Welcome to our collection of inspirational quotes by Lewis Howes, a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and former professional athlete. Lewis is widely recognized for his impactful work in personal development, leadership, and business strategy. Through his books, podcasts, and speaking engagements, he empowers individuals worldwide to unlock their potential, pursue their passions, and achieve greatness in both their personal and professional lives.
With a remarkable journey from overcoming adversity as a professional athlete to becoming a successful entrepreneur and thought leader, Lewis Howes embodies resilience, perseverance, and the power of self-belief. His insightful perspectives on mindset, success, and fulfillment have inspired countless individuals to break through barriers, set audacious goals, and live life on their own terms. As you explore the wisdom captured in his words, may you find motivation, encouragement, and guidance to embark on your own journey of growth and transformation.
The key to forming good habits is to make them part of your ‘rituals.’ I have a morning ritual, afternoon ritual, and Sunday ritual. It’s one way to bundle good habits into regular times that you set aside to prepare yourself for the life you want. Rituals help you form habits. Lewis Howes
Online leadership is about leveraging digital platforms such as blogs, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other networks to build a loyal following of people who want to learn more about and benefit from your experiences and expertise. Lewis Howes
I think I just care about people, and I have a mission to support them to succeed. Lewis Howes
Having a story is what people connect with, but the story alone doesn’t allow you to achieve greatness and results. It’s the day-to-day consistency of providing value to your audience. Lewis Howes
No matter how much you plan and prepare, things can still go wrong. Lewis Howes
For me, managing my energy means slowing myself down before the big event. I slow down the racing thoughts in my mind. I concentrate on and slow down my breathing. I listen to and steady my heart rate. Lewis Howes
The road to profits is paved with unfair advantages. Lewis Howes
When people are living from passion, they tend to be fulfilled, happy, healthy, and love everyone around them. Lewis Howes
I’m a big fan of intention. That’s because I have learned first-hand the power of setting my intention on my goal and making all decisions based off of that intention. Lewis Howes
New things get noticed. This means you can’t be afraid to present something new to your market, even if it’s just a variation or an addition to an already-existing product or service. Lewis Howes
One of the most powerful networking practices is to provide immediate value to a new connection. This means the moment you identify a way to help someone, take action. Lewis Howes
Effective networking isn’t a result of luck – it requires hard work and persistence. Lewis Howes
I was in my 20s when I started writing my goals down, assigning each a date that I would achieve them by. I was amazed when I started reaching these goals by the date I had listed on them. It was a daily visualization exercise, and it almost always works. Lewis Howes
There have been many times when I was working out intensely and in the best shape of my life, and then, for whatever reason, I got off track. Before I knew it, 3 or 4 months would go by, and all of a sudden, I’d find myself exhausted halfway up a flight of stairs! Lewis Howes
Goal setting should be part of your daily and weekly routines and should not be based on a calendar year or month. Lewis Howes
Apart from creating a vibrant branded Twitter account for your startup, business owners should consider creating their own personal account on Twitter. Fans and followers often want to connect with the person behind the brand. Lewis Howes
Having even just one relationship with an online influencer can have a significant impact on your business. Lewis Howes
When beginning your entrepreneurial journey, acknowledge that you become a product of the five people you spend the most time with. So choose your company wisely. Lewis Howes
Just like football, business is a game of inches, where the smallest advancement or advantage can mean the difference between winning and losing. Lewis Howes
Meditating is easier than most people think. Start by focusing and following your breath. The goal is not to eliminate thoughts entirely but to continually return to your breath. Taking this time to relax your mind can help sharpen your focus in other aspects of your work and allow you to work for longer periods of time. Lewis Howes
As a business owner, what’s the sense in having droves of followers and connections if you aren’t able to turn them into paying customers? Lewis Howes
I often speak publicly, and when I do, I also get to listen to other presenters. The most memorable are the ones that hit an emotional chord with a tight story and a punch line. No fluff. Keep it creative and concise. Greatness exists in quality, not quantity. Lewis Howes
No one cares about your logo, nor the font size that’s on your site. Lewis Howes
I was a pain most of my childhood, always mad at the things I didn’t have. Things shifted drastically in my 20s when I started putting an emphasis on gratitude. Focus on the good you do have, not the things you lack. Lewis Howes
Delivering a successful presentation could mean landing a major new contract, better prices for your services, or getting the funding you need. Failure can mean lost customers and a business that never gets off the ground. Lewis Howes
Being a lifestyle entrepreneur is about building a business around your lifestyle rather than a lifestyle around your business. You need to figure out what your ideal lifestyle is first. Lewis Howes
Successful people often enjoy telling their story. Lewis Howes
Yes, it’s important to make things great, and you can certainly do this by upgrading over time, but good and profitable is better than perfect and never done. Lewis Howes
What’s your routine after attending a networking event or meal? If your answer is, ‘I go home,’ you’re probably going to miss out on opportunities. Lewis Howes
Using social media can often be the fastest and easiest way to connect with online influencers because they are already established platforms for connecting with like-minded individuals. Lewis Howes
Unfortunately, the higher you climb in social media, the more people will want to throw stones at you. But don’t retaliate publicly. Lewis Howes
Every successful sports season I had included detailed daily itineraries. We received one in the morning and one before practice, and they set us up to win. Lewis Howes
As entrepreneurs, we already know our most valuable asset is time, but not every entrepreneur knows how to properly use that time. Lewis Howes
There’s no way to become great overnight, but in the marathon of success, it takes a lot of intention to see you through each day of the journey. Lewis Howes
As a leader, your job is to share your vision with your followers and either warn them of danger or highlight opportunities coming in the future. Lewis Howes
While entrepreneurs spend a lot of effort trying to avoid failure, sometimes the lessons one learns from those missteps can be invaluable. Lewis Howes
I believe passion is the sword of love that pierces through the wall of fears that hold us back. Lewis Howes
Sleep might be the most important aspect of building a great business, and having a high-performing body. Lewis Howes
It took a lot of time and constant feedback to realize what wasn’t working in my life, and it will be an ongoing journey until the day I die. Lewis Howes
Recognizing poor leadership is a vital skill to help you achieve greatness. Lewis Howes
Instead of telling a story about how great your brand is, try telling a story that shows you completely understand and empathize with your customer and their life. Lewis Howes
Social media is not the place to work out your problems with people. Lewis Howes
Every great leader knows that his or her role comes with responsibility for those who follow him or her, and in ensuring they provide value in return for their loyalty. Lewis Howes
When you are competing for attention and eyeballs, articulating value and evoking possibility and vision can be powerful tools. Lewis Howes
As a business owner, leadership is more than just telling others what to do. Leadership is about the investment we make into others and the responsibilities we accept for being the voice and direction that others count on. Lewis Howes
It doesn’t take a lot of research to realize that the human eye is drawn to attractive things. So the better looking your LinkedIn profile is – meaning professional and complete – the more qualified you’ll appear to your audience and the more interested people will be to check out your site. Lewis Howes
The more confident you are, the less doubt you will have, and the more likely your success will be. Lewis Howes
The ability to network successfully can be one of the greatest assets in business. It allows some people to find incredible opportunities, while others just watch from the sidelines. Lewis Howes
As a profession, entrepreneurship breeds anything but balance. The highs can be stratospheric, and the lows can be crushing. Lewis Howes
The key in telling stories that people relate to is, not surprisingly, vulnerability and authenticity. That means that letting people know the struggle behind your brand – the failures and mistakes – and how you got through them is really important. Lewis Howes
Your clients are critical to your business. Don’t lose touch with who they are and why they’ve chosen to do business with you. Lewis Howes
Everyone can benefit from seeing smart marketing. Lewis Howes
Poor leaders motivate those following them with false promises of promotions, success, and a great tomorrow but rarely deliver on those promises. Leaders who do this can be manipulative and often hold the goals and aspirations of their followers hostage in order to get them to comply. Lewis Howes
Instead of fearing the unknown – all the bad that can happen – realize that good things can surprise you as well. Lewis Howes
Don’t allow people to suck up all your time with their questions or problems. Learn to say ‘no’ more often. Lewis Howes
You can manage your energy – just slow down and be. Lewis Howes
Entrepreneurs typically have an instinct for smelling opportunity, but that same killer instinct can quickly turn to weakness when it becomes a distraction from primary goals. Lewis Howes
If you come across as boring or monotone, you’re going to lose your audience. Lewis Howes
Besides having an audience, the most important currency for any leader is his or her reputation. And having a reputation for over-delivering on what’s expected of you should give your visitors, subscribers and customers more reason to spend their money with you and refer their friends. Lewis Howes
Staying consistent with positive habits can be a challenge. Lewis Howes
If something catches your attention, it’s probably going to catch the attention of others, too. Lewis Howes
When I started my podcast, ‘The School of Greatness,’ one of the top three people I wanted to get on the show was Tony Robbins. Lewis Howes
If you don’t want to live a life where you go to a job every day just so you can enjoy your weekends and get two weeks of vacation every year, then don’t do it. Lewis Howes
There isn’t much room to get sick, be angry or unhappy when you do something you love all day. Lewis Howes
As funny as some photos can be, think twice about allowing yourself to be tagged in questionable photos. Lewis Howes
Giving customers and prospects a glimpse into the entrepreneur’s life and mindset can allow them to cultivate a deeper relationship with customers separately from the brand. Lewis Howes
Before you can change your industry positively, you need to understand how to go about doing so. Lewis Howes
Chasing profits and building a long-term profit model are two different things. Lewis Howes
When it comes to nurturing professional relationships and developing a community, LinkedIn is one of the best resources. Lewis Howes
Each day, we have the opportunity to learn something new, apologize for our mistakes, and become better. Lewis Howes
While it may be difficult to get on the front cover of a major magazine, you can create marketing strategies and opportunities by being featured in a popular niche blog. Lewis Howes
We all know a lot about something. We all have a passion about something. Lewis Howes
The world is awaiting your gift – all you have to do is show up with the right intention! Lewis Howes
Speaking can be a lot like exercise: The more time you spend getting ready, the more you mentally build the task into something larger than it actually is. Lewis Howes
When you are seen as someone who actively communicates with new connections, it can make other online users want to connect with you. Lewis Howes
One of my favorite things about being the host of ‘The School of Greatness’ is that I get to learn from the best minds in the world about stuff I am fascinated by. Lewis Howes
One of the best and often overlooked traffic sources online is LinkedIn. Lewis Howes
I have learned that champions aren’t just born; champions can be made when they embrace and commit to life-changing positive habits. Lewis Howes
The people and opportunities your business needs are out there, but the only way to uncover them is to take an active role in bringing your social network to life. Lewis Howes
If you don’t have the confidence to own the worth of your brand and share it unapologetically, you won’t make a massive impact. Lewis Howes
Coming from losing my dream of playing professional football, not having a college degree at the time and looking to jump into the business world at a young age was pretty daunting for me. Lewis Howes
Disruption starts with committing to excellence and taking a stand for your customer. Lewis Howes
It’s almost always easier to sell to an existing customer base than to find a new one. Lewis Howes
Becoming an authority in your industry can be a great way to promote your business and help you better serve your clients. Lewis Howes
In my perfect day, I wake up next to the woman of my dreams, and she’s crying tears of joy because she’s so excited about the life we have together. I’m preparing to compete in the 2016 Olympics with U.S.A. Team Handball, so I head to an intense training session with my coach to increase my physical strength and athleticism. Lewis Howes
If you can’t be present when the time comes, then you may miss the opportunity. Lewis Howes
Leaders are focused on using their vision and courage to do great things. This means challenging the way things are done and then sharing the journey with others. Lewis Howes
When it comes to building your business and developing a powerful network, you’ll want to develop a reputation as someone who highlights others. Not only does this give credit where credit is due, it also communicates that you’re secure with your success and have the ability to promote others in your industry. Lewis Howes
It can be easy to become ‘friends’ or ‘connected’ with someone in a digital world, but it requires thought and strategy to convert social media connections into rewarding business relationships. Lewis Howes
People can see themselves in a story much easier than they can see themselves in a hypothetical situation that a brand might present to them. So telling stories to build a relationship with your audience is usually far more effective than other methods of marketing or publicity. Lewis Howes
Not only is a LinkedIn group free to create, it can enable you to offer your professional network a vibrant, useful information resource, all while driving traffic to your site and increasing sales. Lewis Howes
You may confuse a lot of people when going against the grain of conventional thinking, and that’s perfectly okay. As an entrepreneur, standing up for your vision to your family and friends might possibly be the best practice you will get for the life that awaits you. Lewis Howes
There’s no reason to feel embarrassed about presenting your product or service if it solves a problem. Lewis Howes
Entrepreneurs spend an inordinate amount of time inside of our own heads – thinking, analyzing, agonizing and obsessing over every little detail of our business. Sometimes, we need a break from ourselves. Meditation is a chance to let the thinking mind rest. Lewis Howes
Some of the most successful products are born from a personal need to solve a problem rather than a desire to turn a profit. Lewis Howes
Many business owners dream of having their product or service endorsed by a global celebrity. But instead of trying to get a superstar to support your business, try seeking out a local celebrity instead. Lewis Howes
As a business owner who is looking to market his or her company, you should be on the lookout for opportunities to get face time with movers and shakers in your network. Lewis Howes
Among the social networks, LinkedIn can be one of the most useful when it comes to cultivating critical, lucrative business opportunities, since it has a high concentration of business decision makers. Lewis Howes
The more content you share, the more opportunity people have to see it and engage with it. Lewis Howes
Action can cure fear and hesitation and doubt. Lewis Howes