#358 Brian Johnson: Founder & CEO of Heroic, A Guide to Activating our Heroic Potential & Living with Arete
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
From Rock Bottom to Finding Joy in Life
The speaker's personal journey from hitting rock bottom to finding deep meaning and joy in life, including struggles with career choices, thoughts of ending their own life, and the importance of taking care of basic physiological needs. They also reflect on their childhood, self-compassion, and following their passion to create a successful business.
Brian Johnson is the Founder & CEO of HEROIC, a social training platform that Dr. Phil Stutz, subject of the Netflix documentary Stutz says, “will change your life.” I can attest that it’s an awesome resource for learning wisdom and helping make progress in your life.
Brian has a new book, ARETÉ: Activate Your Heroic Potential [Blackstone Publishing]!
On this episode we will discuss:
- How to forge antifragile confidence in yourself.
- The Big 3 for building a great life.
- And how to activate your heroic potential!
Brian is an accomplished entrepreneur and philosopher with over 25 years of experience. As the Founder and CEO of Heroic, he has successfully raised over $20 million, building and selling two leading social platforms. His Heroic membership and coaching program have impacted tens of thousands globally and are research-backed to be transformative. A digital influencer, Brian's YouTube channel has 225,000+ subscribers and 20 million views, and his podcast has 16 million downloads. He was also featured in the documentary "Finding Joe" alongside Deepak Chopra and Tony Hawk. In 2021, Heroic made history by closing a $5M Reg CF equity crowdfunding as part of an $11M Seed round backed by 2,500+ Founding Investors from 75+ countries. Brian's academic work includes a self-awarded Ph.D. in Optimal Living, 600+ PhilosophersNotes, and 50+ Optimal Living 101 masterclasses.
My new book, Masterpiece in Progress: A Daily Guide to a Life Well Crafted, is out now!
Order HERE
Find out more - MasterPieceInProgressBook.com
Inside the pages of Masterpiece in Progress, you'll find 365 motivational passages, one for each day of the year, carefully designed to challenge, inspire, and create personal and professional evolution in your life. But that's not all!
In Masterpiece in Progress, readers will find:
- 365 motivational passages: Daily insights to challenge, inspire, and instigate personal and professional evolution.
- Timeless wisdom: Life lessons that serve as the foundational stones for a future sculpted by dreams, authenticity, and unwavering passion.
- Practical tools & insights: A treasure trove of strategies tailored to awaken the dormant potential that rests within every individual.
Masterpiece in Progress is more than a book; it's your daily companion in the art of living magnificently. Are you ready to begin crafting your masterpiece? The journey starts now.
I’ve poured everything I have into this book, with the aim of making it your go-to resource in the art of living a magnificent life.
Checkout what people are saying about the book: "Intensely positive and upbeat, Sean DeLaney crafts a master class in personal development. This book is about the art of AMPing up your life." - Frank Slootman, CEO, Snowflake and author of Amp It Up
"The brilliance of Masterpiece in Progress is its ability to impact us all and in all aspects of our lives, whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, author, aspiring executive, parent, friend, coach or mentor. Sean's insights light your path as he delves deep, providing not just inspiration but tangible tools to help you craft the life you envision. A masterclass in self-growth and a must read." - Scott O'Neil, CEO, Merlin Entertainments and former CEO of Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils
"Operating in some of the world's most challenging environments, I've seen firsthand the importance of grit, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Masterpiece in Progress embodies these principles, offering a roadmap to all who aim to conquer their personal and professional battles."— Michael Burns, US Navy SEAL (Retired), Bronze Star Medal with Valor
"Sean's beautiful, thoughtful writing reminds you what's important and calls your attention to a perspective that lifts your spirit each day. Highly recommended." - Derek Sivers, author, sive.rs
"In Masterpiece in Progress, Sean DeLaney invites us to become the architects of our own lives. Reading it is like undergoing a transformation, and it offers sustainable inspiration. Sean's words resonate deeply, urging one to craft a life that is your masterpiece." - Dr. Tara Swart, neuroscientist, Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan and author of bestseller The Source.
"Sean masterfully weaves personal stories, evidenced back solutions, and practical application so well that you're sure to get better if you put in the work to implement all that he's teaching you. Read this book and then take action. You'll be better for it." - Ryan Hawk, Host of The Learning Leader Show, Author of Welcome to Management and The Pursuit of Excellence
"Sean DeLaney's Masterpiece in Progress is a playbook for life. Dive in, train hard, and see results." - Monica Seles, former World No. 1 Tennis Player and Nine-Time Grand Slam Champion
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