

507: How and Why to Fulfill Your Potential with Brian Johnson
69 snips Nov 8, 2023
Brian Johnson, author of 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential', distills wisdom from brilliant minds to help you fulfill your potential. Topics include struggling as a universal issue, the hero's secret weapon of love, and the journey to your greatest self as a marathon marked by flawed action.
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Philosophy Made Practically Transformative
- Brian Johnson blends ancient wisdom, modern science and coaching into a protocol designed to change lives.
- His work aims to help 51% of humanity flourish by 2051 through accessible philosophical practices.
From Despair To Purpose
- Brian Johnson recalled severe early anxiety, vomiting at work and law school, and near-suicidal despair in his twenties.
- He described alchemizing that pain into purpose and a lifelong mission to help others flourish.
The Ultimate Game: Live Arete Moment-to-Moment
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