You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson

Latest Episodes:

Hero Training 101 - Friday PM May 06, 2017

Show notes

Welcome: Your Heroic Quest + Making it a Reality

Our world needs heroes today more than ever before. We need YOU to be a Hero. We hope you enjoy this video from Friday Night of our weekend immersion workshop: Hero Training 101. Let's do this!

Watch the entire weekend workshop here: www.optimize.me/hero

Interview: The Road to Sparta with Dean Karnazes May 05, 2017

Show notes

Do you know why we call our modern marathon a marathon? You may think you know the real story behind the very first marathon, but in this captivating, inspiring tale, Dean Karnazes (named by Men's Health as one of the 100 Fittest Men of All Time) gives us a deeper look at the man who, 2,500 years ago, ran the first ULTRAmarathon and, in doing so, effectively saved Western civilization. :) Big Ideas we explore: a history lesson The Battle of Marathon, why balance doesn't lead to happiness (and what does), a 24 Hour Fitness with Harvard profs, heroes are ready and how to play the pain game.

Stoicism 101: How to Apply the Ancient Wisdom of Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius to Your Modern Life (Intro) Feb 25, 2017

Show notes

I love Stoicism. In this class we take a quick look at the cast of characters (from founder Zeno to Seneca + Epictetus + Marcus Aurelius) and then dive into the ultimate goal of Stoicism (hint: become bff's with your inner daimon so you can experience a state of well-being and flourishing) along with the practices that help us apply this wisdom to our lives. We'll create energized tranquility and equanimity as we have fun becoming our own ideal sages.

Interview: Hero Training with David Allen Jan 30, 2017

Show notes

Here's what David Allen has to say about Hero Training 101.

Interview: The Leadership Challenge with Jim Kouzes Jan 25, 2017

Show notes

James Kouzes and Barry Posner are two of the world's preeminent researchers on leadership. This is the 25th anniversary, fifth edition version of their best-selling classic that has sold over 2 million copies. One of the things I most like about this book is the fact that it covers the SCIENCE of leadership. Kouzes and Posnar have been conducting empirical research for over three decades. Big Ideas we explore: The 5 Practices (

Interview: The Way of the Seal with Mark Divine Jan 17, 2017

Show notes

A former U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, Mark Divine integrates the ancient warrior traditions with grounded, practical virtue and 21st century get-it-done effectiveness in a way that I find incredibly inspiring. Big Ideas we cover include the power of front-sight focus, how to DIRECT your mind, going Yoda on your commitments and creating micro goals when things are tough.

You at your best: What's it look like? (Behind-the-scenes) Jan 06, 2017

Show notes

Here's another behind-the-scenes look at how I'm thinking about The Big 3: Energy + Family + Service as we raise our standards to heroic levels. Primary questions: What does you at your best look like in each domain? What will you experience/who will you be when you are your best? (Aka: The Why) And, most importantly, what ONE thing will you do every.single.day to make that ideal self a reality? Hope you enjoy! More on Hero Training 101: optimize.me/hero

Hero Training 101. Its time. Jan 06, 2017

Show notes

Join us for my first ever offline immersion workshop. It will be at our new Optimize Oasis in Ojai in April. We're calling it Hero Training 101. It's time. Learn more: https://optimize.me/hero

Hērōs + Virtues vs. Bling (My focus on New Year's morning!) Jan 02, 2017

Show notes

So I figured out my one word for 2017: Hērōs. Popped up in meditation this AM. It's basically the perfect expression of what we discussed yesterday: Community + Consistency. Here's how I'm thinking about Hērōs + Virtues vs. Bling on this fine first day of 2017! Here's to stepping into the highest version of ourselves and serving profoundly!!!!

Community + Consistency + My love affair w/Calendars (behind-the-scenes) Jan 02, 2017

Show notes

Turning the last page on my 2016 calendar is a pretty exciting thing for me. (Hah.) Here's a sneak peek at what's going to be important for me in 2017. You? Let's make 2017 the Greatest Year Ever!! Join nearly 10,000 people Optimizing at https://optimize.me/join

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected