Alexis Ohanian: Why I Left Reddit and Why Greed Can Inspire Good

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Revisited: How to Turn Stress Into Creativity With Grammy-Winner Jacob Collier

Team Simon here! As we take a short hiatus, A Bit of Optimism will return with brand-new episodes on March 24, 2026. Until then, we’re revisiting some of the conversations you loved and we still think about long after the microphones turned off. This week, we’re rewinding to Simo ...  Show more

The Confidence Conversation We Need to Have with Scott Galloway

Scott Galloway and I don’t always see the world the same way, but our friendly debates almost always lead us back to common ground. It’s probably why we enjoy talking to each other as much as we do. If you haven’t heard my friend Scott’s name before, he’s known for being brillian ...  Show more

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