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Published Jun 6, 2022

If You're Feeling STRESSED & STUCK In Life, WATCH THIS! | Lewis Howes

Lewis Howes reflects on his journey of building Greatness Media, evolving 'The School of Greatness' podcast, and addressing personal growth challenges like self-abandonment and fear of success.
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  • Abandoning Self

    opens up about his struggles with self-abandonment in relationships over the past decade. He shares how he often changed himself to make others happy, leading to internal turmoil and a loss of self-identity. This pattern of behavior was particularly evident in his intimate relationships, where he stayed in situations that were not aligned with his true self out of fear of upsetting others 1.

    I would lose myself in the process over and over and over again to try to please one person. Yet I was never taking care of the inner child inside of my heart.

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    Lewis reflects on the lessons learned and the healing work he has done over the past year and a half, which has brought him incredible peace 1.

       

    Fear of Success

    Lewis addresses the fear of success and its impact on personal growth. He explains that fear of success often stems from insecurity and can lead to self-sabotage, preventing individuals from reaching their full potential. This fear can manifest as a reluctance to take on new challenges or pursue opportunities due to the anticipated pressure and judgment that come with success 2.

    Your fear of success, I don't think it's possible to live up to your potential if you're afraid of success.

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    He emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and healing to overcome this fear and step into one's greatness 2.

       

    Emotional Accountability

    Emotional accountability is crucial for personal growth, according to Lewis. He shares his journey of maintaining emotional accountability and managing inner emotions, which has been essential for his development. By being vulnerable and seeking therapy, he has learned to accept his flaws and uniqueness, leading to greater inner peace 3.

    One of the greatest gifts I've given myself is emotional accountability, supporting my own inner emotions so that I'm not as triggered by the outside world.

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    Lewis reminds listeners of their worthiness and the importance of self-love, acknowledging that it is an ongoing journey 4.

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