A Bit of Optimism

Conversations exploring meaning, joy and personal growth AI summary

Simon Sinek Visit website › Business · EN · 248 episodes · latest 2026-11-10

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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.

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What Confident People Focus on Instead of Winning with Ballerina Isabella McGuire Mayes

2026-11-10 · 52 min · Season 6, episode 38

Be honest: the high of a big win never lasts as long as you’d like. You nail the presentation, land the promotion, post something that takes off… and a week later, you’re already chasing the next one. Ballerina Isabella…
Why Good News Is Worth the Effort with Journalist David Begnaud E

2026-11-03 · 58 min · Season 6, episode 37

Some people see a rule and follow it. Some people see a rule and ask what it was for. David Begnaud has built a career out of finding the second kind. For 20 years, David was the lead national correspondent for CBS…
The Longevity Secret Nobody Can Sell You with Gerontologist Dr. Kerry Burnight

2026-10-27 · 59 min · Season 6, episode 36

If you’ve ever dabbled in looking into how to extend your life, your social media feed might be inundated with the “hottest” longevity trends: from cold plunges to VO2 max tests to celebrity-endorsed supplements. As a…
Revisited: The Power of Doing One Thing Exceptionally Well with Gymshark Founder and CEO Ben Francis

2026-10-20 · 1 hr 1 min · Season 6, episode 35

Hello from Team Simon! Brand-new episodes of A Bit of Optimism are back next Tuesday, October 27. Before then, we're revisiting one last favorite: the company Simon names whenever someone asks which business actually…
Revisited: Why Relationships Are the Secret to a Long, Happy Life with Psychotherapist Esther Perel

2026-10-13 · 1 hr 2 min · Season 6, episode 34

Hello from Team Simon! We’re taking a few weeks off and will be back with brand-new episodes of A Bit of Optimism on Tuesday, October 27. Until then, we’re revisiting some of our favorite conversations, including this…
Revisited: Your Instincts Know What You Want with Happiness Expert Arthur Brooks

2026-10-06 · 56 min · Season 6, episode 33

Team Simon here! A Bit of Optimism is on a short break, and brand-new episodes return October 27. Until then, we're revisiting a few conversations we keep coming back to. This week it's Arthur Brooks, a longtime friend…
Revisited: The Power of Saying "Screw It" with Rob Lowe E

2026-09-29 · 1 hr 2 min · Season 6, episode 32

Hello from Team Simon! We're taking a few weeks off and will be back with brand-new episodes of A Bit of Optimism on Tuesday, October 27. Until then, we're revisiting some of our favorite conversations, starting with…
What Mentally Strong People Do on Their Worst Days with Psychotherapist Amy Morin

2026-09-22 · 1 hr 2 min · Season 6, episode 31

Be honest: you've taken a mental health day that made you feel worse. You stayed in bed, you avoided the thing, and by evening it was still waiting for you—with less of the day left to face it. Amy Morin thinks the…
The Dating Advice Making Us Worse at Love with Relationship Expert Amy Chan

2026-09-15 · 50 min · Season 6, episode 30

The internet is flooded with advice for dating in the smartphone age: know your type, trust the spark, watch for red flags, protect your peace, never settle. It sounds like self-respect, but relationship expert Amy Chan…
Why Trying to “Sound Smart” is Losing You the Room with Strategic Story Producer Rob Willis

2026-09-08 · 47 min · Season 6, episode 29

Have you ever sat through a presentation and felt your attention just start to…drift? Chances are, it wasn't the content. It was the delivery. A year ago, Rob Willis was a corporate trainer with years of experience and…

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Publisher details

Owner: The Optimism Company from Simon Sinek
Oldest episode in feed: 05/2020 · over 6 years
Typical length: 41 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone
Keywords: Simon Sinek, optimism, leadership, purpose, human connection, relationships, friendship, personal growth

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