PNTV: The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher
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Release Date: 10/08/2026
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🚀 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: → Today's +1: Expect challenges, then turn your mistakes into lessons. When you assume something will be easy, it's easy to panic when things don't go as planned. Expect obstacles, review what went wrong, and extract a lesson you can apply next time. Every mistake is an opportunity to get better if you're willing to learn from it. #Heroic #PlusOne #Growth
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PNTV: The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser
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🚀 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: → 👇 Get my Notes on The Confident Mind for FREE to follow along: → Brian is back at the chalkboard with the ultimate playbook for peak performance and unshakeable self-belief: The Confident Mind by Nate Zinsser. Written by West Point’s lead performance psychologist who trained three generations of soldiers, Olympians, and Super Bowl champions, this book delivers a battle-tested framework for building genuine confidence. If you are tired of overthinking, second-guessing your abilities, or choking under pressure, this...
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How to Teach Your Kids Philosophy: Speak Loudly; Use Words When Necessary (Heroic +1 #2029)
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🚀 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: → Today's +1: Teach your philosophy by living it. Your kids pay far more attention to what you do than what you say. Practice wisdom, discipline, love, and courage in the everyday moments, and let your actions show them what it means to live your philosophy. #Heroic #PlusOne #Parenting
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A Tool for Your Mind: Talk to Yourself!! (Don’t Listen!!) (Heroic +1 #2028)
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🚀 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: → Today's +1: Talk to yourself like a warrior. Don't just listen. When the little voice in your head starts telling you that you can't do it, don't automatically believe it. Choose an empowering mantra like “I've got this!” and repeat it when you need to reconnect with your confidence and bring forth your best. #Heroic #PlusOne #SelfTalk
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Want Charisma?: Do These Three Things (Heroic +1 #2027)
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🚀 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: → Today's +1: Cultivate charisma through Presence, Power, and Warmth. Give people your full attention, develop the self-mastery to show up at your best, and let them feel your genuine kindness and care. Bring all three together, ground them in virtue, and use your influence in service of something bigger than yourself. #Heroic #PlusOne #Charisma
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PNTV: The Power of Showing Up by Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
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🚀 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: → 👇 Get the Notes on The Power of Showing Up by Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson for FREE to follow along: → In this episode of Philosopher's Notes TV, Brian is back at the chalkboard to unpack why showing up predictably, not perfectly, is the single most powerful thing you can do for your kids. We invite you into the virtual classroom to look inside the Philosopher's Note on The Power of Showing Up by Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. Subtitled How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired,...
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🚀 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: → Today's +1: Tell the people you love what you admire about them. Don't keep your appreciation to yourself. Think about what you genuinely admire in your kids, your partner, your friends, or someone you love, then tell them specifically what makes them awesome. Your words might mean more to them than you realize. #Heroic #PlusOne #Love
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How to Flip the Switch: You Master This Yet? (Heroic +1 #2025)
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🚀 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: → Today's +1: Flip the switch and reconnect with your best self. When fear or pressure shows up, don't let it take over. Reset your posture, slow your breathing, and use strong self-talk to reconnect with the confident, Heroic version of yourself. Practice it today so it's ready when you need it most. #Heroic #PlusOne #Courage
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PNTV: Raise the Player, Not the Pressure by Brandon Guyer
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🚀 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: → 👇 Get the Notes on Raise the Player, Not the Pressure by Brandon Guyer for FREE to follow along: → In this episode of Philosopher's Notes TV, Brian is back at the chalkboard to unpack the ultimate parent-and-coach playbook for raising confident, resilient young athletes. We invite you into the virtual classroom to look inside the Philosopher's Note on Raise the Player, Not the Pressure by Brian's dear friend and former MLB player Brandon Guyer. Subtitled The Parent and Coach Playbook for Confident, Happy Athletes, this...
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What’s THE Most Creative Act in the Universe?: Turning Around Glitches (Heroic +1 #2024)
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🚀 Take Heroic OS for a free 7-day spin, see what changes: → Today's +1: Make turning around your glitches a game. You're going to fall short of your ideals. The win is in how quickly you own the mistake, learn from it, and turn it into fuel to get better. Don't shame yourself or pretend it didn't happen. See how fast you can bounce back from your next glitch. #Heroic #PlusOne #Growth
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In this episode of Philosopher's Notes TV, Brian is back at the chalkboard to unpack a powerful guide to transforming how we communicate in our most important relationships.
We invite you into the virtual classroom to look inside the Philosopher's Note on The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher.
Subtitled Argue Less, Talk More, this book delivers an extraordinary, science-backed framework written by a seasoned trial lawyer to help you master modern communication. If you are tired of getting pulled into unproductive arguments, losing your emotional control under pressure, or struggling to express your needs, this episode outlines a practical roadmap to reclaim your peace, assert your values, and build deeper connections.
If you are ready to quit accepting every invitation to an argument, step out of your comfort zone, and go all-in on mastering your next conversation, this episode is your roadmap!
Grab a copy of the book on Amazon here:
⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 — Introduction: Argue Less, Talk More in Your Most Important Relationships
1:38 — Idea 1: Aligning with Your Values (The End-of-Life Funeral Exercise)
5:20 — Idea 2: Rule #1: Say It with Control (Flipping the Switch with Your Breath)
9:15 — Idea 3: Rule #2: Say It with Confidence (Submissive vs. Aggressive vs. Assertive)
12:01 — Idea 4: Rule #3: Say It to Connect (Using the WOOP Method Before You Speak)
16:40 — Idea 5: The 47-Second Masterclass Recap
18:12 — Summary & Plus One: Moving from Theory to Practice to Mastery
🧠 Deep Dive: The Core Concepts
Say It with Control, Confidence, and Connection: Jefferson Fisher organizes communication around three essential rules:
Say It with Control: When physiological "fight-or-flight" triggers kick in, slow your heart rate down by utilizing a "conversational breath"—taking a deep belly exhale before speaking.
Say It with Confidence: Strike the virtuous mean between submissiveness (respecting others but not yourself) and aggressiveness (respecting yourself but not others) by operating with assertiveness (respecting both).
Say It to Connect: Always know what you want before entering a dialogue, framing the conversation as an opportunity to learn and deepen the relationship rather than something to prove or win.
WOOP Your Conversations: To ensure your next conversation succeeds, apply Gabriele Oettingen’s WOOP process before speaking: define your Wish/Outcome (deepening connection and resolving the issue), identify the Obstacles (getting defensive or aggressive), and establish a clear Plan ("If I feel myself getting heated, then I will take a deep breath").