Back again for round two is none other than Simon Squibb. After the success of our first sit-down, we had to reconnect for round two whilst Simon is in Dubai. For those unfamiliar with Simon, he’s an entrepreneur, angel investor, and the founder of Helpbnk. Dedicating his career to empowering the everyday person to follow their dream, regardless of what society tells you. All of this knowledge can be found in Simon’s upcoming book
“What’s Your Dream?”, launching January 16th.
In this episode, Simon dives into why he believes the UK is “F*CKED!”, as a result of government mismanagement being a key factor holding the country back. He shares powerful lessons from working alongside entrepreneurial greats like Alex Hormozi and Patrick Bet-David, unpacking their strategies for success and how they’ve influenced his own outlook, as well as breaking down why Elon Musk’s fearless approach to solving crisis’ is the kind of leadership the world desperately needs right now. Simon’s take on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the power of bold decisions will leave you inspired and ready to act.
0:00 Welcome back to Simon
1:13 The impact on spreading positivity and finding solutions.
4:13 Overcoming childhood barriers and building confidence to chase dreams.
8:06 Breaking down the myth of hard work and focusing on smart strategies.
11:00 Exploring global entrepreneurial mindsets and media influence.
14:14 Blockchain’s role in shaping the future of business and finance.
18:23 Starting with purpose and why the UK is “F*CKED!”.
21:59 Inspiring leadership as a solution to unite the UK.
27:06 The importance of taking risks over grinding for success.
31:48 Finding purpose as the key to sustainable growth and fulfilment.
34:24 Breaking free from comfort zones to achieve clarity and focus.
41:13 Insights from Patrick Bet-David and Alex Hormozi on growth and leadership.
46:07 Rethinking education through the benefits of homeschooling.
50:19 Simon’s fitness journey and its connection to performance and discipline.
53:44 Managing fame, criticism, and personal boundaries in public life.
57:26 Lessons from Elon Musk’s leadership and tackling big challenges.
1:03:01 Financial literacy and its role in effective leadership.
1:07:27 Practical education as the foundation for empowering future generations.
1:14:02 Purpose and creating impact.
1:15:08 Simon’s book launch.
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