A short motivational video by Brian Johnson prompting viewers to identify their personal heroes, reflect on the qualities those heroes embody, and use that inspiration to choose integrity and virtue in daily decision points. The piece guides a brief mental exercise—bringing heroes to mind, asking for their wisdom, and committing to act in ways that would make them proud.
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Hi, this is Brian. Welcome back to another heroic one. In our last couple plus ones, we talked about our favorite heroes. Mine are Epictetus and Phil Stutz, plus Marcus Aurelius and John Mackey. Two teachers and two leaders who express qualities I aspire to embody and express. Mark Divine's two favorite heroes are King Leonidas and Jesus, two warriors who express the qualities he aspires to embody and express. I repeat, who are your heroes? What qualities do they embody, and what did they do that inspires you to show up as your best? Think about that. Then if you feel so inspired, spend some more time thinking about that so you can truly answer those questions. You got it? Good. Now bring those heroes to mind right now. Now feel their presence in your mind. Thank them for their inspiration and embodiment of the ideals you aspire to embody. And now ask them what wisdom they would like to share with you today. You got it? Great. Now go live in integrity with that wisdom. And when you're at a choice point today, deciding whether you're going to close the gap and live with virtue or leave that gap wide open and live with vice, bring your heroes to mind and make them proud today.
