Ep 1: The Kindness Diaries with Leon Logothetis

Going out into the unknown and meeting people can seem daunting to many of us and it was something quite foreign to Leon Logothetis too, that is until he decided to quit his job and undertake a whole new phase of his life relying on the kindness o...

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The Kindness Diaries with Leon Logothetis

Episode 01: Show Notes

Leon is the man behind The Kindness Diaries and the author of a number of books, detailing his unusual travels around the world and how magical the world can be when we go out and interact with it. His story shows us just how important it is to see the people in your life, those close to you as well as the strangers who cross your path. In our conversation, we also get to hear about some vulnerable parts of a person's inner life, parts that are not often given attention.

Leon was battling depression, unsatisfied with his work at a brokerage firm and it took a chance viewing of a particularly inspiring film to get him into action to turn his life around. This led to writing books, filming TV shows, and connecting with the world in ways that were previously unimaginable! This journey is a great reminder of the similarity of all of our challenges and how even those people who go on to fulfill some semblance of their dreams, face daily hurdles that most can relate to.

The Kindness Diaries is now in its second season on Netflix and we get to hear the backstory of the show. Leon unpacks the ideas that kept him going through tough times and how a commitment to inspiring others and paying it forward helped him in some sticky situations! Join us on the show today to hear it all!

Key Points From This Episode:

Leon's childhood fascination, attachment and reliance on soccer.
Bullying and feelings of loneliness; common difficulties that Leon experienced.
Life after school and Leon's ongoing struggles with depression as he entered the working world.
Starting therapy and Leon's beliefs about sharing one's pain.
Experiencing a meltdown and the darkness that continued to threaten Leon's health.
The tipping point, watching The Motorcycle Diaries and entering a new phase.
How Leon took the steps he needed to; quitting his job, facing his pain and starting a journey.
The seeds of Leon's TV show, traveling in the UK and the luck that Leon and his team experienced.
Leon's first book, going back to a desk job and starting a production company.
The formula for success in a foreign land; connection and a shared story.
The story and motivation behind the first season of The Kindness Diaries!
Finding the yellow bike and preparing for a seemingly impossible journey.
Planning the routes and Leon's gravitation to busy and populous areas.
Leon's return home after the long trip and trying to reintegrate into everyday life.
Season 2 of The Kindness Diaries and persevering through the difficulties again!
Leon's advice to those wondering about taking their own moonshot.