Portada del podcast A Bit of Optimism por Simon Sinek

A Bit of Optimism

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My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves? I started A Bit of Optimism to explore those ideas and expand my own perspective. This podcast is a trove of honest conversations, with people who challenge me, teach me, or simply help me see things in a different way. Some guests are household names, and others you may be meeting for the first time. But each one of them has something to share that can help all of us grow. So if you’re looking for a spark — some insight, inspiration, or just a reminder that good things are possible — join me on A Bit of Optimism! Let’s grow together.

Autor: Simon Sinek

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How to Breathe Out Fear with freediver Li Karlsen

09 Jul, 2024

Courage isn't about bravado. It's about staying calm. Li Karlsen knows a lot about staying calm under the most inhospitable conditions. One of the most accomplished freedivers in the world, Li is a record-holding champion at holding her breath and …

Duración: 46 min

More Thinking About Thinking with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part Two

02 Jul, 2024

In Part 2 of our conversation, Brené Brown, Adam Grant, and I continue our journey of out loud self-reflection.We discuss identifying our values, the two types of narcissists, explanation-based parenting, and exercising judgment over our own judgment. Listen to Part …

Duración: 38 min

Thinking About Thinking with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part One

25 Jun, 2024

To become more self-aware, sometimes you need a friend. Two friends is even better.Brené Brown and Adam Grant swing by the podcast for one of our trademark conversations with no plan. It turns into a deep dive about knowing our …

Duración: 42 min

The War On The Young with Professor Scott Galloway

18 Jun, 2024

Building wealth is an unequal pursuit. Scott Galloway believes no one is getting more screwed financially than young people.Scott argues what the U.S. is doing to the economic future of its youth is nothing less than a war on the …

Duración: 1 hr 2 min

Moral Courage with Diane Foley, mother of executed journalist James Foley

11 Jun, 2024

Seven years after ISIS killed her son, Diane Foley met with one of his killers. Somehow, she was able to find the humanity in her son's murderer. ISIS held journalist James Foley hostage for 2 years before publicly executing him …

Duración: 30 min

Humble Confidence with veteran and entrepreneur Blake Hall

04 Jun, 2024

Humility stems from confidence. Confident leaders can admit when they're not the smartest person in the room.Blake Hall exemplifies the type of leadership we need more of in business. A former Army Ranger, Blake was awarded the Bronze Star for …

Duración: 27 min

The Ultimate Infinite-Minded CEO with Trek Bicycle CEO John Burke

28 May, 2024

The jump from $250 million to $2 billion in revenue doesn't happen overnight. Over 25 years, John Burke transformed Trek Bikes into a global powerhouse — one mom-and-pop bike store at a time.The key to John's success is simple but …

Duración: 24 min

Be Necessary with war journalist Sebastian Junger

21 May, 2024

War reporters risk their lives to document conflict. And yet, after a career living on battlefields, Sebastian Junger's closest brush with death was surviving an aneurysm.Sebastian's story of his sudden internal hemorrhage and making sense of what he saw while …

Duración: 31 min

Invention is Reinvention with entrepreneur Eric Ryan

14 May, 2024

Starting a company from scratch isn't easy. Doing it multiple times seems downright impossible.Eric Ryan is one of those serial entrepreneurs. Most known as the co-founder of Method soaps, he's also the founder of Olly vitamins, Welly first aid kits, …

Duración: 34 min

The Definition of Success with author Neil Strauss

07 May, 2024

In 2005, Neil Strauss published The Game, a book about his years living in the pickup artist community. The Game sold millions of copies, stirred up huge controversy, and made Neil a bestselling author. Neil has totally reinvented himself since …

Duración: 33 min