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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May 23, 2023 • 2min
Dreams…: By Langston Hughes (Heroic +1 #1,523)
A short dive into Langston Hughes's poem 'Dreams' and its vivid imagery urging people to hold fast to their aspirations. A brief bridge to James Allen's thoughts on cherishing visions and the cost of pursuing them. Encourages clarity about dreams and taking action today.
May 22, 2023 • 3min
Not Getting What You Want?: Here Are Two (Potential) Reasons Why (Heroic +1 #1,522)
Short reflections on Kipling's idea that failing to get what you want may mean you do not truly want it or are unwilling to pay the price. A prompt to identify your single most important goal in energy, work, or love. A challenge to check your commitment and decide what you are willing to sacrifice, with a call to take action today.
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May 21, 2023 • 3min
If…: By Rudyard Kipling (Heroic +1 #1,521)
A spirited reading of Rudyard Kipling's 'If' explores calm self-trust, patience, and steady balance. It highlights handling triumph and disaster with equanimity, risking and rebuilding after loss, and pushing willpower past exhaustion. The closing lines focus on humility, meaningful relationships, and making every minute count.
May 20, 2023 • 3min
What I See in My Heroes: Staring at Me from My Wall (Heroic +1 #1,520)
A reflection on why studying saints and philosophers matters. Short takes on seeing the struggle behind famous portraits and the grit that forged greatness. Contrasts models of mastery versus coping and why coping can empower. A motivating push to match the hard work of heroes starting today.
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May 19, 2023 • 4min
Saints: Study Their Lives: And See THIS Truth (Heroic +1 #1,519)
A short dive into Yogananda’s take on true success as expanded consciousness and joy. A discussion on why studying saints teaches perseverance and overcoming setbacks. A challenge to refuse admitting defeat and to persist through difficulty. Practical three-step guidance on knowing the game, believing victory is possible, and doing the work without quitting.
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May 18, 2023 • 5min
Heroic Self-Compassion: Here's Your Flashlight AND Your Hammer (Heroic +1 #1,518)
A distilled guide to using self-compassion as a practical tool. They explore analyzing strengths and weaknesses, rooting out bad habits, and why spotting negativity is courageous. Expect the flashlight and hammer metaphor for curiosity plus disciplined change. Listeners are invited to celebrate wins, identify one frailty, and take a concrete next habit step.
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May 17, 2023 • 4min
Can't Consciousness: And It's Antidote (Heroic +1 #1,517)
A dive into Yogananda's teachings about overcoming 'I can't' with the simple antidote 'I can'. Exploration of how 'I can but I won't' reveals mental laziness and the need for resolute action. Discussion of fear and laziness as limiting forces and the power of starting to act. A closing affirmation to replace doubt with conviction: 'I can and I will.'
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May 16, 2023 • 4min
To Be Victorious in Life: Is to Engage in the Ultimate Battle (Heroic +1 #1,516)
Explores Yogananda’s take on success as expanded consciousness that benefits self and others. Discusses why growth attracts resistance and why struggle is inevitable. Covers how a teacher can help remove limiting habits and teach meditation. Urges welcoming resistance and showing up daily as the path to victory.
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May 15, 2023 • 4min
Energy Is Everything: How's Yours? (Heroic +1 #1,515)
Learn why maximizing energy, not managing time, is the key to completing more work in less time. Discover practical tools and resources to optimize your energy and improve your overall performance.
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May 14, 2023 • 5min
Touch It Once: Dominating WINs (Heroic +1 #1,514)
A rapid recap of 15 time-management secrets and a self-check to sharpen your practices. A deep dive into the "touch-it" mentality and rules for when to act immediately. Practical tips on single-handling tasks and concentrating on your biggest win to cut completion time.
