Author Brian Johnson: Excellence, Emotional Stamina and the Hero’s Journey - Ep. 30
Feb 27, 2024
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Exploring the hero's journey, coaching, and personal growth with author Brian Johnson. Discover the power of mentorship, shaping reality through choices, and transitioning from business to philosophy. Dive into a personal development app and coaching programs for elite performers.
Parenting involves modeling heroism to inspire children's virtues.
Adversities build anti-fragile confidence through resilience and growth strategies.
Navigating challenges with discipline and targeted thinking for personal growth.
Deep dives
Be the Change You Want Your Kids to Aspire to
Parents must model the behavior and virtues they hope their children will embody, aiming to be the hero of their own lives. Becoming that ideal standard is humbling yet essential, demonstrating a commitment to bringing forth the latent potential of their kids, the true essence of parenting.
Forging Anti-Fragile Confidence
Challenges and adversities present opportunities to reinforce anti-fragile confidence, where resilience is surpassed by building strength from hardships. Revising one's approach to setbacks, doubling down on personal protocols, and using obstacles as fuel for growth are key strategies to manifest anti-fragility.
Navigating Storms to Emerge Stronger
Viewing challenges as storms on the journey to personal growth, individuals are encouraged to navigate obstacles with fortitude, emerge stronger from setbacks, and stay committed to the mission. Practicing targeted thinking and mastering discipline are catalysts for resilience and progress amidst adversity.
Educating Youth on Energetic Systems
Addressing the holistic education of youth involves imparting knowledge on energetic systems encompassing nutrition, movement, sleep, and mental focus. Instilling principles at an individual level offers a foundation for self-actualization and resilience, fostering positive societal changes through individual empowerment.
Importance of Diligently Mastering Fundamentals
Mastering the fundamentals with relentless discipline is emphasized as the key to success. The importance lies in practicing until one can't do it wrong rather than just until getting it right, forging anti-fragile confidence and activating one's superpower, known as soul force or moral charisma. By consistently working on objectives aligned with energy, work, and love, individuals effortlessly show up as their best selves, radiating integrity that naturally attracts others.
Balancing Intensity and Leisure to Sustain Success
The struggle to balance relentless drive with moments of leisure is explored, reflecting on a constant need to work and improve. The podcast delves into the subconscious influences, such as upbringing and societal standards, driving this intense work ethic. While intensity drives success, it prompts a reflection on whether the approach aligns with personal essence and true motivations, advocating for self-awareness and a balanced blend of intensity and recovery to sustain optimal performance.
Today’s guest is Brian Johnson, the founder and CEO of the Heroic social training program and the author of Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential.
Heroic is a social training platform that blends ancient wisdom, modern science, and scientifically proven behavioral design tools. Their mission is to empower individuals to embody their best and most Heroic versions of themselves.
To learn more about Brian Johnson, follow him on instagram @heroicbrian or visit heroic.us.
