In this powerful episode, Spartan founder Joe De Sena sits down for an in-depth conversation with the amazing Brian Johnson, also known as the Heroic Philosopher CEO. They discuss Brian's strategies for building anti-fragile confidence through consistent action. Brian shares how we can close the gap between who we are and who we want to be by doing what we say we'll do. He explains the importance of living each day with virtue and intensity. Joe and Brian also discuss forging strength through challenges and gaining emotional stamina. Brian provides practical tools for taking control of your life through developing a clear protocol. This episode will motivate and inspire you to play the ultimate game of life to your fullest potential. You'll walk away with actionable advice for overcoming obstacles and living without regret. Tune in to hear more! Highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:19 Who is Brian Johnson? 02:52 Why did Brian write a book? 05:13 How do we become our best selves? 07:26 The power of Now 11:17 The new "phone" generation 14:16 Training heroes to become gods 16:57 Forge anti-fragile confidence 20:13 Surviving was the way of life 21:48 Anxiety and depression in today's world 25:01 Brian's protocol and advice 29:12 The eulogy exercise 32:44 How to find Brian? 34:31 Behind the scenes of the podcast