What Is Holding You Back From Greatness? | Lewis Howes

Fear Management

Lewis Howes emphasizes the importance of confronting fears directly to convert them into strengths. He shares his method of creating a 'fear list' to systematically tackle and overcome each fear. This approach, inspired by Holocaust survivor Edith Eger, involves facing fears head-on to diminish their power over us 1.

By creating a fear list and knocking the scariest ones off first, one by one, you will start to feel fearless.

--- Lewis Howes

Dan Harris and Lewis also engage in a friendly debate about the law of attraction, exploring different perspectives on handling fear 2.

   

Public Speaking

Lewis recounts his journey to overcome his fear of public speaking, which began with joining Toastmasters. Initially, he struggled with stuttering and sweating, but consistent practice helped him gain confidence and turn public speaking into a strength 3.

By doing it every week for a year, I eventually got a lot better. And I'm facing it and checking it off my list of it's no longer a fear.

--- Lewis Howes

He applied the same approach to other fears, such as salsa dancing and writing, demonstrating the power of persistence and supportive feedback in overcoming personal challenges 3.