How to Reach Your Full Potential Learn the secrets to success from 'Sport Science' host John Brenkus.

By Lewis Howes

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As I'm sure many of you know, I'm pretty big on sports. I love everything about them. The challenge of the games, the sense of being part of a team and even the science behind how it all works. It's always fascinated me.

Why is it that some people excel at sports, while others fall short no matter how hard they try? It's not just a matter of genes and physical strength. In fact, someone's natural mindset under pressure also has a lot to do with it.

When you talk to Super Bowl Champions, no matter how much pressure is on them, it's just a game. If they win or lose, they go home to their families and they know life will go on. To most of us, that kind of pressure would cause us to live in the moment, be stuck in our heads and end up costing us the big game.

That's why I'm excited about my interview with our guest today, John Brenkus. Brenkus created the uber popular ESPN show "Sport Science."

He's a really inspirational person who has succeeded in areas many people only dream about. He's a producer, TV personality, podcast host and talented musician, in the band Brink of Midnight.

Together we get into the details about what makes certain people so successful, mentally and physically.

Discover all of that and much more, on Episode 562.

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Lewis Howes

New York Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Coach

Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness and The Mask of Masculinity. He is a 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 Apple podcast, The School of Greatness. Howes 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.”  Howes has been featured on Ellen, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The New York Times, People, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health and other major media outlets.

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