You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson Your Kryptonite = ?: Get EXCITED As You Identify and Eliminate It! (Heroic +1 #1,773)
May 29, 2024
Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley discusses embracing losses and eliminating kryptonites for performance enhancement. Learn how to turn setbacks into improvements and identify weaknesses to unlock your full potential.
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Losses Reveal Exact Paths To Improve
- Losing exposes specific weaknesses that point directly to how to improve performance.
- Treat losses as data-rich opportunities rather than purely negative outcomes.
Chess Loss Turned Teaching Moment
- Brian reads Maurice Ashley's passage on losing and discusses it with his son Emerson after a poor chess performance.
- Brian uses the Superman/kryptonite story to illustrate how sub-optimal choices sap performance and motivate change.
Eliminate Your Kryptonite Before Events
- Identify your personal 'kryptonites' that undermine performance and avoid them before important events.
- Get excited about eliminating those kryptonites and then give your full effort.