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Description: The future is always bright…if you know where to look. Join me each week for A Bit of Optimism! I talk to inspiring people who teach me more about life, leadership and general interesting things.

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Trevor Noah Makes My Brain Hurt with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-17
Duration: 00:56:36
Shownotes: It’s our last episode of 2024, so I decided to invite comedian Trevor Noah on…to get as serious as possible.Most Americans know Trevor as the

former host of The Daily Show, a bestselling author, and a stand-up comedian. But his brand of humor isn’t just a barrel of laughs— it’s raw, witty, thought-provoking, and often makes you see the world in a whole new way.In this conversation, we ditched the small talk (mostly) and went deep into the paradox of choice, the public's response to the murder of United HealthCare's CEO, and why the human experience might be defined by constraint. It will make you chuckle, think, and probably question everything all at once.This...is a Bit of Optimism.P.S. Come back and see us on January 7, 2025 for an all new episode. Until then, take care of yourself and each other. For more on Trevor and his work, check out:trevornoah.com

Should You Work With Your Friends? with my friend Will Guidara with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-10
Duration: 00:49:26
Shownotes: They say business and pleasure don’t mix. But what about business and friends?My dear friend Will Guidara is the perfect person to dive into this

question because we're actively trying to get into business together. And, let's just say, it requires a lot of effort. In addition to being someone I love, Will is a renowned restaurateur, known for owning and operating Eleven Madison Park, once named the best restaurant in the world. He’s also the author of the brilliant book Unreasonable Hospitality and a co-producer of the FX television series The Bear. Will and I have worked together before, so I was excited to chat with him about turning friends into colleagues, the reality of friendship breakups at work, and why sometimes showing respect means we have to change the way we treat a friend.This…is A Bit of OptimismFor more on Will and his work, check out:Unreasonable HospitalityThe Art of Creating Fiercely Loyal Customers

The Secret to Happiness with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-03
Duration: 00:45:30
Shownotes: We all want to live a happy life, but what does research say about how to actually achieve it? For more than 86 years, researchers

at Harvard University have been trying to answer that question. In one of the longest-running and most comprehensive studies of human happiness, Harvard tracked 724 teenagers through every stage of their adult lives since 1938. Some of them are still alive today and the findings are clear: lasting happiness isn’t about wealth or fame—it’s about something much deeper.Robert Waldinger, a professor and psychiatrist, has directed the study for over 20 years. His TED Talk about it went viral with nearly 50 million views, and in 2023, he wrote a book about it - The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.I asked Robert to share what the study has revealed about happiness over the decades, how its insights have shaped his own life, and the one essential ingredient for a joyful, meaningful existence.This…is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Robert and his work, check out:The Harvard Study of Adult Developmentrobertwaldinger.com

The First Steps to Find Love with Matthew Hussey with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-26
Duration: 00:48:48
Shownotes: Finding love is a journey. We might take some wrong turns along the way.Matthew Hussey helps people find love, and sometimes, redefine their relationship with

love. Matthew is a dating coach who balances practical advice about the art of attraction with the importance of centering our own sense of self in our search for love. Starting as a teenager and working primarily with women, he’s helped thousands of people find romance and create relationships built on values which feel right for them. I sat down with Matthew to ask him everything he’s learned about love after decades as a dating coach. He shares with me the most common mistakes people make when looking for a partner, what we ought to be looking for, and why our own happiness is ultimately our own responsibility, not anyone else’s.This…is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Matthew and his work, check out:his new book, Love Lifehis YouTube channel matthewhussey.com

Dr. Mark Hyman: To Live Longer You Need... with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-19
Duration: 00:48:04
Shownotes: Close friends are the best thing for your health. Friendship, it turns out, is one of life’s best medicines.If you don’t believe me, believe Dr.

Mark Hyman. Mark is one of the leading voices in the functional medicine movement, which is all about taking a holistic approach to our health for natural healing and preventing disease. The smallest changes in our daily lifestyle habits, or what we eat and drink, or our positive social interactions can have huge impacts on our long-term health.I sat down with Mark to talk about my most recent obsession – friendship. I was eager to get a physician’s perspective on all the ways friendship is beneficial for our health. In this conversation, we discuss the biological benefits of talking to a good friend and why you’re only as healthy as your five closest friends.This…is A Bit of OptimismFor more on Mark Hyman and his work, check out:The Doctor’s Farmacy podcastFunction Healthdrhyman.com

Alexis Ohanian: Why I Left Reddit and Why Greed Can Inspire Good with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-12
Duration: 01:04:18
Shownotes: In 2020, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian resigned from his own company in protest. After 15 years building Reddit into a social media juggernaut, why leave?The

answer is values. Alexis is the kind of entrepreneur and investor who believes that integrity and long term profits go hand in hand. It’s the reason he started his new company 776, allowing him to invest in startups that are trying to make the world a better place. And it’s the reason he resigned from Reddit after George Floyd was killed, requesting the board replace him with a Black director.In this conversation, Alexis shares with me his thoughts on the future of entrepreneurship, the race for AGI, climate change, and the principles that guide the way he leads. It turns out, building a business with values is the best thing for long term greed.This...is A Bit of OptimismFor more on Alexis and his work, check out:776alexisohanian.com

What can we learn from a rural school in Kenya? with principal Carol Moraa with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-05
Duration: 00:39:58
Shownotes: Kenya's Maasai Mara is rugged, beautiful, and tough. Values are everything for the people who live in this rural countryside, On a trip to Kenya,

I had the opportunity to visit The Mara. The intelligence and grit of the young people there blew me away! I met incredibly driven young women determined to uplift their families from poverty. Carol Moraa is giving them that opportunity. She's the founding principal of Kisaruni Girls High School and Provost for Legacy College.I wanted to ask Carol where her kids find the motivation to willingly sign up for 18-hour school days. It turns out when learning is a choice, not an obligation, it's possible to build schools where cultural values and community are at the heart of what people do.This...is A Bit of Optimism. For more on Carol and her work, check out:Legacy CollegeKisaruni Girls High School

Peace Is A Process with negotiation expert William Ury with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-29
Duration: 00:42:07
Shownotes: Peace is a process, not an outcome. It's a process that must begin with understanding the other side.Few people on this planet have as much

experience making peace as William Ury. William spent decades as a peace negotiator, resolving the world's most intractable conflicts — from avoiding nuclear catastrophe in the Cold War to mediating ethnic tensions and civil wars. Considered one of the world's pre-eminent negotiation experts, he's written several books on the subject, including the best-selling Getting To Yes. His latest book is titled Possible. I sat down with William to discuss the possibility of peace in an increasingly conflicted world. He shares some great stories with me from his career and what he's learned about the right way to influence others.This...is A Bit of Optimism.For more on William and his work, check out:his books, Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict and Getting To Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving Inwilliamury.com

Creating Astonishment with Chicago Bears CEO Kevin Warren with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-22
Duration: 00:56:08
Shownotes: Astonishment. A feeling of amazement so powerful you have to stop in wonder. As President and CEO of the Chicago Bears, Kevin Warren's job is

to astonish people with sports moments they'll never forget. A veteran executive of professional football, he's also served as COO of the Minnesota Vikings and Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference. For Kevin, helping others experience the magic of the Bears starts with finding his own astonishment. He shares with me why ambitious high-performers need to slow down and appreciate the little things if they want to become better leaders and happier human beings.This...is A Bit of Optimism.For more on Kevin and his work, check out:Kevin's Chicago Bears bio

A Lifetime of Leadership with President Joe Biden with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-15
Duration: 00:32:52
Shownotes: Leadership is deeply personal. As people change, the way they lead has to change, too.Few leaders have navigated as much change as Joe Biden. He

was elected to the Senate at 29 and will end his time as President at 82. The number of things he has witnessed and been a part of over the course of his career is remarkable. His journey has been shaped by unlikely friendships and profound personal loss.I had the honor to sit down with President Biden at the White House to reflect on how his experiences have influenced his approach to both life and leadership.I chose to stay clear of politics and instead focused on the lessons that are applicable to all Americans…and indeed all people. I hope you find it insightful and inspiring.This...is A Bit of Optimism.

Revisited: How To Be A Friend with chef and entrepreneur Christina Tosi with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-08
Duration: 00:39:25
Shownotes: Friends can help us get through life’s toughest moments. But a true friend remembers to smile about the good times. That’s why I wanted to

revisit my conversation with the founder and CEO of Milk Bar, host of Netflix’s Bake Squad, and author of several cookbooks including Dessert Can Save the World, my dear friend Christina Tosi.Christina is the type of friend I can trust with anything, someone I can cry with. Together we reflect on the art of asking for help and why sometimes all we need from a true friend is 8 minutes of their time.This...is A Bit of Optimism.For more on Christina and her work, check out: Milk Barher cookbook, Dessert Can Save the Worldand christinatosi.comFor more on the power of an 8-minute phone call, check out this New York Times article. ***By the way, I wanted to share Christina's recipe for making an Ice Cream Loaf. It's magic. You will need:2 cups (1 pint) of softened ice cream1 cup of self-rising flour1 eggPreheat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan and set aside.In a large bowl, mix the melty ice cream, self-rising flour, and egg. Do not overmix.Pour the batter into loaf pan.Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick clean. Enjoy.

Revisited: Molly's Game with Molly Bloom with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-01
Duration: 00:49:30
Shownotes: Some people’s life stories are too crazy not to tell. So today, we’re revisiting one of my favorite episodes, my conversation with Molly Bloom. Her

story is so riveting it's no surprise it became a star-studded Hollywood film. After her Olympic dreams were dashed, Molly wound up running an illegal, high-stakes poker game where hundreds of millions of dollars would change hands in a night. Molly made a lot of money. Celebrities, mafias, and federal informants soon took an interest in her and her game. Eventually, she lost everything and had no one to blame but herself.Her story became the Academy Award-nominated movie Molly’s Game, and the lessons she learned from her extraordinary journey have tremendous value for the rest of us.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Molly and her work, check out:twitter.com/immollybloom

Revisited: We Cannot Heal Alone In The Loneliness Epidemic with Rabbi Sharon Brous with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-09-18
Duration: 00:34:12
Shownotes: Grief can paralyze us. Most of us aren't given a manual about how to comfort someone grieving or how to ask for help with our

own pain. That's why I wanted to revisit one of my favorite conversations, with Rabbi Sharon Brous. I talked with her about being present to someone else's pain and what it means to heal together in the loneliness epidemic. Considered one of the most influential rabbis in the U.S., she founded her own congregation and has led multiple White House faith events. In her book, The Amen Effect, Sharon explores how grief and heartbreak can be gateways to truly seeing each other.This...is A Bit of Optimism.For more on Sharon and her work, check out:her book The Amen Effecther congregation iKAR

Confident Ignorance with rapper, novelist, and filmmaker Logic with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-09-17
Duration: 00:59:43
Shownotes: Vision, not skill, is the heart of creativity. But when a creative vision gets too big for one person, the key is to ask for

help.Logic is a platinum-selling rapper who’s made waves in the hip hop world. After a troubled childhood, he started making music with a positive, introspective message, eventually receiving nominations for two Grammy Awards. But after achieving massive popular success, he decided to branch out into something different. Today, he writes science fiction novels, makes movies, and is the only rapper to also have a New York Times bestseller.I sat down with Logic, whose real name is Bobby Hall, for a deep dive into bringing creative visions to life — especially when you have no idea what you’re doing.This…is A Bit of Optimism. For more on Logic and his work, check out:his new novel, Ultra 85@logic

Wealth Is Togetherness with community organizer Kennedy Odede with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-09-10
Duration: 00:36:22
Shownotes: The slums of Kenya are a tough place to grow up. Stealing a mango could get you killed.Kennedy Odede grew up in Kibera, Africa's largest

urban slum. A street kid at age 10, he dreamed of factory work for 10 cents a day. But after stealing a mango out of hunger, a stranger's single act of kindness changed the course of his life.Today, Kennedy is the CEO and founder of Shining Hope for Communities, or SHOFCO. For 20 years, SHOFCO has empowered Kenya's poorest neighborhoods, helping over 4 million people access clean water, education, and Internet. In 2024, TIME Magazine named Kennedy one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Kennedy shares with me what it takes to see human goodness while surrounded by scarcity and anger, and how poverty taught him that being together is one of the greatest forms of wealth.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Kennedy and his work, check out:SHOFCO.org

Landing Moonshots with Google's Innovation Chief Dr. Astro Teller with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-09-03
Duration: 00:44:40
Shownotes: Before Elon Musk rebranded Twitter, X was already in use — at Google. Google X was Google's secret research lab, where Google's most imaginative ideas

came to life.As CEO and co-founder, Astro Teller's job is to harness X's wildest, most futuristic technology to solve the world's hardest problems. The same "moonshot factory" that created Google Brain and Waymo self-driving cars is also working on carbon capture, laser-beam Internet, delivery drones, and more.I sat down with Astro to discuss how we build cultures of radical innovation. He shares some useful wisdom about unlearning what we know and why the counterintuitive approach is the key to landing moonshots.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Astro and his work, check out:X, the moonshot factory

Creativity Is Connection with poet IN-Q with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-08-06
Duration: 00:37:34
Shownotes: Business and poetry usually don't mix. But vulnerability has the power to bring teams together.Poet IN-Q has found an unlikely audience in business. A slam

poetry veteran and accomplished songwriter, companies invite IN-Q to help strengthen their cultures. He works with teams to connect on a deeper level, using poetry to share something human. As he'll tell you, winning over crowds of skeptical businesspeople is an art. In this conversation, IN-Q takes me through a powerful exercise in vulnerability. He shares some deeply personal poems and walks me through writing my own, and I learn that to truly connect with someone else, you must offer something of yourself first.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about IN-Q and his work, check out:The Never Ending Now poetry journalIN-Q.com

The Smell of Memory with scent designer Dawn Goldworm with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-07-30
Duration: 00:44:56
Shownotes: Our sense of smell has the deepest tie to emotion and memory. But it's also the most overlooked. In business, that's a giant missed opportunity.Dawn

Goldworm knows how to use scent to evoke emotion and create loyalty. From Lady Gaga to Ferrari to books, Dawn designs signature fragrances that allow customers to connect with brands in a more meaningful way. A perfumer turned entrepreneur, her company 12.29 works with some of the biggest names in hospitality, fashion, automotive, and beyond.Many years ago, Dawn helped me create the Scent of Optimism. I was excited to talk with her about what it takes to compose a new smell from scratch and why smell has the unique ability to make a brand instantly memorable.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Dawn and her work, check out:12.29

Mastery is an Infinite Game with performance psychologist Mike Gervais with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-07-23
Duration: 00:41:40
Shownotes: Fierce competition can lead to burnout. How do we train ourselves to maintain excellence without giving in to the pressure to perform?High-performance psychologist Mike Gervais

has a solution. He calls it mastery. Mike's approach to mastering our thoughts and emotions has helped Olympians win gold medals, the Seattle Seahawks win the Superbowl, and CEOs take their companies to the next level.Mike and I sat down to discuss the psychological tools to fine-tune our inner voices and why focusing on purpose instead of outcome empowers us to accomplish difficult things.This...is A Bit of Optimism. To learn more about Mike's work, check out his podcast:Finding Mastery

Breaking Tradition with cellist Anastasia Kobekina with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-07-16
Duration: 00:38:09
Shownotes: Classical music could use a little disruption. For Anastasia Kobekina, that means playing outside of its rigid forms.An accomplished soloist, Anastasia has played with prestigious

orchestras all over the world. She also bangs on her cello, improvises with Vivaldi, and sings.I was thrilled to sit down with Anastasia to discuss her musical experimentations and to hear her play some pieces from her remarkable new album Venice.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Anastasia and her music, check out:kobekina.info

How to Breathe Out Fear with freediver Li Karlsen with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-07-09
Duration: 00:46:51
Shownotes: Courage isn't about bravado. It's about staying calm. Li Karlsen knows a lot about staying calm under the most inhospitable conditions. One of the most

accomplished freedivers in the world, Li is a record-holding champion at holding her breath and diving hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface.I wanted to ask Li what freediving has taught her about managing stress and fear. It turns out the lessons she's learned in the ocean work just as well above the water. Something as simple as changing the way we breathe can have a huge impact on our own fear and stress.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Li, check out:her AIDA stats@li_karlsenand her latest venture bkm.health

More Thinking About Thinking with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part Two with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-07-02
Duration: 00:38:10
Shownotes: In Part 2 of our conversation, Brené Brown, Adam Grant, and I continue our journey of out loud self-reflection.We discuss identifying our values, the two

types of narcissists, explanation-based parenting, and exercising judgment over our own judgment. Listen to Part 1 here or wherever you listen to podcasts.This...is A Bit of Optimism.For more on Brené and Adam's work, check out:brenebrown.comadamgrant.net

Thinking About Thinking with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part One with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-06-25
Duration: 00:42:49
Shownotes: To become more self-aware, sometimes you need a friend. Two friends is even better.Brené Brown and Adam Grant swing by the podcast for one of

our trademark conversations with no plan. It turns into a deep dive about knowing our selves and how self-reflection is sometimes best done with others. What's a little metacognition between friends?This...is A Bit of Optimism.For more from Brené and Adam, check out:brenebrown.comadamgrant.net

The War On The Young with Professor Scott Galloway with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-06-18
Duration: 01:02:20
Shownotes: Building wealth is an unequal pursuit. Scott Galloway believes no one is getting more screwed financially than young people.Scott argues what the U.S. is doing

to the economic future of its youth is nothing less than a war on the young. The massive transfer of wealth from young to old is a topic he explores in his new book The Algebra of Wealth. I was delighted to have Prof G back on the show to share what's been on his mind lately, and enjoyed veering far off topic to discuss love, money, and the nature of true friendship.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Scott and his work, check out:his book The Algebra of Wealthhis podcasts at Prof G Mediahis TED Talk

Moral Courage with Diane Foley, mother of executed journalist James Foley with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-06-11
Duration: 00:30:47
Shownotes: Seven years after ISIS killed her son, Diane Foley met with one of his killers. Somehow, she was able to find the humanity in her

son's murderer. ISIS held journalist James Foley hostage for 2 years before publicly executing him in 2014, when they uploaded a YouTube video of James's beheading. After her son's murder, Diane Foley started The Foley Foundation, working to free American hostages held abroad, teach journalist safety, and inspire people to act with moral courage.I asked Diane how she found the moral courage to meet ISIS terrorist Alexanda Kotey and see him as a human being. If Diane could find the grace to connect with her son's murderer, the rest of us can find the moral courage to see the good in those with whom we so vehemently disagree.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Diane and her work, check out:her book American MotherThe Foley Foundation

Humble Confidence with veteran and entrepreneur Blake Hall with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-06-04
Duration: 00:27:55
Shownotes: Humility stems from confidence. Confident leaders can admit when they're not the smartest person in the room.Blake Hall exemplifies the type of leadership we need

more of in business. A former Army Ranger, Blake was awarded the Bronze Star for leading his platoon in combat during the Iraq War. Now he's the CEO and co-founder of ID.me, a digital wallet that simplifies online identity verification.I sat down with Blake to discuss how his combat experience informed his journey as an entrepreneur and why the smartest leaders lead with humility.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Blake and his work, check out:id.me

The Ultimate Infinite-Minded CEO with Trek Bicycle CEO John Burke with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-05-28
Duration: 00:24:32
Shownotes: The jump from $250 million to $2 billion in revenue doesn't happen overnight. Over 25 years, John Burke transformed Trek Bikes into a global powerhouse

— one mom-and-pop bike store at a time.The key to John's success is simple but powerful. Create value for others first, and you too shall be rewarded. John and I discuss why the best way to win isn't to focus on "winning," but to focus on "play," and how the principles of The Infinite Game have guided his leadership. And he tells me why creative leadership is exactly what's missing in American government.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about John and his work, check out:his book, A Bold Plan For AmericaTrekBikes.com

Be Necessary with war journalist Sebastian Junger with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-05-21
Duration: 00:31:44
Shownotes: War reporters risk their lives to document conflict. And yet, after a career living on battlefields, Sebastian Junger's closest brush with death was surviving an

aneurysm.Sebastian's story of his sudden internal hemorrhage and making sense of what he saw while dying is the subject of his new book In My Time of Dying. As someone who usually writes as an outside observer, it's an atypical and personal exploration of death.I was privileged to speak with Sebastian about the fragility of life and why being necessary to others is one of our highest needs of all. This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Sebastian and his work, check out:sebastianjunger.comhis book, In My Time of Dying

Invention is Reinvention with entrepreneur Eric Ryan with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-05-14
Duration: 00:34:07
Shownotes: Starting a company from scratch isn't easy. Doing it multiple times seems downright impossible.Eric Ryan is one of those serial entrepreneurs. Most known as the

co-founder of Method soaps, he's also the founder of Olly vitamins, Welly first aid kits, Cast jewelry, and he has more ventures planned. I sat down with Eric to ask him about his creative process. What follows is a conversation about serial creativity and why reinvention is the key to repeating creative success.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Eric and his work, check out:methodproducts.com

The Definition of Success with author Neil Strauss with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-05-07
Duration: 00:33:15
Shownotes: In 2005, Neil Strauss published The Game, a book about his years living in the pickup artist community. The Game sold millions of copies, stirred

up huge controversy, and made Neil a bestselling author. Neil has totally reinvented himself since writing The Game, and I wanted to talk with him about walking away from that identity of success. This led to a much deeper conversation about what success even is. Is meaning tied to outcomes, or is intention enough? Neil and I don't see eye-to-eye on everything in this conversation, but I love talking with him because he challenges my ideas. I hope this episode challenges you as well, to continue questioning what the definition of success should be. This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Neil and his work, check out:neilstrauss.comThe Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists

Happily Friended with author Rhaina Cohen with full AI transcript and summary

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Shownotes: Society treats marriage like the end goal of human intimacy. Platonic friends can never be as important as romantic partners. What would life look like

if we made friendship the goal? Journalist and producer Rhaina Cohen tackles this question in her book The Other Significant Others. She tells the stories of people who made platonic friends the closest people in their lives, doing things together like buying houses, executing a will, and raising children. I wanted to talk with Rhaina because redefining what friendship means in our lives lets us connect in new and deeper ways outside the rigid boundaries of a marriage or relationship. And it might take the pressure off our romantic partners to fulfill every one of our social needs.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Rhaina and her work, check out:rhainacohen.comher book The Other Significant Others

How To Eat with Glucose Goddess Jessie Inchauspé with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-04-23
Duration: 00:34:34
Shownotes: It's not just what we eat but how we eat it that counts. Eating the same meal in a different order can dramatically change how

we feel!Glucose Goddess is the viral Instagram account of Jessie Inchauspé, who's inspired millions of people to change how they eat. With simple and easy dietary hacks, Jessie teaches people how to prevent glucose spikes -- large influxes of sugar into our bodies that make us tired, stress our organs, and cause us to age.Since adopting her eating habits, my energy has never been better. I was thrilled to talk with Jessie about creating Glucose Goddess and her personal story behind showing people a better way to eat.This...is A Bit of Optimism.For more on Jessie and her work, check out:@glucosegoddessglucosegoddess.com

Love Is Not Enough with couples therapist Shawn McBride with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-04-16
Duration: 00:47:47
Shownotes: Relationships are hard. No matter how much we like, respect, or love someone, conflict seems inevitable.But even as we fight and disagree, we can also

learn the skills we need to resolve our problems. For over two decades, Shawn McBride has helped thousands of couples do the work to strengthen their relationships. And he has tons of practical advice.Shawn sat down with me to discuss the three biggest problems couples face, why I'm a huge fan of his Instagram, and how love can keep relationships afloat, but it's often not enough.This...is A Bit of Optimism.For more on Shawn and his work, check out:@couples_counseling_center@shawnmcbridespeaksand couplescounselingcenter.org

We Cannot Heal Alone with Rabbi Sharon Brous with full AI transcript and summary

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Shownotes: Loneliness is now an epidemic, with devastating impacts on our health. How can we rekindle the deep human connection we need now more than ever?For

Rabbi Sharon Brous, this question is the focus of her work. Considered one of the most influential rabbis in the U.S., she's founded her own congregation and has led multiple White House faith events. In her new book, The Amen Effect, Sharon explores how grief and heartbreak can be gateways to truly seeing each other.Sharon and I talk about what it means to be present to someone else's pain and how a 2,000-year old ritual taught her the meaning of healing together. This...is A Bit of Optimism.For more on Sharon and her work, check out:her book The Amen Effecther congregation iKAR

Ideas That Stick with advertising legend Lee Clow with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-04-02
Duration: 00:38:40
Shownotes: Apple's "1984" commercial, the Energizer Bunny, and the launch of Air Jordans all have one thing in common. They're all creations of legendary ad man

Lee Clow.As creative director of Chiat/Day, Lee spent decades making work that transcended advertising and became cultural icons. He shared a close relationship with Steve Jobs, and his Think Different campaign revitalized Apple, transforming it into the brand we recognize today.As someone whose career started in advertising, Lee's a hero of mine, and I was thrilled to sit down with him. He shares the entertaining stories behind his most iconic work and some insights into Steve Jobs's leadership, his rare ability to fearlessly embrace creativity.This...is A Bit of Optimism.For more on Lee and his work, check out:Apple's "1984" Macintosh commercialLee in the Creative Hall of Fame

The Anxious Generation with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-03-26
Duration: 00:35:31
Shownotes: Anxiety disorders affect Gen Z at astronomically higher rates than previous generations. There's plenty to be anxious about in the modern world. But the reason

behind Gen Z's mental health crisis might be simpler than you'd think.According to social psychologist and NYU professor Jonathan Haidt, the answer lies in growing up with a combination of smartphones and social media. In his new book The Anxious Generation, he argues that Gen Z's anxiety is a symptom of being the first generation to go through puberty on Instagram and TikTok, with iPhones available to access them constantly.Thankfully, Jonathan believes the problem is solvable. He shares some advice he has for concerned parents and tells me how we can fix the mental health crisis affecting our kids in just a few years time.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Jonathan's work, check out:anxiousgeneration.comjonathanhaidt.comAnd for parents, visit:letgrow.org

How to Live to 100 with Blue Zones explorer Dan Buettner with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-03-19
Duration: 00:42:10
Shownotes: Most of us would count ourselves lucky to live to age 80. And yet, there are places on Earth where people regularly live to 100,

suffer virtually no chronic disease, and live life with a sense of purpose. These "Blue Zones" are the focus of Dan Buettner's work. He's a National Geographic explorer, an author, and a documentarian. He spent years traveling and studying the Blue Zones to understand why these 5 places on Earth produce some of the happiest, and longest-lived, people in the world. Dan and I discuss why happiness is the key to longevity, creating Blue Zones in our own lives, and how a longer life can begin with simply rearranging your kitchen.This...is A Bit of Optimism.For more on Dan Buettner and his work, check out:his Netflix documentary Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zonesor bluezones.com

Going To Mars with NASA director Laurie Leshin with full AI transcript and summary

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Duration: 00:38:06
Shownotes: As the private space industry races to colonize space for profit, where does NASA fit in to the equation?Laurie Leshin is just the person to

answer that question. She's the Director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the first female director in JPL's storied history. To her, NASA's future is defined by its mission — exploring the cosmos for the greater good of humankind.Laurie and I discuss the role of Space X and Blue Origin in the new space age and why NASA should set its sights on Mars, and flying to even deeper space beyond.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To find out more about Laurie and her work, check out:jpl.nasa.gov

Four Years in Solitary Confinement with political prisoner Leopoldo Lopez with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-03-05
Duration: 00:44:19
Shownotes: If great leaders are those willing to suffer for their beliefs, Leopoldo Lopez is certainly a great leader.After he led the massive 2014 Venezuelan protests

that swept the nation, the regime of Nicolás Maduro sentenced Leopoldo to over a decade of political imprisonment. He suffered four years of solitary confinement and psychological torture before he escaped. Leopoldo tells me about his time in prison and how he cultivated the mental strength to endure. The story of how he smuggled himself into exile is a truly remarkable one. Most of us will never experience military prison, but what Leopoldo discovered about surviving enormous stress is something each of us can learn from. This…is A Bit of Optimism. To find out more about Leopoldo and his work, check out:worldlibertycongress.org

Redemption with charity founder Scott Harrison with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-02-27
Duration: 00:41:45
Shownotes: Life as a nightclub promoter in New York City was an unending cycle of drinking, drugs, models, and fast cars. After ten years, Scott Harrison's

vices caught up with him, and a health scare forced him to reflect on his life.Scott felt decadent, wasteful, and morally bankrupt. He decided to completely reverse course. Scott spent the next 2 years in West Africa on board a nonprofit hospital ship, where he saw a level of human suffering that led him to his true calling.Today, solving the global water crisis is Scott's life's work, and he's built one of the most trusted nonprofits in the world to do just that. His organization charity: water has raised over $750 million, helping more than 17.4 million people access clean drinking water.Scott shares with me the painful road that led to his transformation and why living a life of service can be a path toward redemption.This...is A Bit of Optimism If you would like to help solve the global water crisis, visit:charitywater.org For more on Scott, check out:his book Thirst

Supercommunicators with journalist Charles Duhigg with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-02-20
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Shownotes: Great communicators aren't born that way. They're self-made.Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist whose new book, Supercommunicators, explores how some people have unlocked the

secret language of connection.Charles and I discuss what makes these "supercommunicators" unique, why we need stories to convey ideas, and how being honest once saved a CIA recruiter his job.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Charles's work, check out:his book Supercommunicatorscharlesduhigg.com

Community Starts at Home with author Alexandra Hudson with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-02-13
Duration: 00:20:36
Shownotes: In a divided society, idealists believe we can overcome our differences.Alexandra Hudson is one of those idealists. Disillusioned by the backstabbing she witnessed in federal

government, she began to research how we can repair the divisions keeping us apart. We discuss what being civil means in a dog-eat-dog culture and why building a more connected community can start on the front porch.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Alexandra and her work, check out:her book: The Soul of Civilityalexandraohudson.com

How To Be A Friend with chef Christina Tosi with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-02-06
Duration: 00:39:41
Shownotes: When life gets tough, true friends ask for help.Christina Tosi is that kind of friend. She's someone I can trust with anything and someone I

can cry with. She also happens to be a world-class pastry chef, a genius dessert maker, and the founder and CEO of Milk Bar. We reflect on the art of asking for help and how sometimes all we need from a true friend is 8 minutes of their time.This...is A Bit of Optimism.For more on Christina and her work, check out: https://www.christinatosi.com/https://milkbarstore.com/ For more on the power of an 8-minute phone call, check out this New York Times article. And, by the way, I wanted to share Christina's recipe for making an Ice Cream Loaf. It's magic. You will need:2 cups (1 pint) of softened ice cream1 cup of self-rising flour1 eggPreheat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan and set aside.In a large bowl, mix the melty ice cream, self-rising flour, and egg. Do not overmix.Pour the batter into loaf pan.Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick clean.Enjoy.

Why Awkward is Awesome with psychologist Ty Tashiro with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-01-30
Duration: 00:31:51
Shownotes: Awkwardness gets a bad rap, but the trait is often an indicator that someone is extraordinary. Psychologist and author Ty Tashiro has spent a great

deal of time studying (and living!) social awkwardness. He's fascinated by how the same traits that cause us social embarrassment can also drive exceptional accomplishment. As a fellow awkward person myself, I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Ty about the advantages of being awkward, what the socially fluent can learn from awkward people, and the best way to navigate conversations in loud clubs.This...is A Bit of Optimism.For more on Ty and his work check out: His book: AWKWARD: The Science of Why We're Socially Awkward and Why That's Awesome.tytashiro.com

A Theory of Everyone with behavioral researcher Dr. Michael Muthukrishna with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-01-23
Duration: 00:35:17
Shownotes: What makes humanity unique?Dr. Michael Muthukrishna is fascinated by why our species behaves the way it does. In his book, A Theory of Everyone, Michael

seeks to answer some of the deepest questions humans have about ourselves and how our cultures came to be. Why do humans create culture? What do all our societies have in common? And how can this knowledge help us build a better future?This...is A Bit of Optimism.In our conversation, Michael references a paper published in Science titled "The Church, intensive kinship, and global psychological variation." You can read it here.To learn more about Michael's work, check out:michael.muthukrishna.com

Atomic Habits with author James Clear with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-01-16
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Shownotes: In the New Year, we all aspire to become better versions of ourselves. But how do we change our behavior so new habits actually stick?Well,

James Clear is THE expert on habits. His book, Atomic Habits, is the #1 New York Times bestseller with over 15 million copies sold.Together, James and I break down his powerful approach to forming better habits, breaking the bad ones, and living the life we desire.This...is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about James and his work, check out:jamesclear.com

Excellence with Silicon Valley Legend Jackie Reses with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-01-09
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Shownotes: Lasting success requires innovation. But how do we build teams that keep innovation in their DNA?Jackie Reses is Silicon Valley royalty precisely because she knows

how to hire, build, and lead the best teams for the best companies. Jackie was a senior executive at Yahoo!, Alibaba, and Square and now she is the founder and CEO of a new bank disrupting retail finance.We talked about what it takes to empower people to invent new things and how grit, paranoia, and excellence breed success.This is...A Bit of Optimism.For more on Jackie and her work check out: https://www.lead.bank/

Imperfections, Nuance, and Humanity with comedian Alex Edelman with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2023-12-19
Duration: 00:33:32
Shownotes: Great comedians have the ability to point out some of the madness, ridiculousness, and nuance that exists in the world.Alex Edelman is already one of

the greats. His current show, "Just For Us," is a transformative experience for his audiences, as he regales them with his experience as an unwelcome interloper at a meeting for white supremacists. Our conversation was just as enlightening. We discussed how imperfections are beautiful, how seeing humanity in others is the first step to peace, and if IHOP is good, evil, or something in-between. This is...A Bit of Optimism. For more on Alex and his work check out: https://www.justforusshow.com/https://www.alexedelmancomedy.com/

Drive with professional racer Danica Patrick with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2023-12-12
Duration: 00:32:46
Shownotes: Drive can get you to peak performance. But what happens when you enter the next chapter of your life? Danica Patrick was one of the

best drivers in the world, the only woman in a field perennially dominated by men. But that was years ago. Now, she is finding meaning beyond wins, races, and results. It turns out, the best part of drive is the journey. This is...A Bit of Optimism. For more on Danica and her work check out: https://danicapatrick.com/

The Value of Values with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2023-12-05
Duration: 00:28:35
Shownotes: All business leaders want to make a lasting impact, but very few have the scale and tools to change the entire planet. Doug McMillon has

the scale and the tools. He is the CEO of Walmart and employs over 2 million people across the world. But it is Doug's commitment to leading Walmart based on its core values that makes him so important.So I sat down with him to talk about his 33-year career, in which he went from packing trucks in the loading bay to becoming the chief executive, to discuss the value of values and how Walmart can have an impact on the whole world.This is...A Bit of Optimism.For more on Doug and his work check out: https://corporate.walmart.com/about/leadership/doug-mcmillonhttps://corporate.walmart.com/about/history