1: There is a big difference between perfectionism and optimization.

Perfection is the distant star we can never reach.

Philosopher Brian Johnson has a year-long Heroic Coach program that focuses on Optimizing.

The person who is mistake-free is sitting around doing nothing, Brian tells us.

As professional optimizers, we accept our imperfections. We have high standards. But we accept ourselves, and we accept reality.

Our commitment? To do our absolute … continue reading

Yesterday we looked at heroic stamina: Instead of giving in, we get more committed.

We embody heroic presence: We show up with intensity. 

We practice the heroic mantra: Obstacles make me stronger.

We ask the heroic question: What’s the best possible response right now?

And…  Sometimes we don’t.

Sometimes we don’t do any of that.  We fall short.  

Now what?  Do we beat ourselves up?  Is something wrong with us?  

No.

Instead, … continue reading