This is episode number 971 with one of the most inspirational speakers in the world.

Less proud.

Welcome to the School of Greatness.

My name is Lewis Howe's former pro athlete, Turned Lifestyle Entrepreneur.

In each week we bring you an inspiring person or message to help you discover how to unlock your inner greatness.

Thanks for spending some time with me today. Now let the class begin.

Mark Twain once said, the secret of getting ahead is getting started.

And Bob Marley said, the greatness of a man is not how much wealthy acquires,

but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.

My guest today personifies greatness for his integrity and the positive impact he's had in the world.

When I first sat down with motivational speaking icon, Less Brown back in 2017,

I was blown away by his attitude towards life.

I felt like I had so much more to ask him and I'm fortunate I got another chance with him today

to sit down and interview him on his unique perspective and in this unique moment of the world.

Now, Less is also out with a new book called You've Got to Be Hungry,

which distills everything he's learned over the past four decades about finding your inner

greatness. And we have such incredible brands that match and align, make sure you go pick up a copy of

his book today. And in this interview, we talk about how Less's childhood informed his outlook

on racial injustice in America, the teacher who empowered Less to see himself in a positive light,

as opposed to the negative light he saw himself, why mental resolve is the most essential skill there is,

how to overcome the perception of others and create a perception for yourself.

This was big and I think this is going to be a huge teaching moment for so many people listening,

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