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The Importance of Teamwork and Collaboration We can achieve more by working together.

By Lewis Howes Edited by Dan Bova

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"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." -- Helen Keller

I was so inspired by the clip I saw of the Men's Triathlon World Series this week.

Two brothers were coming down the final stretch to the finish line when one almost collapsed from heat exhaustion.

What happened next inspired this 5 Minute Friday on The School of Greatness.

It's something I think about a lot and has proved true in my life again and again.

Even if you feel solid on your own right now, there's a message for you here in Episode 384.

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Lewis Howes is the author of The School of Greatness. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, 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. Howes hosts The School of Greatness podcast and was recognized by President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. He has been featured in The New York Times, People, Men's Health, The Today Show and other major media outlets.

Lewis Howes

Lifestyle Entrepreneur, Coach, Advisor

A former professional athlete, New York City-based Lewis Howes is co-author of LinkedWorking (418 Press, 2009) and creator of the LinkedInfluence training program.

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