Brian Johnson, Founder and CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation, integrates ancient wisdom and modern science to help individuals excel in life. They discuss reframing blame, emotional mastery, and integrating Stoicism. They also talk about daily exercise routine, consistency in taking action, and book marketing strategies.
Shift from victim mindset to creator mindset by taking responsibility for your own life and working towards your goals.
Master your emotions by choosing your responses, controlling your thoughts, and developing emotional awareness.
Integrate stoic philosophy into your life by embracing reality, accepting what cannot be changed, and focusing on virtues like courage, curiosity, and love.
Deep dives
Shifting from Victim to Creator
The podcast emphasizes the importance of shifting from a victim mindset to a creator mindset. Rather than complaining about what one isn't getting, it suggests slowing down and asking oneself, 'What do I want?' This shift allows individuals to take responsibility for their own lives and work towards achieving their goals and desires.
Embracing Emotional Mastery
The podcast explores the concept of emotional mastery and highlights the importance of understanding and managing one's emotions effectively. It discusses how individuals can choose their responses to emotional stimuli and emphasizes the value of taking control over one's thoughts and behaviors. The goal is to develop the ability to pause, assess, and choose the most appropriate emotional response in different situations.
Integration of Stoic Philosophy
The podcast delves into the idea of integrating stoic philosophy into one's life. It acknowledges the initial resistance and perceived overuse of stoic principles but highlights the relevance and practicality of ancient wisdom in modern times. The aim is to embrace reality, accept what cannot be changed, and focus on developing virtues such as courage, curiosity, and love to navigate life's challenges and lead a fulfilling life.
The Power of Courage
The podcast emphasizes the significance of courage as a fundamental virtue for personal growth and well-being. It discusses how courage allows individuals to face their fears, take action, and create meaningful change in their lives. By embracing challenges, individuals can tap into their own potential, overcome obstacles, and experience personal transformation and growth.
Becoming Your Own Hero
The podcast encourages listeners to recognize their own heroism and take charge of their lives. It emphasizes that each individual has the capacity to be the hero of their own story instead of relying on external sources. By embracing their potential, focusing on personal growth and virtue, and taking responsibility for their actions, individuals can create a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
Today we’re talking with the Philosopher CEO Brian Johnson. As the Founder and CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation, Brian has raised over $25 million, achieved crowdfunding history, and developed two great social platforms
He's also the author of "Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential, which seamlessly integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools to help individuals excel in the ultimate game of life and fulfill your destiny.
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In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:
Victim to Creator: How to use curiosity and courage to reframe where to put the blame.
Emotional Masterclass: when is it ok to be sad, show rage or hold grief.
Areté: What is it and how can you integrate it for a better life.
If you enjoyed this, go back and check out the episode we did with Leo Babauta, it has a bunch of crossover takeaways between Zen and Stoicism, you can find that as Ep#322 in this feed. Brian’s brand new book is coming out on November 14th - Arete, You can find out more about the launch at heroic.us or check Brian out at @heroicbrian on Twitter & heroicbrian on Instagram.
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