How do people become powerful? Can understanding power protect us from those who wield it too strongly?
Jan 27
Matthew McConaughey on How to Fall Back in Love with Your Life
In a world defined by constant change, reinvention isn’t optional - it’s essential. We often assume reinvention comes from bold leaps or lucky breaks, but actor and author Matthew McConaughey’s story suggests a quieter approach can be far more powerful.In this episode, Matthew jo ... Show More
59 m
Jan 20
Revisited: Trevor Noah Makes My Brain Hurt
Hello from Team Simon! We’ll be back next week—January 27, 2026—with brand-new episodes of A Bit of Optimism. We’re excited to bring you new guests, conversations, and opportunities to learn.Until then, we’re diving back into the archives to revisit one of our favorite episodes f ... Show More
56m 18s
Nov 2021
Robert Greene: The Daily Laws
Robert Greene is back! Not every day you get to speak to your favourite author. Robert Greene is author of books we've already reviewed on the podcast, including The Laws of Human Nature, Mastery, 48 Laws of Power, 33 Strategies of War (plus we'll do Seduction one day too).His ne ... Show More
1h 1m
<p><a href="https://bit.ly/MPodcastXMindset" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/MPodcastXMindset</a> 👈 Download Mindset app for free and listen to all the world's best motivational speeches.</p><br><p>Robert Greene, New York Times Best Selling Author of The ... Show More