Taking Ownership and Reclaiming Agency through Targeted Thinking

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The fastest way to solve a problem is to identify what you want and avoid the default response of complaining. After radically accepting the situation, the next step is to set a clear target by asking what you want, followed by taking control of thoughts and behaviors to move toward that target. This process allows one to reclaim agency and joyfully enter the discomfort zone, aligning with the philosophy of Stoicism. By framing up, thinking about, and responding to life's challenges, individuals can reclaim their power and agency.

In this episode, I speak with Brian Johnson, the Founder & CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation. Brian is the author of a new book called Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential.

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Highlights

* What Brian’s new book Arete is about

* How Brian has been influenced by Stoicism

* What is “Targeted Thinking” – can you explain to listeners what you mean by that and why it’s so important?

* You talk quite a bit about wisdom. I like to ask different people how they would define what they mean by the word wisdom.

* You talk in the book about being a parent – what do you think the main things to bear in mind are when trying to be a role model or offer guidance to our children?

* How can we avoid becoming victims of our own anger?

* How people can find out more about what Brian is doing through Heroic

Links

* Arete: Activate your Heroic Potential

* Order the Book on Amazon

* Podcast

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