You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson

Believe with All Your Heart: That You Will Do What You Are Here to Do (Heroic +1 #1,375)

Dec 26, 2022
Explore the surprising role of belief in skill development as Brian shares insights from a Whole Foods trip. Delve into Orison Swett Marden's influential ideas on purpose and belief. Challenge yourself to clarify and act on your personal purpose, fostering a proactive mindset. Tune in for inspiration to embark on your heroic journey and master the art of believing in your potential!
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ANECDOTE

Child's Surprising Lesson On Belief

  • Brian recounts a Whole Foods trip where his daughter Eleanor surprised him with an unexpected answer about skill.
  • Eleanor attributed skill to belief, not practice, which shocked Brian and framed the episode.
INSIGHT

Belief Precedes Effort

  • Brian emphasizes that belief precedes effort and determines whether we even try.
  • He connects belief to themes like hope, Whole Foods, and Orison Swett Marden's thinking.
ANECDOTE

How Marden Entered Brian's Reading List

  • Brian describes discovering Orison Swett Marden through Ryan Holiday and reading more of his work.
  • He keeps Marden's writings printed on his desk among favorite notes he revisits often.
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