Simon Sinek | The Definition of Success with author Neil Strauss | A Bit of Optimism Podcast @SimonSinek | Uploaded May 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
In 2005, Neil Strauss published The Game, a book about his years living in the pickup artist community. The Game sold millions of copies, stirred up huge controversy, and made Neil a bestselling author.
Neil has totally reinvented himself since writing The Game, and I wanted to talk with him about walking away from that identity of success. This led to a much deeper conversation about what success even is. Is meaning tied to outcomes, or is intention enough?
Neil and I don’t see eye-to-eye on everything in this conversation, but I love 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.
This…is A Bit of Optimism.
To learn more about Neil and his work, check out:
neilstrauss.com
harpercollins.com/products/the-game-neil-strauss?variant=32206397767714
⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Public reception for "The Game"
5:45 Simon's struggles with dating
8:00 Neil's biggest Lesson from writing The Game
10:55 Sex addiction rehab and Neil's transformation
15:29 Healthy shame vs. vulnerability
18:25 Is Mark Zuckerberg a sex symbol?
20:22 What is success?
22:42 Parable of the Farmer and Horse
24:50 Contribution debate
32:40 Simon's world vs. Neil's story
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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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Simon’s books:
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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#SimonSinek
In 2005, Neil Strauss published The Game, a book about his years living in the pickup artist community. The Game sold millions of copies, stirred up huge controversy, and made Neil a bestselling author.
Neil has totally reinvented himself since writing The Game, and I wanted to talk with him about walking away from that identity of success. This led to a much deeper conversation about what success even is. Is meaning tied to outcomes, or is intention enough?
Neil and I don’t see eye-to-eye on everything in this conversation, but I love 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.
This…is A Bit of Optimism.
To learn more about Neil and his work, check out:
neilstrauss.com
harpercollins.com/products/the-game-neil-strauss?variant=32206397767714
⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Public reception for "The Game"
5:45 Simon's struggles with dating
8:00 Neil's biggest Lesson from writing The Game
10:55 Sex addiction rehab and Neil's transformation
15:29 Healthy shame vs. vulnerability
18:25 Is Mark Zuckerberg a sex symbol?
20:22 What is success?
22:42 Parable of the Farmer and Horse
24:50 Contribution debate
32:40 Simon's world vs. Neil's story
+ + +
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.
+ + +
Website: simonsinek.com
Live Online Classes: simonsinek.com/classes
Podcast: apple.co/simonsinek
Instagram: instagram.com/simonsinek
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/simonsinek
Twitter: twitter.com/simonsinek
Facebook: facebook.com/simonsinek
Simon’s books:
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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#SimonSinek
