

Areté: Philosophy and Coaching
77 snips Dec 7, 2023
Brian Johnson, Founder & CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation and author of Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential, discusses his book, the influence of Stoicism, the concept of 'Targeted Thinking,' defining wisdom, being a role model for children, avoiding becoming victims of anger, and the importance of philosophers in pointing out mistakes and addressing anger issues.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Redefining Words and Activating Heroic Potential
02:12 • 22min
Using Suffering as Motivation
24:29 • 14min
Exploring Wisdom and Its Application in Life
38:46 • 4min
The Role of Parents in Self-Improvement and Personal Development for Children
42:40 • 7min
Mastery Modeling, Coping Modeling, and the Stoic Approach
49:57 • 2min
The Role of Philosophers and Addressing Anger Issues
51:47 • 9min