OPTIMIZE with Brian Johnson | More Wisdom in Less Time

In our last +1, we got our brain-washing glymph on. Specifically, we started paying more attention to our glymphatic system by eating our last meal earlier. How much earlier? Well, the research says: At least FOUR (!!) hours before bedtime if we want to give our brains the best chance at getting the ol’ glymph a chance to do a deep clean.

Dr. Steven Gundry is Tony Robbins’ doctor. He’s a former world-class heart surgeon. These days he focuses on longevity. His new book is called The Longevity Paradox. Sub-title: “How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age.”

In our last +1, we chatted about my Gordion knot and the Orison Swett Marden wisdom that most obstacles melt away when we make up our minds to boldly walk through them.

This morning I’ve been working on a Gordian Knot in our business. I won’t bore you with the details but seven years ago I raised $2 million to finance the creation of a business that no longer exists.

In our last +1, we had fun reflecting on a new ritual Emerson and I are having fun with. It’s been super fun to reflect on ancient Stoic wisdom via Ryan Holiday’s modern medallions.

In our last +1, we talked about going deep to serve profoundly.  Immediately after finishing that +1, I went downstairs to hang out with the family.  But… Before I stepped out of the office to check in for some Deep Love time, I actually grabbed my new collection of Daily Stoic coins so Emerson and I could complete one of our new rituals.

This morning I was doing my normal thing. In the process, I came up with a little insight I’m excited to share.

The other day Grandma and Grandpa visited to hang out with the E’s. We had a nice time. As we were walking to give them a tour of the ol’ studio, they told me about a public service announcement commercial produced by the Auto Club that they appreciated. Of course, we haven’t had a TV at the Johnson house for well over a decade, but it sounded great so I went online and found it on YouTube.

Not too long ago, we talked about How to Make a Pearl. As you may recall, an irritant gets inside an oyster’s shell. The oyster creates something called "nacre” that coats the irritant. Repeat THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of times. Over an extended period of time.

In our last +1, we talked about Joseph Campbell’s koan: “What am I? Am I the bulb that carries the light, or am I the light of which the bulb is a vehicle?” Hmmm…