You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson

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Micro Class: How to Develop Jedi-Like Concentration Jun 02, 2016

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Want Jedi-like concentration powers?! (Me, too.) John Hargrave tells us there are two keys: We need to 1. Reclaim and 2. Retrain our attention.

PNTV: Mind Hacking by Sir John Hargrave Jun 01, 2016

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Sir John Hargrave is a funny guy and this book is awesome. If you're a bit of a geek (or if you're married to one!) looking for a fun, grounded, super practical take on how to get your mind right so you can do what you're here to do, I think you'll love this book. Big Ideas we explore include: how to develop Jedi-like concentration, how to debug your mind, creating a vision of the best version of your life 10 years from now (and why it matters), how to make your life a masterpiece.

Micro Class: The Drift May 31, 2016

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The Drift. It's what happens when we don't have a clear plan for our lives. Are you drifting? Acknowledge it then create a plan!

PNTV: Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy May 30, 2016

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Living Forward is a powerful little book all about helping us figure out our Life Plan--which is, essentially, the vision for every aspect of our lives and our plan to make it a reality. The book is the result of a collaboration between leading publisher and author Michael Hyatt and his coach Daniel Harkavy. It's basically like having one of the world's leading life coaches walk you through the Life Planning process he's used with thousands of his clients. Big Ideas we explore include The Drift, your life GPS, pull power, soul oxygen and the Law of Diminishing Intent.

Optimal Business 101: How to Create a Great Business and Get Paid to Change the World (Intro) May 29, 2016

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Over the last 20 years, I've spent half my time in Founder/CEO-mode and the other half in Philosopher-mode. Before going all in as a Philosopher, I built and sold two market-leading social platforms (raising $10m in the process). In this class, I share my Top 10 Ideas on how to create a great business and get paid to change the world. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, solopreneur, small business owner or leader in any organization, we hope you love it.

PNTV: Noble Purpose by William Damon May 28, 2016

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William Damon is one of the world's leading scientists studying human development and the psychology of morality. In this book, he gives us a guide to discovering and creating our noble purpose. Big Ideas we explore include making a distinction between noble and heroic, the ultimate purpose formula, 9 tips on how to cultivate your noble purpose, the one phrase your advisor should whisper in your ears when you've achieved ultimate success, and how to create true, sustainable happiness.

PNTV: Primary Greatness by Stephen Covey May 27, 2016

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Stephen Covey passed away in 2012. This book was published posthumously and features a collection of wisdom focusing on the fact that private victory precedes public victory. Primary greatness. It's all about what's on the INSIDE. Covey tells us there are 12 levers of success—each with its own chapter in this great book. Big Ideas we explore include: Esse Quam Videri ("to BE rather than to seem"), Virtues: meet your parents, say "YES!," your high-tech power saw and living in crescendo.

Micro Class: News + Mood May 26, 2016

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Did you know that consuming news for just 3 minutes early in the day can lead to a lower mood up to 8 hours later? Yep. Here's how to deal with that.

Micro Class: "Sic Transit Gloria" <-- Words of wisdom from your Roman advisor May 24, 2016

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Imagine being at the height of power. Crowds adore you. You are a total 100% rock star of awesome. And, wisely, you appointed an advisor to whisper in your ear: "Sic transit gloria"... "All glory is fleeting." Humility is a very powerful tool in crafting a noble life.

PNTV: Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson May 23, 2016

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Shawn Stevenson is a health coach who has one of the most popular health & fitness podcasts out there called The Model Health Show. This is a short, quick-reading, funny and practical little book featuring 21 tips on how to optimize your sleep. Big Ideas we cover: #1 tip: value your sleep (it's the secret sauce), avoid the blue lights, adenosine (did you know how caffeine really works?), staying cool, getting your vitamin G and creating PM rituals.