How I Became an Optimist | Simon Sinek

Optimism isn't naive. Optimism doesn't deny the darkness. It's an undying belief that the future is bright.

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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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[POSITIVEMILLIONAIRE]

To the one reading this, You will create great things. Yes. YOU

[corcoranmagriproperties]

It's fascinating the way he distinguishes OPTIMISM from BLIND POSITIVITY! That's a very good point!

[DerToSt]

That reminds me of the Tale of Two Wolves -

An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me, ” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.”


He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.”


The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?”

The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”

[Angelicpale]

As a really depressed suicidal pessimist I realized optimistic people are unbelievable happy and i wish be like that someday

[PracticalInspiration]

Optimism is a positive trait to learn, it's not the same as blind positivity, but rather how we perceive the world

[sugarvampire]

I've learned to always qualify with "I'm CAUTIOUSLY optimistic" when I present project proposals/action plans to my managers. Too often people equate optimism with a lack of realism, but it's amazing how that one extra adverb changes people's opinions so drastically.

[MrVirly]

It's such small but material shift. I am sure we all know optimism is contagious and spreads but to look at it as a learnable trait feels especially powerful.

[Kk-edgr]

Yep, staying positive and hopeful for the future is sure of a good way to be motivated and creative. WTG Simon

[theRogueBeans]

"Optimism breeds like Mogwais" Love it!

[philip]

My personal mantra is that if all good things must come to an end, you should treat every moment as a good one because until the end of that particular moment, you may not know if it was a good one or not. For example, a lot of people look back at their school days wishing they were there again, but in the present moment you probably hated school.

[MariaSpiliotopoulou]

Interesting how this completely aligns with my spiritual father's Greek Orthodox teachings. Optimism, togetherness, etc.
Thank you for being a light in our lives Simon! Happy holidays!

[adefisayoasa]

Thank you for distinguishing between Optimism and Blind Positivism.

[mirayadingabay]

YES, LIFE, IN GENERAL, IS NOT EASY THERE ARE UPS AND DOWN MANY OBSTACLES HARD TIME AND MANY GREAT HAPPY DAYS, WE NEED TO BE THANKFUL AND ALWAYS TO SEE THE LIGHT IN THE END OF THE TUNNEL THAT EVENTUALLY APPEARS. OPTIMISM TO DEAL THE HARD WAY/DAYS WITH POSITIVE THINKING AND DO THE BEST UNTIL WE'LL OVERCOME IT.

[racaciaruth]

Amen yes Simon ❤️ ❤️. Optimistic seed develops more optimism. I love it. You are charismatic and so optimistic always. Love to you always 🔥 ❤️.

[DoctorWonka]

I think if you can make yourself feel bad (which you can), likewise you can make yourself feel good. 😊

[pinkroses]

When life drags you through dogshit simple things feel like crack. Your gratitude goes way up. It's kind of like that feeling when you finally stop puking after a virus and you keep something down and can get fresh air and breathe.

[tejindersinghsandhu]

I think faith in God plus optimism helps in life's difficulties.

[thegoodseeker]

I choose optimism today not blind positivity.

[donnykurniawan]

Is there any full video for this content? It looks like the conversation is more "easy" and heart to heart.

[xxChacaronXX]

This makes me think of needy people and “yes men” … they think having positive interaction with people means always agreeing and never facing confrontations.

Smart people stand up for what they believe but they also know when to listen and admit when they’re wrong. They talk to get to the correct conclusion with others rather than just proving/forcing their point.