Why the Journey to the Destination Matters This week's post is all about the process before the prize.

By Lewis Howes Edited by Dan Bova

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I think a lot about how to help other people realize they can achieve whatever they want.

That is at the core of The School of Greatness.

But as my friend Eric Thomas, the Hip Hop Preacher, pointed out in a video I recently watched of him, a lot of people think that they can get their big goals without doing the work.

They may not admit that out loud, or even to themselves, but their attitude speaks for them.

So today on 5 Minute Friday, I'm speaking about the value of going through the process in order to achieve your big goals.

Let me know if you agree in Episode 325!

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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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