Following your dreams

TL;DR

This video shares Lewis Howes' personal journey of overcoming obstacles and pursuing his dream of becoming an Olympic athlete.

Transcript

what's up guys lewis howes here today and very excited to talk about this video it's all about how to get started with your dream everyone's got a dream i've always had big dreams my entire life and one of my big dreams was to be an olympic athlete now it's pretty big i know it's a big dream to have because not too many people get to achieve that b... Read More

Key Insights

• ❓ Pursuing a dream requires commitment, dedication, and a willingness to take action, no matter the challenges.
• 👋 Researching and learning from the best can help lay a solid foundation for achieving a dream.
• 🏛️ Building relationships and connecting with decision-makers can increase the chances of success.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did Lewis Howes first discover his dream of becoming an Olympic athlete?

While recovering from a football injury, Lewis watched the 2008 Olympics and discovered the sport of team handball, instantly feeling inspired and attracted to it.

Q: What were the steps Lewis took to start on the path toward achieving his dream?

Lewis first researched how to achieve his dream, found the best team to learn from, and made the decision to move to New York City to train with them.

Q: How did Lewis overcome skepticism and doubts from the existing national team players?

Despite being laughed at and doubted by the other players, Lewis remained committed and worked hard, attending every practice and building relationships with decision-makers to prove his dedication.

Q: Did Lewis achieve his dream of competing in the Olympics?

While Lewis made it onto the USA national team, they did not qualify for the Olympics. However, he remains on the path and believes he still has an opportunity to achieve his dream.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Lewis Howes, a former professional football player, was inspired by the sport of team handball and decided to pursue it as his dream.

• He researched the best team to learn from and moved to New York City to train with the national champions.

• Despite facing challenges and skepticism, Lewis remained committed to his dream, eventually making it onto the USA national team and playing professionally in Spain.