BTB96: Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential | Brian Johnson

Before the Bestseller


We dive into the world of Brian Johnson, Founder & CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation and author of Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential. He’s 50% Philosopher + 50% CEO and 101% committed to helping create a world in which 51% of humanity is flourishing by the year 2051. He’s even got it tattooed on his arm. As a philosopher and educator, he has helped millions of people from around the world, trained over 10,000 Heroic Coaches from more than 100 countries, and developed a transformative protocol that blends ancient wisdom with modern science.

In this episode, we highlight the importance of embracing pain, uncertainty, and hard work to unlock one’s potential. We also explore Brian’s innovative book, which merges stoic philosophy, modern science, and personal experience into 451 concise chapters designed for actionable insights which includes understanding life’s ultimate game, embracing challenges, focusing on energy, work, and love, and prioritizing daily actions. We discuss overcoming fear and laziness through disciplined routines, effective learning strategies, and the balance between self-help and professional guidance. Tune in to learn practical tips for personal growth and mental well-being.

Get to know more about Brian Johnson and his book on his website: 
https://www.heroic.us/arete
You can also check out his book 
here.

Alex Strathdee
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