How to Shift Your Mindset and Focus on Helping Others Focus on the people around you.

By Lewis Howes Edited by Dan Bova Nov 28, 2016

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I'm finally getting a chance to share some of what I've been learning at this meditation academy in India on The School of Greatness.

One of the most powerful mindset shifts I've made so far is learning that there are really only two states of being I'm ever in: Suffering or beauty.

Seems too simple, but stick with me. When I'm focused on myself, it's easy to be in suffering. Most of the time, that's what I've been doing.

But when I shift into focusing on serving others through my natural talents, I see the beautiful things in the world. Big shift.

I go into more depth on how to do this in Episode 408 of 5 Minute Friday.

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Lewis Howes

New York Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Coach

Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness and The Mask of Masculinity. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men’s National Handball Team athlete. He hosts a top 100 iTunes ranked Apple podcast, The School of Greatness. Howes was recognized by the White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. Details magazine called him one of “5 Internet Guru’s that can Make You Rich.” Howes has been featured on Ellen, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The New York Times, People, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health and other major media outlets.

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