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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Dec 3, 2023 • 3min
WOOP! There It Is.: The Science of Making Your Dreams a Reality (Heroic +1 #1,595)
Learn about the science of turning your dreams into reality by visualizing your ideal life, identifying and overcoming obstacles, and using implementation intentions to anticipate challenges.
Dec 2, 2023 • 2min
Taking Things for Granted: Vs. As Granted (Heroic +1 #1,594)
This podcast chapter discusses the difference between taking things for granted and taking them as granted, highlighting the importance of gratitude. Listeners are urged to reflect on an area of their lives that they may unconsciously take for granted and shift their perspective to appreciating it.
Dec 1, 2023 • 4min
Hope: Goals + Agency + Pathways (Heroic +1 #1,593)
This podcast focuses on the concept of hope and its importance in developing a resilient mindset. The speaker discusses the three key aspects of hope - goals, agency, and pathways - and emphasizes the value of goal-setting, self-belief, and adaptability. They also mention the book 'The Psychology of Hope' as a valuable resource.
Nov 30, 2023 • 2min
Win or Learn: 3 Questions To Ask After A Performance (Heroic +1 #1,592)
Exploring using disappointments as opportunities for growth. Introducing 3 key questions to ask after a performance.
Nov 29, 2023 • 3min
The Healthy Deviant: When Being Well-Adjusted Isn't A Good Idea (Heroic +1 #1,591)
Learn about the concept of healthy deviance and the importance of prioritizing vitality, resilience, and autonomy in an unhealthy society.
Nov 28, 2023 • 4min
Pankration = Full Strength: What Kind Of Boxer Are You? (Heroic +1 #1,590)
Explore the ancient Greek sport of Pankration and its relevance in philosophy, discussing how it prepares individuals for life's challenges by emphasizing perseverance and resilience.
Nov 27, 2023 • 3min
Who Shall Inherit the Earth: Was It the “Meek” or the “Disciplined”/“Tamed? (Heroic +1 #1,589)
The podcast explores the meaning of 'blessed are the meek' and inheriting the earth, emphasizing the need to tame ourselves and harness our power to become vessels of divine energy.
Nov 26, 2023 • 6min
A Strong Ego: = Your Ticket to the Divine (Heroic +1 #1,588)
The podcast explores the concept of the ego in spirituality and personal growth. It challenges the idea of eliminating the ego and emphasizes the importance of developing a strong ego connected to a greater purpose. The hosts discuss insights from Richard Roar, Joseph Campbell, Ken Wilbur, and Nathaniel Brandon, as well as Freud's psychoanalytic model of the ego.
Nov 25, 2023 • 5min
The Paradox of the Ego: We Need a Strong One to Let It Go (Heroic +1 #1,587)
Exploring the paradox of the ego and the two major tasks of human life: building a strong identity and finding its purpose. Insights from Campbell, Wilbur, and Brandon on transcending the ego.
Nov 24, 2023 • 48min
Heroic Chat with Alan Cohen: Channeling Our Genius
In today’s Heroic Chat, we are joined by Alan Cohen. Alan Cohen is the author of 27 popular inspirational books, including A Course in Miracles Made Easy, The Dragon Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, and the award-winning A Deep Breath of Life. He is a contributing writer for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and his books have been translated into 30 foreign languages. A respected keynoter and seminar leader, Alan has taught at Montclair State College, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, and EnTheos Academy for Optimal Living. Get the full show notes here: https://www.heroic.us/heroic-chat-with-alan-cohen Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery: 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach More goodness: Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.us/app-download Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ Become a Heroic Ambassador: http://heroic.us/ambassador - Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us
