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Life and Lessons by Sean Spooner

Learning out out and sharing ideas that make life a bit better. Joined by guests including Chris Williamson, Rory Sutherland, Johann Hair, Oliver Burkeman, and others. Follow me on Instagram: @spoonersean And on Twitter: @spoonersean Join my Newsletter Group: www.seanspooner.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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E212: YO! Sushi Founder: Your Life Is Your Responsibility, Here's How To Make It Better | Simon Woodroffe

On this week's episode, you're going to hear a conversation I had with Simon Woodroffe. Simon founded YO! Sushi and YOTEL, grew the businesses into the empires they are today, and then sold both. His story is far from straightforward, though. From being arrested for drug dealing in his early years, to designing stages for some of the world's biggest rock stars, Simon has lived a full life, and he…

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E211: I Went Missing For 7 Months – These Photos Explain Why

Let's try and bring the podcast back – again. In this, the first episode of 2026, I use my camera roll to explain where I've been, what's new, and what you can expect for the rest of the year. No profound lessons here, just me trying to make sense of the year so far. Vlog I mention throughout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVKtcfmXDf0 Watch this on YouTube for the photos:…

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E210: The Podcast is (Finally) Back, Here's What I'm Prioritising in 2026

The podcast is back. Every Monday morning, every week of 2026. Let's do this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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E209: I Turn 30 Today, These 16 Lessons Shaped My 20s

Today, I turn 30. After 7 years of sharing the life lessons I wish I knew sooner on the internet, I feel fairly qualified to reflect on how to live a better life in your twenties. In this episode of Life and Lessons, I reflect on the past decade of life, and share the 16 lessons I needed to know in my 20s. They can change your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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E208: Am I Struggling?

On this unexpected episode of Life and Lessons, I have you an update on what's been going on in life recently, and try to answer a question I've had a lot recent: am I doing okay? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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E207: Progress Just Kind of... Happens

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I tell you about a session I'm planning for students that might change the way they look at productivity forever, and I explain how progress just kind of... happens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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E206: 100 Days to Q4, Bias Towards Action, Building a Lucky Life

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I encourage you to have a bias towards action, I speak about how to make the most of the next 100 days, and I explain how to build luck into your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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E205: The Life You Want is 45 Minutes Away, People Want You To Win, You Need To Draw a Line in the Sand

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I ask the question have things really been that bad for me this year, I explore the idea that you need to be the person to draw a line in the sand, and I discuss why you're life is never more than 45 mins away from changing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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E204: Talking in Paris, Visiting Parliament, and The Power of Doing Things Often Enough

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I tell you about my big talk in Paris, about visiting parliament for PMQs, and I explain why doing anything often enough makes you good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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E203: A Phone Call That Ruined My Month, and You Don't Need to Seek Answers

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I explain where I've been for the past few weeks and why I disappeared, and I discuss an important mindset on not always needing to close feedback loops. Download a list of the 20 books that transformed my 20s: https://seanspooner.co.uk/books/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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