You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson
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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)

  1. 1d ago

    PNTV: Transcend by Scott Barry Kaufman

    🚀 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: → https://go.heroic.us/heroic-os-app   👇 Get my Notes on Transcend for FREE to follow along: → https://go.heroic.us/transcend   Brian is back at the chalkboard with the ultimate playbook for human flourishing and self-transcendence: Transcend by Scott Barry Kaufman.   Subtitled The New Science of Self-Actualization, this book ditches the rigid pyramid model of Maslow's hierarchy and hands you a science-backed framework for turning your greatest challenges into fuel for growth. If you are tired of feeling stuck, coasting through your potential, or wondering what it takes to live a life of deep meaning, this episode is for you.   Grab the book on Amazon: → https://amzn.to/3OhQH0m   ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 — Introduction: The New Science of Self-Actualization 1:33 — Meet Scott Barry Kaufman & Maslow 2.0 3:44 — Idea 1: The Sailboat Metaphor 5:57 — Idea 2: Self-Actualization (The 10 Validated Traits) 9:09 — Idea 3: Exploration & Antifragile Confidence 12:57 — Idea 4: Purpose & Encodings 14:33 — Idea 5: Healthy Transcendence 17:30 — Summary & Plus One   🧠 The big shift: Maslow never drew a pyramid. Kaufman offers a sailboat instead. The hull is your security needs (safety, connection, self-esteem) and the sail is your growth needs (exploration, love, purpose). Secure the hull so you don't sink, then open the sail and set out. Self-actualization isn't the finish line. Healthy transcendence is, and that means integrating your whole self in service of a better world.

  2. Jan 12

    The Right Kind of Crazy by Adam Steltzner (Heroic Wisdom Daily)

    Today's wisdom comes from The Right Kind of Crazy by Adam Steltzner.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom from 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2026!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

  3. Jan 11

    The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster by Darren Hardy (Heroic Wisdom Daily)

    Today's wisdom comes from The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster by Darren Hardy.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom from 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2026!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

  4. Jan 10

    The Shallows by Nicholas Carr (Heroic Wisdom Daily)

    Today's wisdom comes from The Shallows by Nicholas Carr.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom from 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2026!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

  5. Jan 9

    When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön (Heroic Wisdom Daily)

    Today's wisdom comes from When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom from 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2026!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

  6. Jan 8

    Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot by James Stockdale (Heroic Wisdom Daily)

    Today's wisdom comes from Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot by James Stockdale.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom from 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2026!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

  7. Jan 7

    The Marshmallow Test by Walter Mischel (Heroic Wisdom Daily)

    Today's wisdom comes from The Marshmallow Test by Walter Mischel.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom from 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2026!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

  8. Jan 6

    The Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle (Heroic Wisdom Daily)

    Today's wisdom comes from The Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom from 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2026!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

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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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