You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson
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Thank You for Your Service: Micro Moment of Gratitude (Heroic +1 #2001)
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Today's +1: Turn gratitude into a moment of connection.
A simple "thank you" can become something much more meaningful when it's sincere and personal. The next time you have the chance, take a moment to thank someone for their service and see if you can create a small moment of appreciation and connection.
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The Almost Fall: Be Grateful for What DIDN'T Happen (Heroic +1 #2000)
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Today's +1: Be grateful for what didn't happen.
We often notice the things that go wrong, but what about all the times something could have gone wrong and didn't? The next time you have a near-miss, use it as a reminder to pause, appreciate what you have, and be grateful that you're here today.
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What Do You Want?: "To Be a GP and a GM!" (Heroic +1 #1999)
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Today's +1: Get clear on what you want, then get specific about how you'll get there.
Start with the ultimate game: becoming and continuing to be a good person. Then identify the other big games you're playing and choose meaningful targets for your Energy, Work, and Love. Once you know what you want, get specific about the actions that will move you toward it.
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PNTV: 10 to 25 by David Yeager
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In this episode of Philosopher's Notes TV, Brian is back at the chalkboard exploring the science of motivating young people effectively.
We invite you into the virtual classroom to look inside the Philosopher's Note on 10 to 25 by David Yeager.
Subtitled The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generatio...
We Win or We Win: 839 Days Later… (Heroic +1 #1998)
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Today's +1: Turn your losses into wins by learning from them.
Emerson turned a tough chess loss into a commitment to getting better, starting a puzzle streak that lasted 839 days and helped him dramatically improve. Think of one recent loss in your own life, identify exactly what you can do differently, and start today.
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Belichick on Shopping Carts: Put Them Where They Belong (Heroic +1 #1997)
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Today's +1: Practice excellence in the little things.
Excellence isn't just about the big moments. The next time you have a chance to put something back where it belongs, do it with a joyful smile and use that small act to close the gap between who you are and who you aspire to be.
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PNTV: The Way of Excellence by Brad Stulberg
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In this episode of Philosopher's Notes TV, Brian is back at the chalkboard exploring the difference between performative success and true greatness.
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Subtitled A Guide to True Greatness versus Perform...
Micro Moments: In the Grocery Store (Heroic +1 #1996)
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Today's +1: Look for micro moments of awesome in everyday life.
You don't need a big event to create meaningful connection. The next time you're out, put away autopilot and look for a chance to be truly present with another person, even if it's just for a few moments.
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Strength for Two: For Whom Will You Have It? (Heroic +1 #1995)
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Today's +1: Let love give you strength for two.
Slow down today and take an extra moment to really see and appreciate someone you love. Let that love fuel you to embody more wisdom, discipline, courage, and love in everything you do.
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PNTV: Unlocked by George Mumford
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Brian is back at the chalkboard with the ultimate playbook for unlocking your inner masterpiece and stepping onto your hero's journey: Unlocked by George Mumford.
Written by the legendary mental toughness coach behind Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, this book reveals how to chip away at the clay of addiction, fear, and self-doubt to express the...
Celebrate and Emulate: An Abundance of Awesome (Heroic +1 #1994)
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Today's +1: Let someone else's awesomeness show you what's possible.
Think of someone you admire and something awesome they've done recently. Celebrate their win, then ask yourself what their example shows you about what you can do. Take a deep breath, smile, and go make today awesome.
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Celebratory (Chess) Love: Find Something Awesome Today (Heroic +1 #1993)
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Today's +1: Make someone else's win worth celebrating.
Celebratory love is one of the most powerful ways we can show someone we care. Find something awesome happening in someone else's life today and celebrate it with them. Bonus points if you do it more than once.
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PNTV: The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell
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In this episode of Philosopher's Notes TV, Brian is back at the chalkboard to unpack some of the most profound, life-changing wisdom from a true masterpiece.
We invite you into the virtual classroom to look inside the Philosopher's Note on The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work.
Joseph Campbell is...
Awakening Cues: The Ultimate One? YOU! (Heroic +1 #1992)
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Today's +1: Create the conditions for joy, meaning, and fulfillment to flourish.
You can't force flourishing, but you can cultivate the conditions that make it more likely. Find an awakening cue that helps you slow down, step out of the day-to-day, and reconnect with your highest possibilities, whether that's morning pages, a daily +1, or another ritual that brings you back to your best self.
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Only Those Who Risk…: Jumping Over Sticks with Eleanor (Heroic +1 #1991)
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Today's +1: You won't know how far you can go until you risk going further.
If you're easily clearing every goal you set, it's probably time to raise the bar. And if you miss the mark, celebrate that you went for it, learn from the experience, recalibrate, and take another leap.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Growth
PNTV: True and False Magic by Phil Stutz
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In this special episode, we invite you into the virtual classroom to look inside the 750th Philosopher's Note personally created by Brian: True and False Magic by Phil Stutz.
Phil is an iconoclastic psychiatrist widely known from the hit Netflix documentary Stutz (featuring Jonah Hill): https://netflix.com/stutz. He has also se...
You're Alive!: See You Tomorrow (Heroic +1 #1990)
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Today's +1: Show up with extraordinary presence and love.
The most powerful thing you can give someone is your full presence, and one of the most meaningful things you can build is consistency. Today, practice being fully present with the people around you and commit to showing up, again and again.
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Start Again: The +1s Are Back (Heroic +1 #1,989)
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Today's +1: A fresh start can be the beginning of something that lasts.
Brian is back, and so are the +1s. After an 18-month break, he's recommitting to sharing the stories, philosophy, and imperfect attempts to practice what he teaches. Whatever you're restarting today, don't worry about the streak you broke. Make today Day One and take your next +1.
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PNTV: Transcend by Scott Barry Kaufman
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Brian is back at the chalkboard with the ultimate playbook for human flourishing and self-transcendence: Transcend by Scott Barry Kaufman.
Subtitled The New Science of Self-Actualization, this book ditches the rigid pyramid model of Maslow's hierarchy and hands you a science-backed framework for turning your greatest challenges into fuel for growth. If you are tired of feeling stuck, coasting through your potential, or wondering what it takes to live a life of deep meaning, this episode is for you.
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The Right Kind of Crazy by Adam Steltzner (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster by Darren Hardy (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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The Shallows by Nicholas Carr (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot by James Stockdale (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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The Marshmallow Test by Walter Mischel (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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The Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle by Jim Rohn (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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The Emotional Life of Your Brain by Richard Davidson and Sharon Begley (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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Strength in the Storm by Eknath Easwaran (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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Spiritual Evolution by George Vaillant (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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Perfectly Yourself by Matthew Kelly (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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The Power of Character Strengths by Ryan M. Niemiec and Robert E. McGrath (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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The Miracle of Right Thought by Orison Swett Marden (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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You Are Special by Fred Rogers (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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You Learn by Living by Eleanor Roosevelt (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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Take a Nap! Change Your Life. by Sara C. Mednick (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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