Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We’ve misunderstood grit.

It’s not about white-knuckling life. Author of “Grit,” Angela Duckworth, says real grit sounds more like:

👉 This is interesting
👉 This matters
👉 I can do this
👉 I know what to try next

🎧 Listen to the full episode of A Bit of Optimism wherever you get your 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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The Infinite Game: simonsinek.com/books/the-infinite-game
Start With Why: simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why
Find Your Why: simonsinek.com/books/find-your-why
Leaders Eat Last: simonsinek.com/books/leaders-eat-last
Together is Better: simonsinek.com/books/together-is-better

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