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A Bit of Optimism

A Bit of Optimism

Simon Sinek · Business · EN

This podcast features honest conversations with diverse guests, from well-known figures to emerging voices, exploring what brings people joy, meaning, and purpose. Hosted by someone fascinated by human motivation, the show aims to offer insight and inspiration for listeners seeking personal...

222
Episodes
91
Guests

Notable Guests

Scott Galloway
Scott Galloway 3x
Maria Shriver
Maria Shriver 2x
Angela Duckworth
Angela Duckworth 2x
RB
Rabbi Sharon Brous 2x
MB
Molly Bloom 2x
AA
Angela Averiett 1x
AK
Ana Kirova 1x
AB
Aloe Blacc 1x
AB
Arthur Brooks 1x
AE
Ari Emanuel 1x
AB
Author Arthur Brooks 1x
BF
Bill Farmer 1x
BC
Bob Chapman 1x
BC
Brian Collins 1x
Amy Cuddy
Amy Cuddy 1x

Recent Episodes

May 12, 2026 · 1h 2m
Tom Nash challenges the idea that everything happens for a reason.
1h 2m
May 5, 2026 · 52m
Mike Posner felt empty despite external success at 30.
Musician Mike Posner
52m
Apr 28, 2026 · 1h 25m
Dr. Eliza Filby discusses generational differences in the workplace.
Generations Expert Eliza Filby
1h 25m
Apr 21, 2026 · 54m
Successful leaders focus on process, not just winning, a secret learned from John Wooden.
Don Yaeger
54m
Apr 14, 2026 · 1h 5m
Jesse Cole discusses building the Savannah Bananas and Banana Ball League.
Jesse Cole
1h 5m
Apr 7, 2026 · 00:54:12
Episode: Ken Burns and the Art of Telling the Whole Story
Ken Burns
00:54:12
Mar 31, 2026 · 00:54:52
Episode: KIND Founder Daniel Lubetzky on What Happens When You’re Naive Enough to Try
Daniel Lubetzky
00:54:52
Mar 24, 2026 · 01:05:59
Episode: AI Can Do Everything… Except This (Why Humans Still Win) With Restaurateur Will Guidara
Restaurateur Will Guidara
01:05:59
Mar 17, 2026 · 00:45:07
Episode: Revisited: What Dying Teaches Us About Living with Death Doula Alua Arthur
Alua Arthur
00:45:07
Mar 10, 2026 · 00:43:48
Episode: Revisited: The Kennedy Family and the Search for Self with Journalist Maria Shriver
Maria Shriver
00:43:48
Mar 3, 2026 · 00:58:33
Episode: Revisited: How to Turn Stress Into Creativity With Grammy-Winner Jacob Collier
Jacob Collier
00:58:33
Feb 24, 2026 · 00:54:53
Episode: The Confidence Conversation We Need to Have with Scott Galloway
Scott Galloway
00:54:53
Feb 16, 2026 · 01:05:00
Episode: 28 Years on the Force: Chief Angela Averiett on What It Really Takes to Change Police Culture
Angela Averiett
01:05:00
Feb 10, 2026 · 01:01:15
AJR's Adam Met discusses how pop fandom can drive positive social change
01:01:15
Feb 3, 2026 · 00:56:05
Professor Angela Duckworth explores what grit truly teaches us about achieving happiness
Angela Duckworth
00:56:05
Jan 27, 2026 · 00:59:00
Matthew McConaughey shares insights on rekindling passion and connection with your own life
Your Life
00:59:00
Jan 20, 2026 · 00:56:18
Trevor Noah discusses comedy and how humor challenges conventional thinking
00:56:18
Jan 13, 2026 · 00:43:55
Dr. Becky Kennedy discusses how children and employees possess more knowledge and capability than authority figures often assume
00:43:55
Jan 6, 2026 · 00:57:13
Author Mel Robbins provides practical first steps for addressing and reducing anxiety
00:57:13
Dec 30, 2025 · 01:03:10
Elle Cordova revisited episode examining boredom as a source of creative brilliance
Creative Polymath Elle Cordova
01:03:10

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