There Is No Going Back to Normal | Simon Sinek

[@LifeWithVinceLuu]

It's not the strong that survive, it's the adaptable.

[@douglasjohnson7992]

LifeWithVinceLuu The adaptable are strong lol

[@cheriew2512]

So true ... I’ve seen the strong sadly crumble.

[@chocomalk]

@@cheriew2512 Maybe they weren't strong then? The weak crumble as well lol.

[@chocomalk]

And among the adaptable the strongest survive.

[@DavidMitchellJr]

I love this

[@EllaChinois]

That is why cultivating a growth mindset is so important. Keep learning, keep growing. That is how you become resilient.

[@beverlyjernigan9294]

Life will be the same for those who value liberty. For those who want to live isolated and indoors, Godspeed. I value liberty.

[@kienng4510]

I guess most don't give a damn about all of this because it is not them treating COVID patients, deciding who to save or not, and potentially bringing the disease home to family. But then, nobody forced them to become nurses and doctors...

[@liama.1335]

Kiên Ng only docs in Italy and Wuhan had to triage and only in limited circumstances. Stop exaggerating. Docs aren’t even getting the disease at remarkably higher rates than normal people.

[@brunch1691980]

@@liama.1335 There is NO DISEASE!!! It's all fake!!!

[@butcheyler23]

Beverly Jernigan Someone should remind our government about liberty and that we are supposed to be a free country

[@godice2023]

Kiên Ng everyone has a choice.

[@jamesbyerly766]

Simon's lessons boil down to perspective. How you view something means it all.

[@PJMooreArt]

This is great! My friend, Erica, is a clothing designer in Portland, OR. She has a high-end boutique. When the store closed, she and her seamstresses started making masks. They ended up getting so many big orders from commercial businesses and from individuals, that she was able to keep her seamstresses employed and provide benefits for them.

[@mirawatiastraningdiah5636]

Brilliant👍🏾

[@bongshimedward7065]

The point is making lemonade out of lemons and not how everyone else can make the same lemonade.

[@firecarrier1]

It's a shame she was complicit in a scam. Masks are unnecessary, unhelpful and unhealthy.

[@jamesmacleod9382]

@@jailorsaab That's amazing that they can compete with the big chains which are doing the same thing.

[@jamesmacleod9382]

There's always an angle if there's money to be made. Read King Rat or watch the movie it's good.

[@andrewrollout1657]

Thanks Simon - your example of waiters switching jobs to packing food/doing online orders reminds me of what an enlightened union leader once told me: "I'm here to protect WORKERS, not JOBS." He was referring to the fact that jobs may change, but his goal was to keep his union members (workers) employed and adaptable with the right skills.

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

Progression 🔥🤘

[@khemarandinh3488]

The infinite concept makes everything so meager, including your own time on earth. Humanity is just a blip in existence. Once you realize this is when you are set free

[@tulsibhatia2823]

The most important skill that parents can gift their children is the training to survive in all situations- scarcity,lack of comfort.

[@koma7778]

AUTHORITY OF NEW HEAVEN God ́s Wisdom! Tell us your story of nobody loving you

[@jamesmacleod9382]

So what? Send the children to live in the yard and eat garbage as training? Well I guess you would save some cash for a nice holiday or a brand new car.

[@dielaughing73]

Everyone needs to learn resilience in order to succeed in life

[@Ade2bee]

I love What you’re into and what you stand for Simon but you are very simplistic in this interview, we are talking about human behaviour on a scale never seen before in recorded history, people and councils painting distance gaps for people to walk in, children living in bubbles in the classroom they’re not allowed to play with each other, sitting on tables on their own… This is not the same as after World War II because yes they were changes, companies went out of business but people could still go to bars, people could still frequent people could still hug shake hands and be a human

[@johnbattles1002]

Excellent! I hope Simon reads what you wrote and actually educates himself! Unless he's a Leftist -- then there's little hope for him!

[@eyejoydesigns]

It may be true in that it will be better. People will appreciate more, work harder, save more, and trust the government less. Here in Florida, we are happy that things are opening up.

[@ZBot47]

Normal wasn't very good. We can do better. Let's go back to something better.

[@bribri8042]

PatitoFeo47 I agree.

[@Friiqi]

well said!

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

Good mindset, part of the journey

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

@Ordinary Sessel your last sentence answers your question, better. Theres always a better thought, lets keep it simple and progress. Great insight, we must take responsiblity🔥🤘

[@joem5386]

Good insight. Thanks!

[@mariabarbosa9937]

He himself a leader. With a logical and enlightening way of exposing his views. Always direct and precise. I appreciate him.

[@Schwabian]

I have saved so much working from home, no train fares, fitter as have time to exercise, don't have to buy clothes or make up, feel less stressed, so many benefits.. open plan offices are very stressful . So much gaslighting, narcs and bullying

[@elysianfields1671]

Beautiful, optimistic, but simplistic. There are certain jobs that are not adaptable, they will simply disappear. And those who lived their entire lives of that will perish. Above all if they are older and only skilled in doing that job they did their whole life.

[@rodgermelwani5357]

It’ll be different when we get forced onto a digital currency and ID, have a social score and don’t dare to speak what we think.

[@brunch1691980]

We should act before that happens or happy times are over for good...

[@VR-oy3fu]

buy gold and act up now

[@horsemumbler1]

@Stevean2 Can't get canceled if you're not a corporate slave and have a small community of like minded people to do your talking and thinking in.

[@cd2437]

New normal heard on tv 50,000 times a day. They call it programming for a reason.

[@miked.8097]

Well said C D

[@garyvlahos635]

@Marc Archibald Covid 19 .... 99.98% survival rate for all under 65 years of age . Think about it 👍

[@kenyenrodgers511]

@Marc Archibald this is an honest question why do you think they are blowing out of proportion than it’s literally ruining peoples lives subside rate is at an all time high?

[@dielaughing73]

Yawn

[@garyvlahos635]

@@dielaughing73 Moron

[@nycbike73]

You can stay in if you like. I will live my life.

[@billhancock3788]

Who listens to Simon Sinek. First time I heard him he seemed full of himself.

[@gethteddy]

@@billhancock3788 it's incredible how this guy gets away with all the dumb stuff he says

[@billhancock3788]

gethteddy it doesn’t take much to be a guru these day.

[@onura7524]

i will go into woods and live like an indian american in case they force us to live with ridiculous masks and compulsory vaccines.

[@rorschach1978]

You rock sir!

[@Prissy-Pants]

You are a true Godsend to us dummies who struggle to think outside the box! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@loripatton5638]

Every generation adapts to something that was not previously experienced. So, everyone in the comments saying they won't change, seriously, look at your life, you already have.

[@Irish.Properties]

Exacly. Good point.

[@ponypower8]

Yes, completely agree. The world, life, will not change for us. We have to adapt, to adjust to the world, to life.

[@dielaughing73]

I can't believe so many kooks are commenting here and getting so many likes. All this stupid paranoid conspiracy stuff, and they think the ones who are prepared to make a sacrifice for the common good are the fools. Look at countries like Australia and NZ which had proper pandemic response and populations who accepted the inconvenience of lockdowns and restrictions (plus genuine economic stimulus for the people). We're back to 'almost normal' now, and the reason is very plain. I celebrated Christmas with my family with no fear of illness, and I'm going to a three-day music festival over new year's, completely approved by the health authorities. Because we have had no community transmission for over 6 months. But Americans would prefer to whine about small inconveniences and imagine massive micro-chipping conspiracies, egged on by their idiotic "president", and drag the horror out. Selfishness and greed will be their downfall.

[@JohnBowen117]

@@dielaughing73 So dismissive and myopic, I hope you get what you deserve when the evil you defend turns its back on you. You clearly won't learn otherwise.

[@dashaott849]

So true that it is about your mind set. Difficult times can be a benefit to you and your business because you are forced to adapt in order to survive.

[@daijanestokazem]

If nobody say STOP to new normal, than we can't go back to real normal!

[@_r0b]

What’s real in our society?

[@ellisgill1940]

@@_r0b god

[@dotrinh5626]

Dear Simon, thank you for being such a integral human being who shares insights not only in business and life. I’ve circumvented your videos from time to time and each time I re-view it I always see things differently. If I were to look for a mentor I would strive for someone like you. 🤝

[@jimharding915]

Adapting to changing conditions is a daily task when you own a business. Politicians who keep moving the goal posts and changing the rules to suit their agendas is what makes it more challenging than a predictable virus lifespan.

[@Moarmilk]

None of the issues from this ‘Corona virus’ is from ‘Corona virus’

[@therestaurantfanatic204]

It's so easy for people to complain and stay frozen to changes. Good talk!!! Love it!

[@vanquish7247]

Huge Fan!!! You make more sense than most people I know!!!

[@InitiateChangeSparkPeace]

Seek peace, Unity, Wisdom, and love for one another. Glory to God!

[@phaedrusalt]

Simon is one of those few people who obviously read "Finite and Infinite Games", but also took it to heart! Good job!

[@nosynosee3835]

“Finite and Infinite Games?” This a book I should get?

[@phaedrusalt]

@@nosynosee3835 For you, I have no idea. I found it to be insightful, but tedious.

[@kingjedidiah5337]

The Lord is Coming! For people who are of this world it's only going to get worse the new normal is going to keep changing. But the people of God will thrive and be abundantly blessed in this time.

[@afrocaribbelle]

I will go back to normal! I'm not changing my life over a virus with 1.4% death rate and over 85% recovery rate. Won't be wearing a face mask and practicing social distancing 24/7. This is not the 1st time that humanity faces a new illness and we're still here! Keep your immune system and spirit up. Do not give in to fear.

[@Silverman216]

well said, don't drink the media's kool aid

[@Silverman216]

@@LR-ee2uu I hope people like you become more fearful and stay locked in while the rest of us enjoy the world, people will walk close to you soon, what are you gonna do then? hahaha coward

[@afrocaribbelle]

@@Silverman216 Right! What is he going to do? Lol. I didn't even acknowledge his comment because he sounded stupid! 😂

[@David.Horsager]

Adaptability is key in this new economy that we're facing. Create multiple scenarios and pivot when needed.

[@Engineeerdoctor]

I stay in my normal all the time. They can go on that "journey" themselves. I won't miss them at all.

[@rjaywilde]

Simon, I am in a predicament. I cannot stop watching your videos! I use the Golden Circle in a leadership training I designed and facilitate for new supervisors. The video we use is 13 years old, so I was asked to find something more recent. I started searching. Dang you are good at this inspiration stuff. Agree completely that there is no going back, we can only move forward. Loved the story about the pizza place.

[@melissaneuman4367]

I will go back to normal. I hate the phrase" new normal"

[@chasinrabbits21]

Melissa Neuman 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 💯

[@bobbyess1942]

WE WILL GO BACK TO NORMAL

[@christine9467]

I’m going back to normal. See y’all at the beach 🏖😁👌🏻

[@DiceDecides]

new normal can go die, open up the planes already

[@Irish.Properties]

What is "normal" anyway? Pollution, disease, one trillionaire and 40% poor (in america)... Is that normal to you?

[@markt2398]

No one alive has dealt with something of this scale. It's not so much that change happens and we must adapt-we know this and change is inevitable. The issue here is the change happened very fast, almost overnight, and spread across ALL aspects of life from physical health, mental health, social lives, work lives, etc... That's a lot for any person to take in and adjust to.

[@ironmike7339]

Life was dam good earlier we just didn’t appreciate what we had till we lost it. And all this change will not be for the better I’m sure of that. This is a forced change but most are to ignorant to see that. I just hope are great nation stands. And for those of you that disagree that we have it better than any others time will tell won’t it?

[@anirbanghosh4731]

Simon you always refresh our minds with possibilities, I am from india and I like to thank you for boosting me time n again... I would like to end it by saying that I love you from deepest of my heart...

[@ashleyj7789]

I personally don't think you can compare this to coming out of a world war [WW2]. I agree with you on a level of the fact that many companies/workers figured out they could A) Work their original job from home B) Do something entirely new from home i.e. online. Live events/meeting in person is part of being human. On a related note, If we don't stand up for these basic rights then we could lose them. Not cool. Remember we always have the right to protest in person or to petition, don't let them fool you that you don't. Think about that next time they try to spring ROUND 2 of CROCK-Vid on us.

[@conned]

Very true, adapt n innovate or left behind,game over...thank you Mr.Sinek. U stay safe n keep those thoughts coming...

[@koroglurustem1722]

Infinite mindset is spelled as tomorrow, longterm, or next life in the major world religions. In Islam it's called "akhira", literally meaning "the other" often used for the next life, in contrast to this worldly life which is called "dunya" that literally means "nearby". So it means that instead of shortterm thinking, it's better to have a longterm game, which is dubbed infinite game in Simon's vocabulary. One verse of Quran says "let a soul look for what it has put forward for tomorrow".

[@AnabreseNeuman]

As the saying goes, Life gives you what you can handle. What challenges us makes us stronger.

[@GODolution]

We should never adapt to a soul crushing reality. We need to try overthrowing the tyrannical rules or die trying.

[@rachelarmel7547]

Amen! Why are people so easily accepting this when it's obvious we're being manipulated and lied to daily. So many are falling for the programming and then patting themselves on the back for "adapting!." Gimme a break.. where's the outrage?!? So many are asleep still.

[@johnsample9640]

There is going back to normal as long as we don't listen to those telling us that there is no going back to normal. You, nor anyone, gets to tell me what normal is. Normal is a different perception for everyone. I will go back to "my normal" and look at those who allow this to change them and feel sad for them as I go about my normal day. I had to stop this video less than 2 minutes into it and move on to something else that isn't gonna tell me how my life is going to be. I choose that.

[@maryloustoddard3368]

LOVE YOUR PRESENTATION OF TODAYS,WORLD. WE HAVE TO HAVE A CREATIVE MIND AND JUST MOVE FORWARD. ONLY YOUR MIND AND THOUGHTS CAN PLACE LIMITS ON YOUR MIND SET . THANK YOU

[@ketanpatil3489]

absolutely brilliant 👏 👌... being adaptable to change ....makes us more confident to handle upcoming crisis.

[@chocomalk]

As humans we have faced this beast countless times and have always found a "normal" to fall back on and this is no different...unless "new" is forced upon us.

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

We must keep a sane, adapting , and composed mindset

[@totallythandi2555]

This has been my mindset through it and it really really on a daily level. So much less stress; just steadily work towards your goals

[@attifarkas]

This is a reset switch. Those of you that remember using Windows 95, remember that often you had to shut it down, wait for a minute and restart. After the restart, everything has worked better. This is our opportunity to start fresh and start better. I love the story about the pizza oven. It shows that when you think outside the box, you can find opportunity in challenges. Thank you so much for helping everyone with your talks and interviews. Cheers from Canada.

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

Good perspective🔥🤘

[@sandboxproductions_youtube]

I will never take the personal freedom that I enjoyed where I could go to the movie theater, restaurant, beach, or party without wearing a mask or social distancing before the pandemic for granted again, but like many others, I still want that back, and I think that while we should wear a mask and social distance during a pandemic, we should return to normal and move on with our lives once the pandemic is over. THEN is where I believe that we should return to our personal freedoms and liberties that we enjoyed before the pandemic. I don't believe that any personal freedoms before the pandemic should be limited AFTER the pandemic by any means.

[@chrisklugh]

Its not the Strongest or the most Intelligent that surive, its the most Adaptable.

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

Said it..truth🔥🤘

[@chrisklugh]

With that said... 10 Months later... I have not figured out how to Adapt. I will be homeless next month... Everything is on fire.

[@flippaclipanimations1933]

You realize that you are one of the many people who bring down my confidence of us going back to normal

[@octopichael]

Before the pandemic: "I hate my job! I wish I had more free time." During pandemic: "I wish I could work like normal! I have nothing to do with all this time." We really are going to go back to abnormal. These are hard times but I hope everybody can come out of this better, faster, stronger than they were before!

[@prostratic]

Your mother came better, faster, stronger and HARDER than ever before.

[@crisinhavieira]

I love you, Simon! Thanks for your inspiring messages! I keep talking about it with my friends and family, but most don't seem to understand or care. We have to let go the old normal to see new possibilities for the future. Normal is just not enough anymore.

[@sashahandley8774]

“If i do not keep up with the world, the world will move on without me”

[@susanh.edwards6517]

Sasha, do you know who said this? Please and thanks!

[@sashahandley8774]

Susan H. Edwards an old therapist quoted it to me, but i cant remember who originally said it. Google doesnt seem to either - sorry i cant be of more help!

[@bill8383]

It's A Brave New World

[@ponypower8]

The world, life, will not change for us. We have to adapt, to adjust to the world, to life.

[@ponypower8]

The world, life, will not change for us. We have to adapt, to adjust to the world, to life.

[@KinsleyJordan]

TRUTH!! NORMAL is TOXIC! Simon you inspired me on my most recent Podcast and KZbin page to cover this exact topic! Thank you for continuing to inspire me!

[@sirjet8086]

What you mean Normal is Toxic?

[@evabanell3409]

Yeah that seems a little off?

[@KinsleyJordan]

What I mean is this - what has Normal ever gotten you? Who "normal" has every accomplished radical feats? This are all abnormal people because they have a different mindset, the infinite mindset like simon talks about!

[@winsoroak7733]

That actually makes a lot of sense - never thought about that

[@craveunited971]

never would have thought about that....but truth! Is that on your cast?

[@samantharowley125]

Adaptability is a great character trait of people.

[@lernenderzukunft]

Accept and adapt. 🌟👍 Post traumatic growth is possible

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

🔥🔥🤘🤘

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

@AUTHORITY OF NEW HEAVEN God ́s Wisdom! god speaks different to me

[@minavocoaching3850]

It has always been that businesses that can turnaround rapidly and adapt to a changing environment are the ones that survive and thrive with time. Thanks Simon for your inspiration!😀

[@muyiwaosifuye]

Adaptability demands humility and subduing the ego. But many of us as individuals or business owners/leaders struggle with these realities...painful as they could be.

[@ronpaulrevered]

Yeah, strip away individuality. Fuck that! Embrace your ego!

[@leejay2418]

It's always a pleasure to hear simon speak.

[@lauralush23]

But this feels like a forced change.

[@alicecharkhchyan4454]

Right. Please check out Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai, he has a different perspective that is worth hearing out.

[@lauralush23]

@@alicecharkhchyan4454 don't worry. I really didn't have any of that Kool aid ;) God bless 🙏

[@consciousobserver629]

It's all very convenient.. and with less than 1% of Corona patients dying.. yet all of this? Mhmm

[@Expose_bankers_and_auctioneers]

@Taha Babikir I can't shake the feeling that it's for good

[@steelcaress]

@@consciousobserver629 the actual mortality rate for COVID-19 is somewhere between 3 and 4%. The flu is less than 1%. And it's not so much the mortality rate you need to be worried about. The coronavirus has been associated with organ and neurological damage. There are reports of multiple blood clots that they have to surgically remove, strokes, and kidney failure. There are people in their 30s leaving the hospital with walkers. Your whole life changes if you get it. That's why people are sheltering in place.

[@HealWithRRR]

Simon, thanks for being on this planet! The world would be in the dark without you!

[@SirGalaEd]

I fear the biggest casualty of the new way we do things is a further loss of human to human interactions. Mr. Sinek has already spoken about the addictive nature of cell phones, and how they discourage personal contact. I fear the social distancing philosophy will only make that worse.

[@JessiTheBestiGaming]

Exactly. For your "safety". The government is using your safety to control you with fear. Here in New Mexico, we have 2.5 million people. Only 253 have died and 99% were over 65 WITH UNDERLYING CONDITIONS. We are locked in our homes because of a 0.00009% death rate. Dude... What a psyops

[@SirGalaEd]

@@JessiTheBestiGaming Well said!!!

[@WarfareJournal]

Or maybe it makes people realise the true value of face to face interaction since they've been forced to give it up completely. Maybe "online sucks" and "Zoom wasn't the same"is what sticks in their minds. I don't think anyone knows, but it's possible!

[@roxannamostatabi7791]

I think it will make us savor and appreciate the smaller amount of in person interactions we actuality do have. Thousands of years ago human beings were not exposed to the high amount of other human beings that we are on a daily basis, at least in the big cities, and at least before this pandemic. We now have the chance to slow down, to choose our relationships more carefully. This I think can be a good thing.

[@peterbelanger4094]

Social media has done the MOST damage to human to human interaction. It is a blight on human civilization greater than covid will ever be. Most people will not "realize the true value of face to face interaction", they have become accustomed to interacting via social media, and real world venues that foster face to face have gone by the wayside even before all this virus stuff. We have entire generations now that online interaction is 'normal'. I don't think there is any hope for humanity until the internet goes away.

[@myrnahernandez6244]

Each time I hear your advice it makes my day so much better ❤️ thanks 🙏

[@7hillumi]

It’s just a ride -Bill Hicks

[@АняИванова-з9р]

Thank you for your thoughts, Simon!

[@broadcastmafia9878]

It's not the strongest but those that get a big enough bailout who survive.

[@sollv9787]

@ITHEREONETHATHASNT you keep using that word, communism, I don't think it means what you think it means. Beside that I agree with a good number of the points you make.

[@brunch1691980]

@ITHEREONETHATHASNT you are so wrong this time, man... You'll see...

[@ParmyBaddhan]

Look for the opportunity and you will find it. Adaptation is the key. Great advice that I will apply in this new world that we are living in.

[@teryylotus1995]

If you let them, you'll end up in chains!

[@_r0b]

That’s the allegory of the cave.

[@martinjkrumm8764]

martin j krumm Going to the grocery store without even thinking of being afraid. Hugging people. Watching movies in theaters. Going to live events. Going on vacation and on cruise lines. Any kind of human contact without masks or gloves. Commuting to work ffs. That's the normal I just can't bring myself to live without. To this guy and others who just don't appear to be thinking rationally, never say never.

[@Lucretciela]

My God... This guy is buying into the narrative hook, line, and sinker. Even using the approved catch phrases.

[@jimmieoakland3843]

When a job, a relationship, or a way of life ends, people often ask themselves, What am I going to do now? The answer is always the same: something else. I have no fear of what's coming. I know I will figure out some way to survive. And there is always the possibility that what is coming will be better than what I have now. That's happened to me before. Good luck to all.

[@masterdentaltechnician1914]

Simon Sinek is my favorite Author of all time. I read all his books, some even multiple times, and used his strategies throughout my career. I even get inspired by him to create my own KZbin Channel. Check it out Simon!!

[@marymungai4429]

Hope for a better tommorrow working towards healing

[@alexanderhamilton6370]

"Things will be hard and then they'll get better, we'll be okay". What he means is the human race will be okay, not the individual. Some individuals will be absolutely screwed from this, maybe even for life. There's a light at the end of the tunnel for mankind, yeah, okay. No shit. But let's not overlook the serious tragedies many will face because of this.

[@rutujadeshpande5154]

Wonderful. Seriously. And it really is about seeing the writing on the wall.

[@johnypanta6208]

Wow. I had an Infinate mindset about the pandemic this whole time and I didn't even knew it!!! Also kudos to that pasta restaurant!!! They just got the most awsome advertisement by Simon. I want to order from them now!!

[@larkatmic]

Its September now. All my favorite restaurants closed for good here in New York City. I have lived here for over 30 years. My rent, and expenses have shot through the roof. After this pandemic, the new normal of NYC isn’t going to be the same, nor something we want. We are moving to Fairfield Connecticut. They didn’t close down their restaurants, and we can get a much larger place, with train access to NYC when we need to. My wife and I have adapted working digitally from home. We love it. We aren’t chained, like before, to stay in the now hostile place that NYC has is turning into, and only getting worse with Bilazio embracing of destructive policies. Not to mention Cuomo, who will be raising taxes. Its just not worth it anymore. We work too hard. Adapting to a new normal that brings you peace of mind, and happiness is a good thing. ❤️

[@bradleyjohnson6107]

Or we could just calm the hell down, quarantine the vulnerable and get back to work.

[@Dyadactic]

Then the dystopian world government will never be put in place

[@aesthetic_sunny1237]

Go ahead

[@liner011f7]

Accept the cost of the deaths, rather than the cost of lost freedom.

[@mfar3016]

🙌🏼

[@nn-nu8hf]

@Stevean2 how are all those people that you met with a facemask on??? Your social life must be great right now XD

[@danyaibi31]

I needed that today. Thanks @Simon S.

[@Wicus51]

It seems that the meaning of 'sustainable' is very quickly changing as well....

[@rchrdkan289]

Get rid of all corrupt politicians and greedy billionnaires. Then and only then, we'll have normal normal.

[@monogalaxia]

I wish I could think like Simon Sinek

[@ChrisBentley1160]

Love the concept. Something I’m curious about though is your examples make it seem like innovations inevitably lead to old, tired companies being overtaken by the agile, adaptable new comers. The challenge with that idea is that we always analyze the winners and losers from a hind sight lens. When businesses are in the real shuffle, things aren’t nearly as evident. There are plenty of businesses that have the greatest technologies and innovative thinkers who go out of business because they don’t know the fundamentals of business: demand, supply chains, cash flows, etc. Think about MoviePass for example-a hugely innovative idea, changed the movie industry in some fundamental ways, but the large theater leaders just offered their own memberships and MoviePass ran out of investor money. To relate this to this current economic downturn, I don’t think it’s helpful to simply say, our country has gone through hard times before and now businesses just need to adapt. There will be a lot of businesses that fold because the economic pie has shrunk tremendously. And maybe the reason why one business survives and another folds is because the one that folds had just upgraded its computer systems rather than holding on to savings. The concept of infinite games inevitably lead to huge ambiguities. It seems like to me, as a life principle, the key is to think of what is the best next move right now because those darn black swans take all of us by surprise when they come. I’d also love to hear your thoughts sometime on the trade-offs we make in the sake of convenience. You mention Netflix taking down Blockbuster and Uber out competing taxi cab companies. A single Blockbuster video store had more variety than Netflix’s entire library. Granted, they might have only had one copy of some titles but you had more options. Uber drivers don’t get certified nor offer the option of calling ahead for a specific pick up time. I guess what I’m getting at is aren’t there other values that some societies value at certain times that shift that give advantages to certain companies? Maytag used to be popular because their appliances claimed to last forever. Well jump ahead a generation and we want the newest trending appliances so longevity doesn’t really matter. People used to value public transit because not everybody had a car and you could read your newspaper on the train and drink your coffee. Now most people drive and most of those who take transit wish they didn’t have to. If a company is built on certain core values or a “Big Why” what happens if those values aren’t valued by society anymore? Thanks for your dedication in producing books. I’m in a second draft of a first novel and so I have grown to really appreciate writers who get their works to the finish line.

[@koroglurustem1722]

Very thoughtful questions there buddy. I don't have resolution to them, though it seems like ultimate failure of any given system is inevitable, be it a company or product or a strategy. I guess that's due to complexity of the world.

[@bibanedj6873]

My phone is full of your videos book words *_* happy seeing you again in social media

[@Alpha-jk3be]

doe anyone want to “adapt” losing their business, job, love ones, own life?..

[@rubyscott6685]

Alpha 119 that is not what he is saying. He is talking about the passage of time which changes all things. No one has ever been able to go back to anything, ever. When you turn 90, you simply can’t return to 30. We will survive this, but we will have to adapt and things will be different. Are you really making the argument that you prefer death to change? Really? If so, why?

[@Alpha-jk3be]

ruby scott “prefer death to change”.. since when can we change death?.. change and adapt are two different things.. He is telling us to adapt yet to do that we have to change.. changing is not adapting...

[@MrLeafsta]

Time to get those big lady pants on ....

[@Josh55ify]

yeah, adapting to this is not correct. They are making us into a "hive mind", do as everyone else does. Individuality is at risk. Keep in mind everyone, over 100 million people will die from hunger from the shut downs, hundreds of thousands will die by suicide, and so many jobs gone adding to the mental instability. I don't enjoy this guy encouraging to accept it.

[@kaellum4260]

The 'present' sets the stage for future events. Once humans understand the retroverse they experience they can shift the position of the future.

[@sayanbanerjee6890]

At the end, I have just one word for you to say.."Beautiful".

[@sotostselios]

Very Good Simon & Absolutely 100% Agreed !!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ P.S.: You could call it: A New Version of a "Marshall" Plan or a " Financial Reset" !!!

[@MartimDurao]

"There Is No Going Back to Normal" is an integral part of change, of any change. Travelling to the past is not possible! Yet! lol

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

Using the process to progress🤘🔥

[@sadiatahir8545]

Simon is right about so many things. Old infrastructure, radically new age ahead.

[@hotvision]

Im glad Darius Rucker was occasionally smiling and saying "yea...:" throughout this video.

[@taylorgaines]

I love everything about this!

[@HaHaroni]

😓

[@shivamnow]

Sadly, that's how we have to live for long. All we can do is start focusing on the digital sources of work and growth

[@diasdeinvierno8041]

Slavery 2.0

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

Continually growing

[@Expose_bankers_and_auctioneers]

and growing our own food

[@shivamnow]

@@Expose_bankers_and_auctioneers Oh Yes.

[@nehachoubey9416]

What about the people with limited education and resources... What will they do... 🙁

[@Brissieskater1]

Life can be anything that you want it to be

[@lieveponny]

I find this a bit naive, it's more than just about the right mindset. We need to open our eyes to the evil

[@stoimendimitrov]

My grandfather told me back in WW2 in Russia all agricultural factories which made tractors for farmers were making tanks for the military in less than a week and vise verse after the war. Point is they never closed down and they were covering the country’s needs during the given times.

[@davidwill1320]

While I agree with your overall message there is one big difference and that's the time-line. Historically, people and businesses, had a lot more time to adapt, before they went bankrupt. A few businesses have been able to change course and survive, but many are simply not structured to shift that quickly. Arguably, many should have already been making that shift anyway, such as big retail. They could see the rise of Amazon. Other segments will take a nose dive, because there is limited demand for their products, while the economy struggles to recover. This pandemic is a second slap down, right on the heels of the 2008 financial collapse. It is in a time when the definition of middle class is being rewritten. I think it is an over simplification to suggest this is just another bump in the road. It remains to be seen if the world comes out of this better or worse. Early signs are the one percent are going to become even wealthier, while everyone else slides further in the opposite direction.

[@The-Rain-Ninja]

What would be very useful is having a video on building adaptive skills. From the comments here it seems people are interested in this subject.

[@deanafromchicago6661]

Life for many can either go well...moving forward...or end up so bad that there will be riots, suicides, and murders... ✝️🙏

[@nobesuthuchautsane7341]

I love that idea not to fire people from their jobs ( restaurants ) but rearrange their jobs like waiters can now start packing the takeaways for orders to be delivered to people. That's 100%👌❤️