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A Bit of Optimism

by Simon Sinek

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…

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This is a rerun episode of A Bit of Optimism featuring Arthur Brooks, a Harvard Business School professor and bestselling author on happiness, in conversation with host Simon Sinek. Brooks has an unusual career arc: he was a professional French horn player until age 31, then reinvented himself as a behavioral…

Worth it if you're questioning your career path, feeling behind peers, or struggling with major life transitions and want both actionable decision-making tools and permission to trust your instincts over external timelines.

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