Simon Sinek · Lifestyle

A Bit of Optimism

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.

Episodes

This podcast episode explores NASA's identity and mission in the context of a changing space industry and the rise of the private sector. It discusses the importance of conveying NASA's narrative to the public, the challenges of maintaining a balance between risk aversion and innovation, and the significance of collabo...

Four Years in Solitary Confinement with political prisoner Leopoldo Lopez

05 Mar 2024

44m

Redemption with charity founder Scott Harrison

27 Feb 2024

41m

Supercommunicators with journalist Charles Duhigg

20 Feb 2024

28m

Community Starts at Home with author Alexandra Hudson

13 Feb 2024

20m

How To Be A Friend with chef Christina Tosi

06 Feb 2024

39m

Why Awkward is Awesome with psychologist Ty Tashiro

30 Jan 2024

31m

A Theory of Everyone with behavioral researcher Dr. Michael Muthukrishna

23 Jan 2024

35m

Atomic Habits with author James Clear

16 Jan 2024

33m

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This podcast episode explores the reasons behind the popularity of James Clear's book, Atomic Habits, which focuses on building better habits and improving lives. It discusses the four laws of behavior change and strategies for breaking unwanted habits. The episode also emphasizes the importance of aligning habits with...