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The Bigger Why

by Samuel Weber

The Bigger Why is a long-form podcast exploring meaning, growth, mindset, purpose and the decisions that shape a life and drive behavior.Hosted by Sam Weber, the show features unhurried conversations with founders, CEOs, authors, creators, artists, actors, investors and thought leaders about focus, ambition, failure, regret, triumph, philosophy, personal growth and the stories behind success, sacrifices made, lessons gleaned and wisdom embodied along the way.

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Episodes

  1. You Are Not Who You Think You Are

    Who are you, really? We tend to think of identity as something fixed. We tell ourselves: I'm the smart one. I'm the funny one. I'm successful. I'm the screw-up. I'm just not the kind of person who does that. But those labels can quietly become self-fulfilling prophecies. We behave according to…

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  2. Purpose starts with responsibility

    Purpose Starts with Responsibility. In this solo episode of The Bigger Why, Sam Weber reflects on one of life’s most important questions: Who is responsible for becoming the person you’re capable of being? Drawing on ideas about identity, discipline, and habit formation, Sam explains why…

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  3. How to Actually Change Your Life

    Everyone wants to change, but lasting transformation rarely begins with motivation. In this solo episode, Sam Weber explores why meaningful change starts when you’ve finally had enough of living the same patterns. He discusses the role of self-compassion, forgiveness, purpose, and the importance…

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  4. Ruthie Lindsey: Healing, Identity, and Finding Meaning Through Suffering

    In this episode of The Bigger Why, Sam Weber sits down with writer, speaker, and healer Ruthie Lindsey for an honest conversation about suffering, identity, healing, and what it truly means to become whole. At just 17 years old, Ruthie was struck by an ambulance and given a 5% chance to live.…

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  5. John Zeratsky on Creativity, Focus, and Building Great Companies

    What is truly worth our attention? In this episode of The Bigger Why, I sit down with John Zeratsky—venture capitalist, entrepreneur, designer, and co-author of the bestselling books Sprint, Make Time, and Click. John is the co-founder of Character Capital, an early-stage venture firm that backs...

  6. Jim McKelvey: Billionaire Co-Founder of Block Inc (Square) on The Innovation Stack

    Jim McKelvey co-founded Square with Jack Dorsey and built a billion dollar company. Then Amazon came after them. They survived. In this episode Jim breaks down the Innovation Stack — the strategy that made Square uncopyable even by the world’s most powerful company. This conversation will change...

  7. Christopher Alan Zook: Founder of CAZ Investments and Co-Author of The Holy Grail of Investing with Tony Robbins on the Future of Alternative Investments

    Christopher Zook — Author of The Holy Grail of Investing (with Tony Robbins) — joins The Bigger Why to explore the future of alternative investing, enduring advantage, and long-term value creation. Zook is one of the world’s leading thinkers on strategy and growth, best known for his work on...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Bigger Why is a long-form podcast exploring meaning, growth, mindset, purpose and the decisions that shape a life and drive behavior.Hosted by Sam Weber, the show features unhurried conversations with founders, CEOs, authors, creators, artists, actors, investors and thought leaders about focus, ambition, failure, regret, triumph, philosophy, personal growth and the stories behind success, sacrifices made, lessons gleaned and wisdom embodied along the way.

HOSTED BY

Samuel Weber

Produced by TBW Podcast LLC

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The Bigger Why currently has 8 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Bigger Why about?

The Bigger Why is a long-form podcast exploring meaning, growth, mindset, purpose and the decisions that shape a life and drive behavior.Hosted by Sam Weber, the show features unhurried conversations with founders, CEOs, authors, creators, artists, actors, investors and thought leaders about focus,...

How often does The Bigger Why release new episodes?

The Bigger Why has 8 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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The Bigger Why is created and hosted by Samuel Weber.
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