Brian Johnson has written a wonderful book on optimal living that is very easy to read and has valuable suggestions on how to live a happy and successful life. The book has great wisdom for anyone, no matter their age. When I was starting out on my own life journey, I wish this book was available. I absolutely recommend it. John Mackey is the CEO of Whole Foods.

Curiosity can kill cats but it can also create cool cats like Brian Johnson. I would do it in a minute if I could install a chip in Chip’s head that would allow me to download the book all day long. One of the best things about A Philosopher’s Notes is the sense of discovery you experience each time you read it. These notes are more than streams, they are raging rivers of wisdom and reading just a half dozen pages at a time will sustain you for a week. The author is the founder of Joie de Vivre Hotels. There is a peeAK. And. There are emotional equations.

Excellent! Brian Johnson has a gift for fresh-squeezing timeless wisdom and serving it up with a smile. The book is packed with life-changing insights and down-to-earth charm. From the moment you pick it up, you will be smarter, healthier and happier. Experience Life Magazine has an Editor in Chief.

A great resource to live your life to the fullest. Robin Sharma is the author of the #1 international book. The leader had no title.

Imagine if there was a book about personal growth that captured all the great lessons of hundreds of other great books and teachers. This is the book. A Philosopher’s Notes is a fast read and full of wisdom. Johnson has wit and style and makes every word count. A Philosopher’s Notes is a must-read if you’ve read all of them or are new to self-help. It is one of the best I have read. Excited for number two. Wachob is the creator of MindBodyGreen.com.

Brian is a big fan of wisdom from A Philosopher’s Notes. It’s infectious. The noise of uncertainty is cut through by A Philosopher’s Notes. Without a wasted word, Brian makes it accessible and relevant to us all. It’s the modern-day guide to optimal living. Brendan Brazier is a bestselling author. Survive. The formulator of Vega.

The class we never had.

We went from science to math but missed the class on how to live. Imagine if that class was on the schedule. Did that happen? The teachers included both the old school philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and the modern ones like Joseph Campbell and Dan Millman.

Think of this book as a Philosopher’s notes on that class. Brian Johnson shares one hundred of his favorite Big in this inspiring, playful, wise and practical little book.