Heroes!

Michael here. 👋

Happy Sunday.

Quick check in, inspired by this week’s new Notes on Gabrielle Lyon’s great book Forever Strong:

How’s your relationship with your future self?

Have you collapsed the distance between now and later, creating a future self that’s stronger than your present by practicing the discipline to work your protocol and do what you say you will do, regardless of how you feel?

Or…

Is your present self stronger than your future self? Borrowing against tomorrow’s (or next decade’s) health and happiness with behaviors in the present that you know aren’t serving you?

Here’s a little exercise Gabrielle shares:

“People often suggest that you visualize what you want and how it will feel when you get it. Here’s what I found works better: do a future projection of what it will cost you if you hang on to your current bad habits. This is incredibly effective. It highlights what you will have to give up if you continue to make negative choice…

Sit in a quiet place and imagine… If you continue these negative practices going forward, what will it cost you in two years? How about four? How about twenty?”

As Brian encourages in the note:

SEE THE EFFECTS on that FUTURE YOU.

Then come back to Today. And MAKE THE CONNECTION between that FUTURE YOU and the choices you’re making all day every day.

Today’s the day!!!

🙌🔥

Check out the new Note below for more, as well as Gabrielle’s Heroic Chat with Brian for additional tips on becoming Forever Strong.

And…

As Steve Chandler shared with our Coach community earlier this week:

Making a COMMITMENT is only half the battle.

To go from 50% to 100%, we need a SYSTEM to move from Theory to Practice.

What’s yours?

And did you know that Basic Heroic Practice tools are free for up to three targets each in Energy, Work, and Love?!

Yup.

So no matter what type of membership you have, make sure you download the Heroic app to leverage the tools we developed (with the world-leading product firm who also helped create Slack, Tinder, and Uber Eats) that are scientifically-validated to help you flourish!

(+23% more energized, and from the 53rd to the 70th percentile of flourishing in just one month!)

You can also grab a copy of Steve’s new book The Power of Systems (which he co-wrote with Trevor Timbeck) for more of his wisdom on the subject.

Plus check out this all-access replay of Steve’s session from earlier this week, his 2nd Heroic Coach Luminary Guest Faculty session and an ALL TIME favorite out of the nearly 100 that I’ve hosted.

(That replay will be available for everyone for one week, as well as in the Heroic Coach training library forever. 🙌)

You can also check out Steve’s Heroic Chat with Brian here for more backstory on the profound influence he has had on us, and his goosebumps inspiring personal story from being a bankrupt alcoholic to one of the world’s-leading coaches.

Oh!

One more thing before we get to the rest of the Brief.

THANK YOU to all of you who brought your enthusiasm and Soul Force to yesterday’s virtual workshop!

The event was so well received that we’re going to add additional dates to the calendar.

“I was able to see my future self and then drill down into the steps to take consistently to make that a reality.” - Janet Smith

“Top tier theory and, more importantly, how to put it into action.” - Matt Eaton

“Exceptionally valuable.” - Hunter Wild

Stay tuned for the next one!

And with that…

Let’s get to it!

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1. Forever Strong by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

This week’s new Philosopher’s Note is on Forever Strong by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon.

Here’s the intro quote to the Note:

“Promoting muscle health is the driving force behind the Lyon Protocol—the combination of nutrition and training instructions with operating procedures that will grant you the power to make real, lasting improvements to your body composition and overall health. Muscle-Centric Medicine® and its protein-forward, strength-training-focused lifestyle will change everything.

My patients’ incredible successes demonstrate just how well these lasting, long-term strategies work.

Within one month of adopting my program and shifting your understanding and your approach from fat-focused to muscle-centric, you will likely gain muscle, lose body fat, and have more energy. Once I teach you how to build a protein-forward nutrition plan, to center your training with a focus on healthy muscle tissue, and to establish mindset guidelines for execution and consistency, you will begin to feel better immediately. And then, farther down the road, you will benefit from improved quality of life and increased longevity.

Time and again, I’ve observed how quickly my patients’ energy levels improve, cravings dissolve, and anxieties ease. Most important, after the Lyon Protocol becomes a part of their routine, they almost immediately develop a sense of inner freedom. My practice has shown me that once my patients prioritized skeletal muscle as an organ, they gain a whole new sense of wellness.

My goal is to help you achieve extraordinary health. While maintaining muscle mass demands different strategies for each age group and activity level, your ability to survive and thrive—no matter your age—is directly related to muscle tissue health. Muscle-Centric Medicine®, which recognizes muscle as the organ of longevity, is the future of health. Here’s your chance to change your life and rewrite your future.”

— Dr. Gabrielle Lyon from Forever Strong

Read or listen to the full Note here!

P.S. Not yet a Premium member? Get access to this new Philosopher’s Note (and 600+ others and a TON of other wisdom and tools to support your growth) with Heroic Premium. Your first 30 days are free!

2. Sculpt your golden hero

Identify what's holding you back, chip away at it, and allow your golden, Heroic self to shine more brightly.

Check out the Sculpt the Golden Hero tool in the Heroic app. Remember: You already ARE that 100% gold version of yourself. All you need to do is chip away at what’s blocking your shine.

Here’s how:

  1. See the Golden You Within: Recognize the strength, vitality, and energy that are ALREADY part of you.
  2. Chip Away: What’s stopping you from feeling more energized and strong? Identify one thing you can remove—like the mud covering the golden Buddha.
  3. Shine: Every time you make a small change, you reveal more of your Heroic self. Repeat, and let your brilliance shine through!

If you want a little more zest in your life, add the Exercise target to your protocol in the app and swipe it every time you get your movement on.

Fun Fact: The Heroic community has hit the “Exercise” target over 746,600 times—a testament to the power of consistent, joyful movement. 🏃‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🚶‍♂️🙌 (Which reminds us of a great Philosopher’s note on The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigal.)

Let’s sculpt that Heroic energy and build your strength, from the inside out. Today!

3. Meet the Trainer: Sarah Maxfield

Sarah’s Heroic journey began with a lifelong passion for understanding human potential and healing. Growing up with parents who struggled with mental illness, Sarah found herself asking profound questions at an early age: Why do good people suffer? How do we overcome obstacles to be at our best?

Sarah catalyzed her quest into two decades of personal growth, healing, and high performance—becoming more energized, productive, and connected than ever as part of Heroic’s inaugural Coach Class I in 2019. She now serves as a guide to others as a Certified Coach, Nutritionist, and Heroic Trainer, combining functional nutrition, trauma-informed care, and performance strategies from ancient and modern wisdom.

Check out more of Sarah’s inspiring story here!

And… (as always!!) this isn’t just about Sarah. It’s about YOU!

What would your life look like if you fully embraced your potential, overcame obstacles, and took that next step toward greatness?

P.S. Want help activating your potential?

4. How to create the energy you need to live your greatest life

Let’s talk about energy.

Energy is the foundation for everything we do in life. Without it, we can't show up as the best versions of ourselves or achieve our Heroic potential.

In this 101 Master class, we explore how to get the energy you need to power your greatest life—covering everything from optimizing your mitochondria (your body’s energy engine) to creating energizing habits in your day-to-day life. We also dive into how to eat, move, and sleep in ways that maximize your vitality.

Whether you want to think more clearly, take your performance to the next level, or show up more fully with your loved-ones, Energy 101 will give you the tools to get there.

Check it out and start living with more energy, focus, and power today!

5. Community highlights

A few favorite energy-focused highlights from another week of moving from Theory to Practice to Mastery, Together!

  • John celebrating his birthday with a physical challenge: For his birthday, John decided to push himself with a physical challenge. Despite his prior-longest bike ride being 16.5 miles, he challenged himself to complete 26 miles—one for each year of his life.
  • Briony supporting others to tackle big, audacious goals: “It was incredible to witness the raw human spirit…” Briony shared about her experience volunteering to support the London to Brighton bike ride, one she first completed many years ago. A heartfelt reminder of the importance to encourage and support others in reaching their potential.
  • Cameron conquering obstacles, with community: After hearing about a local obstacle course race, Cameron rallied his community (including his 62-year-old mom) to compete with him, even though many were “terrified” to do so. Afterwards, he called it “One of the most fulfilling experiences of my life.” A powerful example of bringing community together to do hard things! 💪

+1. Wisdom from the week:

“The ultimate aim of the quest must be neither release nor ecstasy for oneself, but the wisdom and the power to serve others.”

— Joseph Campbell

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And this week’s Heroic +1s:

This week’s featured Meditation is I Am Zesty Affirmations (5 minutes).

And…

Have questions or suggestions about Heroic, or ANYTHING we can help with?

Join us on Wednesday at 1:00pm EST / 10:00am PST for Office Hours. Or reach out to our top-rated Heroic Service team by replying to this note or sending an email to support@heroic.us.

Alright…

With Wisdom + Discipline + Love + Courage + Gratitude + Hope + Curiosity + Zest.

Heroes Unite!

Let’s do this.

Day 1.

-Michael and Team Heroic

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