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The School of Greatness

901 Rob Dyrdek: From Small Town Skateboarder to Media Mogul Empire

The School of Greatness

Lewis Howes

Mindset, Relationships, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Education, Greatness, Fitness, Celebrity, Health, Inspiration, Success, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Business, Money, Self Care, Celebrity Interview

4.822K Ratings

🗓️ 13 January 2020

⏱️ 86 minutes

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Summary

I KNOW I ALWAYS SAY I'M EXCITED ABOUT EACH EPISODE OF THE SCHOOL OF GREATNESS. But I’m REALLY excited about this episode. And not just because the guest is another Ohio boy! (But I wore one of my best Ohio shirts and hats when he came by the studio.) You probably already know him from his multiple hit shows on MTV. Or from his long list of world records in skateboarding. Or for his incredible branding with labels like DC shoes. Even if you’ve somehow never heard of Rob Dyrdek, you’re in for a huge treat. Rob is cool for many reasons. But I literally couldn’t stop asking him questions during this interview because he is so SMART when it comes to business, entrepreneurship, focus, habits, and vision. Just a few of my favorite things 🙂 Rob and I dove deep into all these topics, as well as the real motivation behind all of them – to create happiness now. We recorded this episode a few years ago, but I wanted to bring it back because what Rob teaches is still so relevant and powerful for entrepreneurs today. I know you’ll get just as much out of it as I did in Episode 901 with the legendary Rob Dyrdek.How do you describe yourself and your bio? (35:26)How do you manage your energy so that you're always full? (40:33)What are you non-negotiable daily habits? (58:46) How Rob got royalties on a third of DC shoes' entire line in his mid-twenties (4:45)What the term "stirfry" means in entrepreneurship (5:52)What the difference is between a business and an idea (12:08)Why Rob embraces stalkers (16:24)The story behind his sister getting married inside the Fantasy Factory (19:20)How Fantasy Factory almost didn't make it on air (26:45)The story of how Rob almost died surfing with Laird Hamilton (33:38)How to be happy everyday (38:18)The key to living a balanced and full life (43:20)How Rob's life changed when he met Tony Robbins (43:52)Why it's so important to pick one thing to master (44:50)Plus much more... If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/901 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

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0:00.0

This is episode number nine zero one with Rob Deer Deck.

0:05.0

Welcome to the School of Greatness.

0:11.0

My name is Louis Howe's former pro athlete

0:13.0

turned lifestyle entrepreneur.

0:15.0

In each week we bring you an inspiring person or message

0:18.0

to help you discover how to unlock your inner greatness.

0:23.0

Thanks for spending some time with me today.

0:25.0

Now let the class begin.

0:30.0

Michael Jordan said some people wanted to happen.

0:37.0

Some people wish it would happen.

0:40.0

Others make it happen.

0:42.0

And we've got the iconic and legendary Rob Deer Deck

0:45.0

who makes it happen on every area of his life.

0:50.0

Here's a guy I've known for many years now.

0:53.0

And I've seen him build massive businesses from ideas.

0:58.0

I've seen him create the relationship and the family of his dreams.

1:03.0

I've seen him master his health and do so many different things

1:07.0

on so many different levels.

1:08.0

And if you don't know who Rob is, he became a professional athlete

1:11.0

at 16 years old and at 18 years old he used the knowledge

1:15.0

he gained from skateboarding industry to create his first company.

1:18.0

Surrounded by entrepreneurs in his youth,

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