We often comfort ourselves with the idea that things happen for a reason, or define our struggles as a test of strength. Tom Nash might ask you to reconsider.Tom is a speaker, former DJ, and globe-trotting advocate for agency, anti-fragility, and the radical idea that your worst moment might be your greatest asset — as he argued in his TED Talk, "The Perks of Being a Pirate.” He’s also the mind behind Last Meal with Tom Nash where he asks his guests what their last meal would be if the world ended tomorrow, and then actually cooks it for them.In our conversation, Tom shares how, at 19, a rare bacterial infection left him a quadruple amputee with a 2% chance of survival. And he'll tell you it's the best thing that ever happened to him.This isn’t just another conversation about resilience. It’s a deep dive into agency and the difference between a life that happens to you and one you actually choose.In this episode, we explore:➡️ Why the story you tell yourself about your own life is the most powerful force in it➡️ The difference between resilience and anti-fragility (and why it matters)➡️ Tom’s framework for navigating adversity: The Artist, the Author, and the Alchemist➡️ The counterintuitive reason why we actually need support networks➡️ Why "everything happens for a reason" can be a trap (and the perspective that works better)➡️ What your last meal choice reveals about what you're really searching for➡️ Why the concept of being "self-made" is a dangerous illusionTom joins me to ask a fundamental question: who is really holding the pen when it comes to your story?This… is A Bit of Optimism.+ + +Watch the new season of Tom’s show&nbsp;Last Meal with Tom Nash&nbsp;and head to:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://www.lastmealwithtomnash.com/">https://www.lastmealwithtomnash.com</a>Want more Tom? Check out his website:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://www.tomnash.com/">https://www.tomnash.com</a>+ + +Chapters<h3>Chapters</h3><ul><li>00:00:00 Adversity Can Be The Best Thing You Experience</li><li>00:03:45 Tom's Story: Contracting Meningococcal Disease</li><li>00:07:47 The Gift of Agency: Choosing to Amputate</li><li>00:16:18 The Artist, The Author, and The Alchemist: A Framework for Anti-Fragility</li><li>00:20:28 The Alchemist: Turning Adversity Into Advantage</li><li>00:23:52 Learning to Walk Again: The Momentum Metaphor</li><li>00:26:57 The True Purpose of Support Networks</li><li>00:34:33 Why 'Everything Happens for a Reason' Robs You of Agency</li><li>00:47:37 The Last Meal Question: What Your Choice Reveals About Freedom</li><li>00:42:23 Joel Robuchon: Leadership Through Teaching, Not Commanding</li><li>00:58:34 The Problem With Inspirational Affirmations</li><li>01:00:59 Stop Saying Everything Happens for a Reason</li></ul>+ + +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&nbsp;Start With Why,&nbsp;Leaders Eat Last,&nbsp;Together is Better, and&nbsp;The Infinite Game.+ + +Website:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="http://simonsinek.com/">&nbsp;http://simonsinek.com/</a>Leaderful:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://simonsinek.com/leaderful">https://simonsinek.com/leaderful</a>Podcast:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="http://apple.co/simonsinek">&nbsp;http://apple.co/simonsinek</a>Instagram:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://instagram.com/simonsinek/">&nbsp;https://instagram.com/simonsinek/</a>Linkedin:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/">&nbsp;https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/</a>Twitter:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://twitter.com/simonsinek">&nbsp;https://twitter.com/simonsinek</a>Facebook:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek">&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek</a>Simon’s books:The Infinite Game:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://simonsinek.com/books/the-infinite-game/">&nbsp;https://simonsinek.com/books/the-infinite-game/</a>Start With Why:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/">&nbsp;https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/</a>Find Your Why:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://simonsinek.com/books/find-your-why/">&nbsp;https://simonsinek.com/books/find-your-why/</a>Leaders Eat Last:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://simonsinek.com/books/leaders-eat-last/">&nbsp;https://simonsinek.com/books/leaders-eat-last/</a>Together is Better:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://simonsinek.com/books/together-is-better/">&nbsp;https://simonsinek.com/books/together-is-better/</a>

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