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In The Optimist, the Wall Street Journal reporter Keach Hagey presents the most detailed account yet of Altman’s rise, his time as legendary entrepreneur Paul Graham’s protégé and successor as head of Y Combinator, the start-up accelerator where Altman became the premier power broker in Silicon Valley; the founding of OpenAI and his recruitment of a small yet superior team.

“A delightful and fascinating book filled with insight and wit, which will make you think twice and cheer up.” — Steven Pinker In a bold and provocative interpretation of economic history, Matt Ridley, the New York Times-bestselling author of Genome and The Red Queen, makes the case for...

There once was a girl with fireflies in her eyes and music in her soul. Remember her... she's important. She's the reason I panic-bought the little brick house on Maple Street, the one I lived next door to for eight magical years. Now that I'm back digging up floorboards and lost journals, I can't stop thinking about the two people who grew up here. You see, that girl was my best friend, and this house was once hers. She also had a big brother who was my everything before circumstances turned us into nothing more than memories.

University and College Professors have a reputation for being eccentric. This is a 5 episode play that agrees wholeheartedly with that description. One character believes he is the modern day version of King Henry VIII. Another character believes that logic and reason are answer to all problems, political and personal. Maybe eccentric is too mild a word.

The many ills of the modern world can be debilitating. With a lot seemingly senseless violence, pain, and destruction, we need a lot of inner strength to overcome cynicism and despair - and to remain hopeful about the future. With Dr. Peale's careful guidance, you can achieve happiness and security by learning how to: conquer your fear; free yourself of guilty feelings; live well and prosper, personally and professionally; become physically healthy - the natural way; stay enthusiastic even in poor circumstances; tackle problems hopefully and creatively; and harness the power of prayer.

Meet Chris Stewart, the eternal optimist. A man who flies to Spain, sees a peasant farm on the wrong side of the river and, with scarcely a second thought, hands over a cash deposit. And then finds he has acquired not just the farm, but the farmer, too, who has no intention of leaving. Not to mention the lack of running water, electricity or even a bridge.

Inventors are makers, artists, musicians, and creators, and every one of us has that creative ability within. Like a play or concert, an invention is a fundamentally collaborative effort and a journey of shared experiences. Are you a maker, creator, inventor, or artist? Are you curious about technology and want to make the world a better place? Explore the possibilities of tomorrow through the twenty-year journey of Dr. Cori Lathan, Founder and CEO of AnthroTronix, and embark on your own adventure to invent the future.

Named a Best Book of 2019 by NPR “How might we mitigate losses caused by shortsightedness? Bina Venkataraman, a former climate adviser to the Obama administration, brings a storyteller’s eye to this question. . . . She is also deeply informed about the relevant science.” —The New York...

Vi er en podkast om amerikansk og internasjonal politikk – innenfra, utenfra og ovenfra - med Kåre Aas og Gjermund Stenberg Eriksen. Vi følger utviklingen i USA og globalt, med særlig blikk på hvordan Trumps presidentskap og den pågående maktkampen i amerikansk politikk, samfunn og kultur utgjør det mest avgjørende dramaet i vår levetid. 20. januar 2029 avgjøres retningen for det neste tiåret. Og vi lover: Dette blir verken kjedelig eller uten underholdende perspektiver – selv om alvoret aldri har vært større for Norge, Europa eller USA.Derfor følger vi også krigen mellom ...

Balancing the Scales: Marketing for the Ruthless Optimist is the unapologetic, strategy-packed podcast for entrepreneurs, coaches, and service-based business owners who want to dominate visibility, outrank competitors, and scale with precision.Hosted by Bridget Brooks , Co-founder of Search Everywhere Marketing , this show breaks down the truth about modern marketing: what actually converts, what’s a waste of money, and how to build omnipresence across Google, YouTube, SEO, Meta ads, and every platform your customers use.Each episode delivers real-world marketing strategy, paid ads ...

Chicago, 1985: Yale ist ein junger Kunstexperte, der mit Feuereifer nach Neuerwerbungen für seine Galerie sucht. Gerade ist er einer Gemäldesammlung auf der Spur, die seiner Karriere den entscheidenden Schub verleihen könnte. Er ahnt nicht, dass ein Virus, das gerade in Chicagos Boystown zu wüten begonnen hat, einen nach dem anderen seiner Freunde in den Abgrund reißen wird. Paris, 2015: Fiona spürt ihrer Tochter nach, die sich offenbar nicht finden lassen will.

Global inequality is growing. Financial markets disenfranchise women, the 99 percent, and the planet itself. But what if we found the source of power and turned it inside out? What if we made the tools of the system available to all? From growing up with constrained life chances, to working as the first Bangladeshi woman on Wall Street, to becoming a global leader in impact investing, Shahnaz takes us on a mesmerizing trek of innovation, compassion, and enterprise.

 The Relentless Optimist is a Meliora podcast. We believe better is always possible.

Borderline Optimists is a cozy chaos podcast about chasing dreams, manifesting success, and spiraling with hope along the way. Hosted by Gabrielle Held and Christen Powell, two early-twenties film girls with very different vibes but the same starry-eyed outlook, this show blends film, girlhood, lifestyle, and the messy magic of post-college life. We’re talking following passions, making movies, surviving adulthood, and laughing at ourselves in the process. Will they “make it”? Probably. Will they win Oscars? Manifesting it.

Wie Sonnenschein an einem verregneten Tag. Lucy Hope ist eine echte Optimistin. Mit ihrer heiteren und aufgeschlossenen Art begegnet sie jeder dunklen Wolke mit einem Lächeln, selbst wenn es sich dabei um ihren ehemals besten Freund Cal handelt. Nachdem ein traumatisches Ereignis die beiden vor Jahren auseinandergerissen hat, wünscht sich Lucy nichts sehnlicher, als die Freundschaft zwischen ihnen wieder aufleben zu lassen. In der Hoffnung, dass die Nähe sie wieder zusammenschweißt, bewirbt sich die junge Frau kurzerhand als Aushilfe in Cals Werkstatt.

This show was made for you.You are someone with a healthy interest in the paranormal and just want to learn if there is any truth behind it all. You don’t think every bright light in the night sky is an interstellar craft. You don’t believe every speck of dust reflecting light in a photograph is a ghost. You want to understand the science, you want the evidence, and you don’t want to be dismissed just for wondering if there's something more.In every episode of this show, we dissect paranormal topics from the perspective of skeptics, believers, and everyone in between. For every topic ...

Our brain's default setting is negativity. However, optimism overpowers that negativity or tendency to be mediocre. Kimberly Reed's book Optimists Always Win! isn't merely motivational mumbo jumbo. It is designed to help listeners develop a process to stay optimistic all the time. Relying heavily on her faith in God and the optimism that she learned to cultivate, Kimberly Reed teaches listeners the 10 discouragement eliminators she used....

Ludwig Ganghofer beschreibt hier seine Kindheit bis zum - 15. Lebensjahr. Weitere Teile sind das "Buch der Jugend" und das "Buch der Freiheit". Ludwig Ganghofer gilt als Vater des Heimatfilms der 1950er Jahre. In der Hochzeit des 'Kinowunders' wurden die meisten seiner Romane verfilmt. Bücher wie "Das Schweigen im Walde" sogar mehrmals. Er war ein sehr naturverbundener Mensch, der auch als leidenschaftlicher Jäger unterwegs war. Zusammen mit einigen Mitpächtern hatte er in Südtirol ein Jagdrevier von über 20.000 Hektar gepachtet.

In Angry Optimist, Lisa Rogak charts his unlikely rise to political stardom, from his early stand-up days to the short-lived but acclaimed Jon Stewart Show. Drawing on interviews with current and former colleagues, she reveals how things work behind the scenes at The Daily Show.

Building the Circuit Connecting AI, Tech, Nature, and People to Spark Optimism and Power Solutions for Society.The Optimist Circuit Publication is your gateway to exploring how human ingenuity with AI, technology, and nature are solving society’s most pressing challenges.Through compelling interviews with AI, tech, and business leaders, real-world case studies, and stories of groundbreaking innovation, The Optimist Circuit delivers insights and inspiring narratives that highlight how human ingenuity, technology, and nature can work together to create a better future.Join us as we spotlight ...