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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Jan 17, 2024 • 4min
Leonidas + Jesus = Divine: Hero #1 + Hero #2 = YOU (Heroic +1 #1,640)
The podcast discusses integrating favorite heroes and reflecting on their qualities, with a conversation with Mark Devine, former Navy SEAL commander and author.
Jan 16, 2024 • 4min
Who Are Your Heroes?: Living and Dead = _________ (Heroic +1 #1,639)
The speaker discusses their experience visiting an aircraft carrier, their morning routine, meditation practices, and their favorite heroes. They express gratitude towards the military and encourage reflection on the listener's own heroes.
Jan 15, 2024 • 2min
A Walk at the Airport (Part Deux): With Mark Twain and Krishnamurti and… (Heroic +1 #1,638)
The podcast explores observing human behavior at the airport, reflecting on people's reliance on smartphones. Mark Twain and Krishnamurti's wisdom is shared, advocating questioning social norms. The speaker decides to disconnect from their phone and continue their walk.
Jan 14, 2024 • 3min
A Walk at the Airport: With Confucius (Heroic +1 #1,637)
In this podcast, the speaker reflects on their experiences at the airport, discussing a leadership panel, ship tour, and the teachings of Confucius. They observe individuals, embrace imperfections, and encourage living with integrity.
Jan 14, 2024 • 40min
Heroic Chat with Mark Divine (Recorded at Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential — The Live Experience)
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.
Jan 13, 2024 • 3min
Virtue Declarations: To Activate Your Heroic Potential (Heroic +1 #1,636)
The podcast discusses activating heroic potential through virtue declarations and emphasizes the importance of operationalizing virtues.
Jan 12, 2024 • 3min
Arambhashura: Let's Be Heroes All The Way to the Summit (Heroic +1 #1,635)
Learn about the importance of maintaining enthusiasm and perseverance throughout the journey instead of just in the beginning.
Jan 11, 2024 • 3min
Wisdom From My Mom & Thomas Carlyle: God Gave You Gifts. Give Them To The World! (Heroic +1 #1,634)
The podcast discusses the impact of their mother's wisdom and a quote from Thomas Carlyle. It emphasizes the importance of embracing one's purpose in life.
Jan 10, 2024 • 5min
Magnanimous vs. Pusillanimous: Will You Be a Great or Very Small Soul? (Heroic +1 #1,633)
The podcast discusses the concepts of magnanimity and pusillanimity, exploring Aristotle's perspective and the importance of recognizing our own worthiness. It also delves into unleashing our divine potential, drawing inspiration from Eric Butterworth and Mahatma Gandhi.
Jan 9, 2024 • 4min
Effort Counts Thrice: Emerson on Mastery (Heroic +1 #1,632)
In this podcast, Brian Johnson discusses the concept of effort counting thrice in relation to mastery. He uses Emerson's passion for chess as an example, discussing themes such as conquering fear and laziness, and closing the gap between capability and actuality. Emerson's journey to becoming a professional chess player is also mentioned.
