The New Man

Are you focused on what’s important or just trying to put out fires? Do you ever get overwhelmed by all of the ideas in books and podcasts? And what does it mean to be ruthless? Optimize force of nature and CEO Brian Johnson and I catch up after his new venture, Heroic made history by becoming the first company to raise $5 million through crowdfunding. Today, we discuss dealing with pressure, distractions, and developing anti-fragile confidence. FWIW, this conversation took place after I had to reschedule because the 5G vaccine nano-bots hijacked my brain. Let’s dive in. In this interview: When the finish line is really a starting line Dealing with pressure The importance of a big “why” Finding the sweet spot for your big goal How do you train a hero? Plus: What’s the game you’re playing? How to deal with doubt Developing anti-fragile confidence Dealing with discomfort Does discomfort mean you’re on the wrong path? And: Self-betrayal and grinding vs self-alignment and grit What if the thing that scare