The Hidden Power of Empathy & Authenticity in Human Connection | Erwin McManus EP 894

The Daily Motivation

Lewis Howes

Education, Self-improvement

4.8 • 893 Ratings

🗓️ 17 February 2025

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

"When you grow in empathy and authenticity, your frequency grows to its highest level." - Erwin McManus Spiritual teacher and communication expert Erwin McManus unravels the intricate connection between authentic self-expression and deeply resonant human relationships. Through intimate dialogue, he reveals how true influence emerges not from perfecting our performance, but from mastering two fundamental human qualities: the ability to step into another's soul and the courage to let others see our own. McManus shares how even naturally gifted motivators can find their message falling flat when they haven't developed these essential capacities. Drawing from personal experience and his extensive work in human development, McManus illuminates the exhausting cycle of performance that many high-achievers fall into - constantly shape-shifting to meet others' expectations while losing touch with their authentic selves. He offers a transformative perspective on human connection, demonstrating how genuine influence flows naturally when we learn to balance empathetic understanding of others with honest vulnerability about our own journey. This wisdom particularly resonates with professionals and leaders who find themselves burning out from the constant pressure to maintain a perfect facade.

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0:00.0	There are two big things happening at one time that I've never done before.
0:04.5	I'm going on a book tour for my new book, Make Money Easy, and I'm doing a podcast tour at the same time.
0:12.0	It is going to be big, and I'm going to seven cities in 10 days.
0:17.0	Get your friends, get your family, bring everyone you know to these cities. I'm coming to
0:22.3	Austin, Texas, New York, Boston, we're going to Nashville, then we're going to Los Angeles,
0:28.9	San Diego, and San Francisco. Make sure to get your tickets right now. Go to Lewishouse.com
0:34.1	slash tour. Again, bring everyone you know if you're looking to create more financial freedom and abundance
0:39.7	to your life.
0:40.4	And you want to see a massive guest live on the School of Greatness Show.
0:45.1	Get your tickets.
0:46.1	I can't wait to see you there.
0:47.9	Hi, my name is Lewis Howes.
0:49.4	And welcome to the Daily Motivation Show.
0:59.0	Okay. Welcome to the Daily Motivation Show. What is it that people are missing that would make them exceptional communicators in every
1:05.0	era of their life if they learn how to do this one thing around where you're saying?
1:10.5	Well, in the book, I talk about the way to elevate your frequency is by increasing two things.
1:16.6	Empathy and authenticity.
1:19.6	And so I would say do two things.
1:22.6	Learn how to see life from another person's perspective.
1:31.7	Step into someone else's, not their shoes, step into their soul.
1:36.5	Experience how they are experiencing the world.
1:39.1	For me, that's really the power of empathy.
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