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A Bit of Optimism

Simon Sinek

New episode 4 days ago

Made by
Simon Sinek
Episodes
245 episodes
Last episode
October 20, 2026
Rating
4.8 / 5
Charts
Apple No. 33 · Pocket Casts No. 32 · Audible No. 5
On Audible since
March 29, 2023

No. 2 on Across the charts in Business & Careers, and on 6 other charts here.

What it is

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.

Latest episodes

  1. Revisited: The Power of Doing One Thing Exceptionally Well with Gymshark Founder and CEO Ben Francis October 20, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
  2. Revisited: Why Relationships Are the Secret to a Long, Happy Life with Psychotherapist Esther Perel October 13, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
  3. Revisited: Your Instincts Know What You Want with Happiness Expert Arthur Brooks October 6, 2026 · 56 min
  4. Revisited: The Power of Saying "Screw It" with Rob Lowe September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
  5. What Mentally Strong People Do on Their Worst Days with Psychotherapist Amy Morin September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

On the charts

Charting now — best position 1 on Across the charts in Business & Careers, reached October 6, 2026. Seen on 12 charts over 42 days of readings, the first on September 5, 2026.

1 16 1 September 5, 2026 October 24, 2026 September 5, 2026 — position 8September 6, 2026 — position 10September 8, 2026 — position 10September 10, 2026 — position 8September 11, 2026 — position 9September 12, 2026 — position 9September 13, 2026 — position 9September 17, 2026 — position 8September 21, 2026 — position 16September 22, 2026 — position 15September 23, 2026 — position 8September 24, 2026 — position 8September 25, 2026 — position 8September 26, 2026 — position 8September 27, 2026 — position 9September 28, 2026 — position 6September 29, 2026 — position 11September 30, 2026 — position 7October 1, 2026 — position 6October 2, 2026 — position 6October 3, 2026 — position 6October 4, 2026 — position 8October 5, 2026 — position 4October 6, 2026 — position 1October 7, 2026 — position 1October 8, 2026 — position 1October 9, 2026 — position 2October 10, 2026 — position 4October 11, 2026 — position 4October 12, 2026 — position 1October 13, 2026 — position 1October 14, 2026 — position 1October 15, 2026 — position 1October 16, 2026 — position 1October 17, 2026 — position 1October 18, 2026 — position 1October 19, 2026 — position 1October 20, 2026 — position 1October 21, 2026 — position 1October 22, 2026 — position 1October 23, 2026 — position 2October 24, 2026 — position 2
Across the charts in Business & Careers — position by day.
ChartBestDaysLast seen
Across the charts in Business & Careers 1 42 days October 24, 2026
Still running in Business & Careers 1 11 days October 21, 2026
Still running in Personal Development 1 11 days October 21, 2026
Still running in Money & Finance 1 11 days October 21, 2026
Most listened to in Business & Careers 4 42 days October 24, 2026
Most listened to in Money & Finance 4 42 days October 24, 2026
Most listened to in Personal Development 6 42 days October 24, 2026
Highest rated in Business & Careers 7 42 days October 24, 2026
Highest rated in Money & Finance 8 42 days October 24, 2026
Highest rated in Personal Development 10 42 days October 24, 2026
Apple Podcasts · Business 15 42 days October 24, 2026
Pocket Casts · Business 15 42 days October 24, 2026

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