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You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson

Heroic Chat with Mark Divine (Recorded at Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential — The Live Experience)

Jan 14, 2024
Mark Divine, an expert in human performance, mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness, joins Brian Johnson for a Heroic Chat. They discuss topics such as navigating tough times among veterans, finding purpose, living a virtuous life, and the power of love. They emphasize the importance of resilience, team mindset, and showing up for something bigger than oneself.
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Quick takeaways

  • Communities like Heroic provide a sense of teamwork and support for veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries.
  • By combining self-mastery with service, individuals can become conduits for love and make a positive impact on the world.

Deep dives

The Importance of Burpees for Vets

Mark Divine started Burpees for vets as part of the Courage Foundation to raise awareness about the high suicide rate among veterans. The goal was to enlist people to do 22 million burpees and raise money to support veterans suffering from PTSD and suicidal thoughts. They also developed a veteran integration program that provides year-long support to veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries. The program focuses on helping veterans find new purpose, reconnect with teamwork, and develop new tools for mental and emotional well-being.

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