Brian Johnson argues there are no secret shortcuts to a good life. Instead of chasing tips and tricks, optimal living comes from patiently embodying your values with integrity and playfulness.
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"There Are No Secrets"
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You're listening to Optimize with Bryan Johnson More Wisdom in Less Time this is a mini chapter from Brian's book A Philosopher's Notes. You can find it on Amazon.
There Are no secrets. Let's kick this party off by getting really clear on something Optimal living is not about the latest tips and tricks to help you get rich, enlightened, whatever, quick. And we're definitely not going to talk about any secrets that'll manifest. Shiny toys at your command. Fact is, all the wisdom we need is already out there and within us. The only question is, is now a good time to start living it? In this book, we're going to have fun tapping into the mojo of everyone from old school rock stars to the modern positive psychologists. Guess what they all say? They tell us that creating a life filled with true meaning, joy, love, appreciation, creativity, wisdom, kindness, generosity, hope, optimism, energy, enthusiasm, and all that goodness is about virtue and integrity. We've got to diligently, patiently, persistently, and very importantly, playfully embody our truths and rock our fundamentals so that what we say is important to us aligns with who we are and in how we show up in the world.
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