The Three Protocols: Bubble Wrap, Out in the Wild, Paying the Price (Heroic +1 #1,975)

17 Dec 2025 · 6 min
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17 Dec 2025 · 6 min

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Brian Johnson presents a podcast episode describing three protocols for elite performance used in the Heroic Elite program: the Bubble Wrap protocol (highly controlled, restorative days), the Out in the Wild protocol (how to perform within everyday constraints), and the Paying the Price protocol (deliberately pushing limits to serve others). He uses anecdotes (living in Bali, serving sailors on the Dwight D. Eisenhower) and Oura/Aura sleep and cardiovascular metrics to illustrate trade-offs, and closes with a call-to-action to join Heroic Elite and explore Heroic.us resources. Michael (Heroic president/head coach) provides brief praise and promotion of additional resources.

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