A Bit of Optimism

By: Simon Sinek
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Spite Is The Greatest Motivator with Watch Duty founder John Mills
    Jan 21 2025

    When the wildfires struck Los Angeles, turmoil quickly consumed the city. People were desperate for clear, reliable information—unsure of evacuation routes or how to track the fires as they spread in a history-making wind storm. Then, we found Watch Duty. This intuitive app became our lifeline.

    The visionary behind the app is John Mills, a seasoned tech entrepreneur who created Watch Duty out of necessity after his own community in Northern California was repeatedly threatened by deadly wildfires. But John didn’t just build an app—he reimagined how business and philanthropy can intersect to solve real-world problems.


    Watch Duty is a not-for-profit initiative that harnesses the power of technology and human talent, relying on volunteers to gather critical data from fire scanners and reporters to save lives. Despite its explosive growth, John has no plans to sell the app, because for him, the value isn’t in making money—it’s in using his skills to help others. In a world where many focus on getting rich, John is challenging us to rethink how we can use our talents to serve the greater good.


    This...is A Bit of Optimism.


    For more on John and his work, check out:


    Watch Duty

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    39 mins
  • The First Steps to Reducing Your Anxiety with author Mel Robbins
    Jan 14 2025

    Life can feel overwhelming, especially when we're too drained to even get out of bed. So, how do we push through those days?

    For Mel Robbins, facing this very question turned her life around. Struggling with $800,000 in debt and at rock bottom, she became obsessed with finding practical ways to regain control. Fast-forward to today, and Mel is a bestselling author and podcast host who has helped millions transform their lives. In her latest book, The Let Them Theory, she reveals how shedding the weight of others' expectations can help us live more authentically.

    I sat down with Mel to dive into how we can take action when we're emotionally spent, why our need for control ties us to other people's opinions, and how giving others the freedom to be themselves allows us to align with our true values.

    This…is A Bit of Optimism.

    For more on Mel and her work, check out:

    The Mel Robbins Podcast

    and her book, The Let Them Theory

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    55 mins
  • The Cure for Loneliness with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
    Jan 7 2025

    Loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. Where do we go to feel like we belong?

    As the Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy has been a leading voice in bringing the loneliness crisis to light, stressing its devastating impact on public health. As his second term nears its end, he leaves behind a powerful reflection in his letter, My Parting Prescription for America and the World.

    In an insightful conversation with Dr. Murthy, we delve into what it truly means to be healthy—not just physically, but emotionally and socially—and discuss why the pursuit of fame, wealth, and power often leads us further from what we really need.

    This…is A Bit of Optimism.

    To read the letter, visit this link: My Parting Prescription for America and the World

    To learn more about Dr. Murthy, click here: vivekmurthy.com

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    47 mins

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