You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson Do the Thing You Fear: And Grow Your Brain, Hero! (Heroic +1 #1,748)
May 4, 2024
Discover how facing fears and taking small actions can lead to personal growth. Explore the importance of stepping out of comfort zones and embracing discomfort for cognitive development, supported by wisdom from Ralph Waldo Emerson and neuroscience findings.
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Do The Thing You Fear Regularly
- Do the thing you're afraid to do regularly to reduce fear and increase self-trust.
- Repeatedly stepping through small fear-doors creates momentum toward heroic potential.
Child Builds Confidence With Small Courage
- Brian describes a family moment where his son Emerson conquered fear by asking for a takeout box at a restaurant.
- This small act served as a concrete example of forging confidence through everyday fear-doors.
Make Small Fear-Steps A Daily Practice
- Step forward every day with small acts that close the gap between intention and action.
- Make becoming 'afraid of one less thing' a daily practice to grow your brain and courage.