💰 Get my NEW book, Make Money Easy! https://lewishowes.com/moneyyou 🔔 Subscribe for more great content: https://www.youtube.com/lewishowes ▶️ Recommended for you: https://youtu.be/YrMB471ItEI Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson share intimate stories of family bonds, revealing how testing Barack's basketball skills became a crucial character assessment and why their tiny Chicago apartment upbringing prepared them for White House challenges. This sibling powerhouse delivers practical wisdom on building confidence, raising grounded children amid privilege, and defining true greatness beyond achievement. IMO Podcast https://www.imopod.com/episodes Michelle’s book Becoming https://amzn.to/44djB7Q Michelle’s book The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times https://amzn.to/42QbZ8P Craig on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/craigmalrob/?hl=en Michelle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michelleobama/?hl=en Listen to this episode on the go! 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-school-of-greatness/id596047499 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07GQhOZboEZOE1ysnFLipT?si=a03d916bade54d4f For more info about this episode, go to https://lewishowes.com/1767 📙 get my NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING book "The Greatness Mindset" today! https://lewishowes.com/gmyo 📤 sign up for my FREE newsletter https://lewishowes.com/greatnessdelivered Follow Lewis! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lewis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lewishowes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LewisHowes 💻 Website: http://lewishowes.com/ 📲 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Get More Greatness! Greatness Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@GreatnessClips Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/@LewisHowesEspañol Portuguese: https://www.youtube.com/@LewisHowesPortugues Lewis Howes Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@lewishowesshorts 0:00 Intro 00:03:12 Parenting and Relationship Advice for Busy Parents 00:06:00 Embracing Joy and Positivity in Leadership 00:08:33 Coping with the Challenges of War 00:11:44 Evaluating Character Through Basketball 00:14:25 Assessing Obama's Basketball Skills 00:17:04 The Importance of Honesty in Sportsmanship 00:19:39 Growing Up in a Shared Living Space 00:22:40 Overcoming Fears of White House Life 00:25:16 Growing Up with Confidence: Lessons from South Side Chicago 00:28:05 The Impact of Parenting on Confidence and Competence 00:31:58 Overcoming Racial Stereotypes at Princeton 00:33:44 Overcoming Prejudice and Self-Worth 00:36:36 Navigating Criticism and Staying Focused 00:39:22 Playing Basketball with Michael Jordan 00:42:00 Balancing Family and Leadership 00:44:44 Barack Obama Coaches the Vipers to Victory 00:47:23 Navigating Parenting in the Public Eye 00:50:10 Encouraging Effort Over Grades in Education 00:53:13 Parenting in the White House: A Unique Experience 00:56:09 Navigating Personal Growth and Responsibility 00:58:41 Embracing Wisdom and Self-Acceptance at 61 01:02:05 Definition of Greatness: Impact and Inspiration 01:04:51 Soul Acceptance Conversation #greatness #inspiration #motivation