💰 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/ZmoYTvlS37I KISS frontman Gene Simmons shares his incredible journey from Holocaust survivor's son to rock icon, revealing the mindset and work ethic that built a global empire. He discusses the power of feeling like an outsider, building unshakeable confidence, and why the hunt for greatness matters more than achieving it. Credit for Gene Simmons Photo: Dena Flows | https://denaflows.com/galerias-de-fotos-de-conciertos/k/kiss/ Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! https://lewishowes.com/review 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/1780 📙 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 00:02:31 Life in America vs. Post-War Europe 00:05:08 A First Taste of Sweet Peaches 00:07:22 Supporting Education in Africa Through Child Fund 00:09:51 Childhood Memories: Discovering America and Winning Marbles 00:12:04 The Pursuit of Excellence vs. Pragmatism 00:14:27 The Beatles' Influence and Generation Gap 00:16:47 Building a Personal Brand before it was a Trend 00:19:34 From Teacher to Vogue: Career Transitions 00:21:48 Rise to Fame: From Unknowns to Headlining Anaheim Stadium 00:24:07 The Birth of the Band's Iconic Makeup Look 00:26:36 Impact of Makeup on KISS's Success 00:28:55 The Creation of Superheroes and Cultural Impact 00:31:27 Global Recognition of KISS vs. Mount Rushmore 00:33:56 Kiss Co-Branding and Licensing Deals 00:36:33 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Confidence 00:38:53 The Will to Win: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Insecurity 00:41:13 The Influence of Opinions and Mob Mentality 00:43:34 The Timeless Genius of The Beatles 00:46:10 The Legacy of McCartney's Songwriting 00:48:42 Humorous Encounter with Ringo 00:51:10 The Mindset of Success and Self-Reliance 00:53:27 Gene Simmons on Social Media and Online Presence 00:55:57 Creating Financial Freedom with 'Make Money Easy' #greatness #inspiration #motivation