157 How to Avoid the Success Trap – Brian Johnson

FromThe New Man

Start listening View podcast show

157 How to Avoid the Success Trap – Brian Johnson

FromThe New Man

ratings:

Length:

45 minutes

Released:

May 28, 2014

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

Brian Johnson (en*theos, Philosophers Notes) describes his darkest days, the danger of comparing yourself to others, and the mindset that kills fulfillment.

Released:

May 28, 2014

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Advice for Men to Align Career, Sex, Relationships, and Money

Skip carousel

166 Why Some Succeed and Others Won’t – Rich Litvin: The Prosperous Coach author Rich Litvin discusses why some succeed and others won’t, how you may be getting in your own way, and learning how to take a punch. by The New Man
43 min listen
158 The Rise of Superman – Steven Kotler: The Rise of Superman - Steven Kotler by The New Man
48 min listen
How to Get Out of a Rut: How to Get Out of a Rut by The New Man
6 min listen
155 The Obstacle is the Way – Ryan Holiday: The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday by The New Man
35 min listen
154 How to Own Your Power – John Wesley: How to Own Your Power - John Wesley by The New Man
28 min listen
Tame Self Criticism: Not enough money? Relationship in trouble? Life not what you thought it would be? Here's how to tame self criticism. by The New Man
7 min listen
Update: What’s Happening with The New Man?: Tripp discusses what's happening with The New Man. Where are the new episodes? What new course is he developing? And what is this new coaching group all about? by The New Man
4 min listen
157 How to Avoid the Success Trap – Brian Johnson: How to Avoid the Success Trap - Brian Johnson by The New Man
45 min listen
How to Avoid the Traps Most Guys Fall Into: How to Avoid the Traps Most Guys Fall Into by The New Man
5 min listen
174 Funny, Disgusting Stories and Spiritual Retreat Disasters: Tripp and Ray share embarrassing, disgusting stories from their spiritual retreat disasters. Consider yourself warned. Discussed: Meditation, Goenka, David Deida, Ayahuasca, men’s work, and more. by The New Man
33 min listen
159 How to Overcome Tragedy – Ted Ryce: How to Overcome Tragedy - Ted Ryce by The New Man
41 min listen
156 How to Make a Big Life Change – Robert Greene: How to Make a Big Life Change - Robert Greene by The New Man
49 min listen
Why Most Guys Hit the Wall: Why Most Guys Hit the Wall by The New Man
6 min listen
A Simple Relationship Tool for Men: A Simple Relationship Tool for Men by The New Man
4 min listen
How to Deal with Entrepreneur Burnout: Frank founded a company and found entrepreneur burnout as well. How did he deal with the fear, resistance, and lack of productivity? by The New Man
5 min listen
Do You Have to Make Money Doing What You Love?: Do You Have to Make Money Doing What You Love? by The New Man
5 min listen
Update: Business that Matters, Mentoring, & Ask Tripp: Use the player above to listen. In this update... - -- Creating a business that's aligned with what matters. - -- Building a coaching practice. - -- Want more meaning in your life? Become a mentor. Click here to learn more. - by The New Man
4 min listen
185 The KKK, Race, and Awkward Conversations – W. Kamau Bell: Kamau Bell United Shades of America by The New Man
33 min listen
161 Switching Careers and Doing What You Love for a Living – Tripp Lanier and Steve Chandler: Thinking about switching careers? Hungry to do work that matters? Master coach Steve Chandler interviews Tripp Lanier about doing what you love for a living. by The New Man
47 min listen
164 An Escort Talks About Sex and How to Be Powerful – Cindy: What can you learn about true power from a former high end escort? In this gripping true story, you’re going to hear how one woman refused to be a victim and found true power in a terrifying situation. by The New Man
43 min listen
163 How to Turn Your Life Around — Liam Casey: How to turn your life around. True story of how Liam Casey got unstuck and learned how to deal with fear and his inner critic. Plus how this impacts his relationships and professional life. by The New Man
43 min listen
How I Almost Got My Butt Kicked: How I nearly made enemies out of people who were trying to help me. This is how I almost got my butt kicked in the process. by The New Man
7 min listen
171 How to Have Difficult Conversations – A Gay Man Comes Out to His Sons: How to have difficult conversations. A gay man comes out to his sons. How he navigated addiction, building a family, divorce, plus switching careers. by The New Man
45 min listen
160 Get Over Criticism and Live a Big Dream – Amelia Rose Earhart: Get Over Criticism and Live a Big Dream - Amelia Rose Earhart by The New Man
37 min listen
169 Dating: Starting Over After a Long Term Relationship – Shana James: Dating and starting over after a long term relationship. Starting conversations with women, sex and exclusive relationships, dealing with rejection. by The New Man
47 min listen
172 What Makes Change Stick: Mind Your Body – Joel Harper: Mind Your Body author Joel Harper (Dr Oz’s trainer) discusses why some get fit, make more money, and have better relationships — and why most won’t. by The New Man
34 min listen
Fear of Failure: Why You Already Know How to Beat It: Fear of failure? What this is really about and why you already know how to beat it. by The New Man
6 min listen
165 Build Sexual Confidence – Christiane Pelmas: How to build sexual confidence, how sex relates to success, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, masturbation, and more are discussed. by The New Man
30 min listen
179 The Truth About Relationships – Neil Strauss: Neil Strauss discusses the cost of dishonesty and what he’s learned from his journey through infidelity, sex addiction rehab, open relationships, polyamory, swinging, sex clubs, and now marriage and fatherhood. by The New Man
55 min listen
177 Chasing Success: Hard Lessons Learned from Making Millions – S Brian Smith: Before Brian Smith made his millions, he was struggling to be the guy who stood above the rest. The truth? He was barely scraping by, $250K in personal debt, overweight, under slept, and very stressed out. What has he learned from chasing success and t... by The New Man
48 min listen

More Episodes from The New Man

Skip carousel

Is Marriage Killing Your Aliveness? — Alyson and Tripp Lanier: Is marriage a death sentence for the part of you that is wild? Alyson and I dive into the topic of domestication. We explore how responsibilities and structure are necessary, but they don’t have to kill what makes us feel alive and free. https://www. by The New Man
38 min listen
Is it Cheating to Watch Porn? — Alyson and Tripp Lanier: Is watching porn the same as cheating on your partner? Alyson and I try to help someone who is at odds with his partner about porn. Instead of debating who is right or wrong, what if we understood what’s driving us to seek porn in the first place? by The New Man
32 min listen
Is Healing for the Weak? – Jeff Boss (fmr Navy SEAL turned therapist): Navy SEAL Jeff Boss struggled to find his way as a civilian. Self-medicating with booze and women, he believed healing was for the weak -- until he couldn’t take it anymore. Today he helps those who struggle with the demons that plague us all. by The New Man
48 min listen
How to Tell if You’re Soul Mates — Alyson and Tripp Lanier: Do you believe in soul mates or is that just some rom com BS? And what relationship advice would have helped your younger self avoid a huge headache? Tripp and Alyson discuss past relationship failures and what it may really mean to have a soul mate. ... by The New Man
54 min listen
Going to War with Yourself — Alyson and Tripp Lanier: Alyson and Tripp discuss trying to improve ourselves by going to war with ourselves. What really helps us attain the emotional peace we hope that victory will bring? Plus, embarrassing stories about Tripp's many blind spots. https://www. by The New Man
44 min listen
Less Information. More Taking Action. — Coaching Call with Tripp Lanier: Do you have an amazing collection of books but suck at taking action? Today’s call is with a personal growth junkie. He can easily spend hours pouring through books and podcasts, but when it comes to taking action it’s like pulling teeth. by The New Man
49 min listen
Commitment Issues: What Would Make You Excited to Commit? — Alyson and Tripp Lanier: Commitment Issues: What would make you excited to commit to a relationship? In today’s coffee date, Alyson and Tripp Lanier talk about radical honesty early on and why being out of alignment on the big stuff dooms us to struggle with the small stuff. ... by The New Man
50 min listen
Getting Your Partner to Change — Alyson and Tripp Lanier: Do you wish you could change something about your partner? Alyson and I flounder through a conversation about commitment, refusing to be the bad guy, and why it’s so important to keep your side of the street clean. https://www.thenewmanpodcast. by The New Man
48 min listen
What’s Wrong with Meditation? — Alyson and Tripp Lanier: Is meditation just a way to escape the discomfort and uncertainty of life? Today my wife Alyson talk about what drew me into decades of spiritual practice. There’s the good and the not so good. So why do I keep doing it after all these years? by The New Man
38 min listen
Making Sense of Science and Spirituality — Alyson and Tripp Lanier: Alyson and Tripp Lanier share a coffee and discuss Tripp’s spiritual path, making sense of science and spirituality, and white guys with dreadlocks. https://www.thenewmanpodcast.com/2023/12/science-spirituality by The New Man
52 min listen
Needing the Approval of Others — Coaching Call with Tripp Lanier: What truly motivates us to be more successful? An emotional call with a guy who has a checkered past plus damage to repair with his family. We start off talking about making money but quickly reveal what’s driving his need for success. https://www. by The New Man
49 min listen
Are You Playing the Wrong Game? — Brian Johnson Areté: Ever feel like you’re playing the wrong game in life? Heroic CEO Brian Johnson on his new book Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential plus a challenge that nearly sank his business — and millions of dollars — days before the product launch. by The New Man
57 min listen
How to Beat Procrastination — Coaching Call with Tripp Lanier: How to Beat Procrastination. Today’s call is with a guy who’s sick of allowing procrastination to get the best of him. He sets tons of goals but doesn’t follow through. We look at his mindset, his excuses, and punch through his resistance. by The New Man
37 min listen
The Workaholic Curse — Coaching Call with Tripp Lanier: Do you feel like everything will fall apart if you don’t bust your ass everyday? A workaholic with no life beyond the office and home is tired of the never-ending grind. We challenge his fears so he can free up his time and live more purposefully. by The New Man
47 min listen
Stop Running Away from Your Problems — Coaching Call with Tripp Lanier: When today's caller feels challenged he numbs himself with weed or food. This may provide temporary relief but it's making his anxiety and marital problems worse. We discuss his self-sabotage and lay out steps to live with more integrity and peace. by The New Man
49 min listen
Putting Yourself Out There — Coaching Call with Tripp Lanier: Are you stuck professionally because you’re afraid to put yourself out there? Today we talk with someone who’s limiting his opportunities because he’s afraid of criticism. We put fear in perspective, find courage, and even have fun taking action. by The New Man
38 min listen
Feeling Like You’re Not Enough — Coaching Call with Tripp Lanier: A retired entrepreneur feels like sh*t because he thinks he hasn’t accomplished enough. We explore a future where he’s no longer bullied into proving he’s enough, and he’s finally allowed to create what brings deep satisfaction. https://www. by The New Man
46 min listen
Fighting Resistance and Laziness — Coaching Call with Tripp Lanier: Is it okay for someone to do whatever they want with your partner, your kids or home? Today’s coaching call is with a man being pushed around by laziness. I challenge him to fight for his life force the same way he would fight for his family. by The New Man
54 min listen
Rat Racer Mentality: When the Best isn’t Enough — Coaching Call with Tripp Lanier: Do you spend more time worrying about the future vs enjoying the present? Do you fear that your success could be snatched away at any moment? This rat racer biz owner never feels like he's done enough. We clarify a success he can actually enjoy. by The New Man
67 min listen
Moving from Anxiety to Confidence — Coaching Call with Tripp Lanier: Are you wasting time on the wrong path? An ER surgeon wants to change careers. We identify the limiting beliefs killing his confidence and learn how clarity and integrity provide satisfaction — even if he hasn’t crossed the finish line yet. by The New Man
42 min listen
The Need to Be Legit — Coaching Call with Tripp Lanier: On this coaching call, a former client with too many options but not enough time. Luckily, we identify the mindset that’s draining her energy and provide a new way of approaching work so that it doesn’t devour her life or peace of mind. https://www. by The New Man
46 min listen
The Pressure to Succeed — Coaching Call with Tripp Lanier: How do you deal with the pressure to succeed? In this call, I talk with a father who feels an immense fear of failure. We take a look at what drives his perfectionism, and find a more playful way to provide. https://www.thenewmanpodcast. by The New Man
46 min listen
From Rumination to Mental Strength – Anson Whitmer (Calm/Mental App): Is Huberman's approach over the top? Why should we never go "full Goggins"? And is there a better way to train our minds than the macho-achiever-bro-approach? Neuroscientist/Founder Anson Whitmer (Calm, Mental apps) walks us through Mental. by The New Man
62 min listen
Imposter Syndrome and Proving Your Value — Coaching Call with Tripp Lanier: Is imposter syndrome driving you nuts? In this conversation, we talk with a guy who’s convinced his success will come crashing down if he doesn’t constantly prove he’s legit. We reveal what’s truly driving his exhaustion and an unlikely solution. by The New Man
67 min listen
Coaching Call: Why Goals Are Exhausting You — Tripp Lanier: Is the pursuit of your goals exhausting you? Are you unwilling to relax because something bad will happen? I talk with a high achiever who’s uncertain about where to go next in his business and life. https://www.thenewmanpodcast. by The New Man
63 min listen
Coaching Call: Dealing with Burnout — Tripp Lanier: Are you dealing with burnout? Stuck in a "same sh*t different day" routine? In this coaching call, we see how one man reclaims his fire when he sees through his own BS. Plus, what life lesson can we learn from a six-year-old girl? https://www. by The New Man
49 min listen
Coaching Call: “I’m Stuck and I Don’t Know Where to Go Next” — Tripp Lanier: In this coaching call I talk with a high achiever who doesn’t understand why success isn’t as satisfying as expected. Instead of helping him pursue a life on “easy street”, we visit the place he’s been fighting like hell to avoid. https://www. by The New Man
67 min listen
Coaching Call: Dealing with Marriage Money Drama — Tripp Lanier: Dealing with Marriage Money Drama -- I coach a married guy facing financial challenges. We discover there's something far more toxic poisoning their relationship. We discuss ways to shut down the drama so that both partners can have what they want. by The New Man
61 min listen
Coaching Call: Fear of Failure | Why Is It So Hard to Commit? — Tripp Lanier: Does the fear of failure keep you from making a commitment? And what can the honey badger teach us about getting over ourselves? In today’s coaching call, we explore a strange way to overcome the fear of failure and truly commit to our work. by The New Man
60 min listen
Old is Just a Mindset – Steven Kotler: Is getting old just a mindset? Steven Kotler (Gnar Country, The Art of Impossible, Flow Research Collective) discusses the new science of peak performance aging, why flow is critical for aging well, and ways to deal with fear and self-doubt. by The New Man
58 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

319: Be free to chart your own course in life: Brandon answers a listener's question and takes the opportunity to talk about passion and purpose, freeing ourselves from the opinions of others and figuring out what we are passionate about in life. He also plays a clip from world-renowned... by The Positive Head Podcast
34 min listen
Keep Calm and Gnosis-On: Discussing Stoicism & Gnosis with Donald Robertson by Talk Gnosis
20 min listen
053: Richard Bushman Part 5 - Final Thoughts (Mormon Stories Re-Release): Richard Bushman Part 5 - Final Thoughts (Mormon Stories Re-Release) by A Thoughtful Faith - Mormon / LDS
40 min listen
Dorian Johnson - landing on courage, choosing virtue, after losing his son: How are Wrangler jeans and boots like protons and atoms? Coping with a loss we don't understand will never look the same for any two people. Dorian Johnson lost his son in 2017, and shares the story of that day. He goes on to energetically share... by Stranger Connections
27 min listen
John Fletcher, “Freud and the Scene of Trauma” (Fordham UP, 2013): Putting Freud’s books — not the man but the writings — on the couch, listening closely for the breaks, the retractions, the internal conflicts, the sudden about-faces. John Fletcher, professor of English literature, reads Freud very, very closely. by New Books in Psychoanalysis
70 min listen
The Dharma of Bob 6: The Explain/Excuse Conflation (Robert Wright & Josh Summers) by The Wright Show
60 min listen
52: New synchronicities and the hero's journey: Brandon discusses several recent personal synchronicities, the concept of the hero's journey, shares an excerpt from what has been called "the world's greatest speech" and answers a question from a listener about how to overcome feeling disempowered... by The Positive Head Podcast
37 min listen
Buddhism vs. Vedic Philosophy and Practice with Lodro Rinzler: Thom Knoles speaks with Lodro Rinzler about the similarities and differences between Buddhist and Vedic philosophies, their origins, and how those philosophies are expressed in the way in which people actually practices techniques from each tradition. Produced by Eric Cahan & Mike Martinez by Vedic Worldview
124 min listen
112: Let your mirror be polished: Brandon shares a personal story about a recent interaction that would have agitated him at one time, and expands on a quote by Rumi pertaining to how we can use annoyances and challenges to gain deeper self-awareness. They also share Eckhart Tolle's... by The Positive Head Podcast
47 min listen
750: Anxiety, if you can't stop that wave, you can learn to surf it: Brandon tackles a very specific thing, the anxiety that many people feel these days, and how those on the spiritual path may unwittingly energize these dysfunctional patterns by the attention given to them. He also offers solutions and perspectives... by The Positive Head Podcast
40 min listen
Freudian Stories: Sex and Aggression; Eros and Thanatos; Id, Ego, and Superego: How much light can Freud's most famous stories shed on our current individual and social problems? by The Stories We Live By
28 min listen
Designer Notes 38: Brian Reynolds - Part 1: In this episode, Soren Johnson interviews veteran game designer Brian Reynolds, best know for his work on Colonization, Civilization 2, Alpha Centauri, and Rise of Nations. They discuss how his original dream job was to write compilers, all the bad decisi by Designer Notes
102 min listen
Liran Razinsky, “Freud, Psychoanalysis, and Death” (Cambridge UP, 2013): Liran Razinsky’s book, titled Freud, Psychoanalysis, and Death (Cambridge University Press, 2014) came out of a decade’s long attempt to reconcile Liran’s personal search for meaning within two areas of professional inquiry: philosophy, by New Books in Psychoanalysis
56 min listen
Biblical Philosophy with Dru Johnson by The London Lyceum
44 min listen
Yoshinocast #3 - "Searching For Answers": Yoshino is a visual artist, writer, entrepreneur, and host of Artist Decoded. Show Notes: The power of introspection and self-analysis The pitfalls of following false prophets “Getting lost in the forest” Seeking answers Pantheism Art as a... by Artist Decoded by Yoshino
9 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

157 How to Avoid the Success Trap – Brian Johnson

157 How to Avoid the Success Trap – Brian Johnson

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from The New Man

Related podcast episodes