The Power of Reflection How can we grow if we don't look at what's working and what's not working?

By Lewis Howes Edited by Dan Bova

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I'm guessing you're thinking about how this year went. Me too. And that's a good thing!

No matter how "good" or "bad" you think you did this year, there's value in taking an honest look at the results you created (or didn't) without judging yourself.

How can we grow if we don't look at what's working and what's not working?

I have a little different spin on how to do this and I'm sharing it in 5 Minute Friday on Episode 423 on The School of Greatness.

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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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