Ray Lewis on Success and True Greatness with Lewis Howes

Purpose

Ray Lewis shares his life mission and purpose after retiring from football. He emphasizes the importance of expanding one's mind and maintaining a relationship with God, which he believes allows people to use more than just 10% of their brain 1. Ray also discusses his podcast, Tackling Life, and his partnership with Under Armour to create community centers that provide hope and opportunities for kids in Baltimore 2.

The good book says renew the mind every day. But see, I beg to differ just a little bit because I say we should renew the mind every second of every day.

--- Ray Lewis

   

Legacy

Ray reflects on how he wants to be remembered and the societal issues that concern him. He talks about the importance of investing time wisely and the harsh realities of homicides, suicides, and other societal problems 3. He also shares his three life truths: mastering a relationship with God, trusting no one with your heart, and never being outworked 4.

Master your relationship with God. Number one. Number two, trust no one with your heart. And number three, never, never be outworked, ever.

--- Ray Lewis

   

Comebacks

Ray discusses his role in mentoring and inspiring others to make significant life comebacks. He recounts his conversation with Michael Phelps, encouraging him to return to the Olympics by focusing on personal goals rather than external pressures 5. Ray emphasizes the importance of competing against oneself and overcoming personal challenges to achieve greatness 6.

The only thing you competing against, and that's one of the biggest things I told him, Lewis, this is not against nobody else. This is against yourself.

--- Ray Lewis

   

Communities

Ray is deeply involved in community development initiatives aimed at empowering youth. He describes his work with Under Armour to open community centers in Baltimore, providing kids with opportunities in arts, technology, and job training 2. Ray also discusses the cultural responsibility of addressing negative influences in media and promoting positive messages 7.

We have all these things that individually we're allowing to happen. And I keep saying this, there's no, Ray, there's no they. We are the they.

--- Ray Lewis

   

Growth

Ray's approach to mentorship and personal growth is rooted in his own experiences and the lessons he has learned from others. He talks about the importance of being a sponge and learning from mentors like Junior Seau and Benny Thompson 8. Ray also highlights the role of social media in shaping perceptions and the need to focus on personal growth and authenticity 9.

I was so different because I was like a sponge to every mentor I had.

--- Ray Lewis