How Lewis Howes Grounds Himself to Achieve His Goals The former pro-athlete and entrepreneur spells out the steps he takes to achieve his dreams and what entrepreneurs can learn from his success.

By Kate Taylor

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This article originally published on July 27, 2015.

Lewis Howes would be the first person to admit he isn't perfect. And by being honest about his struggles and vulnerabilities, he serves as an ideal guide for any entrepreneur searching for success.

In an interview with Inside Quest host Tom Bilyeu, the former pro-football player and entrepreneur revealed what it took for him to succeed, both as an athlete and in his business career. Howes' path to success includes meditation, routines and learning how to be open about traumatic experiences in his past.

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Check out the video below to learn more about how Howes challenged himself to reach his goals, and how his experiences can help guide you to do the same.

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Kate Taylor is a reporter at Business Insider. She was previously a reporter at Entrepreneur. Get in touch with tips and feedback on Twitter at @Kate_H_Taylor. 

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