7 Keys to a Successful Life Success is easier than we make it out to be.

By Lewis Howes Edited by Dan Bova

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Being successful is a lot simpler than we make it. I remind myself of this often.

The other day I posted a simple list of seven keys to a successful life that I strive to live by. I loved seeing people's responses to which ones resonated with them.

The truth is, there isn't one way to be successful in this experience we have on Earth. It's a daily combination of practice and challenge.

I want to go over these seven keys briefly in this 5 Minute Friday.

You might realize you're doing better than think in Episode 522.

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Lewis Howes

New York Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Coach

Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness and The Mask of Masculinity. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men’s National Handball Team athlete. He hosts a top 100 iTunes ranked Apple podcast, The School of Greatness. Howes was recognized by the White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. Details magazine called him one of “5 Internet Guru’s that can Make You Rich.”  Howes has been featured on Ellen, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The New York Times, People, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health and other major media outlets.

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