A Lot of Optimism (Or The One Where I Me...

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

Dans cet épisode, je te parle d'optimisme et te donnes quelques conseils pour développer ton optimisme 😊. 👉🏼 Rejoins moi sur Instagram : @Coupdebooost. 👉🏼 Rejoins moi sur Facebook : Laurie Zed. ... Show More

<p>Don&apos;t wait until you&apos;re successful to work on your optimism. Work on your optimism and you&apos;ll become a lot more successful.  <br/><br/>Optimism isn’t cheesy or soft or boring. Nope. It’s a mission-critical tool for anyone devoted to getting to their best. Every ... Show More

On this episode, we explore the benefits and drawbacks of optimism. First, we examine the various motivations for pessimism, and hear what Winston Churchill, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Marcus Aurelius have to say about optimism. Next, we think about the vastly different implication ... Show More

<p>Social media often promotes a doom and gloom outlook about our future society. But is that worldview accurate? In this episode, Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel discuss the best ways for founders and aspiring founders to think about weighing optimism and pessimism in their d ... Show More

<p> Optimism isn’t cheesy or soft or boring. Nope. It’s a mission-critical tool for anyone devoted to getting to their best. Every day brings challenges to those who dare/risk/push the envelope. Being the most optimistic person in the room will help you transcend them to your nex ... Show More

Being an optimist seems ridiculous right now. Especially because the meaning of the word itself is slipping, amid polite talks of "optimistic" reopening schedules and "optimistic" vaccine timelines. The word has become a euphemism for... delusional. In this inaugural episode of t ... Show More

<p>Listen to the full episode here: </p><p>https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-podcast/191-the-pursuit-of-purpose-shifting-perspective-with-will-polston/</p><p>If you want to bring new energy and purpose into your work life, this episode is for you.</p><p>The main points thr ... Show More

Is the cup of life half full or half empty? Would you call yourself an optimist or a pessimist? What if you weren’t actually in control of this, but instead through the process of evolution your brain had been hardwired to be optimistic? Neuroscientist Dr. Tali Sharot calls this ... Show More

In a thought-provoking episode, our host, Rion Willard speaks with Dr. Eric Recker about the critical importance of self-care amidst burnout challenges. Offering compelling insights, they explore the intricate balance between personal well-being and professional success. The conv ... Show More

<p>Hoy buscamos ver la vida desde otra perspectiva, buscamos confiar en nosotros mismos y en la posibilidad de que al final todo salga bien.</p><br><p>En este episodio hablamos de:</p><ul><li>Los pensamientos negativos como método de defensa.</li><li>Actuar desde una perspectiva ... Show More