The New Man Are You Playing the Wrong Game? — Brian Johnson Areté
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Nov 7, 2023 
Heroic CEO Brian Johnson discusses his new book Areté and the concept of playing the wrong game in life. They explore the importance of striving for excellence, redefining the best version of ourselves, and seeking psychological stability. They also touch on the role of coaches in helping others find their own answers.
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Act On Potential Now
- Focus on the present moment to act on your potential by doing the small, right things now instead of ruminating on past failures.
- Stringing together many present moments of integrity builds long-term growth.
Balance Energy, Work, And Love
- Redistribute ambition into three practical domains: energy, work, and love to live a balanced, good life.
- Prioritize eating, moving, sleeping, breathing, and focused attention to raise your capacity to serve in work and love.
Simplicity Isn't Easy
- A good life is simple in structure but hard in practice; simplicity doesn't equal ease.
- Recognize life is supposed to be hard and use obstacles to grow stronger.