If You're Going Through Hell Right Now, This Will Change Everything | Lewis Howes

My life-changing annual event, The Summit of Greatness, is happening September 12 & 13, 2025. Get your ticket today! Check out the full episode: greatness.lnk.to/1819 "A bad day for the ego is a great day for the soul." - Robin Sharma Seven years ago, I was drowning. My energy was at a three out of ten, and I was questioning whether I should even show up to record my podcast. But I had Robin Sharma scheduled - the guy who wrote "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" and created the 5 AM Club - and something told me not to reschedule. Five minutes into our conversation, I did something I'd never done before: I told my guest I was struggling. I admitted my energy was low, that I was going through some serious personal stuff, and that I might not be at my best. What Robin said next didn't just change that interview - it changed how I see every painful moment in my life. When you're in the thick of devastation - whether it's a brutal breakup, getting fired, losing someone you love, or facing any situation that feels like your world is ending - your body is literally processing grief. But here's what I've learned from my darkest seasons: every painful moment is preparing you for something greater. The spiritual cleansing you're going through right now, the people who are showing their true colors, the things falling away from your life - it's all happening for your future self. I'll share exactly how to create distance from your pain, how to find perspective when you're drowning, and why the worst day of your life might actually be setting you up for your greatest breakthrough. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter