177: Removing The Masks That Hold You Back with Lewis Howes

<p>I’m so honored to have my friend and mentor, Lewis Howes, on again. We talk about his new book Mask of Masculinity, which drops on Oct. 31, and how he came up with the idea to write it.</p> <p> </p> <p>While this book was written primarily for men, I discovered that his book is also a helpful tool for women who are looking to understand the men in their lives. Heck, it can help you understand ALL human beings and the masks that people wear to hide or perhaps enhance who they truly are. Once we’re aware of these masks and can accept them, we can tap into a deeper level of connection to all human beings.</p> <p> </p> <p>--</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Questions Asked in This Episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How did you know what direction you wanted to head in your business endeavors?</li> <li>How do you know to follow through with an idea?</li> <li>How did you transcend when family and friends tried to hold you back?</li> <li>Do you feel if our parents would have lived more in their purpose we would have gotten more from them and had a richer experience?</li> <li>In terms of dreams and goals, how do you and your girlfriend support one another?</li> <li>Why did you still feel unfulfilled when you were so close to getting everything you wanted?</li> <li>What are the 9 Masks of Masculinity and how did you come up with them?</li> <li>Looking back on your career, would you do anything differently?</li> <li>Were you afraid of feedback? What was the worst feedback you pictured?</li> <li>When you wrote Mask of Masculinity, did anything unexpected come up for you?</li> <li>How would you advise women who’ve been cracked open emotionally to help the men in their lives do the same?</li> <li>Who is the ideal audience for your book?</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>In This Episode We Talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>What it means to fill in the gaps and spaces in the world</li> <li>Creating more abundance by letting go</li> <li>Surrounding yourself with friends who have similar energy</li> <li>The importance of comm