Oct 20
Revisited: The Power of Doing One Thing Exceptionally Well with Gymshark Founder and CEO Ben Francis
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 lives the ideas he writes about. It's Gymshark, and its founder ... Show More
1 h
Oct 13
Revisited: Why Relationships Are the Secret to a Long, Happy Life with Psychotherapist Esther Perel
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 one with a longtime friend of Simon’s: Esther Perel. For most ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 6
Revisited: Your Instincts Know What You Want with Happiness Expert Arthur Brooks
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 of Simon's and one of his favorite people to talk to. Have yo ... Show More
55m 55s
Dec 2021
Life after a near death experience | Kyle Spyrides | Leadership Activators Global Edition #18
I don’t know about you, but I truly believe that we don’t ‘accidentally’ meet people. We meet them for a reason. I met Kyle earlier this year at an online business event, and as we started to learn more about each other, Kyle shared his story, one of the most inspiring and humbli ... Show More
55m 33s
Nov 2019
Craig Kielburger: ON How Ordinary Individuals Doing Their Part Changes The World & What You Can Do Now
On this episode of On Purpose, I sat down with Craig Kielburger. Craig is an internationally-acclaimed speaker, social entrepreneur, and co-founder or WE Charity, which inspires people to empower themselves to make a significant positive impact on the world. Craig reminds us that ... Show More
43m 47s
Feb 2021
A 10 Minutes Rant To Start Living Your Life | Student Veterans of America Keynote
<p>On today’s episode, I speak with The Student Veterans of America Organization as a keynote speaker. Passion, content, optimism, practicality, and patience are so important. If even 1 person hears what I’m saying here… It’ll be worth it. Let me know your thoughts on this 1 ... Show More
12m 5s
Jan 2025
120. The Brutal Honest Truth about a Man’s Responsibility
As men, our responsibilities go far beyond just providing and protecting. We’re called to lead, to guide, and to be the example our families and communities look to in times of uncertainty. No matter what life throws at you, your circumstances don’t change your duty. You are resp ... Show More
24m 29s
May 2018
402 | Admiral William H. McRaven: “If You Want to Change the World, You Must Be Your Very Best in The Darkest Moments.”
It’s Graduation week on the Quote of the Day Show. We kick things of with Admiral William H. McRaven, who shares the important life lessons he learned while training as a Navy Seal. His book, Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life And Maybe the World, is available ... Show More
13m 29s
We’ve seen it in the movies, someone throws themselves onto a grenade to save their buddy, but how many of us could actually do it? Kyle Carpenter, the youngest living recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, can answer that question. However, he sees what he did as the kind of responsibility we all have - to protect and take care of each other. His wo ... Show More
