You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson
You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson features the best big ideas from life-changing books and practical tools to help you move from Theory to Practice to Mastery and flourish in Energy, Work, and Love. Get more wisdom in less time so you can activate your best, every day—so that we can change the world, one person at a time, together, starting with you and me and us, today! (Learn more about Heroic Public Benefit Corporation at https://heroic.us)
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May 24, 2024 • 5min
Make a Mistake?: Say: “NOT Me!” (Heroic +1 #1,768)
Wisdom from Alden Mills and Lanny Bassham on self-development. Delve into self-leadership and 'NOT ME' mindset for overcoming mistakes. Learn about building resilience and maintaining a positive self-image in the face of challenges.
May 23, 2024 • 3min
Moment vs. Mountain: Choose Your Focus Wisely (Heroic +1 #1,767)
Guest Alden Mills, a wisdom provider, discusses the importance of staying present and taking action when overwhelmed. He introduces the concept of 'moment versus mountain' to encourage focusing on the next step rather than feeling daunted by the workload ahead.
May 22, 2024 • 3min
Twenty Years From Now…: I’ll Be SEVENTY! (You?) (Heroic +1 #1,766)
Guest Alden Mills shares wisdom on embracing life and making the most of each moment. The host reflects on turning 50 and highlights the importance of fully embracing life's journey.
May 21, 2024 • 5min
Your CAN of Whoop-Ass: Open It TODAY! (Heroic +1 #1,765)
Guest Alden Mills, a wisdom provider in self-development, shares insights on preparing mentally for challenges inspired by Navy SEAL readiness inspections. He also discusses techniques for peak performance like opening a 'Can of Whoop' with the C.A.N. acronym - concentrate, activate, narrow - for focus, energy, and eliminating distractions.
May 20, 2024 • 2min
Helpful or Hurtful?: THAT’s the Question to Ask! (Heroic +1 #1,764)
Entrepreneur Alden Mills and Navy SEAL officer Mark Divine discuss the power of internal dialogue, comparing the courage wolf to the fear wolf, and nurturing wise and loving voices to achieve personal goals.
May 19, 2024 • 4min
Whiner vs. Winner: The Two Competing Voices (Heroic +1 #1,763)
Alden Mills and Mark Divine discuss the internal battle between the 'whiner' and 'winner' voices, emphasizing the importance of overcoming fear with love to achieve success.
May 18, 2024 • 3min
Unstoppable Mindset: How’s Yours? Feast on Your Hero Bars! (Heroic +1 #1,762)
Guest Alden Mills, a wisdom provider, reflects on the importance of an unstoppable mindset and creating unstoppable teams. Listeners are encouraged to activate their heroic potential and persist in overcoming challenges.
May 17, 2024 • 9min
Chess, A Brief History: Including the Johnson Family Chess History (Heroic +1 #1,761)
The podcast delves into the profound impact of chess on personal development and global arenas. It explores the ancient origins and evolution of chess, tracing its roots from India to Persian nobility. Additionally, it discusses a transformative encounter with a young chess prodigy and the power of dedication in achieving success.
May 16, 2024 • 4min
Accumulation Theory: Improve Each Day! (Heroic +1 #1,760)
Chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley and author James Clear discuss the power of Accumulation Theory, emphasizing the benefits of consistent small improvements in various aspects of life. They draw parallels with chess strategies and financial concepts to highlight the importance of gradual progress, even by just 1% daily, leading to significant development over time.
May 15, 2024 • 4min
Let’s Talk About Losing: Kobe Says: “It’s Exciting!” (Heroic +1 #1,759)
Former professional basketball player Kobe Bryant and Maurice Ashley discuss the transformative power of embracing losses as a means to learn, improve, and achieve future success.
