Giving What You Have with Mark Bustos

Team Simon here! As we take a short hiatus, A Bit of Optimism will return with brand-new episodes on March 24, 2026. Until then, we’re revisiting some of the conversations you loved and we still think about long after the microphones turned off. This week, we’re rewinding to Simo ... Show More

Scott Galloway and I don’t always see the world the same way, but our friendly debates almost always lead us back to common ground. It’s probably why we enjoy talking to each other as much as we do. If you haven’t heard my friend Scott’s name before, he’s known for being brillian ... Show More

It’s often true that the most challenging conversations are often the ones most worth having. Conversations that bring up strong feelings, different experiences, and questions without easy answers. Policing, and how we can make it better, is one of those conversations.San Leandro ... Show More

<p>Life is not about always being perfect; it's about the evolution from someone who is imperfect and highly flawed into someone who operates from virtue and love.</p> <p>Many of us, at one time or another, have been takers, only looking at what we can get out of a situation. And ... Show More

A lot of the heavy lifting for your brand is done by the image you present to your target audience offstage. People not only look at your credentials and experience, but also your photo to gauge how you come across and whether you'll be a right fit for them or their audience. Tha ... Show More

<p>Just like taxes, death is inevitable. For every single one of you reading this there will be a time when you have to look back on your life and ask yourself the question, did I do my best with the time I was given? That's why in today's episode Mark is going to share the top 1 ... Show More

<p>Today I’m interviewing someone who not only is one of the most talented Photographers I’ve ever seen…but he–not just a year ago—dropped out of pursuing a career as a dentist to pursue his full time career in Photography!!</p> <p>I’m talking about none other than the photograph ... Show More

Marcus Buckingham, is one of the world's most in-demand career experts and the author of several best-selling business books including, ‘First, Break All The Rules’, ‘Nine Lies About Work’ and ‘Love + Work’. He is known as the world’s most prominent researcher on strengths and le ... Show More

<p>#40: Mark Manson is the author of the best-selling book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. Mark is known to give straight, non-BS advice; and he came on the podcast to do just that. Mark shares why happiness is overrated, and he gives us advice on how to find good relationsh ... Show More

Episode 489: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) talks with 3x #1 NYTimes Bestselling Author Mark Manson (https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson) about the pitfalls of relying on pickup lines and cheesy routines, and the importance of embracing authenticity and natural approaches ... Show More

Branding is way more than the marketing or the marketing team - it’s establishing and helping people realize you’re an authority. In today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, Donald is joined by branding expert Marc Gutman to learn why businesses that invest in branding win out ov ... Show More

<p>Previously on The Unapologetic Man Podcast, Mark discussed how pushing girls away and not being overly needy can be an incredibly powerful attraction-building tool.</p> <p>However, like everything in life, there needs to be balance. If you are too cold and aloof with a woman i ... Show More

<p>There’s something about the sound of Mark Nepo’s voice that just puts me at ease. He’s been immersed in a path of spiritual inquiry for more than forty years, taught all over the world, authored more than twenty books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Awa ... Show More