678 Happiness Through Hardship with Chris Guillebeau

678 Happiness Through Hardship with Chris Guillebeau

Author: Lewis Howes August 10, 2018 Duration: 6:04
WHAT IS YOUR UNDERLYING MOTIVATION? We’ve all been through a lot in life. I know there’s been a lot of times you’ve felt tested, and even just beat down. As you’ve gone through these challenges you’ve acquired sets of skills to help you get through them. Those are important skills that have helped you along your journey, whether you realize it or not. Unfortunately, though, your skills may not help you with what’s next. Life is about continually growing your tool box and being adaptive and not giving up on what you were meant to do. Even though it may be hard to know what that is, you just have to follow your heart. Live for yourself, not for others. That doesn’t mean be malicious. You still need compassion and companionship. Just know you can do good for yourself and others at the same time. On this episode of 5 Minute Friday, I wanted to bring you back and episode from Chris Guillebeau. Chris is a NY TImes Best Selling Author, a modern day explorer, and has been to nearly every country in the world. He’s certainly faced an overwhelming amount of challenges, some we can only imagine. That’s why I felt he was the best person to dive even deeper into this lesson. Learn all about compassion and building your skill sets through your personal trials, on Episode 678. In This Episode You Will Learn: What makes a true quest (00:42) How to know when to continue the quest and when to stop (1:39) Why you need to keep building skill sets (2:24) Something you should give that’s better than advice (3:49) If Chris feels he’s been getting enough companionship (4:16) Chris’ definition of happiness (5:18)

Lewis Howes brings a unique perspective to his conversations, shaped by his own journey as a New York Times best-selling author, a former professional athlete, and an entrepreneur. In The School of Greatness, he sits down with a diverse roster of world-class performers, from celebrated business minds and elite athletes to groundbreaking scientists and influential artists. These aren't just interviews; they're deep, often personal explorations into the habits, mindsets, and pivotal moments that define extraordinary success. Each episode feels like a masterclass, breaking down the principles of high achievement across health, fitness, business, and mental wellness into actionable insights. You’ll hear firsthand stories of resilience, innovation, and personal transformation that go far beyond typical success formulas. This podcast serves as a consistent source of motivation and practical wisdom, whether you're looking to build a company, improve your physical and mental health, or simply find the drive to pursue a more fulfilling life. Tune in for honest dialogues that cut through the noise and focus on what it genuinely takes to cultivate greatness in your own endeavors.
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