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How to Stay Calm and Focused in Uncertain Times
Are you worn out by the circus of uncertainty and anxiety?
Do you find yourself wanting to check out, numb out, or just give up?

And is it possible that all of this craziness is an opportunity to go deeper into what makes life truly meaningful?
Philosopher and CEO Brian Johnson returns to discuss how we can break free from the forces distorting our thinking and draining our reality. We talk about how to reclaim a sense of control and why now is the perfect time to get out of the shallow end of the pool, tap into your calling, and create a life aligned with meaning.
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In this interview:
- Uncertainty, anxiety or opportunity?
- Getting high from drama and bad news
- Being informed vs being poisoned
- Don’t conform yourself to a sick society
- What can we control?
Plus:
- Recognizing what you’re really craving
- Being a protector of your mind and emotions
- Can we use these challenges to grow and become who we are here to become?
- The importance of being connected to Source
About Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson has spent half of the last 25 years as a Founder/CEO and the other half as a philosopher.
He’s studied Socrates in Athens, Jesus in Jerusalem, Marcus Aurelius near the Danube in Hungary, and Rumi in Konya, Turkey—and integrated that ancient wisdom with modern science into a scientifically proven protocol that changes lives.
Brian is featured in the documentary Finding Joe and is the author of Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential. He has trained elite performers—from 4-Star Generals and Naval Special Warfare commanding officers to Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame Football Team and Luke Donald’s European Ryder Cup Champions—alongside tens of thousands of everyday Heroes from every country in the world.