A Guide To Stoic Thinking: Are You A Victim Or A HERO? - Brian Johnson

Talking points: stoicism, mindset, philosophy, parenting
Brian proves that Stoicism is anything but unenthusiastic. We cover so much ground here, and Brian's passion and joy for what he does is inspiring. If you're looking for clearcut ideas on how to craft a self and a life that you're proud of, this is the episode to listen to-and share with your friends!
(00:00:00) - Intro and Brian’s defining moment
(00:08:07) - What is areté?
(00:10:25) - Why has there been a resurgence of stoicism?
(00:16:25) - Brian on how to parent when things are floundering, and how stoicism tackles fear and laziness
(00:23:12) - How does Brain raise his own son in an increasingly chaotic world?
(00:31:05) - What are some challenges young boys face today that are unequivocally different than before?
(00:41:49) - How does someone use Stoic principles to build more discipline with things turning to punishment?
(00:48:26) - “So…do I just have to go through the suck then?”
(00:54:54) - The science of hope
(01:03:56) - What is “targeted thinking”?
(01:07:18) - The practicals of antifragile confidence
(01:15:55) - How do you develop your own protocols for building your own antifragile confidence?
Brian Johnson is the Founder & CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation. 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. As a Founder/CEO he’s raised $25M+, made crowdfunding history, and built and sold two social platforms. As a Philosopher/teacher, he’s helped millions of people from around the world, trained 10,000+ Heroic Coaches from 100+ countries and created a protocol that science says changes lives. He lives in the country outside Austin, Texas, with his wife, Alexandra, and their two kids, Emerson and Eleanor.
Connect with Brian
-Website: www.heroic.us/arete
-Instagram: / heroicbrian
-KZbin: / @heroicbrian
-Heroic App, iOS: apple.co/4c7uUQk, Android: bit.ly/3VcaKi2
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[@skiaddict08]

Your videos have fewer views than deserved because your subscribers have already been helped by you because you are selfless in your service. I appreciate you brother!

[@ManTalks]

Much appreciated! Channel is growing, keep spreading the good word

[@benwells491]

this was wonderful., sat down to listen a second time and took notes

[@SherKhan0122]

You know, the intro brought to mind a poster I used to have on my wall with a huge lions mane on it with a quote underneath “Courage is not the absence of fear- but the strength to do what is right in the face of it.”

[@ManTalks]

Love that, great quote

[@seand9741]

This was sweet. Huge fan.

[@eli7527]

I love your videos Connor, they help me out so much! You are very insightful thank you!

[@ManTalks]

Outstanding! Glad to hear. Thanks for tuning in!

[@lowpayne]

Really digging your content, Connor. I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago. I'm currently reading your book and the advice in it is sage. Keep up the great work.

[@rootcanal7188]

There is something else men can do: strategic avoidance. I avoid arguments with a wife by not marrying a woman, and confining dating to those women that actually respect and value men.