The School of Greatness - 363 The Journey Is the Destination

Episode Date: August 5, 2016

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This is 5-Minute Friday, episode number 363. The journey is the destination. I was recently watching a video that a friend of mine, Adam NQ, had done a few years ago about the journey, about the impact we have on every single day. Not just about when we've arrived, when we've achieved, when we've gotten to the destination that so many of us want to get to. You see, the journey that I've been on has had so many ups and so many downs. And I've gone places I could have never imagined on this journey. But I keep putting one foot in front of the other, doing my best that I can do in that moment

and learning as I go on the journey. And you know, I have this clear vision of what I want to achieve in my health, in my relationships, in my spirituality, in my finances, in who I want to be in the world. I have this vision, but sometimes things don't go as planned. Sometimes our vision goes off track and we develop a new vision with a new season of life. But as long as I continue focusing on giving, being in service, lifting others up, doing

something good for someone else, because I believe in a dream bigger than myself. As long as I focus on doing that, I always find that I end up right where I need to be. And maybe it's not always the exact destination I had in mind. Have you ever felt that before where, man, I didn't reach the destination I originally wanted, but wow, what a beautiful view I can see right now. And it turns out that focusing on the journey itself and giving fully in every moment has created the biggest success for me. And this podcast is a great example. My book, another great example, my business, my work with Pencils of Promise, etc. All those things weren't necessarily planned. All those things came from a vision of mine, but also coming from a place of something

bigger than myself, of serving more people bigger than myself, of being an inspiration along that journey. And I'm not the only one here. I'm about to head to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil to watch the top athletes in the world compete in the Olympics. And this is what they represent. They represent something bigger than just themselves. Yes, they have a dream of winning Olympic gold or even just qualifying for the Olympics. But there's always something bigger. It's inspiring their nation. It's making their families proud. It's pursuing their dream so they can leave a legacy that's bigger than themselves.

There is something so much bigger going on in my life and in your life and everyone's life than just hitting your next big goal or making it big. There's something more than just the destination. And you have the opportunity to create positive, powerful impact and inspiration every single day just by how you show up and how you walk your own journey and what you give to others. And at the end of the day, when you remember the importance of the journey itself, I'm talking about every single step you take that moment, every single breath you breathe in that moment, every single time your heart beats in your chest. When you focus

on giving your best, clear intentions, living in integrity, living a life of service, I'm telling you and I promise you that the destination will show up sooner than you think. This life is not only about reaching mountaintops. It's not only about getting to the summit. It's not only about getting to the destination you have in mind. The most important moment of your life is right now. The journey is the destination. This is 5-Minute Friday, episode number 363.

If you guys enjoyed this one, make sure to share it with your friends. It's the journey, not the destination. And when we focus on that, the destination comes quicker and quicker every single time. Again, big shout out to my friend Adam NQ, top spoken word poet in the world. For inspiring me with his video, I'll post it on the show notes so you can watch the entire video

that inspired me to do this 5-Minute Friday. Also, if you want to be inspired beyond belief, then make sure to come to Summit of Greatness because Adam NQ is one of our keynote speakers and he's going to put on a performance that will literally blow your mind. So make sure to sign up if you haven't yet.

Summitofgreatness.com Ticket prices are continually going up every single month. We are less than two months away and I'm so fired up to connect with each and every one of you. Check out all the speakers

that have been announced. More are coming. It's going to be an incredible experience. Summitofgreatness.com. Again, thank you guys so much for being on this journey with me. You know, the destination is something that I think about, but the journey, every single moment that I have with each of you just lights me up. Just tonight, I was out at dinner and there was an amazing woman who was sitting next

to me at dinner the entire time. She was literally three feet away from me the entire time. She waited till the end of the dinner when I stood up. Then she stood up and said, excuse me, are you Lewis Howes? I was just listening to School of Greatness podcast today and I recognized your voice sitting next to me and I was just listening to you. Andness podcast today, and I recognized your voice sitting next to me, and I was just listening to you. And she said some nice things. We hugged it out. We talked for a few moments. And for me, that brought me so much joy, that moment along the journey.

Not the destination of hitting 10 million downloads a month and having all these other things happen in the podcast, but that moment in time where I got to embrace connecting with a listener who has been impacted by the work that I've created. So it means the world to me. So continue to say hi. If you guys see me on the streets, I'll be in Rio. If anyone's there, make sure to tweet me at Lewis house. Let's connect.

I love you guys. And you know what time it is. It's time to go out there and do something great Outro Music