You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson

Cal Newport, an MIT-trained computer science professor, discusses the importance of doing the work, setting achievable goals, celebrating small wins, and enjoying the process. They also explore the impact of social media on meaningful work and influence, and the concept of being a cognitive athlete. The hosts express gratitude and promote opportunities for listeners to connect and support the podcast.

Short, punchy takeaways on the science of believing in yourself. Explores why belief predicts performance and how to rate your confidence. Covers building momentum from past wins and learning by modeling others. Highlights using encouragement, confident physiology, and four quick self-efficacy checks to apply to your top goal.

In today's Heroic Chat, we are joined by William Damon. William Damon is a psychologist who is a professor at Stanford University and senior fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. He is one of the world's leading scholars of human development. Get the full show notes here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/heroic-chat-william-damon 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

A concise breakdown of motivation as a formula linking value, expectancy, impulsivity and delay. A new twist adds energy as a key multiplier. Discussion on how low energy warps perception and memory. Practical prompts to pick one habit to start and one to stop for better sleep, movement, eating and focus.

John Mackey, cofounder of Conscious Capitalism and Whole Foods, discusses love as a business superpower, the power of appreciations in organizations, the influence of heroes and guides, and the impact of Eastern philosophies and reading on personal growth. The episode concludes with meditation, reflections on purpose and fear, and a promotion for the coaching series.

A breakdown of Piers Steel's procrastination formula and how motivation is calculated. Clear takes on building confidence by simplifying goals and stoking real desire. Practical tips for cutting distractions and using micro-goals to beat delay. A quick guide to applying the motivational equation as a daily tool.

In this discussion, psychiatrist Phil Stutz, known for his work as a prison psychiatrist and co-authoring the bestselling book 'The Tools', shares profound insights on mentorship and personal growth. He emphasizes the transformative power of gratitude and the importance of moving from theory to practical mastery. The conversation touches on authenticity in the journey to heroism, the interconnection of love and vulnerability, and how giving can align individuals with universal forces to unlock their true potential.

A conversation about a meditation approach that treats thoughts as involuntary like heartbeats. Origins of the Ziva technique and why a performer turned to meditation get highlighted. Discussion covers why thinking persists, how breath and movement calm mind and body, and why both deep and light meditative practices are valuable. Closing encouragement to keep practicing regularly.

The podcast is back and brimming with excitement! Brian Johnson shares his vision for a new daily format featuring both short inspirations and in-depth conversations. Listeners can look forward to wisdom from notable guests like Stutz, Cal Newport, and Gretchen Rubin. The launch of Brian's new book promises to elevate the discourse on activating your heroic potential. Tune in for daily motivation and a call to embrace your own heroic journey!

The podcast features an audiobook sample of Brian Johnson's upcoming book, 'RTA: Activate Your Heroic Potential', including the forward by Phil Stutz and the first 10 chapters. Topics discussed include unlocking hidden potential, teaching the importance of learning and growing, discovering behavior design in laser tag, activation energy and heroic potential, utilizing ancient wisdom and effective learning techniques, intentions behind creating the book, and optimizing one's energy, work, and love.