Heroes!

Michael here. 👋

Happy Sunday.

Three quick questions to kick things off.

On a scale from 1-10:

How clear are you on the bright lines of your nutrition philosophy?

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

How often do you follow your nutrition philosophy?

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

And, what’s ONE change you could make to the way you fuel yourself that might help you be more energized?

#1: _____________________________

Here’s to dominating our fundamentals so we have Heroic energy! ⚡

Let’s get to it.

Note: Forwarded this email? Sign up for updates and a free Heroic membership here.

1. Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind by Dr. Georgia Ede M.D.

Here’s the intro quote to this week’s new Philosopher’s Note, on Change Your Diet Change Your Mind by Georgia Ede, MD:

“What I discovered was that nearly everything I thought I’d known about nutrition was wrong.

I was genuinely shocked to learn that there is absolutely no science (or logic) behind recommendations to eat plant-based diets, balanced diets, high-fiber diets, low-cholesterol diets, or diets containing whole grains, low-fat dairy products, or rainbows of fruits and vegetables. At best, these ideas represent well-intentioned guesses based on deeply flawed, unscientific food questionnaires; at worst, they are intentional distortions of the facts designed to protect professional reputations or serve political and commercial agendas, not to protect and serve public health.

The truth about nutrition is this: Meat is not dangerous, vegan diets are not healthier, and antioxidants are not the answer. So, where can we look for answers?

The good news is that hiding underneath that mountain of biased, confusing guesswork are clear, elegant, compelling scientific principles about nutrition that make intuitive sense, work in clinical practice, and stand the test of time. Do we know everything we wish we knew? No. Do we know more than enough for you to substantially improve your brain health starting today? Absolutely.

Most of us have been feeding our brains improperly our entire lives, therefore we have no idea how much better we can feel and how much more we can expect of ourselves if we eat right. …

I believe that many of the emotional and cognitive issues we have come to expect as normal, genetic, or permanent can be prevented, eased, or even reversed with good nutrition. … My goal in writing this book was to take the confusion out of nutrition and replace it with science, simplicity, and common sense; to teach you how to think for yourself about food so you can make your own informed choices and find what works best for you and your family.”

— Georgia Ede, MD from Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind

Read or listen to the full Note here!

2. Make Life a Game

Wisdom is knowing the ultimate game and how to play it well. So what are the rules to the game you’re playing?

Whether that’s hitting targets in our Energy, Work, or Love, here’s the quick take on how to make YOUR life a game. (Find the Tool in the app here.)

  1. KNOW THE RULES: Eudaimonia via areté. Flourish by putting your virtues in action. Go all in on that and the little choices make themselves.
  2. EMBRACE CONSTRAINTS: As Alan Watts says: “Tennis is more fun with a court!” 🎾 By drawing the lines to clarify the behaviors that help us show up as the best version of ourselves, we suddenly have a game to play.
  3. KEEP SCORE: Measure yourself against how well (and how consistently) you execute your process. Celebrate your wins in the Heroic app by swiping your targets! All day, every day.

Feeling inspired by the wisdom in Change Your Diet, Change Your Life?

Consider adding (or re-committing to!) the “Follow My Nutrition Protocol” target. (Fun fact: Heroic Members have hit this target over 390,200 times! 👏😋)

Here’s to you, defining the rules of YOUR game of life. Then having fun racking up the score, one day at a time.

3. Meet the Trainer: Marc Bowker

Marc’s Heroic journey began after a life-changing breakdown in 2016. From the outside, he had it all…

But inside, he was struggling with fear and anxiety.

In the fall of 2022, Marc discovered Heroic and joined Coach Class VIII, which empowered and inspired Marc to climb his “second mountain”—becoming a speaker and coach, sharing his mental health journey and personal growth with others.

Today, Marc is a Heroic Performance Coach and Workshop Instructor, holding workshops for small businesses and organizations in his community. His next workshops include training for Allen Lima Leadership and the Allen County Juvenile Court.

Check out more of Marc’s inspiring story here!

And… as always, this story isn’t just about Marc. It’s about YOU!

What could your life look like if you fully embraced your potential, stepped into your greatness, and committed to personal transformation?

P.S. Want to make an impact like Marc?

4. Optimal Weight 101

Building on the theme of this week’s Philosopher’s Note, this class is all about how to optimize our metabolism to easily sculpt our ideal bodies while energizing to actualize!

As Brian puts it in the introduction to the class:

“Weight matters. A lot. Although I’m obviously not a weight-loss guy, as I prepped for Energy 101, I realized that we needed to talk about optimizing our weight. Enter, this class—which could more accurately be called Optimal METABOLISM 101. Fact is, if our weight is off, our METABOLISM is off. Specifically, our insulin levels (which disrupts another hormone called leptin that regulates our appetite). In this class, we take a quick look at why it’s so hard to Optimize our weight and how to make it easy (or at least a lot easier!).”

Want to optimize your weight en route to getting your Energy up to Heroic levels to show up more fully in your Work and your Love?

Check out Optimal Weight 101 today!

5. Community highlights

A few favorites from another week of moving from Theory to Practice to Mastery… Together!

  • Thomas making the transition from Hero to Guide to support healthcare practitioners to flourish. “Healthcare is a VERY challenging career path… I have made a Full Commitment to building myself in personal and professional development to give back to those who fight the healthcare battle along side me!” Let’s change the world, one person at a time, together. TODAY! 💥
  • Sharon celebrating 4,000+ virtuous targets hit! Showcasing the power of consistency in driving forward in the face of challenges and uncertainty. “Right now I am unemployed and my husband is being treated for cancer. But I am not afraid and can show up every day to do what is needed. So, 4000, just getting started! DAY 1!” 💪🙌
  • Matt’s powerful reflection on 10 years of growth with Philosopher’s Notes and Heroic. “10 years ago, I was living at my parents, newly sober, newly divorced, newly unemployed, & also just newly discovered Brian’s Philosopher’s Notes… Very moving emotionally to see my growth & obstacles I’ve overcome to get to where I am… Today I am so energized & full of life & hope for the future. I cannot wait to see where I am in 10 more years.” That’s like you, Matt!! 👏

+1. Wisdom from the week:

“Your why is what takes your superpower to the next level. Your why is the thing that keeps you going. Your why is what pushes you forward. Your why is what gives you something to wake up for.”

— Eric Thomas, PhD

(Social shareable quote in light mode or dark mode.)

And this week’s Heroic +1s:

This week’s featured Meditation is Embody Your Identities Now (10 minutes — available in app only).

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

P.S. Forwarded this email? Make sure you sign up for updates and a free Heroic membership here.

New to Heroic? We’d love to get to know you better! Our top-rated Heroic Service team is here and ready to do ANYTHING we can to support you! Just hit “Reply.”

You can also learn more about our Premium membership (try it out for free!), about working 1-on-1 with a Certified Heroic Performance Coach, or how you can earn a Coach certification.