Brian Johnson
@BrianJohnsonKC
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Husband. Father. Tech Founder. Sales Leader. Writing about mindset, clarity & high-leverage growth for modern professionals.
Kansas City, MO
Joined July 2009
I once stayed late to help a colleague finish a project that wasn’t my responsibility. Months later, that same person opened a door to an opportunity I never saw coming. The extra mile is never crowded—and it often loops back to you.
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🧠 Am I overthinking this? 💬 Have I asked for help? ✅ Did I actually start? Sometimes it’s not a strategy issue—it’s a start issue. #GrowthMindset #RealTalk
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My first proposal bombed. So did my second. The third changed my career.
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Why progress is messy, slow, and more successful than it looks
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Waiting to “feel ready” is the fastest way to stall.
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Because Growth Doesn’t Wait for You to Be in the Mood
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Every expert you admire has a graveyard of failed attempts.
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Why progress is messy, slow, and more successful than it looks
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The day you plant a seed is not the day you eat the fruit. Don’t quit because the harvest isn’t here yet.
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Growth doesn’t follow your schedule, and that’s not a problem
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I used to think I had to do it all alone. Then I learned that asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s leverage. No one wins without a team.
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Every expert you admire was once a beginner fumbling through the basics. They didn’t skip the messy part. They kept showing up until it wasn’t messy anymore. If you’re in the “messy middle” right now—good. You’re on the right track.
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The first try rarely works. That’s not failure. That’s feedback.
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Why progress is messy, slow, and more successful than it looks
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The real payoff for taking action isn’t just results. It’s becoming the person who takes action. That’s where the growth happens. #HabitsThatWork #Success
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One morning, I almost skipped my workout. I told myself I’d just stretch for five minutes. That five minutes turned into a full workout—and the best energy I had all week. Small wins create big momentum.
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Early in my career, I lost a deal I thought was locked in. It stung. But it forced me to refine my approach—and the very next pitch was the biggest win of the year. Rejection is just refinement in disguise.
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Are you measuring your growth—or just your output? Your metrics might be lying to you. Here’s how I reset my benchmarks and found real progress: 📈 https://t.co/wRTsG9zYhZ
#PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift
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A mindset shift for anyone who’s tired of feeling behind.
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You can start over anytime. A new career. A new habit. A new day. The hardest part is giving yourself permission to begin again.
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I held onto a project long after it stopped serving our goals. When I finally let it go, we freed up time and resources for something that actually worked. Sometimes progress means subtraction, not addition.
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Sometimes the answer is there… You just wish it was easier, prettier, or more convenient.
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How to stop overthinking and start accepting the answer that’s already in front of you.
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Some of the most impactful moments in life cost nothing: 💬 A genuine “How are you, really?” 👏 A word of encouragement 🙏 A moment of gratitude Service doesn’t have to be big to be meaningful.
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If you're into practical insights on success, daily habits, and becoming your best self, I'd love to have you follow my journey.
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Failure isn’t a detour — it’s the road.
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Why progress is messy, slow, and more successful than it looks
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I keep a simple list of small wins from each week. On the tough weeks, I flip through it and remember I’m still making progress. It’s hard to feel stuck when you can see how far you’ve come.
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