Optimize With Brian Johnson | More Wisdom In Less Time

In our last +1, we hung out with my two favorite Joes: Scholar of the Hero’s Journey (and Grandpa in my spiritual family tree) Joseph Campbell, and gritty heroic exemplar (and soul brother), Joe De Sena.   Today I want to spend a little more time with Joe De Sena.   Let’s open up his latest book The Spartan Way. Page 14.   He tells us: “Through work and endurance racing I have come to know many people. Some of them were unforgettable. These great ones all shared the same core qualities. I call them the Spartan Core Virtues. Combine these qualities into one person and you have the ideal boss, the valuable employee, the perfect business partner, or comrade in any endeavor. Here’s a short description of each of the Spartan Core Virtues.   Self-Awareness: Know who you are and who you are not. If you don’t, you’ll be confused daily.    Commitment: Stick to it because the world is filled with people who don’t. You’re better than that.   Passion: If you’re not passionate about what you do, you’re not