You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson
The best big ideas from life-changing books, plus the tools to live them. Brian Johnson helps you move from Theory to Practice to Mastery and flourish in Energy, Work, and Love. More wisdom in less time so you can activate your best, every day. More at heroic.us
"Cute dog!" 🐕: More Micro-Moments (Heroic +1 #2051)
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Today's +1: One small compliment can change someone's day.
You don't need a grand gesture to create a moment of connection. Sometimes, all it takes is noticing something good, saying it out loud, and sharing a genuine smile. Look for a stranger you can make smile today.
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Charging the iPod: A TINY Little Act of Kindness (Heroic +1 #2050)
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Today's +1: Show love through tiny acts of kindness.
You don't need grand gestures to make someone feel loved. Look for small opportunities to make life a little easier or better for someone you care about. A fully charged iPod, a thoughtful gesture, or a few seconds of your time can make a difference. Find one tiny way to show someone you care today.
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Give Yourself THIS Gift: Future You Will Thank You (Heroic +1 #2049)
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Today's +1: Give Future You a gift.
Every action you take is either making life easier or harder for your future self. Look for small opportunities to prepare, organize, or take care of something today that Future You will appreciate. Be awesome to the person you'll become tomorrow.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Habits
Wingman 1-2-3: Win or Learn (Heroic +1 #2048)
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Today's +1: Win or learn. Never lose.
When things don't go as planned, use this simple 1-2-3 process: Celebrate what went well, identify what needs work, and decide what you'll do differently next time. Don't beat yourself up. Get curious, extract the lesson, and turn every mis-take into fuel for growth.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Growth
The Gate Chain Clip: Take the 17.9 Seconds and Do It Right (Heroic +1 #2047)
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Today's +1: Go the extra .65%.
It's easy to settle for "good enough," but mastery lives in the little details. The next time you have an opportunity to do something right rather than just well enough, take those extra few seconds and give it your best. Make excellence your standard, even when nobody's watching.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Excellence
Flip the Switch: And Crush It (Heroic +1 #2046)
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Today's +1: Flip the switch and show up at your best.
Don't let your feelings make every decision for you. Sometimes you need rest and recovery, but other times you need to choose how you'll show up, take action, and let your feelings follow. Decide what you're capable of, set your floor, and go crush it.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Discipline
Did I Win?! (Part Deux!): The Tennis Version (Heroic +1 #2045)
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Today's +1: Stop chasing the win. Dominate your protocol.
Don't get caught up in the outcome. Focus on executing your process, taking the next best shot, and winning the interval right in front of you. Give your full attention to what you can control, and let the results take care of themselves.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Focus
Choose Hard: And Be the Best YOU!!! (Heroic +1 #2044)
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Today's +1: Be the best YOU you can be.
Stop worrying about being the best in the world and focus on becoming the best version of yourself. Show up, dominate your daily protocol, and give your best to whatever role you're in. When you commit to being your best YOU, excellence follows.
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Be The Coolest Guy on the Plane: Much Better than Freaking Out (Heroic +1 #2043)
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Today's +1: Be the coolest person on the plane.
When travel plans go sideways, resist the urge to freak out. Remember that modern air travel is a miracle, and use the inconvenience as an opportunity to practice patience, gratitude, and perspective. The next time a travel glitch happens, take a breath and remind yourself: PERFECT.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Gratitude
Look at Your Mistakes: Once Rather Than Twice (Heroic +1 #2042)
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Today's +1: Look at your mistakes once rather than twice.
It's tempting to avoid mistakes because they hurt, but ignoring them only keeps us from learning. Get curious about what went wrong, treat your mistakes as data rather than reasons to beat yourself up, and use those lessons to build a better version of yourself.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Growth
"It DOES Matter!": ALL IN or GET OUT! (Heroic +1 #2041)
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Today's +1: The little things DO matter.
Excellence comes from caring about the details and giving your best, even when nobody's watching. Don't settle for "good enough" when you know you're capable of more. Bring an ALL IN attitude to the small things, and keep closing the gap between who you are and who you can become.
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Lucky #13: Use It All as Fuel (Heroic +1 #2040)
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Today's +1: Turn bad luck into fuel.
When things don't go as planned, try saying "PERFECT" and look for a way to use the setback to your advantage. Instead of letting adversity knock you down, use it as fuel to grow stronger, build antifragile confidence, and become who you're capable of being.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Resilience
Someone Lame?: Do This (Heroic +1 #2039)
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Today's +1: Learn from people who frustrate you.
Nobody handles every interaction perfectly, and that's okay. When someone behaves in a way you don't admire, look for moments when you've done something similar and recommit to doing better. Give yourself grace, learn the lesson, and be a little better than you were yesterday.
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Thanks for Making Me Better!: Want to Optimize? Do This! (Heroic +1 #2038)
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Today's +1: Surround yourself with people who make you better.
The people around you influence your standards, habits, and growth. Spend more time with those who inspire you to bring forth your best, and remember to be that kind of person for others, too. Who can you spend more time with today who will help you level up?
#Heroic #PlusOne #Growth
Play the Next Best Move: Good Advice for Chess and Life (Heroic +1 #2037)
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Today's +1: Play the next best move.
Whether you're ahead or behind, focus on the action right in front of you. Don't get complacent when things are going well or panic when they aren't. Stay present, trust your training, and make your next move your best move.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Focus
PNTV: Positivity by Barbara L. Fredrickson
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Brian is back at the chalkboard with the ultimate playbook for unlocking human flourishing and breaking negative cycles: Positivity by Barbara Fredrickson.
Written by one of the world's leading social psychologists, this book reveals the science behind why positive emotions aren't just feel-good states—they broaden our awareness, build life-changing resources, and create an upward spiral of well-being. If y...
Clean the Blender!: Or...Appreciate the Blessings?!? (Heroic +1 #2036)
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Today's +1: Turn irritation into appreciation.
When something small frustrates you, pause and look at the bigger picture. Instead of focusing on what someone didn't do, remember all the ways they show up and serve the people they love. Use life's little annoyances as reminders of how blessed you really are.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Gratitude
Passion or Perseverance?: Which One Is More Important for Grit? (Heroic +1 #2035)
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Today's +1: Chase your curiosity.
Grit isn't just about working hard and pushing through. It's also about finding something you care deeply enough about to pursue for years. If you're struggling with motivation, explore what genuinely fascinates you and let that passion fuel your perseverance.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Passion
What Mastery Looks Like: Plateaus, Diminution, and Bursts! (Heroic +1 #2034)
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Today's +1: Mastery isn't a straight line.
Growth comes with plateaus, setbacks, and sudden bursts of progress. When your improvement feels stalled, keep training, trust the process, and remember that the next breakthrough may be closer than you think. Focus on making today a masterpiece.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Growth
Bat Boys and Home Runs: Winning the Ultimate Game (Heroic +1 #2033)
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Today's +1: Win the ultimate game.
Celebrate the big wins, but pay attention to the little moments that reveal someone's character. Whether it's a fist bump for a bat boy or a genuine celebration of someone else's success, remember that being a good human is the real victory.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Love
Stop Fidgeting—It's Weak: & That's Not Like You! (Heroic +1 #2032)
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Today's +1: Master your body to help master your mind.
Fidgeting, slouching, and other physical habits can influence how you feel and perform. Notice what your body is doing when pressure builds, then reset your posture and practice calm, confident composure.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Mindset
PNTV: The Golden Rules by Bob Bowman
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In this episode of Philosopher's Notes TV, Brian is back at the chalkboard to unpack the ultimate playbook for world-class excellence and athletic mastery.
We invite you into the virtual classroom to look inside the Philosopher's Note on The Golden Rules by Bob Bowman.
Subtitled Finding World-Class Excellence in Your Life and Work...
Average or Excellent?: Hunt for Awesome (Heroic +1 #2031)
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Today's +1: Hunt for awesome and celebrate it.
Behind everyday services are real people putting in effort that often goes unnoticed. Before leaving a review, pause to consider the person on the receiving end, and when someone does a great job, take a moment to recognize and celebrate their effort.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Gratitude
Freak Out Lately?: Summary and Lessons (Heroic +1 #2030)
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Today's +1: Expect challenges, then turn your mistakes into lessons.
When you assume something will be easy, it's easy to panic when things don't go as planned. Expect obstacles, review what went wrong, and extract a lesson you can apply next time. Every mistake is an opportunity to get better if you're willing to learn from it.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Growth
PNTV: The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser
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Brian is back at the chalkboard with the ultimate playbook for peak performance and unshakeable self-belief: The Confident Mind by Nate Zinsser.
Written by West Point's lead performance psychologist who trained three generations of soldiers, Olympians, and Super Bowl champions, this book delivers a battle-tested framework for building genuine confidence. If you are tired of overthinking...
How to Teach Your Kids Philosophy: Speak Loudly; Use Words When Necessary (Heroic +1 #2029)
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Today's +1: Teach your philosophy by living it.
Your kids pay far more attention to what you do than what you say. Practice wisdom, discipline, love, and courage in the everyday moments, and let your actions show them what it means to live your philosophy.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Parenting
A Tool for Your Mind: Talk to Yourself!! (Don't Listen!!) (Heroic +1 #2028)
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Today's +1: Talk to yourself like a warrior. Don't just listen.
When the little voice in your head starts telling you that you can't do it, don't automatically believe it. Choose an empowering mantra like "I've got this!" and repeat it when you need to reconnect with your confidence and bring forth your best.
#Heroic #PlusOne #SelfTalk
Want Charisma?: Do These Three Things (Heroic +1 #2027)
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Today's +1: Cultivate charisma through Presence, Power, and Warmth.
Give people your full attention, develop the self-mastery to show up at your best, and let them feel your genuine kindness and care. Bring all three together, ground them in virtue, and use your influence in service of something bigger than yourself.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Charisma
PNTV: The Power of Showing Up by Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
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In this episode of Philosopher's Notes TV, Brian is back at the chalkboard to unpack why showing up predictably, not perfectly, is the single most powerful thing you can do for your kids.
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What Do You Admire: In YOUR Loved Ones? (Heroic +1 #2026)
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Today's +1: Tell the people you love what you admire about them.
Don't keep your appreciation to yourself. Think about what you genuinely admire in your kids, your partner, your friends, or someone you love, then tell them specifically what makes them awesome. Your words might mean more to them than you realize.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Love
How to Flip the Switch: You Master This Yet? (Heroic +1 #2025)
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Today's +1: Flip the switch and reconnect with your best self.
When fear or pressure shows up, don't let it take over. Reset your posture, slow your breathing, and use strong self-talk to reconnect with the confident, Heroic version of yourself. Practice it today so it's ready when you need it most.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Courage
PNTV: Raise the Player, Not the Pressure by Brandon Guyer
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In this episode of Philosopher's Notes TV, Brian is back at the chalkboard to unpack the ultimate parent-and-coach playbook for raising confident, resilient young athletes.
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What's THE Most Creative Act in the Universe?: Turning Around Glitches (Heroic +1 #2024)
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Today's +1: Make turning around your glitches a game.
You're going to fall short of your ideals. The win is in how quickly you own the mistake, learn from it, and turn it into fuel to get better. Don't shame yourself or pretend it didn't happen. See how fast you can bounce back from your next glitch.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Growth
Now That You Don't Need To Be Perfect: You Can Be Good (Heroic +1 #2023)
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Today's +1: You don't have to be perfect to be good.
There are no perfect people and no perfect parents. Let go of the pressure to get everything right, show up with presence, and focus on being a little better today.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Parenting
PNTV: Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday
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Brian is back at the chalkboard with the ultimate guide to ancient wisdom for modern life: Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday.
Written by one of the world's leading voices on Stoicism, this book explores the real lives of ancient philosophers to reveal why philosophy isn't an academic exercise—it's a toolkit to help you becom...
You Fall Short Lately?: Bring Forth Your Best!! (Heroic +1 #2022)
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Today's +1: Falling short can show you exactly where to grow.
When you don't live up to your own standards, own it without excuses and notice how your actions affected the people you care about. Then get excited about doing better, repair what you can, and recommit to bringing forth your best.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Growth
Next-Level Metamorphosis: The Cicada on My Desk (Heroic +1 #2021)
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Today's +1: Sometimes growth means shedding your old self.
Like the cicada leaving its entire exoskeleton behind, we can choose to let go of the habits, behaviors, and attitudes that no longer serve us. What's one thing you could "molt" from your life today so you can spread your wings and grow?
#Heroic #PlusOne #Growth
Raise the Player: Not the Pressure (Heroic +1 #2020)
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Today's +1: Raise the player, not the pressure.
Before competition, encourage them to trust themselves. During it, make sure they feel loved no matter how they perform. Afterward, remind them how much you love watching them compete. Help the people you care about grow by making them feel supported, not pressured.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Parenting
PNTV: The Daily Dad by Ryan Holiday
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In this episode of Philosopher's Notes TV, Brian is back at the chalkboard to unpack the ultimate daily playbook for fatherhood, family, and intentional parenting.
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Subtitled 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising...
The Zone of No Judgment: Yoda Says… (Heroic +1 #2019)
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Today's +1: Enter the Zone of No Judgment.
Pay attention to how often your mind judges yourself, other people, or your circumstances. When you catch it, stop, take a breath, and let the judgment go before returning to the moment.
#Heroic #PlusOne #Mindfulness
