A Bit of Optimism

Live Like You Have 2 Years Left with dancer and cancer survivor Angela Trimbur

The Quiet Power of the Empathetic Leader with Navy SEAL turned rowing coach Gordon Schmidt

In this episode of "A Bit of Optimism," Simon Sinek interviews Gordon Schmidt, a retired Navy SEAL turned high school rowing coach. They discuss Schmidt's transition from military service to coaching, drawing parallels between SEAL teams and crew teams, and the importance of teamwork and empathy in leadership. Schmidt ...

Your Unhappy Brain Needs Some Assistance with happiness expert Mo Gawdat

We All Get Cancelled One Day with Somebody Feed Phil’s Phil Rosenthal

The Extraordinary Magic of Ordinary People with author Brad Meltzer

In this episode of "A Bit of Optimism," Simon Sinek interviews author Brad Meltzer, exploring themes of heroism, personal motivation, and the creative process. Meltzer shares personal stories, including the pivotal influence of his ninth-grade English teacher and a neighbor's act of kindness during his family's financi...

This Is... A Bit of Optimism

Ask Yourself "What If?" with Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi

Revisited: Love Is Not Enough with couples therapist Shawn McBride

Revisited: The Secret to Happiness with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger

Where Is Simon Going? with journalist Cal Fussman

The Cure for Nihilism with professor Suzy Welch

This episode explores the concept of living a purpose-driven life, challenging common misperceptions and highlighting the transformative power of aligning one's values, aptitudes, and interests. Suzy Welch shares her personal journey of discovering her purpose later in life, emphasizing that it involves both self-actua...

(PART 2) The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than Everest with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards

(PART 1) The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than Everest with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards

Find Your Allies Fast with philanthropist Melinda French Gates

Who Are You, Really? with journalist Maria Shriver

The Search for Self-Love with podcaster Lewis Howes

Revisited: Why Awkward Is Awesome with psychologist Ty Tashiro

Find Your Allies Fast with philanthropist Melinda French Gates

Does Gender Change How We Lead? with Retired Colonel DeDe Halfhill

The Myth of the Perfect Meditator with podcaster Jay Shetty

This podcast features an interview with Jay Shetty, host of the podcast "On Purpose," by Simon Sinek. The conversation centers on Shetty's three years as a monk, his subsequent return to modern life, and the practical application of mindfulness and Eastern spiritual practices in the Western world. Shetty shares three...