A Bit of Optimism

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Rewarding Kindness with Jimmy Darts May 30, 2023

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On the path to fame, most rising stars abandon their morals.

Not Jimmy Darts. He’s done just the opposite.

Jimmy started his career as a YouTuber pulling ill-advised pranks. Two decades later, he and his 20 million fans now make the world a kinder place by donating life-changing money to unsuspecting strangers who are spontaneously kind, compassionate, or generous.

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Jimmy and his work, check out:

https://www.jimmydarts.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BoMmoR5HSmz5-oS8_1ENw

www.instagram.com/jimmydarts

Love Without Judgment with Ana Kirova May 23, 2023

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Dating doesn’t have to be about finding “The One.” At its most rewarding, modern love can be about growth, curiosity, and authenticity.

Ana Kirova is the CEO of the dating platform 'Feeld’, a revolutionary app that helps people break free from traditional norms, explore alternative relationships, and discover the boundless potential for love that comes with accepting yourself and others without judgment.

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Ana and her work check out:

https://feeld.co/

The Soul of an Idea with David Copperfield May 16, 2023

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“Soul” is a word that I've never really used, but it perfectly encapsulates what has made David Copperfield the most successful magician of all time.

He has filled global audiences with awe for over 40 years. He made the Statue of Liberty disappear, escaped from Alcatraz, and walked through the Great Wall of China.

And it turns out, the key to great magic is also the key to any great work: a visceral, emotional connection between the act and the performer.

You have to find and honor the soul of the idea.

This is…A Bit of Optimism.

For more on David and his work check out:

https://www.davidcopperfield.com/html/

Molly's Game with Molly Bloom May 09, 2023

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Molly Bloom’s life story is one-of-a-kind.

Her Olympic dreams were dashed, so she planned on going to law school. Instead, she wound up running a high-stakes poker game where hundreds of millions of dollars would change hands in a night.

Molly made a lot of money. Celebrities, mafias, and federal informants soon took an interest in her and her game. Eventually, she lost everything and had no one to blame but herself.

Her story later became the Academy Award nominated movie, Molly’s Game, and the lessons she learned from her extraordinary journey have tremendous value for the rest of us.

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Molly and her work, check out:

twitter.com/immollybloom

The Courage of Compassion with Robin Steinberg Apr 04, 2023

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How would you like to be judged for the rest of your life by the worst thing you’ve ever done?

Robin Steinberg was a public defender, where she had to learn to see her clients – who were often accused of heinous crimes – as human.

The lessons she has learned about how to find compassion for people with whom we vehemently disagree are absolutely essential for this divided world.

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Robin and her work check out:

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/610838/the-courage-of-compassion-by-robin-steinberg-contributions-by-camilo-ramirez/

A Goofy Episode with Bill Farmer Mar 28, 2023

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There is a very good chance that Bill Farmer has already made your life brighter and you had no idea.

That's because Bill is a Disney Legend. He has been the voice of Goofy since 1987, among countless other Disney and Looney Tunes characters. What started as a simple impression sparked an amazing career that has influenced millions with a message of optimism.

He views his work as an act of service. As a result, he brings his audience joy that they carry with them for the rest of their lives.

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Bill Farmer and his work, check out:

https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/its-a-dogs-life-with-bill-farmer

Insane Vacations with Mike Reiss Mar 21, 2023

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When you get one of the most successful comedy writers in television history to come on your podcast, naturally the first thing to talk about is...his trip in a homemade submarine to visit the ruins of the Titanic.

You see, Mike Reiss isn't just the funniest guy in the room — he's also the most well-traveled. He's been to Iran, the North Pole, North Korea, and everywhere in between.

Whether he's sharing travel anecdotes or writer's room memories from his 600+ episodes of The Simpsons, one thing is very clear: when Mike tells a story, things are going to get animated.

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Mike and his work check out:

His travel podcast "What Am I Doing Here with Mike Reiss": https://bleav.com/shows/what-am-i-doing-here-with-mike-reiss/

Down A Rabbit Hole with Seth Godin Mar 14, 2023

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Our time, energy, and emotions are valuable because they are finite.

And yet conversations with Seth Godin always leave me feeling more patient, energized, and full of love.

Seth is a prolific author and a marketing genius who knows first-hand how love can take an interaction from transactional to transformational.

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Seth and his work check out:

https://www.sethgodin.com/

A Song of Significance, out May 2023: https://geni.us/pdnqnz

How To Be An Entrepreneur with Jeff Rosenthal Mar 07, 2023

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Want to go fast? Go alone. Want to go far? Go together.

Most entrepreneurs aren’t lone wolves. Founders like Jeff Rosenthal know that the greatest ventures come with partners, mentors, and communities.

Being enthusiastic, generous, and kind attracts people who want to help—and together you can accomplish the unreasonable.

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Jeff and his work check out:

https://summit.co/

https://summitimpact.org/

The Wisdom of Anxiety with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary Feb 28, 2023

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Anxiety is the crown jewel of human evolution.

That’s the professional opinion of neuroscience professor and clinical psychologist Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, who is driving a paradigm shift in how we understand anxiety. The emotion isn’t a sickness or a flaw in human design – it’s an evolved advantage that protects us and strengthens our creative and productive powers.

So even though anxiety doesn’t feel good…it can be good to feel anxious.

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Dr. Dennis-Tiwary and her work check out:

https://www.drtracyphd.com/

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/future-tense-tracy-dennis-tiwary?variant=39708426797090

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