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What Got You There with Sean DeLaney

#358 Brian Johnson: Founder & CEO of Heroic, A Guide to Activating our Heroic Potential & Living with Arete

Oct 29, 2023
Brian Johnson, Founder & CEO of HEROIC, discusses how to forge antifragile confidence, the Big 3 for building a great life, and activating heroic potential. The conversation explores the power of zest, the speaker's personal journey from rock bottom to joy in life, and the pressure high performers face. It also emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, trust-building, and focusing on intrinsic goals for personal growth. Learn how to optimize energy, develop consistency and discipline, and craft a masterpiece day with intentionality.
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  • Consistently following through on commitments, even in small actions, helps develop trust and confidence in oneself.
  • Setting reasonable goals and consistently following through on them leads to anti-fragile confidence, making a person more resilient and capable of taking action.

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Building Trust and Confidence

To build trust in oneself and have confidence, it is crucial to do what one says they will do. Consistently showing up and following through on commitments, even in small things like putting the phone away or training, helps develop deep trust in oneself.

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