Lewis Howes

2x NYT Bestselling Author | Top 100 Global Podcast, The School of Greatness | CEO of Greatness Media Text me 📲 @ 614-350-3960

Lewis Howes is a New York Times Bestselling author, 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 podcast, The School of Greatness, which has over 300 million downloads and 1000 episodes since it launched in 2013. 

Lewis 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.” 

Lewis is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and has been featured on Ellen, The Today Show, The New York Times, People, Forbes, Inc, Fast Company, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health, and other major media outlets.

Learn more about Lewis at greatness.com

Chief Executive Officer

What’s aligned doesn’t require chasing.
It requires becoming. 🧡✨🙏

3x New York Times Bestselling Author | Top 25 Global Podcast, The School of Greatness | 20+ Million Global Followers | President of Los Angeles Handball Club

The hardest part of leveling up isn’t the work.
It’s walking away from who you used to be.

Some people change your life not by what they give you…
but by how they change the way you see the world.🌍
👉 Share this with someone. ❤️

Your internal dialogue shapes your entire reality ✨

The words you speak to yourself in those quiet moments aren’t just thoughts, they’re the blueprint for who you become. When you catch yourself saying “I always mess up” or “I can’t handle this,” you’re literally programming your brain to look for evidence that supports those beliefs.

Here’s what I’ve learned: You can choose to be your own worst critic or your most compassionate coach. The victim says “Why does this always happen to me?” The healer asks “What can I learn from this?”

Your self-talk is either building you up or tearing you down. There’s no neutral ground.

CEO at PRAY.COM

Steve is an American Entrepreneur, NCAA Champion, and the youngest advisor to the President of the United States to be appointed to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council. 

Currently, Gatena is the Founder and CEO of PRAY.COM, the world’s #1 app for daily prayer and faith-based mental health content. 

Under his leadership, PRAY.COM has achieved unprecedented heights, becoming the highest-grossing religious app in history and recognized as Los Angeles’ best workplace. The company’s remarkable growth and influence has garnered numerous accolades, including Inc Magazine’s “Best in Business,” Fast Company’s “World Changing Ideas,” and recognition by Inc 5000 as the fastest growing faith-based media company in the US.

Gatena’s entrepreneurial journey began early. At age 22, he founded REP Interactive, which rapidly became America’s fastest-growing video marketing agency. REP Interactive earned over 100 industry awards for its work with global corporations and was recognized as one of America’s best workplaces. Building on this success, Gatena launched VideoFort, Hollywood’s largest stock footage supplier, providing critical content for blockbuster films such as “Transformers” and renowned television series including Discovery Channel’s “Planet Earth.”

In 2014, Gatena was honored at the United Nations as an “Entrepreneur of the Year.” Following this, he took the helm at Helinet in 2015, steering the global aerial surveillance and film production leader through challenging times, including the tragic loss of his mentor and business partner, Alan Purwin. This pivotal moment led Gatena to establish PRAY.COM, the digital destination for faith.

Recognized for his leadership, Steve has been awarded Los Angeles Times Executive of the Year, EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist, and featured in CSQ Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Visionaries. The Healthcare Technology Report also honored him as one of the top 25 Consumer Health Tech Executives for his groundbreaking collaboration with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, bridging faith and mental health.

At just 34, Gatena was appointed by the 45th President of the United States to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, providing bipartisan guidance on critical economic and cybersecurity issues under both President Trump and President Biden.

Today, Gatena extends his influence through philanthropy, serving as a Board Member for Beyond the Brotherhood, a nonprofit committed to assisting Navy SEALs in their transition to meaningful civilian careers.

Steve Gatena

“Hey friends, I’m about to turn 65 soon and I wanted to share something personal that’s been on my mind.

I’ve been an airline pilot for 36 years. 

I’m no genius or rocket scientist—definitely not a wunderkind with job offers from NASA or JPL. 

Just an average guy who’s pretty good at staying humble.

Here’s the thing: At age 64, I had to learn how to fly one of the most advanced airliners in the world — the Airbus A350. 

Now, I’d spent 25 years flying the Boeing 767, which is a totally different beast. 

I had *never* flown an Airbus before, and let me tell you, it’s like switching from a bicycle to a spaceship.

I was the oldest pilot in my Delta A350 training class. 

Many younger pilots were struggling with the program — and I was warned that at my age, I might not make it through. 

The training manual? Over 7,000 pages. 

There were endless videos, 6 weeks of simulator sessions, and tough exams that tested everything. People said, “It can’t be done, old guy.”

Well, bullshit.

I cruised through the training like it was just another day at the office. 

It wasn’t harder than when I learned the MD-11 back in 1991 at 34 years old even though the A350 program was way more complex. 

My brain didn’t skip a beat in 30 years. 

I passed with flying colors.

If I can do it, anyone can.

Here’s my takeaway: Age is just a number. 

Some people might find learning harder at 30, 40, or 50, but some of us are still sharp as ever into our 60s, 70s, or even 90s. 

Don’t count yourself out because of age. 

Don’t underestimate older people many of us are still going strong, and sometimes even stronger than the young ones.

Be kind. 

Show respect. 

Treat everyone especially older folks with dignity. 

Because one day, in the blink of an eye, you’ll be one of us. And trust me, you’ll want someone to treat you right.”

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