

A Bit of Optimism
Simon Sinek
Hi Optimists!
We're taking a short break to reset and refuel, but we'll be back with an inspiring new episode on August 5th.
Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.
- The A Bit of Optimism Team
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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.
We're taking a short break to reset and refuel, but we'll be back with an inspiring new episode on August 5th.
Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.
- The A Bit of Optimism Team
__________________
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.
Top mentioned books
Here are the most frequently recommended books on the A Bit of Optimism podcast:

#1 Mentioned in 6 episodes
The Infinite Game

#2 Mentioned in 5 episodes
Unreasonable Hospitality
The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect

#3 Mentioned in 5 episodes
Leaders Eat Last
Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't

#4 Mentioned in 5 episodes
Start with Why
How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

#5 Mentioned in 3 episodes
Finite and infinite games

#6 Mentioned in 3 episodes
Getting to yes
negotiating agreement without giving in

#7 Mentioned in 2 episodes
From Strength to Strength
Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

#8 Mentioned in 2 episodes
The Amen Effect
Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World

#9 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Dare to lead
Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

#10 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Atomic Habits

#11 Mentioned in 2 episodes
The next day

#12 Mentioned in 2 episodes
The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness

#13 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Give and Take
A Revolutionary Approach to Success

#14 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Molly's Game
From Hollywood's Elite to Wall Street's Billionaire Boys Club, My High-Stakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker

#15 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Survival of the Friendliest

#16 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Together Is Better
A Little Book of Inspiration

#17 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Awkward
The Science of Why We're Socially Awkward and Why That's Awesome

#18 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Dessert Can Save the World

#19 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Ultra 85

#20 Mentioned in 1 episodes