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A Bit of Optimism with Simon Sinek

A Bit of Optimism

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Episodes: Page 26

Awesome Responsibility with Kyle Carpenter

Episode 36

Awesome Responsibility with Kyle Carpenter

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 words are powerful and inspiring.  This is…A Bit of Optimism. If you want to know more about Kyle and his work, check out: [williamkylecarpenter.com/](https://williamkylecarpenter.com/) [You Are Worth It - Audiobook](https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Worth-It-audiobook/dp/B07Q897NPR/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=kyle+carpenter&qid=1623885613&sprefix=kyle+car&sr=8-3) YouTube: [http://youtube.com/simonsinek](http://youtube.com/simonsinek) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek](https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek) Linkedin: [https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/](https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/) Instagram: [https://instagram.com/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/simonsinek](https://twitter.com/simonsinek) Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/](https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/)

June 15, 2021 42 min
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Raising Resilient Kids with Angela Duckworth

Episode 35

Raising Resilient Kids with Angela Duckworth

With unprecedented levels of stress and depression amongst young people, I wanted to know what we, as an older generation can do to help. So I talked to psychologist,  professor at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Grit , Angela Duckworth. This is… A Bit of Optimism. If you want to know more about Angela and her work, check out : [https://angeladuckworth.com](https://angeladuckworth.com/). [https://www.amazon.com/Angela-Duckworth/e/B019S711S0](https://www.amazon.com/Angela-Duckworth/e/B019S711S0)

June 8, 2021 30 min
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Learning to Love with Tim Shriver

Episode 34

Learning to Love with Tim Shriver

> Most people know him as a disability rights activist, chairman of Special Olympics or for his book The Call to Unite. But when we talked, our conversation took a turn. We ended up talking about what it means to learn to love. And it was wonderful.  > > This is ... A Bit of Optimism.  > > If you want to know more about Tim and his work, check out : > > [Timothyshriver.com](http://timothyshriver.com/) > > [www.specialolympics.org](http://www.specialolympics.org/) > > [www.amazon.com/Call-Unite-Voices-Hope-Awakening/dp/B08M8DY4XC](http://www.amazon.com/Call-Unite-Voices-Hope-Awakening/dp/B08M8DY4XC)

June 1, 2021 32 min
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Thinking Differently with Matthew Barzun

Episode 33

Thinking Differently with Matthew Barzun

Every now and then, I get to meet someone who sees the world differently. Matthew Barzun is one of those people. He was early to see opportunities that others  didn’t -  in the internet, in political fundraising and even as US Ambassador. Put simply,  Matthew helps *us* see the world differently. This is… A Bit of Optimism. YouTube: [http://youtube.com/simonsinek](http://youtube.com/simonsinek) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek](https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek) Linkedin: [https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Instagram: [https://instagram.com/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/simonsinek](https://twitter.com/simonsinek) Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/](https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/)

May 25, 2021 39 min
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Having a Laugh with Michael McIntyre

Episode 32

Having a Laugh with Michael McIntyre

In high stress times it helps to laugh,  which is why I called Michael McIntyre, one of the most  successful comedians in the world. And that’s what we did…we laughed. This is… A Bit of Optimism. YouTube: [http://youtube.com/simonsinek](http://youtube.com/simonsinek) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek](https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek) Linkedin: [https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Instagram: [https://instagram.com/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/simonsinek](https://twitter.com/simonsinek) Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/](https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/)

May 18, 2021 28 min
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Respect with Nicole Avant

Episode 31

Respect with Nicole Avant

In a world that’s increasingly polarized, it’s harder and harder to bridge the divide between ourselves and those we disagree with. Filmmaker and former US Ambassador, Nicole Avant and I chatted about the importance of reaching out beyond the divide and showing fellow humans a little respect. This is… A Bit of Optimism. YouTube: [http://youtube.com/simonsinek](http://youtube.com/simonsinek) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek](https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek) Linkedin: [https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Instagram: [https://instagram.com/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/simonsinek](https://twitter.com/simonsinek) Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/](https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/)

May 11, 2021 33 min
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Designing the Future with Brian Collins

Episode 30

Designing the Future with Brian Collins

Spotify, Target and Twitch are just three of the brands whose identity has been significantly influenced by Brian Collins. He’s a legend in the design world and thinks about the future in ways completely different from everyone else. This is… A Bit of Optimism YouTube: [http://youtube.com/simonsinek](http://youtube.com/simonsinek) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek](https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek) Linkedin: [https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Instagram: [https://instagram.com/simonsinek](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/simonsinek](https://twitter.com/simonsinek) Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek](https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/)

May 4, 2021 33 min
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Confidence with Sara Blakely

Episode 29

Confidence with Sara Blakely

Confidence is this thing we all need… this thing we all want. Some seem to find it easier than others. Sara Blakely, the founder of Spanx, found it and it worked. This is… A Bit of Optimism. YouTube: [http://youtube.com/simonsinek](http://youtube.com/simonsinek) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek](https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek) Linkedin: [https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Instagram: [https://instagram.com/simonsinek](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/simonsinek](https://twitter.com/simonsinek) Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek](https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/)

April 27, 2021 26 min
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