THE SECRET To Getting Comfortable With BEING UNCOMFORTABLE | Luvvie Ajayi Jones & Lewis Howes

Luvvie Ajayi Jones is a New York Times bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and podcast host who thrives at the intersection of comedy, technology, and justice. Her debut book, I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual, was an instant bestseller when it was released in 2016. In this hilarious book of essays, Luvvie Ajayi inspires us to have good behavior, one sharp and funny side-eye at a time. It’s a book that will make you laugh and also make you think.

Luvvie is an internationally-recognized speaker with a highly popular TED Talk, Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable, which has over 5 million views and has been transcribed into 22 languages! Her podcast, Rants & Randomness, is also a massive hit with over 2 million downloads! In the podcast, she discusses life, lessons, and the pursuit of always doing better.

Luvvie has received numerous accolades, including being chosen by Oprah Winfrey as part of her inaugural SuperSoul100 list as someone who “elevates humanity.” At the base of it all, Luvvie is committed to creating content and doing work that informs, inspires, and convicts others to make positive change. What started as a hobby has become a global business and has allowed her to help people in more ways than she could have ever imagined.

I am so excited to share this conversation with you. If you’re finding value in Luvvie’s wisdom, make sure you share it as well with someone who needs to hear it! We could all use the encouragement to chase our dreams and not let fear and failure get in the way of becoming who we’re meant to be!

Join me on Episode 977 to learn how to embrace discomfort while chasing your dreams with the wonderful Luvvie Ajayi Jones!
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[AjayMathur]

Getting uncomfortable gets even easier when we know that humans can adapt to any situation regardless of how uncomfortable it is... Totally agree, if you want to shine then get comfortable being uncomfortable

[sherrewebb]

I absolutely LUV Luvvie!! She is SO authentic. She inspires me and I aspire to one day be as great of a writer as she is. Thanks for having her on your show Lewis!!!

[cristinagardon]

I agree that everybody should be speaking because everyone has a specific and unique "window to the world that no one else has" (like Jeff Bollow said), and the world needs your unique contribution. Lewis, thank you for bringing these amazing voices to our attention! I appreciate you both!

[Neonapi]

Just saw this woman on a TED video! AMAZING SPIRIT! Real life speak! ✊🏽🤓💛

[shadeekamendez]

*Usually shaking the table* clear graphic explanation. Perfect .👍

[melissagivens]

I love her!!! I was accused of being aggressive...when I defend myself

[DeyaIV]

I want to have a friend like her. Friends that won’t tell you where you went wrong for fear that the friendship gets rocky aren’t real friends, those are the ones that talk behind your back and say: “she said this and that. That was wrong! She is going crazy! We need to be careful with what we tell her”. And yet, those talking behind you back, are the ones that have a hard time accepting correction. I have been in both sides of the spectrum and I can tell you, I prefer the honest truth than the hidden hate. Of curse the truth needs to be delivered with love and compassion. By telling the truth you and your friend are going to feel uncomfortable, after some time she will return to you and be happy you told her the truth. Being uncomfortable is needed to get improvement. We’ll never be perfect at all things in this world, but we can practice a lot and keep improving our mistakes. It’s said that life is like an upside down school, you go thru the test and then learn the lesson. So you learned a lesson, but that doesn’t mean you will never go through the same test again, it will be with different people. Only when applying yourself to what you’ve learned is when you pass a test unharmed.

[GrowWithWill]

47:00 -- shows you the importance of being a door knocker vs. a window opener (credit to Ali Abdaal here). To get what you want, you need to go out and get it; you can't just open your window and hope it comes your way.

[tomasveres]

Thank you Lewis for sharing valuable content 👍

[mdillondesigns]

Phenomenal talk. I learned so much and feel the challenge to step up and be seen. Thank you, both.

[veggievg]

Following her instantly. Great segment!

[LisaMosele]

Awesome video.👍 I love your work Lewis. Listening to Luvvie's story inspires me to write again even if it is in dribs and drabs and regardless of whether it is successful or not. Writing allows me to express my ideas, my learnings and my creativity. Thank you. 🙏

[chrissy]

I happened upon your Ted Talk this morning, and I have been smiling ever since! I turned in my resignation two days ago to follow my happy. I'm not exactly sure what all will come my way, but I know it wasn't coming when my cup was filled with the wrong thing! Thanks for your wonderful words! I'm ready to unlock the next level!!! (I've jumped out of a perfectly good airplane, too! And since then, I haven't come up against anything that I say I can't do! Lol)

[zenthepanda]

When she said the only way to fail as a writer is to not write... Fucking just rocked my world

[JordanFayter]

The norm around us becomes our norm can be the same as show be your 10 closest friends and I'll show you your future.

[marvac]

Get out of here - Luvvie is on Lewis Howes- two of my favorite

[teedo]

we were brought up to believe that silence is a virtue

[emipopescu]

She sounds a bit too anxious & excited about becoming famous. There's a weakness in that, because.. i met strong famous people who don't quite give a fudge about being famous, it's always like something in the background to them..
Thus, i don't truly believe in the so-called "fear of success", but it's rather the fear of not being judged, or the fear of being overwhelmed to the point you lose your personal compass.

[evian.]

I’ve never met anyone who projects that much. I will learn nothing here ! Bye!

[JasonSilverstein]

What I got out of this interview to go for your dreams even if it makes you uncomfortable! I have always wanted to be a YouTuber and share my message of overcoming setbacks and people not believing in me. I have started and gained a little momentum on the channel. I just have to keep going!