“I’m more comfortable being vulnerable when i realize it’s not just about me, it’s about something bigger than me, and i feel called to share that.” -Brian Johnson

The conversation referenced occurred on one of Brian’s awesome Optimal Living 101 calls.

I’m going to share with you the opportunity to listen to a behind the scenes discussion from an Optimal Living 101 embodiment call.  The conversation shared here is between Brian Johnson, CEO of Philosopher’s Notes, and I. To set the context of this convo’, we were wrapping up a 10 week course on creating an optimal life and busted into some detailed discussion of what we are most passionate about in life.

Keep it on the low but i high-jacked some Wi-Fi from an unsecured network to get my Skype on, Sokol style. I was sitting on a stoop at 3AM in Andros Greece, mightily muffling major wind sounds as well as wild herds of partying passer-byers. Brian was in his home in Ojai California at 5PM, probably doing “happy dances” and reading some Socrates in between split second spaced sentences.



Brian Johnson on Optimal Living [26:20]

May i suggest downloading the entire episode now and throwing the mp3 file on your iPod.

Heres how:  Right click on the above link and select “Save Target As” or “Save Link As” or “Kiss My Booty”.

Part 1: The Getting Paid To “Go To School” Lifestyle. [5:08]

 

Favorite Line: “I don’t wanna’ have to chase making money, so i’m gonna’ reduce our expenses. We’re just gonna’ be super patient, live an extraordinary lifestyle, experience a different culture, and be full time students.”

 

Note: Sonja Lyubomirsky is the author of The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want.

Part 2: Business Models and Giving Fearlessly. [1:45]

 

Favorite Line: “Whatever business model you pick, the variable that’s going to be most important is (1) your belief in what you’re doing (2) your commitment to service, and (3) your passion and commitment to creating extraordinary stuff.”

Note: 10,000 hours is the approximate amount of time it takes for mastery of a subject.  I talk a bit more about it here: Epiphany Number 3

Part 3: Who Are You and How Can You Create Value? [2:35]

Favorite Line: “All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Note: The 3 concentric circles concept that Brian is referring to is also known as The Hedge Hog Concept.

Part 4: Putting Yourself Out There. [9:32]

Favorite Line: “It’s a hero’s journey, you go into the forest of the unknown, you enter at the darkest point … You leave your existing community, your family, your culture that has a certain way of doing things … You’re like you know what, that way just doesn’t resonate with me …  When you go into the forest, if there’s already a path there, it’s somebody else’s.  You gotta’ find your own.  And by definition that’s scary, and people are worried for you.”

Note: Gary Vaynerchuk is the author of Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion.

Part 5:  Ghettotasticness! [3:12]

Favorite Line: “There’s no way you’re gonna’ get me to go apply for a job again.”

Note: I love my job (Full time student of life, and sharer of findings!)

Now What?

I trust that you guys got some major flava’ from that.  If you’re interested in listening to more of these types of convos’, you’ll definitely want to check out Optimal Living 101.

 

Drop a note below, and we’ll talk sense soon!

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