17 Dec 2025 · 0 min
Brian Johnson retells a story from Pilgrim's Progress about a shield that only works when you face challenges head-on. The question: what are you avoiding? Pick it up and move toward your fears.
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The Magic Shield I haven't read it myself yet, but apparently there's an awesome story in John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress about a guy with a magic shield. Get this the hero of this little story has a shield that makes him invincible. There's just one condition. Our hero has to face his problems and challenges head on with the shield in front of him. He does that and he's invincible. If, on the other hand, he gets a little freaked out and runs away from or avoids his challenges, he's suddenly vulnerable. Dope question for you. Are you avoiding anything in your life? Pick up your shield and head toward your fears.
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