Brian JohnsonChairman & Philosopher in Residence at Heroic

“Savor, Savor, Savor!”: My New Mantra (Heroic +1 #1,716)

17 Dec 2025 · 2 min

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17 Dec 2025 · 2 min

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Brian Johnson’s short Heroic +1 podcast episode ("Savor, Savor, Savor!": My New Mantra, #1,716) is a personal monologue reflecting on parenting and the deliberate practice of savoring fleeting moments. He recounts a walk on a trail with his son Emerson (riding a "sweet lime green" bike) while their puppy Scout chased them, mentions daughter Eleanor, and describes his internal mantra — saying "savor this" in the moment and then "savor, savor, savor" afterward — as a tool to heighten appreciation and well-being. The episode underscores that savoring is scientifically linked to enhanced well-being and closes with an encouragement to savor loved ones and moments.

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Brian Johnson

"Savor, Savor, Savor!: My New Mantra" (Heroic +1 #1,716)

April 2, 2024

Emerson (11 years old) and Eleanor (7 years old)

Scout

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Hi, this is Brian. Welcome back to another heroic plus one. I'm typing this minutes after going on a quick walk on our trail with Emerson. Technically, I was walking and he was riding his sweet lime green bike. The same bike that made a cameo in this plus one. I linked to in this plus one on how we're helping our kids practice targeted thinking. Emerson is now 11 years old. Eleanor is 7. And I'm finally really getting the absolute truth in the adage that all wise parents say to those of us just embarking on the parenting journey, savor your time with your kids. It goes fast. So it's with that wisdom in mind, coupled with the humbling reality of that truth, that I've been using a new little mantra to make sure I'm really appreciating the time I have with my kids. The mantra? Well, as I spent time with our kids and see one of their charming qualities on display, Whether that's the joy with which Emerson was riding his bike while our puppy scout chased him on the trail today, or the joy with which Eleanor jumped on the trampoline with her brother yesterday, were the countless other sacred little moments. I like to say to myself, savor this. Then I let the moment really sink in as I feel the blessedness of being their father. Then, after the moment has passed, I'll silently say to myself, savor, savor, savor. And that's today's plus one. Savoring something is a scientifically proven way to enhance your well being. Whether that's with your kids or in any and all of the special moments of our lives. Remember the happiest and wisest among us. The two tend to go together. Don't take things or people for granted. We savor them. Let's do that today.