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A Bit of Optimism

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  • The future is always bright…if you know where to look. Join me each week for A Bit of Optimism - I talk to inspiring people who teach me more about life, leadership and general interesting things.
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  • Invention is Reinvention with entrepreneur Eric Ryan

    Invention is Reinvention with entrepreneur Eric Ryan
    May 14 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, Cast jewelry, and he has more ventures planned.

    I sat down with Eric to ask him about his creative process. What follows is a conversation about serial creativity and why reinvention is the key to repeating creative success.

    This...is A Bit of Optimism.

    To learn more about Eric and his work, check out:

    methodproducts.com

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    35 mins
  • The Definition of Success with author Neil Strauss

    The Definition of Success with author Neil Strauss
    May 7 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 writing The Game, and I wanted to talk with him about walking away from that identity of success. This led to a much deeper conversation about what success even is. Is meaning tied to outcomes, or is intention enough?

    Neil and I don't see eye-to-eye on everything in this conversation, but I love talking with him because he challenges my ideas. I hope this episode challenges you as well, to continue questioning what the definition of success should be.

    This...is A Bit of Optimism.

    To learn more about Neil and his work, check out:

    neilstrauss.com

    The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists

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    34 mins
  • Happily Friended with author Rhaina Cohen

    Happily Friended with author Rhaina Cohen
    Apr 30 2024

    Society treats marriage like the end goal of human intimacy. Platonic friends can never be as important as romantic partners.

    What would life look like if we made friendship the goal? Journalist and producer Rhaina Cohen tackles this question in her book The Other Significant Others. She tells the stories of people who made platonic friends the closest people in their lives, doing things together like buying houses, executing a will, and raising children.

    I wanted to talk with Rhaina because redefining what friendship means in our lives lets us connect in new and deeper ways outside the rigid boundaries of a marriage or relationship. And it might take the pressure off our romantic partners to fulfill every one of our social needs.

    This...is A Bit of Optimism.

    To learn more about Rhaina and her work, check out:

    rhainacohen.com

    her book The Other Significant Others

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    26 mins
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Insights to millennials

I wasn’t aware of Sara Kuburic before this podcast but am so glad I listened. My children are millennials and so much of what Sara says resonates with my understanding of their struggles. Very helpful to me to increase my awareness of what questions and tools can help. Thanks !

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Your worth it...

I was actively listening for the entire thing. It was captivating. A story filled with lessons and learning.

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Great Series!

Love too many of the episodes to list. Even the episodes I did not love taught me. Great job Simon!

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What an Amazing Episode!

I loved this episode! Simon is such an amazing conversationalist and listener! This episode shows and shares the power of listening, slowing down, and being present. I will be sharing this episode with many people! THANK YOU!

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Great Interesting Podcast .Brilliant!

I really LoveSimon as I listen to him in Ted and His Podcast is Amazing. I truly love his work is brilliant! Thank You !

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Insightful!

I very much enjoy Simon and his guests. He has a wide array of topics to discuss and I appreciate his mindfulness while interviewing. I especially loved the episode with the TSA lady and the guy who did the voice of Goofy! So much fun!

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A Must In Such A Pessimistic World

I always love Simon's teachings, these podcasts are a powerful mix of individual/social improvement advices

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This was delivered so wonderfully, great information and educating piece paired with a wonderful message.

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It will fill your heart (and brain)

This podcast fills me with hope, love, ideas and optimism. I just love Simon and his amazing guests. Thank you so much for such inspirational conversations.

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Inspiring!

Making a difference in people lives in a way that builds character and caring. Love love love it!

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