid conversation, they share personal experiences, wisdom, and valuable insights that will i ... Show More
15m 17s
Mar 2025
Truths You Need To Hear
<p>The truth isn’t always easy to hear, but it’s often exactly what we need. In this episode, Jake and Damian dive deep into powerful truths that can transform the way we approach adversity, featuring insights from guests like Ant Middleton, Chris Williamson, Courtney Black, Lucy ... Show More
26m 27s
Aug 2025
The Hard Truth About Making Your Dreams Come True
Are you choosing the kind of suffering that builds you up or the kind that slowly breaks you down? In this episode, I break down the truth about pain, sacrifice, and why taking the hard path now leads to freedom later, while the easy path leads to regret. Feeling stuck? It's time ... Show More
16m 20s