The Daily Motivation

Lewis Howes

The stories you tell yourself on a daily basis determines the person you will become.The good, the bad, the negative, the positive, the uplifting, the draining – they’re all part of the equation. But YOU are the author of your life story – so, what story are you writing?

Top Podcaster & Best-selling Author Lewis Howes brings you the The Daily Motivation Show, where you’ll hear from industry-leading experts, you’ll learn proven principles, and you’ll discover life-changing ideas that will help you get motivated and STAY motivated.

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July 13 · 6 min
You Don't Have A Money Problem, You Have A Belief Problem | Lewis Howes
Lewis Howes reveals the belief system that kept him broke and afraid in his mid-20s, sleeping on his sister's couch with no degree, no skills, and no plan while the economy collapsed around him. He breaks down why your bank account can't change until your beliefs about money do, and shows exactly how he rewired his own scarcity mindset into abundance.
July 12 · 9 min
Why GIVING Unlocks Prosperity | Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins stresses that giving unlocks prosperity, whether you have abundant or scarce resources. Robbins details a destitute period where generosity still brought magic, believing scarcity stems from self-focus versus doing good. He advocates tithing ten percent, as giving multiplies so long as it comes from the right heartset. Robbins emphasizes outer wealth building requires inner wealth, avoiding self-limiting scarcity mindsets. He uplifts the human psyche’s power to receive when moving b
July 11 · 7 min
Turn Your Confusion Into Certainty By Finishing What You Start | David Ghiyam
On The Daily Motivation Show, Lewis Howes sits down with Kabbalah teacher David Ghiyam to unpack why half finished decisions keep you stuck in confusion and self doubt. David breaks down the "light and vessel" principle behind addiction, generational family curses, and the counterintuitive reason going all in, even on the wrong choice, is the fastest path to certainty.
July 10 · 7 min
How to Keep Moving When Your Plan Breaks on Step One | Colin O'Brady
On The Daily Motivation Show, Lewis Howes talks with explorer Colin O'Brady about the moment his sled strap snapped before his first step into a solo, unsupported crossing of Antarctica. Colin shares the two-word mantra, born from frozen tears and a call to his wife Jenna, that carried him through all 54 days of the journey he'd already named The Impossible First.
July 9 · 7 min
Go Beyond Perceived Limits | David Goggins
David Goggins details pushing past perceived limits, fearing his potential was left untapped. He shares running with broken bones to graduate Navy SEAL training, unlocked by visualizing exceeding expectations despite disadvantages. Goggins avoided self-imposed caps by embracing the mindset “if my mind can conceive it, my body can achieve it.” He details using pain as fuel, wanting to prove even the weakest can become the hardest through mental resilience. Goggins emphasizes flipping weakness int
July 8 · 6 min
Why Trying to Forget Something Only Makes It Stronger | Sadhguru
On this episode of The Daily Motivation Show, Lewis Howes sits down with world-renowned yogi and mystic Sadhguru to unpack what karma actually means once you strip away the fear and guilt that religion built around it. Sadhguru reveals why your mind can only add memories and never subtract them, and how understanding that one idea changes how you carry your past.
July 7 · 7 min
CRUSH Indecision in 5 SECONDS | Mel Robbins
Bestselling author and speaker Mel Robbins debunks the myth that you need confidence and courage to make changes, advising instead that action precedes motivation. She details how we make emotionally-driven decisions, stifling growth by overanalyzing. Robbins shares how she created her "5-second rule" to push past hesitation and fear by counting down then acting. This habit trains the mind to override doubts, building confidence through small daily wins. Robbins explains hesitation signals dange
July 6 · 6 min
Why Your Circumstances Are The Last Step In Manifestation | Katie Clarke
Most people trying to manifest abundance are staring at the wrong thing. On The Daily Motivation Show, Lewis Howes and Katie Clarke expose why your circumstances are the final 1% of the process, and why everything that actually matters is already happening inside you.
July 5 · 6 min
The Dangers of Extreme Mindsets | Jocko Willink
Retired Navy SEAL Commander Jocko Willink shares how he stays grounded by starting each day with humility, avoiding ego traps like overconfidence. He explains balanced leadership requires assessing situations openly without rigid absolutes. Willink describes the dichotomy of being aggressive yet avoiding recklessness, taking ownership while empowering teams' input. Willink notes even extreme ownership has limits when one oversees every detail. He advocates fluidity, adapting rather than forcing
July 4 · 6 min
How a Navy SEAL Rebuilt Trust After Losing It All | Jason Redman
Retired Navy SEAL Lieutenant Jason Redman was shot eight times outside Fallujah, Iraq, but the wound that almost broke him happened long before that. Lewis Howes sits down with Jason Redman on The Daily Motivation Show to unpack the leadership failure that cost him the trust of his own SEAL teammates and the grinding, unglamorous path back to becoming the kind of leader men would actually follow.
July 3 · 6 min
Stop Letting Your Past Destroy Your Present Relationship | Sheleana Aiyana
Sheleana Aiyana joins Lewis Howes on The Daily Motivation Show to explain why your most explosive moments with your partner aren't actually about your partner. The real cause is body memory from old wounds, and the fix isn't meditation.
July 2 · 9 min
Finding HARMONY in DIFFICULT Relationships | Dr. Caroline Leaf
Dr. Caroline Leaf speaks on healing broken relationships and creating harmony. Dr. Leaf suggests starting with calming neurophysiology through practices like meditation, breathing exercises, or creating physical space. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on positive aspects to build mental health and activate resilience. Dr. Leaf encourages giving oneself permission to be messy while managing the chaos through self-analysis and identifying emotions. Additionally, she explores the challenge
July 1 · 7 min
How To Stop Owning Your Child and Start Guiding Them | Dr. Shefali Tsabary
Dr. Shefali Tsabary reveals why most parents unknowingly parent from ego and how that single dynamic quietly shapes everything their children become. She offers a radical reframe: your child isn't yours to own but a being you're called to guide back to themselves.
June 30 · 12 min
Beyond Numbers: Measuring a Fulfilling Day | Simon Sinek
Simon Sinek focuses on redefining self-worth metrics and measuring a fulfilling day. Sinek advocates assessing one's value based on positive impacts on others rather than tangible metrics like bank account numbers. He shares a personal anecdote about the immeasurable impact of his book, highlighting the challenge of quantifying influence. The conversation extends to questioning traditional judgments around ambition and laziness, emphasizing that caring about work and life quality is paramount. S
June 29 · 7 min
If You Overthink Everything, This Will Set You Free | Lewis Howes
On The Daily Motivation Show, host Lewis Howes explains why the smartest people are often the ones most stuck, trapped in their own heads while life waits on the other side. He breaks down how overanalyzing blocks manifestation and what it actually takes to start showing up as the person who already has what you want.
June 28 · 11 min
Why You Should Prioritize SELF-CARE Above ALL ELSE | Jeezy
Rapper Jeezy shares his journey to finding inner peace after decades on the streets. He discusses not properly grieving his mother's death as impetus to heal. Jeezy is learning to be present with his kids, process past trauma, and open up instead of isolating. He credits therapy, podcasts and personal development for exposing unhealthy patterns. Jeezy emphasizes creating a community of accountability, being vulnerable and helping others heal. He advises building a wall to survive then tearing it
June 27 · 7 min
What To Do When They Tell You You're Not Good Enough | Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez
On The Daily Motivation Show, host Lewis Howes talks with Mexican footballer Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez about carrying the weight of a famous father and grandfather and the rejection that nearly broke him at sixteen. It is a raw look at how mental fitness, family, and the pain of growth turn "you're not good enough" into the thing that builds you.
June 26 · 6 min
The 3-Step Method To Make Anyone Feel Truly Heard | Charles Duhigg
On The Daily Motivation Show, host Lewis Howes and author Charles Duhigg break down looping for understanding, the three-step communication method taught at Harvard's negotiation program. Learn why feeling heard is wired into human survival and how one small habit can change your most important relationships.
June 25 · 12 min
Rediscover Your TRUE SELF | Eckhart Tolle
Spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle explains how our essence is consciousness itself, beyond the egoic mind's endless thoughts and stories. He advises recognizing the portal to presence is this moment, shifting identity from mental concepts to awareness watching them. Tolle notes people cling to pain identities for years before surrendering dysfunction. He reminds us every problem is imagined until you inquire what is actually wrong right now. Tolle encourages using life's challenges to realize you
June 24 · 6 min
If You Use Wine Or Scrolling To Cope, Try This | Meg Josephson
Therapist Meg Josephson joins Lewis Howes on The Daily Motivation Show to explain why we reach for alcohol, scrolling, and food to escape discomfort, and what actually builds safety instead. She shares the body-based breathing practice that signals calm to your nervous system, even when the anxiety doesn't fully disappear.

The Daily Motivation

You Don't Have A Money Problem, You Have A Belief Problem | Lewis Howes

Why GIVING Unlocks Prosperity | Tony Robbins

Turn Your Confusion Into Certainty By Finishing What You Start | David Ghiyam

How to Keep Moving When Your Plan Breaks on Step One | Colin O'Brady

Go Beyond Perceived Limits | David Goggins

Why Trying to Forget Something Only Makes It Stronger | Sadhguru

CRUSH Indecision in 5 SECONDS | Mel Robbins

Why Your Circumstances Are The Last Step In Manifestation | Katie Clarke

The Dangers of Extreme Mindsets | Jocko Willink

How a Navy SEAL Rebuilt Trust After Losing It All | Jason Redman

Stop Letting Your Past Destroy Your Present Relationship | Sheleana Aiyana

Finding HARMONY in DIFFICULT Relationships | Dr. Caroline Leaf

How To Stop Owning Your Child and Start Guiding Them | Dr. Shefali Tsabary

Beyond Numbers: Measuring a Fulfilling Day | Simon Sinek

If You Overthink Everything, This Will Set You Free | Lewis Howes

Why You Should Prioritize SELF-CARE Above ALL ELSE | Jeezy

What To Do When They Tell You You're Not Good Enough | Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez

The 3-Step Method To Make Anyone Feel Truly Heard | Charles Duhigg

Rediscover Your TRUE SELF | Eckhart Tolle

If You Use Wine Or Scrolling To Cope, Try This | Meg Josephson