Top 106 Quotes & Sayings by Lewis Howes

There have been many times when I was working out intensely and in the best shape of my life, and then, for whatever reason, I got off track. Before I knew it, 3 or 4 months would go by, and all of a sudden, I'd find myself exhausted halfway up a flight of stairs!

If you don't have the confidence to own the worth of your brand and share it unapologetically, you won't make a massive impact.

As a leader, your job is to share your vision with your followers and either warn them of danger or highlight opportunities coming in the future.

If you can't be present when the time comes, then you may miss the opportunity.

The key in telling stories that people relate to is, not surprisingly, vulnerability and authenticity. That means that letting people know the struggle behind your brand - the failures and mistakes - and how you got through them is really important.

Each day, we have the opportunity to learn something new, apologize for our mistakes, and become better.

Every successful sports season I had included detailed daily itineraries. We received one in the morning and one before practice, and they set us up to win.

Effective networking isn't a result of luck - it requires hard work and persistence.

The ability to network successfully can be one of the greatest assets in business. It allows some people to find incredible opportunities, while others just watch from the sidelines.

Among the social networks, LinkedIn can be one of the most useful when it comes to cultivating critical, lucrative business opportunities, since it has a high concentration of business decision makers.

Being a lifestyle entrepreneur is about building a business around your lifestyle rather than a lifestyle around your business. You need to figure out what your ideal lifestyle is first.

It can be easy to become 'friends' or 'connected' with someone in a digital world, but it requires thought and strategy to convert social media connections into rewarding business relationships.

As funny as some photos can be, think twice about allowing yourself to be tagged in questionable photos.

Your clients are critical to your business. Don't lose touch with who they are and why they've chosen to do business with you.

What's your routine after attending a networking event or meal? If your answer is, 'I go home,' you're probably going to miss out on opportunities.

Every great leader knows that his or her role comes with responsibility for those who follow him or her, and in ensuring they provide value in return for their loyalty.

When it comes to nurturing professional relationships and developing a community, LinkedIn is one of the best resources.

The more content you share, the more opportunity people have to see it and engage with it.

Chasing profits and building a long-term profit model are two different things.

When it comes to building your business and developing a powerful network, you'll want to develop a reputation as someone who highlights others. Not only does this give credit where credit is due, it also communicates that you're secure with your success and have the ability to promote others in your industry.

It took a lot of time and constant feedback to realize what wasn't working in my life, and it will be an ongoing journey until the day I die.

The road to profits is paved with unfair advantages.

Disruption starts with committing to excellence and taking a stand for your customer.

Goal setting should be part of your daily and weekly routines and should not be based on a calendar year or month.

Just like football, business is a game of inches, where the smallest advancement or advantage can mean the difference between winning and losing.

No matter how much you plan and prepare, things can still go wrong.

Staying consistent with positive habits can be a challenge.

In my perfect day, I wake up next to the woman of my dreams, and she's crying tears of joy because she's so excited about the life we have together. I'm preparing to compete in the 2016 Olympics with U.S.A. Team Handball, so I head to an intense training session with my coach to increase my physical strength and athleticism.

Recognizing poor leadership is a vital skill to help you achieve greatness.

Entrepreneurs typically have an instinct for smelling opportunity, but that same killer instinct can quickly turn to weakness when it becomes a distraction from primary goals.

People can see themselves in a story much easier than they can see themselves in a hypothetical situation that a brand might present to them. So telling stories to build a relationship with your audience is usually far more effective than other methods of marketing or publicity.

When I started my podcast, 'The School of Greatness,' one of the top three people I wanted to get on the show was Tony Robbins.

One of the best and often overlooked traffic sources online is LinkedIn.

One of my favorite things about being the host of 'The School of Greatness' is that I get to learn from the best minds in the world about stuff I am fascinated by.

I'm a big fan of intention. That's because I have learned first-hand the power of setting my intention on my goal and making all decisions based off of that intention.

While entrepreneurs spend a lot of effort trying to avoid failure, sometimes the lessons one learns from those missteps can be invaluable.

I think I just care about people, and I have a mission to support them to succeed.

We all know a lot about something. We all have a passion about something.

Giving customers and prospects a glimpse into the entrepreneur's life and mindset can allow them to cultivate a deeper relationship with customers separately from the brand.

Social media is not the place to work out your problems with people.

Don't allow people to suck up all your time with their questions or problems. Learn to say 'no' more often.

It's almost always easier to sell to an existing customer base than to find a new one.

There's no reason to feel embarrassed about presenting your product or service if it solves a problem.

Action can cure fear and hesitation and doubt.

The key to forming good habits is to make them part of your 'rituals.' I have a morning ritual, afternoon ritual, and Sunday ritual. It's one way to bundle good habits into regular times that you set aside to prepare yourself for the life you want. Rituals help you form habits.

I have learned that champions aren't just born; champions can be made when they embrace and commit to life-changing positive habits.

For me, managing my energy means slowing myself down before the big event. I slow down the racing thoughts in my mind. I concentrate on and slow down my breathing. I listen to and steady my heart rate.

It doesn't take a lot of research to realize that the human eye is drawn to attractive things. So the better looking your LinkedIn profile is - meaning professional and complete - the more qualified you'll appear to your audience and the more interested people will be to check out your site.

If something catches your attention, it's probably going to catch the attention of others, too.

If you come across as boring or monotone, you're going to lose your audience.

Everyone can benefit from seeing smart marketing.

Unfortunately, the higher you climb in social media, the more people will want to throw stones at you. But don't retaliate publicly.

You can manage your energy - just slow down and be.

There's no way to become great overnight, but in the marathon of success, it takes a lot of intention to see you through each day of the journey.

Becoming an authority in your industry can be a great way to promote your business and help you better serve your clients.

One of the most powerful networking practices is to provide immediate value to a new connection. This means the moment you identify a way to help someone, take action.

Having a story is what people connect with, but the story alone doesn't allow you to achieve greatness and results. It's the day-to-day consistency of providing value to your audience.

New things get noticed. This means you can't be afraid to present something new to your market, even if it's just a variation or an addition to an already-existing product or service.

Instead of telling a story about how great your brand is, try telling a story that shows you completely understand and empathize with your customer and their life.

Apart from creating a vibrant branded Twitter account for your startup, business owners should consider creating their own personal account on Twitter. Fans and followers often want to connect with the person behind the brand.