The Extraordinary Magic of Ordinary People with author Brad Meltzer

Описание: Magic moments do happen in real life. If you ask Brad Meltzer, magic happens when ordinary people choose to do the extraordinary.

Brad is a prolific writer and bestselling author. He’s published over 70 books in nearly every genre you can think of—thriller novels, biographies, children’s books, film and television. He’s written comic books for iconic superheroes like Spider-Man, Superman, and Batman. And in 2024, his commencement speech at the University of Michigan went viral for its simple, powerful message—to shock the world, unleash your kindness.

In this conversation, Brad tells me how his journey from a writer drowning in debt to bestselling author would not have been possible without the extraordinary kindness of a few ordinary strangers. He shares how other people’s negativity can become inspiration, why fictional heroes inspire us so much, and how ordinary people change the world.

This…is A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Brad and his work, check out:
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⏰ Timestamps
0:00 The Birth of Superman
0:34 Meet Brad Meltzer, Master Storyteller
2:02 Two writers hop on a podcast
9:05 Ordinary kindness can change a life
12:49 Negative people become inspiration
15:55 "Ordinary" vs. extraordinary people
17:36 Don't just follow your bliss
22:24 A.I. storytelling vs. human storytelling
26:42 True Classic: an ad with authenticity
30:21 Superman vs. Batman
34:49 Supervillains and villain motivation
41:19 Failure and struggle make you who you are
44:12 After 78 books, which is Brad's best?
48:49 Brad's 2024 commencement speech at Michigan
53:19 Magic is a gift that you give other people

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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 Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game.

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