You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson
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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Dec 15, 2023 • 2min
Repairing Relationships: A Key Practice for Optimizing the Love in Our Lives (Heroic +1 #1,607)
Mindfulness expert Dan Seagull discusses the importance of repairing relationships and taking responsibility for our actions, sharing a personal story about apologizing to his child and preventing negative interactions from escalating.
Dec 14, 2023 • 53sec
Pleasing vs. Serving: Choose Wisely (Heroic +1 #1,606)
The podcast discusses the distinction between pleasing and serving and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices between the two.
Dec 13, 2023 • 2min
100 Questions: An Exercise to Create a Meaningful Life (Heroic +1 #1,605)
Brian Johnson introduces the 100 questions exercise from Michael Gell's book, discussing the process of writing down 100 questions, finding themes, and selecting the most meaningful ones. He shares his personal experience and how this exercise has guided his life.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 3min
You & an Elephant: A Parable about Blind Guys and Perspective (Heroic +1 #1,604)
The podcast discusses the parable of blind men and an elephant, emphasizing the importance of understanding different perspectives and approaching conflicts with humility and curiosity.
Dec 11, 2023 • 52sec
Entitlement: The #1 Obstacle to Gratitude (Heroic +1 #1,603)
Exploring how entitlement hinders gratitude and the importance of cultivating humility in order to appreciate life as a sacred gift.
Dec 10, 2023 • 3min
How to Be Like Mike: Go All In (Heroic +1 #1,602)
Explore the importance of unwavering commitment and relentless efforts demonstrated by athletes like Jerry Rice and Michael Jordan.
Dec 9, 2023 • 3min
Touchdown, Jerry Rice!: When? Every Time He Caught the Ball (Heroic +1 #1,601)
Follow the inspiring journey of Jerry Rice, a small-town boy from Mississippi who became one of the greatest football players of all time. Discover how his dedication to practice and preparation propelled him to success in the NFL.
Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 1min
Heroic Chat with James Pawelski: Wisdom, Community, and World Change
James Pawelski, Professor of Practice and Director of Education in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, talks about the importance of connecting with leaders in positive psychology, overcoming fear and taking action, and the power of positive humanities and arts in well-being. They emphasize the value of finding a community of like-minded people and the fulfillment that comes from bringing one's best self to that community.
Dec 8, 2023 • 3min
You're Not a Big Deal: & That's A Liberatingly Big Deal (Areté +1 #53)
The podcast discusses the concept of not being a big deal and how it can be liberating, drawing insights from 'RTA activate your heroic potential' and wisdom from Triplaneer's book 'This Book Will Make You Dangerous'. They emphasize the insignificance of daily dramas and encourage listeners to appreciate life by zooming out.
Dec 7, 2023 • 3min
Vulnerability Hangovers: Ever Had One? (Areté +1 #115)
The podcast discusses vulnerability hangovers and the importance of being authentic in relationships, using Brené Brown's experience as an example.
