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The Patron Letter of Heroes
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<- The Letter U

In our last +1, we chatted about The Three Quests: Universal + Unique + Ultimate. I proposed that we all have the same Universal quest to become the best version of ourselves in service to our families, communities and world. (“What one can be, one must be!”) We each have our...

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For Kids (and Their Parents)

In our last +1, we blew up some belly balloons with our kids. We breathed in through our noses, down into our bellies (can you make that balloon pop?!) then we breathed back out through our noses (slightly longer than the inhale). Ah… Repeat. ESPECIALLY when things st...

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How to Act Boldly
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Choose Courageous Roles

In our last couple of +1s, we’ve chatted about the science of courage. Let’s continue that discussion with some more pro tips on how to Optimize our Courage Quotient. In

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The Optimize Compass
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And How to Make One

As I was preparing for our Mastery Series Module on Hero-ology (aka: The Study of a Good Hero), I was having fun thinking about how to operationalize Joseph Campbell’s wisdom on the hero’s journey. One of the things I decided to do was give our heroes (that would be all of us) the n...

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The Toltec Warrior
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Winning the (Inner!) Battle of Life

In our last +1, we talked about committing to closing the gap between who we’re capable of being and who we’re actually being—LIKE A WARRIOR! Daimon vs. Demon. Moment to moment to momen...

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A Warrior’s Commitment
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To Optimizing

The other day we kicked off our Mastery Series. It was awesome. As I was prepping for that first session, I knew that (of course) I’d be giving an overview of our 250-day program featuring our 7 Modules a...

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Purpose 2.0
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Time for a Purpose Upgrade?

In his great little book Life’s Great Question, Tom Rath talks about how to create more meaning in our lives by creating more meaning in our work. Of course, hav...

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Life’s Great Question
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Can You Guess What It Is?

I’m a big fan of Tom Rath and his work. And… I’m not alone. His 10 books have sold over 10 million copies. Dan Pink (author of Drive and

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The Paradox of the Ego
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Ironically: We Need a Strong Ego to Let Go of Our Ego

Let’s spend another moment or three with Franciscan mystic-monk Richard Rohr. In Falling Upward, he integrates his Catholic faith with ancient myths and modern...

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The Mountain-Races of Life
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And How to Win Them

In our last couple +1s, we chatted about a couple of the astonishing stats on the science of how movement Optimizes our sense of well-being and joy. Thank you, Kelly McGonigal for writing

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The Big 2 (x2)
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1. Develop + 2. Serve (+ 3. Repeat + 4. Forever)

In our last +1, we talked about David Brooks and his great books The Road to Character and

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This Rep’s for YOU!
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Remembering Why We’re Training in the Character Gym

David Brooks wrote a great book called The Road to Character. In it, among other things, we learned about

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Serving Those Who Serve

This morning as I was wrapping up my AM1 Deep Work time block—which, of course, was preceded by that morning’s meditation and the prior night’s bookend featuring an early shut-down complete, digital sunset and red lights at the Johnson house—I heard a tap-tap-tap on my office door. ...

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The Greatest Invention Ever
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Can You Guess What It Is?

Continuing our brief foray into history with our little philosopher, let’s take a moment to reflect on what many consider to be the greatest invention ever. Pop quiz time. What do YOU think is the greatest invention ever? Here’s a little more context. We’r...

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How to Create a Flourishing Civilization

In our last +1, we had fun with the “I Love You!” game. Oh… Wait… I found something for you!!!! One sec… Where’d it go?! Oh! Here it is!! 🤟🤟🤟 LOVE YOU! 😍 (Ahem.) So… Today I want to go ...

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The Alter Ego Effect

The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life

by Todd Herman

The Alter Ego Effect. This is one of the most fun and compelling and inspiring books I’ve read in awhile. I REALLY (!!!) enjoyed reading it, had a ton of fun constructing and playing with some potential Alter Egos and highly recommend it. I also really enjoyed how high-performance coach and mental game strategist Todd Herman describes the science behind the power of “secret identities” to transform our lives and I loved the parallels between his perspective and our Big 3 Identities > Virtues > Behaviors model. Big Ideas we explore include Superman + Clark Kent (who's who?), activating your Heroic Self (the science of), motivation and emotion (share a common Latin root), virtues as super powers (more on the science of), and Crossing the Threshold (Today the day?).

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

by J. K. Rowling

Welcome to the final installment of the magical Harry Potter series. I can’t believe how quickly Emerson and I tore through all of them—particularly this one. We begin with the seven Potters escaping the Dursley’s home, immediately getting ambushed by awaiting Death Eaters. And the thrills never cease. We lose our heroes Mad Eye Moody and Dobby. Celebrate Lupin and Tonks’ wedding and baby boy, meet the mysterious silver doe Patronus, break into Gringotts and track down the secrets of the Peverall brothers and their Deathly Hallows. Big Ideas we explore include the hero’s gift, follow your instincts, the bodhisattvic hero’s boon, and dedicating our lives to the greater good.

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The Hero with a Thousand Faces

The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell

by Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell was an American author and teacher best known for his work in the field of comparative mythology. If you’ve ever heard of the “Hero’s Journey,” you have him and his lifelong commitment to studying mythology to thank. This book (written in 1949) is the one that captures the essence of his thoughts on the “monomyth” that shows up across all cultures. One universal hero. A thousand faces. Big Ideas we explore include: a quick look at the hero’s journey, moving past the veil of the unknown (aka romancing your discomfort zone) while creating micro hero journeys (all day every day), your ultimate boon (don’t make King Midas’s mistake), the mistake that the makers of legend made (growth mindset, guys!!), and a portrait of the modern hero (look in the mirror!).

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter Year 2. I’m having fun reading the epic series to Emerson and in this Note we have fun looking at a handful of my favorite Big Ideas including Burning Days (phoenixes burn then rise from their ashes—so do we!), opening your eyes to reality (always a good idea!), eating your words (gotta do it at times or else you might become a hobgoblin), and what wins in the choices vs. abilities game (hint: CHOICES!!).

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Shoe Dog

A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

by Phil Knight

Phil Knight created Nike. This book is a *phenomenally* well-written, funny, tear-jerking, inspiring look at how he and his eclectic team of misfit geniuses made Nike one of the most iconic brands in the world. If you’re into sports, business and hero’s journeys, you’ll love it. I highly recommend it. Big Ideas we explore include: Crazy Ideas, victory, billionaires getting their credit cards declined (before they’re billionaires), optimal business, gratitude, luck and answering your calling.

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Joseph Campbell

Mythologist, writer and lecturer.
Todd Herman

Author of The Alter Ego Effect. Creator of 90...
Phil Knight

Business magnate and philanthropist.
J. K. Rowling

Novelist and screenwriter who wrote the Harry...

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