The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes

Episode Title: 5 Powerful Manifestations You Need to Say Every Day
Release Date: February 11, 2026
Host: Lewis Howes
Featured Guests: Dr. James Doty, Jim Curtis, Price Pritchett, Rhonda Byrne

Overview

In this inspiring solo episode, Lewis Howes breaks down the five most powerful daily manifestations that have shaped his journey from sleeping on his sister's couch to the world stage. Drawing on personal examples and wisdom from friends and renowned thinkers, Howes urges listeners to align their beliefs, energy, and actions to unlock a fuller, more abundant life. The conversation weaves practical mindset advice with compelling personal stories and expert insights, offering actionable takeaways for anyone ready to manifest greatness.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

What Manifestation Truly Means (01:40)

• Manifestation isn't passive; it's not about sitting back and waiting for life to change. It’s about alignment—matching your energy and identity to your goals.
• Manifestation is "creating alignment in yourself and where you want to go."
  • "Life is always responding to you. Not to your wants, not to your vision board, but to your energy and your identity and the consistency you have with both of those things." – Lewis Howes (02:30)
• Lewis shares his personal transformation: from uncertainty and frustration to achieving his dreams through daily manifestations and taking consistent action.

The Five Powerful Manifestations

1. “I am worthy of the life I dream about.” (04:35)

The Foundation: Worthiness

• You can only manifest as high as your sense of self-worth allows.
• Even with opportunities and big dreams, if deep down you don’t believe you’re worthy, you’ll self-sabotage and block blessings.

Expert Insight: Dr. James Doty (05:16)

• On the inner critic:
  • "If you tell yourself it's not possible, by definition, it is not possible. It cannot happen... It's as if you're building a prison for yourself with bricks.” (06:10)
• The key is learning to override the inner critic and acknowledge your inherent power.

Lewis’s Reflection

• Many of our limiting beliefs stem from childhood or past failures, morphing into "proof" we’re not enough.
• “We need to shift the identity from the outcome.”
  • Failure is feedback, not identity.
• Overworking/achieving is often a fruitless attempt to “earn worthiness.”

Quote

• “Worthiness is believing you don’t have to punish yourself to deserve a good life.” — Lewis Howes (12:00)

2. “Today I will act as the person I want to become.” (13:19)

Shifting from Wanting to Practicing

• Manifestation is about rehearsal, not just desire.
  • You attract what you consistently practice.

Expert Insight: Jim Curtis (14:45)

• The power of “I am” statements:
  • “Our identity is our reality. So the I am, ‘I am smart, I am successful,’ ... is much different than ‘I am stuck...’ The more you say I am, the more your subconscious mind believes that’s your identity.” (15:00)
• The subconscious is a powerful servant, waiting for conscious direction.

Lewis’s Reflection

• Confidence is built by keeping promises to yourself.
• Shares the story of his 18-year journey to Olympic handball—testament to daily consistent commitment.

Quote

• “You don’t attract what you want. You attract what you rehearse every single day.” — Lewis Howes (13:30)
• “Confidence is built by keeping promises to yourself.” — Lewis Howes (19:17)

3. “I trust that everything is working for me.” (22:33)

The Role of Faith and Trust

• Trust isn’t blind optimism, but a grounded belief that setbacks, reroutes, and delays serve a higher good, even if their meaning isn’t clear in the moment.

Personal Example

• Lewis recounts losing his dream of being a pro football player after an injury, which led to his eventual success in business and as a speaker.

Reflection and Application

• Letting go of the need to control outcomes brings peace and clarity.
• "When you don’t trust life, you try to control everything. And control...it is exhausting." (30:59)

Quote

• “Some doors have to close because they were too small for who you were becoming.” — Lewis Howes (35:05)

4. “Today I choose courage over comfort.” (35:55)

Courage: The Key to Growth

• Every facet of a great life—relationships, career, dreams—requires repeated courage.
• Courage involves moving toward fear and discomfort, not away from them.

Expert Insight: Price Pritchett (36:40)

• Drawing from the concept of being “antifragile”:
  • Resilience is good, but antifragility means you grow stronger with challenges.
  • “Small goals create small energy. Big goals create bigger energy... When you set big goals, you don’t just achieve more, you become more.” (39:50)

Lewis’s Story

• Overcoming childhood insecurities through sports, then public speaking—joining Toastmasters.
• Facing and sharing his childhood trauma publicly—transformation through vulnerability.

Quote

• “Courage is not a personality trait. It’s a daily decision.” — Lewis Howes (56:11)

5. “Today I am open to receive what is meant for me.” (55:40)

The Power of Openness and Receiving

• Many are too fixated on one outcome or carry the weight of “doing it all themselves.”
• The energy of receiving is about trust, not passivity.
• “Receiving is not weakness. Receiving is trust. Receiving is believing that life can meet you in ways you did not expect.” (57:20)

Expert Insight: Rhonda Byrne (58:08)

• “The universe wants us to have everything and to live a full life... Sometimes we just, like, try too hard. But, you know, we deserve everything that we could possibly want.”
• Preparation and clear intentions (mentally) allow for smoother, more effortless action.

Reflective Practice

• Write a list of what you truly want, with no limits.
• Get closer to your dreams by experiencing aspects of them, even in small ways.
• "The universe wants us to have everything and to live a full life. It's not a battle." – Rhonda Byrne (62:07)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Worthiness:
  “You will never outgrow the level of worthiness you believe you deserve.” — Lewis Howes (04:52)
• On Identity:
  “Your subconscious mind is waiting for directions... your identity creates your reality.” — Jim Curtis (15:18)
• On Failure:
  “Failure is not who you are. Failure is simply feedback.” — Lewis Howes (09:05)
• On Trusting Life:
  “Trust creates a sense of peace, and peace creates clarity. Clarity leads to better decision making... because now you’re in alignment.” — Lewis Howes (31:44)
• On Courage:
  “When you make a commitment to go all in on your fears, your fears will eventually disappear.” — Lewis Howes (49:44)
• On Receiving:
  “Today I am open to receive what is meant for me. And only good things come my way.” — Lewis Howes (56:31)
• On Dreaming Big:
  “Think big. What have you got to lose?” — Rhonda Byrne (60:09)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Defining Manifestation and Lewis's Origin Story: (01:40 – 04:00)
• Manifestation #1: Worthiness & Inner Critic (with Dr. James Doty): (04:35 –12:00)
• Manifestation #2: Acting as Future Self (with Jim Curtis): (13:19 – 19:30)
• Manifestation #3: Trusting the Process: (22:33 – 35:30)
• Manifestation #4: Choosing Courage (with Price Pritchett): (35:55 – 51:00)
• Manifestation #5: Openness & Receiving (with Rhonda Byrne): (55:40 – 62:30)

Final Messages

• Lewis encourages daily practice of these five manifestations, emphasizing that alignment of your words, beliefs, and actions creates transformation over time.
• “If no one has told you lately, you are worthy, you are loved, and you matter.” — Lewis Howes (66:50)
• Lewis challenges listeners to try these mantras for at least three days and observe changes.

Summary Table: Five Manifestations

| # | Manifestation Statement | Core Message | |----|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------| | 1 | I am worthy of the life I dream about. | Self-worth is the foundation.| | 2 | Today I will act as the person I want to become.| Identity shapes reality. | | 3 | I trust that everything is working for me. | Faith in process & timing. | | 4 | Today I choose courage over comfort. | Growth requires courage. | | 5 | Today I am open to receive what is meant for me.| Be receptive & let go. |

Takeaway

This episode of The School of Greatness is a call to raise your daily standards through intentional manifestation, self-reflection, and committed action. Whether your goal is success, peace, or fulfillment, Lewis Howes provides a roadmap—grounded in his journey and enriched by expert wisdom—that starts with five powerful daily affirmations. Try them, live them, and “watch what unfolds.”