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 household names, and others you may be meeting for the first time. But each one of them has something to share that can help all of us grow.
So if you’re looking for a spark — some insight, inspiration, or just a reminder that good things are possible — join me on A Bit of Optimism!
Let’s grow together.
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What Grit Really Teaches Us About Happiness with Professor Angela Duckworth (00:56:05)
We’re often told that the secret to success is grit - more discipline, more perseverance, more individual effort. And grit does matter. But what if it’s only half the story?In today’s world, we’ve bec...
Matthew McConaughey on How to Fall Back in Love with Your Life (00:59:00)
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 ...
Revisited: Trevor Noah Makes My Brain Hurt (00:56:18)
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 the...
Revisited: Kids (And Employees) Know More Than You Think with Dr. Becky Kennedy (00:43:55)
Team Simon here! We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from 2025. But we'll be back in just two weeks with brand-new episodes of A Bit of Optimism on January 27, 2026. We think you’re going t...
Revisited: The First Steps To Reducing Your Anxiety with Author Mel Robbins (00:57:13)
Happy New Year from Team Simon! We’re so excited to bring you more new episodes of A Bit of Optimism when we return on January 27, 2026. With your support, we’ll make 2026 an incredible year together....
Revisited: The Beautiful Brilliance of Boredom with Creative Polymath Elle Cordova (01:03:10)
Team Simon is revisiting some of the episodes you helped make our favorites of the year until A Bit of Optimism returns on January 27, 2026, with brand-new episodes.We’re rewinding back to August, whe...
A Bit of Optimism Will Return in the New Year (00:02:37)
Team Simon here! As the year comes to a close, A Bit of Optimism is pressing pause for a short winter break. The show will return on January 27, 2026 and we can’t wait to be back with you.But before w...
Revisited: Your Unhappy Brain Needs Some Assistance with Happiness Expert Mo Gawdat (01:30:38)
Team Simon here! Thank you for being part of such an incredible year—and for helping us grow the podcast through your support, sharing it with others, and showing up week after week. We love seeing yo...
Prepare for the Life You’re Meant to Live With Chaplain John Fox (01:07:31)
Often the biggest transformations we undergo don’t arrive as lightning bolts, but as quiet shifts we’ve been preparing for all along. For John Fox, the transformation from a 25-year career in high fin...
How Losing Everything Taught Her to Help Everyone: Joan Howard’s Story (00:51:08)
Life can change in an instant. One day you’re shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue, and the next you’re sitting in your car with everything you own, and everyone you love, wondering what happens now.Joan How...
A Rebel With a Cause (and a Cone) with Jeni’s Ice Cream Founder Jeni Britton (00:53:19)
What if a great business was built like a handmade mixtape? A lovingly crafted experience that is as much a love letter from its founder as it is custom-tailored to its audience.Before Jeni’s Splendid...
The Culture That Converts Even the Biggest Cynics with former WD-40 CEO Garry Ridge (00:56:55)
Who would’ve guessed that one of the world’s best company cultures was hiding behind a can of WD-40? Of all the places to find a leadership masterclass, the blue-and-yellow can in your garage probably...
Choose Your Seven Humans Wisely with author Fredrik Backman (00:58:07)
What if great friendships aren’t found by luck but built through effort?Bestselling novelist Fredrik Backman, the mind behind A Man Called Ove (adapted into the Tom Hanks film A Man Called Otto), Anxi...
The Smartest Way To Be Stupid with comedian Matthew Broussard (01:04:53)
If you feel stupid while learning something new, you’re doing it right. But if you keep doing the same thing over and over hoping it’ll suddenly make sense - that’s on you. The trick isn’t to push har...
The Man Who Proved Me Right with CEO Bob Chapman and the Barry-Wehmiller Team (01:12:07)
I’ve long imagined a world where people wake each morning inspired, feel safe wherever they work, and return home fulfilled by what they’ve created. That vision once felt like a dream - until I met Bo...
Rob Lowe Names Names: The Power of ‘Screw It’ (01:02:21)
We don’t usually look to Hollywood for lessons in career longevity. But it might be the perfect place to study it. Few industries move faster or cast people aside more quickly, and yet Rob Lowe has sp...
The Future You Avoid Is Riskier Than the One You Face with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman (01:06:32)
The future is something we create, not just something that happens. To guide progress toward real good, we need bold, optimistic visions of what society can become.Reid Hoffman makes the case for bett...
What Your Love Life Can Teach You About Work Relationships with psychotherapist Esther Perel (01:02:24)
We’ve never had more freedom in our relationships—yet many of us feel more disconnected than ever. Marriage, family, and even the workplace have all been reshaped by shifting norms, new technologies, ...
Your Instincts Know What You Want with Author Arthur Brooks (00:55:54)
Your instincts aren’t just whispers. They’re a compass pointing you toward the life you’re meant to live. But in a world obsessed with speed, metrics, and outcomes, most of us forget how to listen.Art...
The Power of Doing One Thing Exceptionally Well with Gymshark Founder and CEO Ben Francis (01:01:14)
We’re often told to do more, move faster, and chase the next big trend—but some of the most remarkable successes come from narrowing your focus, obsessing over one thing, and truly understanding the p...
Simon Goes Nuclear with nuclear energy influencer Isabelle Boemeke (01:06:20)
“Nuclear” might make you wince—but the real problem isn’t the energy, it’s the branding. Safe, low-carbon, and scalable, nuclear could be a climate hero—if only we told the story right.Isabelle Boemek...
The Brilliance of Boredom with creative polymath Elle Cordova (01:05:22)
We’re wired to chase the next spark - scrolling, swiping, refreshing - but some of our brightest ideas sneak in when we stop chasing, let boredom settle in and give our minds room to wander.Elle Cordo...
The Privilege of Bad Experiences with NASA astronaut Jonny Kim (00:26:10)
This was the most epic Zoom call we’ve ever been a part of — an incredible conversation with NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, live from the International Space Station, with sunrise on Earth as a stunningly ...
The Business Case for Good Manners with etiquette coach William Hanson (00:54:44)
Good manners aren’t just about being polite — they’re about making other people feel seen.William Hanson is one of the world’s leading etiquette coaches. He’s advised royalty, CEOs, and television per...
Live Like You Have 2 Years Left with dancer and cancer survivor Angela Trimbur (00:53:41)
You have two years left to live. What would you do?That's a real question Angela Trimbur had to answer. In 2018, a breast cancer diagnosis forced her to get honest with herself. If Angela had only 2 y...
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