You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson
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The best big ideas from life-changing books, plus the tools to live them. Brian Johnson helps you move from Theory to Practice to Mastery and flourish in Energy, Work, and Love. More wisdom in less time so you can activate your best, every day. More at heroic.us

  1. 12h ago

    Next-Level Metamorphosis: The Cicada on My Desk (Heroic +1 #2021)

    🚀 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: → https://go.heroic.us/heroic-os-app   Today's +1: Sometimes growth means shedding your old self.   Like the cicada leaving its entire exoskeleton behind, we can choose to let go of the habits, behaviors, and attitudes that no longer serve us. What's one thing you could "molt" from your life today so you can spread your wings and grow?   #Heroic #PlusOne #Growth

    Next-Level Metamorphosis: The Cicada on My Desk (Heroic +1 #2021)

  2. 1d ago

    Raise the Player: Not the Pressure (Heroic +1 #2020)

    🚀 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: → https://go.heroic.us/heroic-os-app   Today's +1: Raise the player, not the pressure.   Before competition, encourage them to trust themselves. During it, make sure they feel loved no matter how they perform. Afterward, remind them how much you love watching them compete. Help the people you care about grow by making them feel supported, not pressured.   #Heroic #PlusOne #Parenting

    Raise the Player: Not the Pressure (Heroic +1 #2020)

  3. 2d ago

    PNTV: The Daily Dad by Ryan Holiday

    🚀 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: → https://go.heroic.us/heroic-os-app   👇 Get my Notes on The Daily Dad by Ryan Holiday for FREE to follow along: → https://go.heroic.us/the-daily-dad   In this episode of Philosopher's Notes TV, Brian is back at the chalkboard to unpack the ultimate daily playbook for fatherhood, family, and intentional parenting. We invite you into the virtual classroom to look inside the Philosopher's Note on The Daily Dad by Ryan Holiday. Subtitled 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids, this book is an extraordinary deep dive into becoming the best version of yourself for the people who matter most. Written with Ryan's trademark Stoic intensity, it delivers a direct kick in the butt for fathers (and mothers!) looking to lead their families with character, discipline, and presence. If you are ready to stop giving lip service to your values and start modeling the exact behaviors you want your children to inherit, this episode is your roadmap! If you are ready to quit making excuses, step out of your comfort zone, and go all-in on showing up for your kids, this episode is your roadmap!   Grab a copy of the book on Amazon here: → https://amzn.to/4yJ6FTF   ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 — Introduction: Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids 1:53 — Idea 1: Teach by Example (A Little Fellow Is Watching You) 4:48 — Idea 2: Character Equals Fate (Embodying the Cardinal Virtues) 8:30 — Idea 3: Always Be a Fan (Jimmy V & "My Bags Are Packed") 12:27 — Idea 4: Struggling & Enduring (Saying "Good" Jocko-Style to Life's Setbacks) 14:44 — Idea 5: Time Flies (Tempus Fugit & 18 Summers) 18:22 — Summary & Plus One: Moving from Theory to Practice to Mastery   🧠 Deep Dive: The Core Concepts Teach by Example: Your children will listen to some of what you say, but they will watch all of what you do. As Ralph Waldo Emerson famously put it, "Who you are speaks so loudly, I cannot hear what you say." Whether it's your walk, your tone, or your daily habits, your kids are constantly mirroring you. Being worthy of your children's imitation is the single greatest challenge—and commitment—of a parent's life. Always Be a Fan ("My Bags Are Packed"): Ryan shares the powerful story of legendary basketball coach Jimmy Valvano, whose dad packed his bags for the national championship when Jimmy was just a little kid dreaming out loud. Believing in your kids means being their biggest cheerleader, helping them clarify what they want, and using their personal goals to teach them foundational life skills like nutrition, movement, sleep, and focus.

    PNTV: The Daily Dad by Ryan Holiday

  4. 2d ago

    The Zone of No Judgment: Yoda Says… (Heroic +1 #2019)

    🚀 Take Heroic OS for a free 7-day spin, see what changes: → https://go.heroic.us/heroic-os-app   Today's +1: Enter the Zone of No Judgment.   Pay attention to how often your mind judges yourself, other people, or your circumstances. When you catch it, stop, take a breath, and let the judgment go before returning to the moment.   #Heroic #PlusOne #Mindfulness

    The Zone of No Judgment: Yoda Says… (Heroic +1 #2019)

  5. 3d ago

    Believe It: Motivation = Value x Expectancy (Heroic +1 #2018)

    🚀 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: → https://go.heroic.us/heroic-os-app   Today's +1: Motivation = Value × Expectancy.   Pick one thing you want to change and ask yourself two questions: How much do I really value this outcome, and how strongly do I believe I can achieve it? Dial up both sides of the equation, and you'll give yourself a much stronger reason to take action.   #Heroic #PlusOne #Motivation

    Believe It: Motivation = Value x Expectancy (Heroic +1 #2018)

  6. 4d ago

    PNTV: The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher

    🚀 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: → https://go.heroic.us/heroic-os-app   👇 Get my Notes on The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher for FREE to follow along: → https://go.heroic.us/the-next-conversation   In this episode of Philosopher's Notes TV, Brian is back at the chalkboard to unpack a powerful guide to transforming how we communicate in our most important relationships. We invite you into the virtual classroom to look inside the Philosopher's Note on The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher. Subtitled Argue Less, Talk More, this book delivers an extraordinary, science-backed framework written by a seasoned trial lawyer to help you master modern communication. If you are tired of getting pulled into unproductive arguments, losing your emotional control under pressure, or struggling to express your needs, this episode outlines a practical roadmap to reclaim your peace, assert your values, and build deeper connections. If you are ready to quit accepting every invitation to an argument, step out of your comfort zone, and go all-in on mastering your next conversation, this episode is your roadmap!   Grab a copy of the book on Amazon here: → https://amzn.to/3MeOdiA   ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 — Introduction: Argue Less, Talk More in Your Most Important Relationships 1:38 — Idea 1: Aligning with Your Values (The End-of-Life Funeral Exercise) 5:20 — Idea 2: Rule #1: Say It with Control (Flipping the Switch with Your Breath) 9:15 — Idea 3: Rule #2: Say It with Confidence (Submissive vs. Aggressive vs. Assertive) 12:01 — Idea 4: Rule #3: Say It to Connect (Using the WOOP Method Before You Speak) 16:40 — Idea 5: The 47-Second Masterclass Recap 18:12 — Summary & Plus One: Moving from Theory to Practice to Mastery   🧠 Deep Dive: The Core Concepts Say It with Control, Confidence, and Connection: Jefferson Fisher organizes communication around three essential rules: Say It with Control: When physiological "fight-or-flight" triggers kick in, slow your heart rate down by utilizing a "conversational breath"—taking a deep belly exhale before speaking. Say It with Confidence: Strike the virtuous mean between submissiveness (respecting others but not yourself) and aggressiveness (respecting yourself but not others) by operating with assertiveness (respecting both). Say It to Connect: Always know what you want before entering a dialogue, framing the conversation as an opportunity to learn and deepen the relationship rather than something to prove or win. WOOP Your Conversations: To ensure your next conversation succeeds, apply Gabriele Oettingen's WOOP process before speaking: define your Wish/Outcome (deepening connection and resolving the issue), identify the Obstacles (getting defensive or aggressive), and establish a clear Plan ("If I feel myself getting heated, then I will take a deep breath").

    PNTV: The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher

  7. 4d ago

    Turn Up the Heat: It's Time to Activate (Heroic +1 #2017)

    🚀 Take Heroic OS for a free 7-day spin, see what changes: → https://go.heroic.us/heroic-os-app   Today's +1: Turn up the heat on what you really want.   Real change requires enough activation energy to move from intention to action. If you've been struggling to change something, get fired up about why you want it, turn up the heat, and then get to work.   #Heroic #PlusOne #Change

    Turn Up the Heat: It's Time to Activate (Heroic +1 #2017)

  8. 5d ago

    Be That Guy: Celebratory Love (Again!) (Heroic +1 #2016)

    🚀 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: → https://go.heroic.us/heroic-os-app   Today's +1: Be the person who genuinely celebrates other people's wins.   When someone shares something they're proud of or excited about, slow down and really celebrate with them. Let them know you're stoked for them, smile together, and make it a game to look for more opportunities to celebrate the people around you.   #Heroic #PlusOne #Love

    Be That Guy: Celebratory Love (Again!) (Heroic +1 #2016)
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