Purpose, Friendship, and Human Skills with Simon Sinek

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Chris Hutchins

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🗓️ 26 February 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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#216: Unlock the power of purpose and friendship with Simon Sinek. Learn how to find your ‘why,’ strengthen your friendships, and master the human skills that truly matter. Simon Sinek is a globally recognized author, speaker, and thought leader on leadership, purpose, and human connection. His work, including his book Start with Why, has inspired millions to discover their purpose and foster meaningful connections in their lives Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/simon-sinek-purpose-friendship-human-skills Partner Deals LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Simon: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn Friends Exercise The Art of Listening Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't Books How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:46) Why It’s Important to Have a 'Why' in Your Life (02:53) The Distinct Difference Between Purpose and Goals (04:41) The Friends Exercise to Find Your 'Why' (08:36) Why Friendships Are the Ultimate Biohack (13:08) The Impact of Friendships: In-Person vs. Virtual (18:54) Is There an Ideal Number of Friendships to Have? (20:30) Why Women Are Better at Being Friends (22:49) How to Truly Be There for a Friend: Get in the Mud (25:29) The Importance of Learning Human Skills (28:29) The Social Benefits of Meditation (31:28) Understanding Humans as Legacy Machines (33:25) Why We Shouldn’t Undervalue Friendships (37:16) Embracing Accountability in Friendships (45:56) How to Get Better at Making Friends (50:40) How Parents Can Help Their Kids Make Friends (52:16) Tricks to Improve Your Empathy (58:01) Where to Find Simon Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	In today's episode, we'll dive deep into the power of purpose, why friendship is the ultimate
0:06.7	biohack, and the fundamental human skills we should all be working on but probably aren't.
0:11.6	We're talking about what really drives us, how friendships shape our lives, and the simple
0:16.1	but often overlook skills that make relationships stronger.
0:19.6	I'm Chris Hutchins. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a comment or review.
0:24.2	And if you want to keep upgrading your life, money, and travel, click follow or subscribe.
0:28.6	Now, let's get into it right after this.
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