The School of Greatness Hall of Fame

Grant and I have been friends for years. I’ve admired his hustle and results, followed his work, spoken at his events, and read his books. He was one of the earliest guests on my podcast when it launched over 4 years ago. So when I saw he was in town last weekend (flying in on his private jet), I had to reach out to see if he could come by to record another episode. And I’m so glad I did. Grant is someone who people either love or hate.He’s created extraordinary results that no one can deny (hundreds of millions in sales annually, incredible wealth, massive impact, bestselling books and courses, the list goes on). He is unapologetic about what he stands for and why he does what he does. But not everyone is willing to play at his level of commitment and hustle. So if you’re feeling lazy, this might not be the episode for you. If, however, you’re ready for inspiration to take your entire life to the next level and create massive wealth, look no further than Episode 497 with my man Grant Cardone. Some Questions I Ask:What are some of the biggest mistakes you made early on? (10:24)How much is “rich?” (18:56)What’s the biggest thing holding you back right now? (55:51)What would it take for you to do a $900 million deal right now? (58:08) In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why people hate sales (and how to fix that mindset) (12:30)Why the middle class is doomed (13:05)The value in becoming great at something you hate (17:15)The best places to invest your money (23:58)The story of how Grant convinced his wife to marry him (after she wouldn’t go out with him for over a year) (31:54)Why you can’t just do what you love and expect to get rich (39:38)How billionaires operate differently from millionaires (52:32)

7 Aug 20191h 22min

Tony Robbins is someone I've looked up to since I was 16 years old and attended one of his events in St. Louis.I've learned so much from him through the years by reading his books, watching him give talks, and hearing him speak.He's been on the podcast twice already, so of course when I got the chance to interview him about his newest book, Unshakeable, I jumped on it.You probably know I don't read fast and it's not my favorite way to learn (dyslexia, etc). But I read this book in 4 hours, which has to be a record for me.I'm really glad I did as well since Tony partnered with the top financial advisor in the country to write a playbook for financial freedom no matter what the market is doing.In this interview, Tony and I go deep into exactly how to do this, but we also cover powerful topics like how to avoid suffering, the power of choice, and what is still uncomfortable for Tony after all his success in life.As always, I can't speak highly enough of what I've learned from Tony and am excited for you to learn from him as well in Episode 451.Some questions I ask:What’s the difference between someone who is financially rich and someone who is financially poor? (5:31)How can we invest without fear? (16:31)What have you learned about the power of a beautiful state? (32:45)What are you still uncomfortable about? (47:32)How do you rationalize choice when there is so much we don’t get to choose? (49:58)Is it possible for women to become powerful leaders without making men feel emasculated? (54:47)In this episode, you will learn:Why the current financial market is so volatile compared to the rest of history (2:45)What most investors are failing to do (8:15)Why you must become an “owner” and how to do this (17:38)How to prepare for a bear market (24:07)What you need to know about timing when investing (27:23)Why 80% of investing success is psychological (30:46)The antidote to suffering (38:51)Plus much more…

28 Apr 20191h 7min

But last week, I had the chance to meet one of the coolest women ever, and it turns out she's a fan.Mel Robbins is the most booked female speaker on the planet with a 7 figure speaking business.Oh yeah, she's also a bestselling author, a former criminal defense attorney, a CNN commentator, happily married for 20 years, and a mom of 3 kids.But what I really fell in love with about Mel was her passion, energy, straight-talking truth, and beautiful vulnerability.I can't wait to be awesome friends going forward.In addition to making a great new friend, however, I am really pumped to bring you Mel's incredible wisdom about how she overcame procrastination, fear, and low self-confidence after a devastating career blow and financial hardship.I have a feeling this is going to become one of the most popular episodes ever on the show.Get ready to laugh, cry, and learn how to master your thoughts to create extraordinary results in Episode 452.Some questions I ask:Once you mastered your thoughts, did you have no more fear? (13:30)When did you discover the 5 Second Rule? (16:34)What area of your life has the 5 Second Rule had the biggest impact? (38:22) Is there any area of your life that you still lack confidence in? (41:54)In this episode, you will learn:The definition of habits (the good and bad side of them) (7:19)Why it’s so important to control your thoughts versus your feelings (11:56)What anxiety really is (15:45)The knowledge-action gap that keeps so many people from achieving their goals (24:54)How we make decisions (26:05)The moment that got Mel to shift out of snoozing through life and into action (28:02)The neuroscience behind why the 5 Second Rule works (30:39)How to use the 5 Second Rule in business negotiations (37:45)What successful people do in their minds to keep moving ahead no matter how they feel (40:07)Where confidence comes from (40:34)Plus much more...

28 Apr 20191h

You know how there are just some people that the minute you start talking to them, you learn something amazing?That's how I felt when I got the chance to finally meet Brad Lomenick, an author and the founder of Catalyst, and a legendary expert on leadership.I had heard of him well before we talked for this episode, and for good reason, but it wasn't until we started talking about his insight on what creates powerful leaders that I realized just how wise he is.Brad has not only founded a hugely successful company and podcast, but he found the guts and vision to pass the baton after 12 years and continue his work in new and challenging ways.I loved picking his brain on all parts of leadership, especially the relationship between confidence and humility.Whether you're leading a company or seeking to take a leadership role in your relationships, you're going to get massive value out of Brad's perspective.I am very happy to introduce you to my new friend Brad Lomenick in Episode 263 on The School of Greatness.Some questions I ask:Can you be confident and humble at the same time?How do you get "hungry" if you don't know what you're passionate about yet?What's the process for finding your calling?What's the most important habit you can have?How long do you have to hustle for?What are some ways to cultivate your influence?In This Episode, You Will Learn:The 3 H's of Leadership: Humble, Hungry, and HustleThe importance of leaders never feeling like they've "arrived"How Brad re-defined himself after stepping away from his company he had built for 12 yearsThe breakdown of how identity, calling, assignment work together to define who you arePlus much more...

28 Apr 201936min

But I think they're fascinating when I learn about them.This is exactly what I thought when I read The Four Agreements, one of the best known books on self-mastery.So when I got the chance to interview the son of the man who wrote that book, I jumped on it.I knew Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. would have powerful insight of his own on these same topics.And I was right.Not only did he grow up being taught the powerful mindsets outlined in that famous book, but his grandmother taught him the Toltec spiritual traditions of his ancestors.He has taken all of these teachings and built a career from explaining them in everyday terms for modern people to understand.In our interview for The School of Greatness Miguel took some of the hardest questions to answer and gave me some of the best answers I've ever heard.We talked about how to take off the masks that cover our true identity to others, how to love unconditionally, and how to change the world for the better.That and so much more is waiting for you in the wisdom of Don Miguel Ruiz Jr in Episode 358.Some questions I ask:What is the Toltec tradition? (10:25)Is it really possible to master yourself? (13:46)How does someone fully love themselves unconditionally? (17:12)How do you love someone who does horrible things? (25:40)What's the main thing that holds people back from reaching their highest potential? (41:56)How do men become aware of their masks and take them off? (44:31)In this episode, you will learn:What shifted Miguel from rejecting his father's teachings to accepting them (5:05)The difference between saying "I want to" versus "I have to" (8:05)Why we judge ourselves so harshly (18:00)The main function of the brain is to dream (33:40)How to control someone else (36:24)Plus much more...

28 Apr 201958min

Question: Have you hit a ceiling in your sales or profits?Maybe you've been successful, made a few million, but you want to really maximize the potential of your company.Or maybe you're still doing everything solo and have maxed out how many hours in a day you can realistically work. It's time to scale.Either way, you're going to love today's guest on The School of Greatness.Josh Bezoni is an incredible guy with a huge heart, not to mention a very successful businessman.I met him 5 years ago at an event he hosted in Austin, TX, became friends, and I'm back in that city this week for the book tour.We finally got a chance to sit down and record a podcast, which I'd been wanting to do for a long time.Josh is an incredible marketer, having worked for some of the best in the business early on in his career.Fast forward 20 years and he and his business partners have built a fitness supplement company from an inital investment of $1 million to $100 million . . . in just a year.In our conversation, Josh goes over the top 8 mindset shifts that have made the difference for him in bursting through the sales ceiling he had been hitting in his previous companies.Get excited to take notes and have your mental framework re-built around business in Episode 260 with Josh Bezoni.Some questions I ask:Do you think you can be successful without a charitable aspect to your business?How do you build redundancy into your team?What if you don't have a lot of cash to start up your business and build your team?How does an entrepreneur know what metrics to track and how to do that?Why are you so driven to push your profits and company?In This Episode, You Will Learn:How Josh and his co-founders took $1 million and turned it into $100 million in one year when they founded their businessThe power of writing good copy and direct response marketing to maximize your salesThe 8 Mental Shifts to Maximize Your SalesCreate a charitable mission around your businessPromote your passionGo into an industry that you can disruptForm alliesBuild your infrastructure at 20x what you think you'll needForce focusKnow your numbersFire yourselfHow they built an email list of millions in just 3 yearsJosh's best hiring tipsWhat bad  supplement manufacturers do (and why to avoid these practices)Plus much more...

28 Apr 201952min

It's not everyday that I have a guest on The School of Greatness who has a superhero name.But today's does.The Iceman aka Wim Hof is an absolute legend in the world of endurance sports, science, health, and mindfulness.I've been hearing about his absolutely incredible records of being outside in the extreme cold for years (he currently holds 26 world records).But it wasn't until he came by the studio for an interview that I got to experience the full wisdom and impact of Wim.First, he put me through an intense and powerful breathing exercise that released all the stress from my body and mind.Then, shortly after the interview started, he put me through another one.We got deep into the science of what Wim has discovered through his own experimentation with pushing his body and mind physically.And in case you're wondering -- Wim is not a special case. He has taught hundreds of other people to do what he does.Even if you just listen to hear the 4 minute stress release breathing technique Wim teaches in this interview, I know you'll get a powerful new perspective on your health and physical limits in Episode 398.Some questions I ask:How often do you practice your breathing strategies? (11:21)What can someone who is always stressed do every day to get calm? (12:41)Was there ever a time in your life where you lost belief in yourself? (33:44)Do you face fear now in any part of your life? (37:06)Why don't we teach how to overcome fear in school? (40:18)Do you ever get sick? (44:12)Do you think we can reverse disease with mindset alone? (1:09:40)In This Episode, You Will Learn:How breathing exercises physiologically help ills like anxiety and depression (12:01)How stress is related to chemistry in our bodies (25:35)What Wim learned from a near death experience (35:01)What uncontrolled stress does to your body (and how to avoid this) (1:01:29)Why Wim uses cold to increase health and endurance (1:04:07)Plus much more...

28 Apr 20191h 28min

Interested in learning how to build a life and business around doing what you love? So am I. Let's connect.Put yourself in these shoes: your mom gives birth to you at 17, you never meet your father, you drop out of high school, and are homeless as a young man.But despite this, you go to college (even though it takes you 12 years to get through your degree), then you build your own business, become a world-class speaker, and finish your PhD at age 44.Yes, this is a true story, and today's guest on The School of Greatness is the main character.Eric Thomas, aka the Hip Hop Preacher, is a true example of greatness in action.You may have heard his voice on a YouTube video giving a now world-famous speech with the line, "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful."We cover a lot including his thoughts on education, the power of executing your plans, how mentors influence your path, and the potential of hard work and focus.Welcome to Episode 121 with Hip Hop Preacher Eric Thomas.Some questions I ask:Why is accountability so important to you?Why are you so committed to excellence and greatness in your own life?How important is having mentors and coaches throughout your life?What are 3 big mistakes entrepreneurs make?In this episode, you will learn:The difference between degrees and educationHow purpose can help you find your passionOur gifts and talents do not perfect and hone themselves (we have to do this!)In every 24 hours, we can either break our life or make our lifeWhy he gets up at 3 am every dayHow he sets up boundaries for his work timeWhy your content will be stronger if you disconnect from all distractions dailyHow execution is the heart of your business – if it stops, your business diesThe story behind why his son graduating from high school is his greatest accomplishmentWhy most companies don’t make it past 3 yearsThe power of the discipline to waitPlus much more…

28 Apr 201958min