Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear | E176 

Very insightful episode! Let me know what you all think! If you could also do me a massive favour and hit the like button that would be amazing, it helps this channel out massively 🙏

When children watch their parent put their careers first, they lose in teaching the importance of family values. This has another problem in society at large.

As someone who comes from an abusive background, I agree that mindset is a privilege. My dad taught me to think in twisted ways and I had to undo that and learn how to think like a normal person as well as trying to fix my mental struggles as a result of that. Ive got my degree and other qualifications but I had so much more along my path than my peers had, and I saw them sail through it much more smoothly than me. I even had to learn how to be happy and what happiness was, and how to handle stress and how to build self esteem. Those are just the tip of the iceberg. The lessons were endless and I found myself confused constantly

There’s nothing wrong with only wanting to work 45 hrs a week and not wanting to be a CEO. As long as in those hours you do your job. And on the odd occasion you do your boss a favour. And your boss returns that favour. I’m sick of social media telling everyone that unless they run a business they will be miserable and worthless. Some people are not cut out to be leaders. Or even want to be. But If put to task. Can work very hard and produce great work.

I’m Gen Z, I promise you we don’t all believe in TikTok values 😅 I think a lot of the issues are partly tied to how young even the eldest gen z people are. I’m about to turn 26, and I fully acknowledge I still don’t know much about how to be a real grownup just yet. The people who are living through their TikTok lens are going to eventually reap the results of their distorted worldview, and they’ll pay the price. I just hope it doesn’t make too much of a mess along the way.

The unspoken emphasis on boundaries in this podcast 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Simon saying ‘it’s none of your business’ is teaching me how to be kind, yet firm.

“The thing we give to the world is the thing we need the most.” Oooooh that hit hard. I am a protector from a manipulative and abusive childhood, and I’ve built myself around having peoples back, protecting them, and trying my best to communicate directly and honestly. Having someone be honest with me, and protect me, is one of my deepest desires. I want to be protected.

Gen Z here, straight A's in my masters (my 3rd post-secondary accreditation) and working a high value corporate job. Lots of great interpersonal points in this video, one thing I will say is that Gen Z is disillusioned from romanticizing hardship. I think a lot of older generations (outside of Millennials) forget that baby boomers and their kids also had things VERY easy for their time, and also received a lot of flack from the wartime generations for having things too easy. The older generations seem to have this pattern of "i struggled so you should too" because they were too afraid to push boundaries, often times it FEELS (which may not be the truth) like they push that resentment onto younger generations… for example: working from home (WFH). A lot of Gen Z AND Millennials like WFH but I've heard sentiments from my colleagues (all in their 40s) that it should end because "I had to go into work so you should too"… but why? We're advancing technology to the level wherein you don't have to be in office to do work, this makes it so i can be sick and work from home without having to take a week off or risk the health of my colleagues. But some people just don't like change, don't be the generation resistant to change… out with the old and in with the new, please. Because Gen Z is completely aligned with understanding that you don't have to fall in love with stress, it exists yes, but you don't have to let it define you.

''Hearing the words that are spoken to you is not listening. Listening is when the other person feels heard.'' nice one

49:23 "How do I get my employees to stay forever (and putting in the same amount of work as me)?" You can NEVER expect your employees to work as much as you like if it's their own company because it's simply NOT.It's YOUR company and when that "relationship" dissolves, you're the only one who gets to keep the whole company, they don't get to keep any part of it!

I loventhe part that some folks are calling awkward. Because in the same podcast where the guest speaks about how essential it is to navigate boundaries with clarity and confidence, we watched him do it live. Unwavering, clear and nonviolent communication in action

Mindset is not a privilege- you have to build it and learn it. Saying it’s a privilege gives people an excuse to keep playing the victim. I didn’t grow up with a great mind set. I earned it. Mindset is not like anxiety. Mindset is in YOUR control. So own it. Change it. It’s on you.

I think the point about mindset being a privilege is super fascinating. I've come from a very privileged family - I'm from a middle class family in Australia, I always have the backup of moving back in with my parents and to have their financial support. But in so many areas of my life I struggle. And after listening to the podcast I've begun to consider that the mindset I was raised with may play a large part in that. I want to feel in control & empowered. But when considering the idea of living above or below the line, I often find myself falling into the victim mentality. Holding in my mind a disempowerment - when challenges arise my default is 'There's nothing else I can do.' And I think that comes down to the mindsets I was exposed to as a kid. My dad went around blaming everyone and everything around him for his anger management issues, and my mum just sat in quiet complacency, staying in the marriage and saying she is fulfilled by her friends so doesn't want to go through the stress of leaving my dad. This mentality has definitely carried on to me. And while I never went through physical abuse, and had the privileges of money and a private schooling, the mindsets I was exposed to when growing up weren't something that set me up with an idea of empowerment. Until I heard that comment about mindset being a privilege, it's never crossed my mind. It's a default setting in my brain that I have to constantly fight & educate myself via the internet on strategies to overcome it.

If you read Maslow's original paper (called "A theory of human motivation"), he never says that one need is preceded by the other. No need is more important than the other. He says that all of us need a bit of each, that everyone has their own threshold for each need to feel satisfied, and meeting each need to reach our thresholds is the driving force behind our motivations. The paper is not long. I highly recommend reading it!

As someone in recovery, AA, the line we need the "help others" section 🙏 so true. When I struggle, it's always because I am not helping others, and thinking only selfishly

I love the part where Simon admits he has self doubt, like every human being, and then follows it up with "it's none of your business." Honest and direct.

Post covid, as a nurse and an empath, I isolate myself from my coworkers because all the do is gossip, complain, and tear others down. I did it to protect myself. Now, I am rarely included in anything. Because I am not part of the crowd. Interesting.

I agree that mindset can be a privilege. Take anxiety, for example. One doesn't wake up in the morning and decide to be anxious and fearful. It's built into us by various factors. We can work on it and you don't have to act helpless in the face of anxiety, but people who do not have that obstacle in the first place have a kind of privilege.

If there was a person I truly resonated with, it would be Simon Sinek. He is an empath, deep thinker, visionary and completely genuine. Listening to him reminds me of how much I need to speak out more bc more authenticity is needed in this space. Thank you Simon for your energy and knowledge that you’ve shared! ❤ also I love the diary of a CEO! I’m new here but you truly are an amazing interviewer/host and I’m excited for more content! 😊🎉

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I loved how Simon Sinek was analysing everything and thinking out loud trying to see the made point. So nice to hear such an intelligent conversation ❤

Simon Sinek just described me. I resigned from my fulltime job because as an empath in nursing, you take on so much. Not only that, a work environment with complainers was not the right place to be. So i left. That is the best decision I made for myself. Taking time off for me. Great interview.

Simon Sinek is quite possibly my favourite guest you've had on of all time, at no disregard to other guests because you've had truly remarkable people on - but that speaks volumes to my views of Simon. I absolutely LOVED his last appearance a few months ago and this was also incredible. His was of explaining and breaking down questions is unmatched imo. Also, have to give credit to you too, Steven, as you're one of the best interviewers I have come across.

Wow, wow, wow, wow! ✨️The way he set his boundaries around what he'll share with people he loves vs. someone trying to make a good podcast was SPOT ON 👏🏾 Broadcasting vs. Vulnerability, that needs to be a book. Thank you, Simon 👑 This was epic- per usual for every talk he gives!

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So many things i could comment on, but I will pick the biggest one for me. Mr. Sinek says " That is none of your business." He says it directly but without malice. Our interviewer fully accepted it. No probing, no contempt. Just "ok" That for me is huge. So often, and I learned this living in a foreign country, Americans will push u til they get an answer they agree with. For example, someone may ask you to join a group of friends out for a drink and you say No. Most of the time, they will push until you give an excuse they will accept. In the foreign country, you say No, and the group says, "ok" and they drop it. This was very respectful 🙏

I’ve experienced what it’s like not having depression and anxiety and I also know what it’s like to have it. And it’s definitely made me more empathetic to what others may experience even if I can’t understand it because sometimes it’s actually a health issue no different than any other disease

"Gen Z are the least resilient generation because they won't give up their weekend so I can earn more money"

I agree. The younger generations don’t have the perseverance to endure the storm. Try to teach them that it is an excruciating process. I love Simon Sinek; he has such amazing insight!

Great video but if you wanna be successful, you most take responsibility for your emotions, not place the blame on others. In addition to make you feel more guilty about your faults, pointing the finger at others will only serve to increase your sense of personal accountability. There's always a risk in every investment, yet people still invest and succeed. You must look outward if you wanna be successful in life, Successful people don't become that way overnight. most people see at a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life, 🙏🙏🙏

"Accountability to take responsibility on one's self" - Perfect quote about giving up on certain people. You can only do so much, but the person in need has to be in the same mindset.

When he speaks about privilege of mindset, I totally get it. There are things that you choose to do that are linked to your personality and some personalities make it easier to go through resilience and fight back and being strong or go forward in life. I have my own story about it; as I was the abused child in a toxic alcoholic family, I developed a kind of hate for what I experienced as a child and made (difficult) choices that led me to a better/stronger version of me. It was like to prove to myself (and to them) that I would NEVER be like THEM. My sister just reproduced the same family pattern because she was just feeling that "it was not so bad after all". We do not have the same mindset for sure.

He highlights various key points throughout the conversation: 1. Developing Human Skills: Sinek stresses the importance of human skills in navigating the complexities of the modern world. These skills include active listening, providing and receiving feedback, and engaging in difficult conversations. 2. Fear as an Obstacle: Sinek suggests that fear is the underlying reason why honest conversations often elude us. He argues that developing human skills is particularly important in overcoming this fear. 3. Balancing Self-care and Helping Others: Sinek recognizes that while helping others can be positive, it can also lead to neglecting oneself. He emphasizes the role of early experiences in shaping patterns and behaviors and suggests that finding friends committed to self-care can facilitate positive change. 4. Team Approach to Helping Others: Sinek advocates for an accountable and responsible approach to helping others. He highlights the importance of listening as a crucial skill in understanding others' problems. 5. Mindset as a Universal Capability: Sinek asserts that mindset is not a privilege, but rather something each individual can control. He acknowledges that experiences and upbringing shape mindset but emphasizes that all individuals have the ability to shape their own mindset. 6. Empathy and Burnout at Work: Sinek discusses how empathy in the workplace can lead to burnout and stress for employees. He suggests creating safe spaces for venting outside of work and warns against comparing work cultures to idealized social media narratives. 7. Young People Quitting Jobs: Sinek notes that quitting jobs has become increasingly normalized, with little stigma attached to it. However, he expresses concern about a potentially high number of job changes in a short period of time, as employers value experience and resilience. He suggests that employers may need to take extra measures to ensure younger employees can cope with high-intensity work cultures. 8. Managing Expectations: Sinek emphasizes the importance of honesty in managing expectations in both personal and professional relationships. He suggests that companies should be transparent about their culture and work expectations, while individuals should be honest about their career aspirations and work-life balance needs. 9. Communication in Relationships: Sinek asserts that communication is key to successful relationships. He recommends active listening, providing more context, including the other person in decision-making, and being honest in difficult conversations. 10. Giving Feedback at Work: Sinek advises being straightforward and removing emotion when giving feedback at work. He suggests that while good news can be emotional, bad news should be conveyed in a dispassionate manner. Sinek believes that people appreciate honesty and directness. 11. Gender and Entrepreneurship: Sinek suggests that men may be more likely to succeed in entrepreneurship due to their experience with risk and rejection, which could be attributed to traditional gender roles and social interactions during their youth. He acknowledges that women may be less inclined to take risks and assert themselves in the workplace. 12. Honesty with Oneself: Sinek underscores the importance of being honest with oneself. He discusses what makes a good interview and emphasizes genuine curiosity and asking open-ended questions. Sinek acknowledges that self-doubt and insecurity are common but clarifies that vulnerability should not be conflated with broadcasting one's feelings. 13. Timing of Honesty in Conversations: Sinek suggests that being completely honest in the heat of the moment can lead to irrational conversations. He argues that honesty can be delayed to align with both rational and emotional states in a conversation. 14. Pricing and Emotional Connection: Sinek believes in keeping prices low to prioritize learning, even if a product may currently have bugs. He also mentions the potential for changing the name of his video subscription library to increase its perceived value. Sinek emphasizes using language to create an emotional connection with the audience. In conclusion, Simon Sinek's interview with Stephen Bartlett delves into the importance of human skills, overcoming fear, self-care, teamwork, managing expectations, communication, feedback, gender dynamics, honesty, and emotional connection. Sinek's insights aim to help individuals navigate personal and professional relationships successfully in a complex and ever-changing world.

That was so awkward at the end. I learnt so much Steve, how you graciously and humbly responded to Simons boundaries and his honest vulnerability as well as I learned from the way Simon stood by his own boundaries and affirmed them. Both of you demonstrated healthy yet raw and honest communication skills and it was brilliant. Absolutely brilliant podcast.

This conversation is a total f**king privilege to listen to. Being a fly on the wall as two minds collide in curious conversation, instead of trotting out rehearsed lines, makes me very grateful.

I am currently 25 years old and then just listening and working. I realized that all the topics of conversation were similar to what happened to me last year, so I realized that I had learned the lessons I really needed for myself.

I'm literally on the cusp end of gen z and not only do I like to work, in all my jobs I've given much more than I was employed to do - however, even as an aspiring entrepreneur - I believe workplaces do need more balance. Working through lunch at a constant, never getting off your ass, going home and not sleeping, having no social life, poor health whilst dealing with a possibly negative workplace culture - whether you have a good stress resilience or not, this is a prescription for chronic stress vulnerability and emotional dysregulation.

OMG my husband and I both were crying during the communication in a relationship when your afraid to say how unhappy you are but say nothing! We had just been through this and realized how things could have been different if just one of us had opened our mouth and said something! ( he had an affair and I found out) we’re working on mending things now! ❤️ 🇨🇦

Mindset is a privilege is one of those things that I strongly believe, and a major reason that I don't share what I think sometimes. Some people will never know, because I know it through the experiences that I've lived that I can't simply put into words and give to someone. On the other hand, this is where story-telling becomes such a great skill because strong story-tellers are able to convey the experience through their words. For story tellers their words are the paint to the canvas of the minds of their listeners.

When Simon spoke in the segment about confrontation at work with colleagues and management and how we communicate, my heart almost stopped when I was listening this because it was just so true. I hope I can get better in communicating in my personal and professional life about boundaries.

oh god, it's me. I'm 23. I just quit after almost three months because other people's stress became mine and I just couldn't handle it. I'm an introvert. I don't talk much to new people and they just keep venting and ventinggg about their lives. that's why I quit. So thanks Steven and Simon for this ep. I'm just gonna start thing over and not be stupid in the future.

The intros to these episodes are like movie trailers. Nice work to everyone involved.

"Replace relationships with jobs, all the same rule applies." Dang, he hit the nail there.

17 minutes in and I already feel like I'm having a therapy pep talk. Thank you for this, already hits harder than I thought it would.

About mindset being a privilege : Even Simon himself in the eample he gave mentioned that the person maybe learnt "not to be a victim" from their mother. Many people don't have that. Some people only have life or violence as their teacher. It doesn't give it a pass at all. I think we can acknowledge that mindset is a privilege while also understanding that while initial minset is not your fault, it is your responsibility. Noticing that mindset can be a privilege doesn't cheapen mindset but it does afford some empathy, understanding and grace for others. It helps us to better meet people where they're at when trying to help as well.

Waiting till someone can rationally receive a rational answer is something I wasn’t able to put into words, but something that I’ve observed as being needed in life.

Simon was the last lesson my mentor left me with “ study Simon Sinek “ then he past away a few weeks later . Best lesson in seven years

Simon is blessing to many. I achieved success after practicing the steps below.

I also wanted to add that I enjoyed this guest so much. A true thoughtful genuine person….something the world needs more of.

I am a training specialist, developing training on driving results through inspirational leadership. I have watched Simon tell the same stories over and over and this was the most genuine conversation I have seen him have. Great Questions.

Be grateful! My grandfather always said if you're grateful and respectful then you'll find your way out of anything life throws at you ...yeah this video makes me think he was right

Mindset is a privilege. The stories we read of people turning their lives around are outliers not the norm. You can have the strongest and most positive mindset but if the situation you’re in keeps opposing that mindset, you’ll have such a harder time to overcome your doubts. Versus a person in a nourishing environment. Yes those people can be lazy, but they are lazy because they can afford to be.

Simon Sinek is an incredible speaker. First discovered him from his interview with Tom Bilyeu and never looked back since. But also have to appreciate the host for not interrupting! These podcasts are so long but they’re so worth the listen. Thank you.

In reference to, 'Is mindset a privilege? at 19:44, I'd say, yes, I can agree that it's possible. My understanding of the initial question, was not in the sense of external factors, but more so of personal experience. Here's an example of that My brother went through a divorce, would talk about it often, he took it hard, but whenever he'd bring it up, my responses would be along the lines of, "it probably wasn't meant to be", "you'll be okay", "god knows best", "you're probably better off" etc... At some point, I found myself going through a divorce... and it wasn't until then that I realized, I never had a clue what he was actually going through... Not until I experienced it myself. So here, I would say I was privileged-minded, not that it was a good thing, but I think that's what was meant by the initial question. And in that sense, I can fully agree. I can also agree that external factors can and do play a role, and what we make of it is completely up to us. Though, if you were to be hit by misfortune after misfortune, over and over again, it could become much harder to keep that positivity. If you manage to pull through, you'll come out better for it. That's where the balance would come in. But this may directly affect your mindset. If you are fortunate enough to not go through that, here, you could also find yourself in a privileged position, also resulting in a privileged mindset. Even considering external factors. The possibility remains. So my take on the argument is yes, it's possible. I'll finish watching the podcast now 😁

Balance, the key word. I think our biggest struggle as people who bother to try to navigate our world along with being healthy and accomplished is to seek out balance. To know WHEN to give and WHEN to hold back and why to make that decision is the biggest part of solving this dilemma

This is one of the best Simon Sobel interviews I’ve listened to in a very long time. I feel like he has really changed in his delivery and feels more connected and human.

Simon is a guy who's done a lot of therapy... Absolutely brilliant!!!!

I think mind set is taught to a person through many ways. A child can be told on a daily basis from their parents n or teachers or any other mentor that they are smart, powerful, that they can accomplish anything they put their mind to. Also to be told to love themselves and others, respect n that bullying is hurtful etc; That child has more of a chance to become an adult with a healthier mindset then someone who is not told those things or is taught the opposite. That’s my take on mindset privilege. It comes to mind even more when I say or I hear someone else say “I wish I knew then what I know now” my life would be so different”. Privilege of money or status or looks will not give you inner peace n true inner confidence

As a "member" of Gen Z, I think what Simon says makes a TON on sense. Throughout my life my goal has been to find meaning in the work that I do and to have that meaning was the goal. Whenever I do a job that I don't have an attachment to or that doesn't have any great meaning, that's when I tend to fall into the "Quit Quitting" style of work, or not responding to emails or wanting to work on anything overtime or on weekends. However when I have passion in the project I'll be there all long as I need to be and then some. My dad would always tell me that its interesting that there's been a shift to people HAVING to find meaning in their work, having to have full interest. Naturally, I never saw that shift but hearing Simon explain why that shift has happened and what it was, really helped everything click for me. I don't know my neighbors, I don't really hang out with people much due to me working on my own projects after work, and even past that most of my other hobbies don't involve other people. My question is, how do we as Get Z-ers combat this? Therapy seems like a clear option in order to avoid talking about personal problems in the workplace. Being more social would be a great solution, but personally I feel that it has become harder to be more social, like really social. But maybe there are some more suggestions to help Gen Z better themselves in the workplace.

So empowering since I work in the soft development skills sector and I have these conversations everyday with HR, executives and individual contributors! I love being in the business of helping others.

The segment on covid in the workplace is so true. I've seen it especially in my female coworkers (engineering firm) who vent not only about other coworkers performance but also personal relationships in an unprompted way. Now that people got so used to work and home becoming one place they've gotten really comfortable venting to coworkers and treating coworkers "like family". It's a really uncomfortable situation because it does lead to me burning out when I just want to focus on work and leave, but instead i'm having to set a boundary and tell people that I don't care about their personal problems during work hours.

This is probably the most honest and realist conversation I’ve heard. Great insight!

I like the style of the interviewer. He lets the interviewee talk and explain, without interrupting and asking questions for them to expand their explanations or points of view. Great interview.

"Mindset is a priviledge" must be the most mind breaking thing I've heard, as if we're not in control of our own thought pattern. Our mind is the only thing we can control, why give that control away for- what, to not be held responsible for our own thought pattern?

Loving this. Not sure Simon understood your point about mindset being a privilege though. The way I see it is this. Sometimes people are gifted in terms of mindset. In other words they have a natural aptitude to think a certain way that consistently serves them well in life. Much like someone is a natural footballer for example. Someone else might end up being an amazing football player if they practice for hours on end. The same is true for mindset. You can work to ‘become gifted’ but there will always be those who are just naturally good at something. That’s my viewpoint anyways 🤗

“She needs to find friends colleagues etc that are committed to taking care of her”….resonates with me. I have the most amazing friends and work colleagues and I am super rubbish at taking care of myself.

I couldn't have thanked you more for opening my eyes. Literally today, I faced a problem of drastic changes in my schedule, and my first thought was exactly about boundaries and my limits. I started to consider it as a question of whether I respect myself or not, and in my mind, the answer was so simple. If I respect myself, I should stand up for my regular schedule. It sounds like so much, but when it comes to the truth, I'm just a person who is not responsible for managing a storm. It turns out that hosting a mainsail is definitely something that I put out of consideration when I talk about developing my career.

Wow, So honest and insightful interview. The interviewer and the guest never hold back. both the are the best! When he asked “ what is his self doubt” he answered directly “is none of your business.” They both practicing boundaries and communications. No holding back and holding emotions. 👏👏👏.

i am Gen X and i disagree with some of the things Simon says. I have stayed loyal to the company, worked hard, came in on weekends to complete jobs if need be. Stuck there for 8 solid years and didn't ask for a raise. They retrenched me when the O&G industry didn't do so well. That isn't the first time i got retrenched either, when i was much younger the same happened. So now i don't feel any loyalty to the company and set my boundaries as well. Not as much as Gen Z does it but... we set our boundaries nonetheless. We also don't talk to our bosses about raises because they have a fixed mentality and refused to give us a raise even though we are doing more than 2 person job when my colleagues resigned. I believe the best option is just to look for a new job when the current company don't treat you right or pay you enough. Why waste your effort talking to a boss that won't listen or see value in you anyway?

That last commentary of Simon's hit me between the eyes. As a parent of a 27 yr old I have to stand down on almost everything and let it be, because everything is emotional to them right now at this age, culture and time; respectfully, we need to stop parenting and understand it is their life, their consequences, life and possibly death, is theirs. Very difficult, but always on standby as a parent. ;)

This episode has provided me with answers to numerous questions. Simon Sinek has addressed the inquiries I have contemplated for years within the corporate work environment. He has discussed the necessary etiquette for attaining greater goals and assisting others in reaching higher positions through effective communication. Building confidence can be exceptionally challenging, particularly after experiencing multiple setbacks. It is crucial for all of us to pause, step back, and critically assess our actions. We must identify any negative patterns and gradually rectify them on a timely basis. I found this revelation to be profound, and I genuinely appreciate your efforts in sharing this high-quality information with the world. It is truly brilliant. The manner in which you pose questions is paramount. May you be blessed!

this episode has made me subscribed to this podcast the empathy & understanding given to those from abusive childhoods, wow, i felt heard and seen just because i felt understood. Thank you diary of a ceo. Your intelligentence, emotional maturity and empathy and compassion is more then what a lot of self help authors offer

Talking about how to deal with or how to have difficult conversation, setting boundaries and the difference between being honest and delaying the honesty. I like how Simon changed Steve's and my perspective of sharing/oversharing with people sometimes and we tend to do that quite often because we like to be understood.

I am so grateful that you two covered hard topics. Simon, it is so engaging to see you thinking on your feet, it shows a level of confidence we could all aspire to. You explained excellent conflict deescalation techniques and also modeled how to set boundaries. Everyone probably needed to observe this interaction. Thank you both for making my self care Saturday complete with this podcast.

So many people didn't get the one person. The cracks in the social system are huge gaping holes. I've met so many gen z that are struggling and had no one, I'm gen x and it was the same for me. There's not always that one person for us growing up.

Simon, your instance about one of your friend come to ask you for help, and you reverse in the end that spend 90 mins to talk about your stuff and seeking her advice, which cheer her up much more then you help her! This did inspire me a lot. Thank you so much, I can feel your genuine

I also agree with the privilege conversation. As a manager of people for two decades, I have learned that anyone could do my job. The only difference between me and the guy running the machine is my belief that I can do more and do better. Changing others mindsets is one of the hardest things to do and that is why it is a privilege if you happen to have developed a growth mindset.

I quietly quit my job 6 months ago. Less stress was the result and now I have time to find my next opportunity. Love this conversation.

Simon Sinek has been my obsession for the past few days and the questions you ask him here are just spot on, amazing interview

I love stories, People's stories. Shed tears while I watching this video and feel like found myself too. Thanks both.

the fact that this is free is blowing my mind with excitement - i am 39 mins in right now and its awesome!

10:17 Brilliant 15:50 Also it pays to be self effacing, you have to make them feel that it was they themselves that solved their problem, and you have to encourage them in that thought. Truly amazing over all.

15:50 I feel like people end up screaming at each other and breaking apart for this very reason. I'm so glad he gave such straight forward, practical advice. This was intelligently and functionally conveyed with tangible limits. People will deny the truth until they're drowning in misery and he's right; We have the choice and make it before we realize it. Recognizing that you're walking straight into the water (walking into the water and ending up drowning in misery is the analogy here) yourself is near impossible when you don't remain cognizant and acknowledge listening to messages conveyed so you can evolve.

At the end of the conversation I think the host has never heard this kind of honesty before and I think it's important for him to hear it, it's not rejection but Simon really sets a very clear boundary there and it's very wise to do so. There needs to be a more of a purpose to answering such an intimate question than just having a good point in a podcast. This is how people should treat themselves with respect. If I'd asked the question I'd be grateful to receive such an answer and equally if someone asked me, this is how I'd answer.

Great questions, great feedback. I especially appreciated Sinek’s views on separating work life from personal life. Rather than broadcast online, he holds vulnerable conversations. I have so much respect for that. Wonderful questions as well, Steve. Like Sinek mentioned, you asked profound questions unrelated to his work, to which he had to “think out load” and answer. So fun to watch. Thank you!

The more I listen to Simon talk, the more I respect him. What an admirable person he is... I wish I could chat with him everyday.

Simon Sinek has always been one of my favorites, so knowledgeable and so experienced as well, high EQ and always gives an example that summarizes everything, what really surprised me is this is the first time it felt like he’s dodging a question, saying “This is non of your business” felt more like it got personal, even though he’s a figure I expected a different reply really, at least from his personal experience

You covered so many aspects of being a human in today's society that my brain was just ping-pinging as I absorbed your thoughts, reflections and personal honesty on young people (Gen Z), work, and relationships. Genuine curiosity for the genuinely curious. Thank you both

Would love to see a podcast with Simon Sinek and Dr. Gabor Mate - great synergies between their work and so important with all society is dealing with

Loved so much about this podcast. The insights, the boundaries and respecting of one's boundaries. But the part I loved most was seeing Simon's energy levels slowly dissipate. Not because I wish bad for him, but because I relate to this so much. Being considered and empathetic is so important to me, but it can also be taxing, even for the best of us.

Wonderful! Enlightening and thought provoking. Access to this kind of interview/discussion is what makes RU-vid such a valuable resource. Thank you Stephen and Simon!

Any one else want to leave civilization but simultaneously feel unbelievably lonely

I always love listening to Simon speak. He has been a huge motivator in my life since I started with his TED Talk and his books YEARS ago. Thank you for having this interview with him and bringing in some modern thoughts to current situations. I just subbed, thank you for the awesome content and I look forward to watching more!

I listened to the podcast when he was here before like a week ago. And I thought, if, only if, it was for a but longer, or only if you make another episode with him, and that happened now. I understood what happiness is from such a simple thing. Thank you!

In my early years in my career, i wasnt asked for the occasional little extra to get thr project done. I was continuously having to work 50-60 hours a week without overtime compensation only to still not get all the work required done. I didnt leave but eventually got promoted and am still trying to communicate to managers the time it takes to get the job done. This is at a time when we have the data to keep a much much closer eye in what is getting done and what doesnt. The mathematical illiteracy is baffleing. Gen Z and millenniums are righting years of abuse of the labor force.

I would like to expand on that through personal experience. I am a protector, have been my whole life even shaped my career choices to be a protector. Parental abuse is the only correlation. The interesting thing is this, my daughter who just became a teenager, never suffered abuse from either one of us (father and mother) or from anyone else. But, she is a protector, she is empathetic, insightful and predicts how someone will react to her words or actions, way more than I can even comprehend. She watches everything, says nothing, observes. She is introverted, but not shy. I cannot explain this more, it has to be seen to be understood. I do not believe this is learnt, this is definitely innate, something that comes from somewhere deep inside. Nature.

The problem with working extra time, on weekends, having meetings after hours etc. is that it never ever ends in one extra effort. If pushed once, it becomes constant. Have been there, done that, lived it. In work environment there's a survival mindset, basically doing everything what's possible to push ones work away and if one does accept it keeps floating. It starts to be bluntly obvious that once you worked on Saturdays, it's what you do and no one even asks if you don't mind doing that anymore. You are just expected to, that's a no-brainer. So don't blame people for not agreeing to work extra hours. Also, if the work environment is healthy and efficient, there's no problem with one extra effort from time to time. It's just like a relationship. A request and a request even though the same in different configurations are different stories. And I am not even Gen Z, but this narrative is frustrating.

51:38 What Simon says here echoes my expectations of majoring in chemistry in college. I almost burnt out during my first year because everything was new, but now during my gap year I realize not to keep my hopes to high and instead learn to love my field once I am deeper into it again

I disagree with the part about people will help you when you are invested in helping others. The values reciprocating are rare. Most people move on.

As always, Simon is AMAZING. We need the "help others" book section. In Spanish we say #AyudarEmpodera which means #ToHelpEmpowers. It empowers that person who receives help but even more, it empowers that one who gives the help.