Do you have a sense that something is rumbling in your soul, trying to get out? Do you feel confused about who you are professionally? And are you waiting until you feel ready, or are you building the world you want to live in? Philosopher and CEO, Brian Johnson is back. This time he’s set his sights on an ambitious goal to create a company that will change the world. The Heroic Public Benefit Corporation is a platform that will provide the tools for optimal living as well as an online community that will become the answer to The Social Dilemma. At the time of this recording, Brian’s raising $11 million to get the ball rolling, and Heroic stands to be the first company in history to raise $5 million through crowdfunding. There’s so much more to his grand vision, and you can learn more by visiting wefunder.com/heroic. Now if you’re like most of us, you may have a sense that there’s something calling you to the next level of your life. Perhaps you’re not clear about the role you’re supposed to play or maybe you just don’t want to rock the boat. Brian is no different. And so as Heroic finds it’s footing in the world, he’s agreed to pull back the curtain and let us in on his personal process. Throughout this series of interviews, we’ll ride along with Brian through his hero’s journey — and find our own gold along the way. In this interview: Heeding the call to go big Dealing with ambivalence “Am I a philosopher or a CEO?” “What one can be, one must be.” Maslow Walt Whitman, “Simmering, simmering, simmering…to a boil” “What kind of world do I want to live in and what am I going to do about it?” Building the answer to “The Social Dilemma” Plus: Confronting self-doubt Meditation to increase personal power Phil Stutz and leaning into the things that scare you Does pain or discomfort mean something is wrong? Wanting to find the hack, cheat code, or short cut How do we know if we’re on the “wrong” path? And: Trusting yourself instead of doing what makes others feel comfortable The key to becoming anti-fragile Hustling and success that makes us “weak” Burning ourselves up and out in order to impress others Is ambition a dirty word? Living and working in service of something bigger than yourself No more waiting to lead https://www.thenewmanpodcast.com/2021/02/brian-johnson-heroic You don't have to settle. Click here to learn the same mindset principles that Tripp Lanier uses with his coaching clients — including Navy SEALs, executives, and entrepreneurs. The Daily Toolkit is available for immediate download. https://www.thenewmanpodcast.com/ Most men will let fear get the best of them. This book is not for most men. This Book Will Make You Dangerous is a swift kick in the ass that will make you laugh out loud. It’s a practical guide to play for what we truly want, to get over ourselves, and have a ton of fun along the way. This Book Will Make You Dangerous is now available at DangerousBookstore.com. https://dangerousbookstore.com