

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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Sep 19, 2023 • 1h 50min
Heroic Chat with Jim Huling: Using Joy As Compass
Jim Huling, co-author of 'The 4 Disciplines of Execution', discusses the importance of finding joy and trusting oneself, transitioning from individual success to success through others, embracing joy as a compass, finding significance and meaning in life, reflecting on peak moments, finding purpose and fulfillment in your job, creating an app with a virtue compass, and reflections on fulfillment and unity.

Sep 19, 2023 • 3min
+1: Noli Timere - "Be Not Afraid" (= The #1 Phrase in the Bible)
The podcast discusses the meaning of the Latin phrase 'Noli Tamera', highlighting the importance of combining urgency and courage to pursue greatness in life. The host shares an inspiring story about his friend Katherine Collins and expresses gratitude for friends who remind them of life's priorities.

Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 33min
Heroic Chat with Dr. Lisa Miller: Cultivating Quest Orientation
In today's Heroic Chat, we are joined by Dr. Lisa Miller. Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the clinical psychology program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the founder and director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program in spirituality and psychology, and for over a decade has held joint appointments in the department of psychiatry at Columbia University medical school. She is also the author of The Awakened Brain. Get the full show notes here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/heroic-chat-lisa-miller Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery: 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Listen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach More goodness: Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.us/app-download Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ Become a Heroic Ambassador: http://heroic.us/ambassador - Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us

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Sep 18, 2023 • 4min
+1: The Psychology of Hope - Goals + Willpower + Waypower
Explore the powerful idea of hope as a driving force in life. Delve into the three essential pillars: setting meaningful goals, harnessing willpower, and developing waypower. These concepts are designed to boost resilience and enhance overall well-being. Discover practical strategies for turning theory into mastery, guiding listeners on their heroic quests!

Sep 17, 2023 • 1h 27min
Heroic Chat with Dr. Nasha Winters: Optimizing Our Terrain
In today's Heroic Chat, we are joined by Dr. Nasha Winters. Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, FABNO, L.Ac, Dipl.OM is the visionary and CEO as well as best-selling author, lecturer, and the primary consultant of Optimal Terrain. Informed by more than 25 years of experience in the health care industry and a thought leader in personalized precision medicine, Dr. Nasha works to educate clients, doctors, and researchers world wide on how to apply integrative oncology philosophically and therapeutically. She is also the author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer. Get the full show notes here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/heroic-chat-dr-nasha-winters Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery: 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Listen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach More goodness: Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.us/app-download Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ Become a Heroic Ambassador: http://heroic.us/ambassador - Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us

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Sep 17, 2023 • 4min
+1: The Power of Micro Wins - Wisdom from the Head of Research at Harvard Biz School
A deep dive into research on how tiny, daily progress impacts creativity and productivity. Discussion of the idea that moods and inner work life drive performance. Practical prompts on defining meaningful goals and making small, repeatable steps to build momentum.

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Sep 16, 2023 • 1h 3min
Heroic Chat with Michelle Segar: Cultivating Sustainable Change
In today's Heroic Chat, we are joined by Michelle Segar. Michelle Segar, PhD, MPH, motivation scientist and author of top-selling "No Sweat! How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness" (AMACOM 2015), is Director of the Sport, Health, and Activity Research and Policy Center (SHARP) at the University of Michigan, and Chair of the U.S. National Physical Activity Plan's Communications Committee. She is also the author of 'The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise'. Get the full show notes here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/heroic-chat-michelle-segar Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery: 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Listen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach More goodness: Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.us/app-download Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ Become a Heroic Ambassador: http://heroic.us/ambassador - Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us

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Sep 16, 2023 • 4min
+1: Quick How to on Habits - 100% on ONE Keystone Daily Micro Habit
A short guide to committing fully to one keystone daily micro habit. Advice on choosing something you truly want and making the goal specific and measurable. Strategies for tiny, fail-proof actions you can do every day. Tips for keeping momentum and winning even on tough days.

Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 54min
Heroic Chat with Tom Morris: To Do Something Together We Could Have Never Done Alone
In today's Heroic Chat, we are joined by Tom Morris. Tom V. Morris has become one of the most active public philosophers in the world due to his unusual ability to bring the greatest wisdom of the past into the challenges of the present. He is also the author of 'True Success', 'The Art of Achievement', 'Superheroes and Philosophy', 'The Stoic Art of Living', 'Plato's Lemonade Stand' and 'The Everyday Patriot'. Get the full show notes here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/heroic-chat-tom-morris Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery: 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Listen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach More goodness: Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.us/app-download Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ Become a Heroic Ambassador: http://heroic.us/ambassador - Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us

Sep 15, 2023 • 5min
+1: How to Use Our Optimizing Tools - Hint: Practice THE MOMENT You Need It
A talk about moving tools from theory into real-time practice for performance nerves. Stories about handling keynote anxiety and the moment a mental 'glitch' appears. Simple verbal tools to interrupt negative self-talk and shift toward excitement. A clear, actionable practice: notice fear, apply the tool immediately, and enjoy the moment more.


