How to Create GENUINE Connections | A Bit of Optimism

PODCAST 🎙️: In 2005, investigative reporter Neil Strauss published "The Game", his first-person account of joining a "seduction community" that taught him the ways of pickup artistry. The controversial book was a blockbuster, selling millions of copies.
Since then, Neil has reinvented himself, and I wanted to talk with him about walking away from his identity of success. This led to a much deeper conversation about what success even is.
Neil and I don't see eye-to-eye on everything in this conversation, but I loved 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.
Listen to our full conversation on A Bit of Optimism wherever you listen to podcasts 🎧
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Simon is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together.
Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do.
Simon is the author of multiple best-selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game.
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#SimonSinek

[@alexfrog1]

The greatest gift you can give someone is the gift of your time and attention.

[@beccaknerr5871]

I knew someone that was embarrassed when I would tell strangers things like "that color looks good on you," "I love that lipstick on you," .... whatever it was that stood out as amazing on them. I didn't care. I kept doing it. The smiles that got bigger afterward are all the reward I needed.

[@annafoy8128]

Yes, I used to do this. I must remember to do this again. ❤Thank you for the reminder.

[@duskshadow25]

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." - Bernard M. Baruch

[@safiahnd488]

OMG my life just changed!!!!!!!!

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Thank you, big help for me❤

[@MattGeil]

This is such an underrated practice that has huge, positive ripples.

[@austindelisle3900]

“You will stop worrying about what people think of you when you realize how seldom they do

[@b.maaouiamarwa7798]

very true

[@user-vr8hy5ss2g]

Thanks again Simon.

[@MattGillis]

When we stop focusing on what others think of us we can start focusing on who we want to be and encouraging others.

[@kamarll1]

🎉❤

[@kamarll1]

When i stop focusing on what others think of me, i can start focusing on who i want to be and encouraging others.

[@kamarll1]

Tqvm

[@MattGillis]

@@kamarll1 Truth! You were made for greatness.

[@espaciolibrejuancarlosvillalba]

It's about shifting from seeking validation's song, to giving validation, where connections grow strong. 😂

[@_sparrowhawk]

Fucking awesome. :D I know Strauss has been around the block since the The Game came out, but damn, he sounds great.

[@alisonqadir5703]

Amazed

[@user-oq9ez7ie2y]

“ you wouldn’t worry so much about what people thought of you, if you realized how little they did” Dr Phil

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Yes, Indeed 🎉

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Great stuff

[@im_just_vidu]

Wow so true

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STYLE ❤❤❤❤

[@gingerandgray]

*I thought this was Jackson Galaxy* 😹

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Be free and easy with the Likes.

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Stop worrying about your bills. Make your bills worry about paying YOU

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❤❤❤❤❤

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👍😎

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[@brandybassett5483]

Yes…and it triggers the narcissists around you.

[@vineshvss]

May be that’s because of low self esteem?

[@jpm000001]

Blah blah blah