Simon Sinek & Trevor Noah on Friendship, Loneliness, Vulnerability, and More | Full Conversation

Join Simon Sinek and Trevor Noah in this candid discussion where they dig into the critical role of friendships in mental health, success, and happiness. Simon argues that while we’re constantly improving ourselves as leaders and professionals, we neglect the deep, emotional bonds that help us thrive.

Simon and Trevor also discuss the loneliness epidemic among young men and its link to dangerous ideologies, and why teaching the value of true friendship could change society. Watch as they share stories and insights that will inspire you to nurture your friendships and live a more balanced life.

Video from Brilliant Minds, June 2024, in conversation with @trevornoah

⏰ Timestamps
0:00 How This Conversation Happened
1:03 Simon and Trevor's Latest Obsession
2:40 The Sacrifice of Friendship for Success
6:15 Addiction and Community
8:20 Are You a Good Friend?
11:30 Maintaining Friendships While Traveling
14:18 The Power of Asking for Help
15:28 Do Women Understand Friendship Better Than Men?
16:25 The Rise of Angry, Isolated Men and The Global Crisis of Loneliness
19:21 Friendship vs. Success: Prioritizing People Over Work
22:01 How Ignoring Friendships Affects Romantic Relationships

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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

[CollinRutherford]

The idea that we build trust by asking for help, not offering it, is a powerful reframe on vulnerability!

[lordthunderpork]

"Put a name to who you sacrificed" is a helpful humanization, whoa. "Your friends will be there for you, your work won't", so many pieces to enjoy from this

[ffendingeverybody]

"The best boat..is your friend's boat"

[smartcornarenas]

Trevor and Simon should do a 2-hour podcast.

[michellewilliamson]

I could listen to the conversations of these two all day long.

[edgeacademy]

What Trevor said about Simon at the beginning is ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!!

THANK YOU Simon for all that you do!!

[mungwebongumenzi]

I honestly Love these two gentlemen, they are real friends of Humanity.

[GarrettAvery]

I have decades of personal experience with drug use, addiction, recovery, and rehab. There is ZERO "might" in this statement. Fulfilling friendships absolutely lowers chance of addiction and raises chances for recovery.

[leekosub]

Simon Sinek, always on the cutting edge, yet also stating the obvious. So brilliant!

[quixote]

So many people say “I like to meet new people.” I say “What is wrong with the old people?” At age 74, I am still in touch with my two best friends from High School. Yes, It’s a lot of work, but it can be done and it’s worth it.

[timmyjohnstontv]

Two of my favourite people on stage at the same time! Amazing.

[liviannafaria]

This is So Wonderful to See. Love listening to You Simon Sinek and Nice to see Trevor Noah joining You♥

[TellNoLiez]

Moral of the story, they didn't end the convo by saying 'I Love you'.

[Kind_is_the_new_cool]

I absolutely love this duo! Can’t wait to watch it all 👌

[Gayooiyer]

Two fav human beings having a beautiful conversation 💖

[rijgrg]

Can’t wait for Sinek’s book on friendship

[monicaena]

Wow ❤what is the power of saying "I love you to your friends❤"

[darklawyergirl]

Thank you for this conversation on friendships. I have always believed strongly that friendships are important for us and I have never understood why friendships are not more valued like marriage, making money, etc. I hope to see more conversations about this and changed behaviours, even from myself. Cheers to friends that we love and that love us!

[faroalip]

This is the most valuable talk I've ever heard on YouTube! Simon is a Legend!

[TellNoLiez]

In Jamaica there's a saying "A Good Friend is better than pocket money"