The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

In this moment, entrepreneur and best selling author, Mohammad "Mo" Gawdat, discusses the root cause of stress in your life. Mo says that it is not major traumatic events that break people, instead it is the much smaller damage that build ups over time and results from the script that you tell yourself. He believes that many of the stressors of your life can easily be cut out if you spend time deliberately looking at and reflecting on your life. After this you can then choose to limit what you allow into it, and help break the toxic addiction to stress we all suffer from in the modern world. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/vgYbIohXXKb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/r9qufpkXXKb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mo Gawdat: https://www.mogawdat.com/

13/09/2024 • 19:15

Can we train less and gain more? From professional bodybuilding to becoming a force in the fitness world, Dr Michael Israetel reveals the ultimate hacks to transform your fitness game.  Dr Michael Israetel is a renowned sports science and nutrition expert, he is also the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, a company that offers science-backed fitness advice. He is the author of books such as, ‘Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training’. In this conversation, Dr Michael and Steven discuss topics such as, how to grow muscle fast, the shocking side effects of steroids, how to hit your protein needs, and the truth about calorie counting.  (00:00) Intro  (01:37) What Is Michael's Mission?  (02:38) Biggest Myths And Rebuttals Why People Can't Get Into Shape  (07:10) Why Does It Matter To Be In Good Shape?  (10:47) What Is Your Background?  (12:41) Where Do People Start With Their Body Journey?  (16:57) Work Outs At Home With 20lb Dumbbells Give Great Results  (18:42) Gym Anxiety  (21:33) The Science To Muscle Growth  (26:29) How Many Sets And How Often Will Grow Muscle?  (28:42) What's Going On In Our Muscles To Make Them Grow?  (32:41) How Long Will It Take For Me To Lose Muscle?  (37:38) Warming Up For Workouts  (42:42) Common Gym Mistakes People Make  (44:54) Best Foods To Grow Muscle  (46:50) Is Intermittent Fasting Good For Muscle Gain?  (47:58) Pre Work Out & Caffeine Stimulants  (51:00) Calories Are The Only Thing That Matters  (56:26) The Dangers Of Calories Out & Calories In  (58:02) Body/Muscle Dysmorphia & Mental Illnesses  (01:02:40) The Myths About Weight Loss And What Hold People Back  (01:05:29) The Biggest Myths Around Weight Loss  (01:06:06) How Much Of Weight Loss Is Diet?  (01:11:14) Cardio Vs Strength For Weight Loss  (01:13:50) What Supplements To Take  (01:17:26) What About Steroids?  (01:19:14) How Quickly Do You Notice A Difference On Steroids?  (01:19:50) Do You Need To Work More When You're On Steroids?  (01:20:25) What Are The Downsides Of Steroids?  (01:22:24) Shrinkage Of Manhood On Steroids  (01:24:39) Psychological Implications Of Steroids Michael Has Suffered With  (01:27:27) With All The Risks With Steroids, What's The Point?  (01:29:40) Why Michael Wanted To Be So Big  (01:32:04) How Michael Felt About Being Bullied  (01:38:24) Why Steven Does What He Does  (01:45:19) Building Belief Through Evidence  (01:51:49) Guest's Last Question  Follow Dr Michael: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/hy2H4ERONMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/xymbLhPONMb  You can learn more about ‘Renaissance Periodization’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/4ULqGyNONMb  You can purchase Dr Michael’s book, ‘Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/K4T1ZtJONMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total

12/09/2024 • 119:48

Are we born to cheat and is monogamy natural? Dr Gad Saad uncovers the evolutionary truths behind our most primal behaviour.  Dr Gad Saad is an evolutionary psychologist and Professor of Marketing at Concordia University. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Parasitic Mind’ and ‘The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life’. In this conversation, Steven and Dr Gad discuss topics such as, the science behind monogamy, why you crave fatty foods, how men are wired to cheat, and the relationship between OCD and porn.  (00:00) Intro (02:27) What Drives Your Life Purpose? (05:22) What Does An Evolutionary Behavioural Scientist Do? (08:45) The Top Predictor of Child Abuse in the Home (13:39) The Most Dangerous Person a Woman Can Meet (17:16) Is Cheating Ever Justified? (18:42) Is Monogamy Really Natural? (25:43) Why Do We Care for Our Families? (29:09) Why Do Children Resemble Their Fathers? (34:53) What Are Your Most Controversial Beliefs? (38:31) How Much of Human Behaviour Is Driven by Sex? (44:55) What Is a Mate Desirability Score? (53:44) Can We Predict a Couple’s Success? (57:18) What Makes Men and Women Desirable? (59:57) The Confusion Around Masculinity (01:09:10) What It Really Feels Like to Be a Woman (01:13:59) How to Build Self-Awareness (01:20:05) What Exactly Is a Beta Male? (01:21:27) How to Achieve High Status as a Man or Woman (01:23:16) Struggling to Find a Partner? Here's What to Do (01:25:58) Is Porn Good For Us? (01:33:42) How Porn Addiction Affects Productivity (01:37:03) How Society Conflicts with Evolution: Parenting Advice (01:38:34) The Secrets to Living a Happy Life (01:40:44) Do Opposites Attract? (01:48:50) Does Your DNA Determine Happiness? (01:58:43) The Woke Culture (02:04:01) Can Freedom of Speech Be Harmful? (02:24:33) Speaking the Truth in Research Shouldn’t Hurt Others (02:35:26) Is Society Unfair to Certain Groups? (02:39:45) Equality of Opportunity vs Equality of Outcome (02:44:58) Would You Vote for Trump? (02:54:06) The Last Guest Question Follow Gad:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/yeRHV44qFMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/USdfq27qFMb  You can purchase Dr Gad’s book, ‘The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/dTeHeWVqFMb  Learn more about the survey mentioned, here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f3YZdPaAg7t3TknwKfuY0OUmb0wt-b2g3_0Ct7HBzVE/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about the book mentioned, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/UwLMyD3OFMb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/diary

09/09/2024 • 186:17

In this moment, world renowned gut heath expert, Tim Spector discusses how to navigate the modern food landscape and overcome the brainwashing of the food industry. It turns out that answering the seemingly simple question of, ‘what is quality food?’ is a lot more difficult that it first appears. Too often foods packaged as ‘healthy’, ‘low calorie’ or ‘low fat’ are in fact the opposite. Instead, Tim believes we need to go back to eating foods in their simplest, unpackaged original form as nature intended. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//38if1OxLDMb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//fXv5HxALDMb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Tim: https://tim-spector.co.uk/ ZOE: exclusive 10% discount on their first order of Daily30+ with the code PODCAST10 when you order from zoe.com/daily30

06/09/2024 • 09:07

Can humanity handle AI or will it be our downfall? Yuval Noah Harari looks back at history to guide us through this uncertain journey ahead. Yuval Noah Harari is a best-selling author, public intellectual and Professor of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the author of multi-million bestseller books such as, ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’ and ‘Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow’.  In this conversation, Yuval and Steven discuss topics such as, how AI is disconnecting people, the best way to control fake news, how institutions drive trust, and how Trump could change democracy.  (00:00) Intro (02:31) Will Humans Continue To Rule The World? (06:48) Why AI Is The Biggest Game-Changer In History (10:34) Is AI Just Information Or Something More? (16:53) Can AI Manipulate Our Bank Accounts And Political Views? (21:42) How AI Will Affect Human Intimacy (23:44) Will AI Replace Teachers? (25:09) Why Online Information Is Junk (28:42) How Politicians Use Fear To Manipulate Us (31:52) Should There Be A Free Speech Movement (39:38) How Algorithms Are Shaping Global Politics And Increasing Fear (45:30) The Impact Of The US Election On Global Politics (48:48) What Trump Could Do To US Democracy (50:29) Can We Trust What We See On Social Media And The News? (55:37) Will AI Eventually Run Governments? (00:58:32) What Jobs Will AI Leave For Humans? (01:02:01) Which Jobs Will Be Automated By AI? (01:05:33) Is AI Conscious? (01:07:19) AI, Robots, And The Future Of Consciousness (01:10:01) Are We Living In A Simulation? (01:13:09) How Algorithms Control Our Lives (01:16:21) Understanding The AI Alignment Problem (01:21:13) The Relationship Between AI And Corporate Interests (01:25:04) The Growing Threat Of Totalitarian Governments (01:33:08) How The Algorithm Knows It's Fake News (01:38:01) Is Yuval Tempted To Log Off? (01:41:52) Will Humans Become Two Species? (01:44:00) What's The Solution To The Negatives Of AI? (01:49:17) The Last Guest Question Follow Yuval:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/7iXk5TnLAMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/eaKRt5rLAMb  You can pre-order Yuval’s book ‘NEXUS: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Wae95KONAMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs: linkedin/doac

05/09/2024 • 116:46

Does 10,000 hours make you a master, or have we been sold a lie? David Epstein provides the real solutions to boosting productivity and mastering skills   David Epstein is a journalist, speaker, and New York Times best-selling author of books such as, ‘Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World’ and ‘The Sports Gene: Talent, Practice and the Truth About Success’.  In this conversation, David and Steven discuss topics such as, how to become more successful at work, the link between phone addiction and life challenges, how to master something new, and the importance of failure.  (00:00) Intro (02:31) Why Do You Do What You Do? (03:04) What Areas Of Self-Improvement Do You Focus On? (05:33) How Can People Get Better (06:16) The Connection Between Fulfillment And Growth (08:06) How To Be Successful And Fulfilled (12:18) How David Found His Purpose (14:34) What Is The 10,000-Hour Rule? (22:20) Why People Focus On Exceptions Rather Than The Norm (24:46) How To Boost Productivity (27:34) The Explore/Exploit Tradeoff (33:11) How To Increase Productivity At An Individual Level (36:27) Experiments You Should Be Running For Success (38:00) What Is Steven Great At But Not Utilizing? (40:23) David's Hidden Talents: What He's Not Using (42:23) How To Become A Better Learner (46:20) The Hypercorrection Effect (47:35) Building Connections Through Knowledge (54:06) What Is A Wicked Learning Environment? (56:11) The Secret Behind Nintendo’s Success (58:51) How Important Is Focus For Achieving Success? (01:01:23) Is Music Hurting Your Concentration? (01:05:58) The Impact Of Notifications On Your Brain (01:09:52) Why General Learning Beats Specialization (01:14:27) The Risks Of Specializing Too Early (01:20:00) How To Discover And Pursue Your Passion (01:22:28) Why Grit Is The Key To Success (01:25:31) How To Achieve Flow In Your Passion (01:27:29) Are Neurodivergent People Geniuses? (01:34:44) Apple & General Magic: How Focus And Constraints Lead To Success (01:38:32) Should We Be Concerned About AI? (01:47:24) The Most Important Idea We Haven't Discussed Yet (01:49:23) Can Trainability Be Measured? (01:50:46) What Are Serial Innovators? (01:54:11) The Most Important Idea In David's Work (02:00:49) The Dangers Of Specialism (02:04:33) What Is Your Biggest Fear & How Do You Plan To Face It Follow David:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/wckK1TuFsMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/aPFtIkxFsMb  You can purchase David’s book, ‘Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/HrmuHjgLtMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed: https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DIARY40 with an exclusive code DIARY40 for 40% off ZOE: https://www.zoe.com/daily30 with an exclusive 10% discount on their first order of Daily30+ with the code PODCAST10 Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total

02/09/2024 • 133:13

According to Adam, procrastination is a natural part of the creative process, and rather than a method of avoiding hard work, it is a defence mechanism. Procrastination can be a method of protecting yourself against what you find to be psychologically challenging, or a way to avoid negative emotional feelings such as confusion, boredom, anxiety and fear. In order to beat procrastination, Adam says that you need to identify what negative emotions are stirred up by tasks that you consistently put off. Once you have identified these you can then change them by reframing them into a more interesting challenge. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify-  https://g2ul0.app.link//vmPPQfk3rMb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//1rhbS0d3rMb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Adam: https://adamgrant.net/

30/08/2024 • 12:59

Your brain shapes your reality, and your reality shapes your life. World famous neuroscientist Andrew Huberman gives you the brain hacks to take control of your reality and life  Andrew Huberman is a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at the Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the health and science podcast, ‘Huberman Lab’.  In this conversation, Andrew and Steven discuss topics such as, how to break bad habits, the impact of pornography on the brain, how to increase dopamine levels quickly, and the best way to cure burnout.  (00:00) Intro (02:41) What Is Your Mission In Life? (05:55) How Andrew Huberman Became The Expert We Know Today (29:06) Unlocking High Performance By Loving What You Do (34:17) The Powerful Letter I Sent To My Parents (38:35) What It Takes To Make A Big Life Change (42:07) Neuroplasticity: How To Change Your Brain At Any Age (51:20) How To Break A Bad Habit For Good (01:00:44) Does Manifesting Actually Work? (01:08:06) Can Competition Be Destructive To Your Growth? (01:14:19) Understanding The Dopamine Loops In The Brain (01:20:13) How Our Body’s Dynamic Systems Help Us Overcome Challenges (01:26:09) Why More Is Not Always Better (01:32:20) How To Raise Your Baseline Dopamine Levels (01:33:33) Introverts vs Extroverts: Managing Your Energy Levels (01:40:26) Replenish Your Energy (01:46:34) The Importance Of Morning Sunlight For Your Health (01:49:42) The Hidden Dangers Of Shift Work (01:53:59) Understanding Food Addiction: Causes And Solutions (02:07:02) Sleeping Patterns: Biology vs Bad Habits (02:17:24) How Extreme Temperature Changes Affect Your Body (02:20:59) Ads (02:21:58) The Link Between Pornography And Dopamine (02:36:37) What’s The Best Alternative To Pornography? (02:42:58) The Surprising Link Between Fulfilment & Pornography Addiction (02:49:04) Why Social Interactions Are Crucial For Mental Health (03:00:51) How To Handle False Accusations (03:10:13) How I Felt Through The Whole Process (03:14:30) Why It’s Hard To Let Go And How To Overcome It (03:30:24) I Was Forced Into Therapy (03:45:18) Did You Thank Your Friends For Their Support? (03:50:50) Lessons A 12 And 9-Year-Old Taught Me (03:52:34) The Medicinal Effect Of Friendship (03:55:59) What Is The True Meaning Of Life & Why Do You Exist? Follow Andrew:  Podcast - https://g2ul0.app.link/0DRgdexCqMb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/FdIdvMqCqMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/4qZJRTtCqMb  You can pre-order Andrew’s book, ‘Protocols’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/9mouq1NCqMb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed: https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DIARY40 with an exclusive code DIARY40 for 40% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total

29/08/2024 • 244:26

If love feels like magic, then Dr Orion is here to tell the truths behind the illusion  Dr Orion Taraban is a psychologist, host of the podcast ‘PsycHacks’, and the author of the book, ‘The Value Of Others: Understanding the Economic Model of Relationships to Get (and Keep) More of What You Want in the Sexual Marketplace'. In this conversation, Dr Orion and Steven discuss topics such as, the importance of sex in relationships, the best way to use dating apps, how monogamy benefits men, and the impact of pornography on dating.  (00:00) Intro (01:38) The Relationship & Sex Crisis (04:01) How The Relationship Crisis Is Affecting Us (06:07) Common Problems Men Are Facing In Modern Relationships (06:56) Are Dating Apps Really Helping? (07:31) The Crisis Of Masculinity: What Men Are Going Through (08:21) How Gender Dynamics Have Shifted Over Time (10:46) Andrew Tate And The Rise Of Performative Masculinity (14:57) Why Men Need To Feel Needed In Relationships (17:14) The Unique Challenges Women Face In Today's World (18:05) My Professional Journey: What Led Me Here (19:13) Understanding The Problems Both Men And Women Face (21:19) Applying Business Strategies To Improve Relationships (23:48) Why Women Seek Marriage: A Deeper Look (27:10) Helping Men Improve Their Lives And Relationships (29:38) How To Increase Your Attractiveness (30:57) The Importance Of Surface Marketing In Dating (33:52) How To Get Better At Meeting Women (36:05) Tips For Men To Boost Their Attractiveness (36:44) How Men Should Communicate Effectively (40:26) Why You Don’t Need Money To Attract Women (41:20) How I Completely Transformed My Life (43:46) Tips On Keeping A Partner Long-Term (46:19) Why A Relationship's First Crisis Is Crucial (48:44) Why The Top 10% Of Men Are Having The Most Sex (50:42) Is A Relationship An Exchange Of Value? (53:43) How Our Communities Have Evolved Over Time (56:25) Why Absence Can Be A Recipe For Better Sex (58:35) Is Monogamy Natural? Exploring The Debate (59:02) Is Gold Digging Just Another Transaction? (01:04:34) Why Men Are Terrified Of Women (01:07:07) What Really Happens To Beautiful People? (01:09:35) How To Turn A No Into A Yes (01:13:36) The Biggest Mistakes Men Make When Attracting Women (01:15:37) The Most Effective Pickup Line I’ve Used (01:18:11) How To Handle Interactions With Very Attractive Women (01:21:36) Should Women Make The First Move? Here’s How (01:25:02) What Is Love? Understanding This Complex Emotion (01:29:08) The Impact Of Porn On Modern Relationships (01:30:01) The OnlyFans Phenomenon: What It Means For Relationships (01:34:27) Libido, Sex, And The Role Of Pornography (01:38:53) How To Change A Man's Behavior For The Better (01:45:33) Advice For Those Struggling To Find Love (01:47:50) How AI Will Change Relationships Forever (01:52:50) How To Be A Man In 2024: Key Insights (01:57:54) Is Being Selfish The Key To Happiness? (01:59:41) Dr. Orion's Selection Criteria Explained (02:06:16) The Most Important Thing We Haven’t Discussed (02:14:53) The Final Question Every Guest Must Answer Follow Dr Orion:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/oxoUC58LoMb PsychHacks - https://g2ul0.app.link/YmonqmWbiMb  YouTube: You can buy Dr Orion’s book, ‘The Value of Others’, here: https://amzn.to/4dwc71p  Spotify: You can buy Dr Orion’s book, ‘The Value of Others’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/42jhtE1biMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total

26/08/2024 • 143:12

In this moment, clinical psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula discusses the characteristics of narcissistic individuals and how to recognise if you are in a narcissistic relationship. According to Dr. Ramani, narcissists are typically entitled, self-centred, lack empathy, and are highly socially perceptive. Early in a relationship, they can be attentive and say all the right things, but Dr. Ramani says that a shift usually occurs midway through the relationship when they become distant and passive aggressive. Dr. Ramani explains that there are key signs you can look for to determine if you are in a narcissistic relationship. By paying attention to the ‘3 Rs’ - Ruminate, Regret, and Recall - you can acknowledge the unhealthy behaviour of your partner and free yourself from the relationship. Listen to full episode here: Apple - https://bit.ly/3T06y39 Spotify - https://bit.ly/3ADaFvG Watch episode on Youtube - https://youtu.be/hTkKXDvSJvo?si=IaPSgnZc4FCAzTgQ

23/08/2024 • 15:22

3 world-leading companies, 30 years of never-ending evolution: there is only one Arianna Huffington   Arianna Huffington is the founder of The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and Thrive AI Health. She is also the author of 15 books such as, ‘Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success’ and ‘The Sleep Revolution’.  In this conversation, Arianna and Steven discuss topics such as, Arianna’s burnout breakdown, why she sold The Huffington Post, the benefits of redefining success, and the dangers of social media and phones.  (00:00) Intro (00:03) Childhood Experiences That Shaped My Success (02:18) Having Ambition From A Young Age (04:04) My Journey To Becoming Cambridge's 3rd Female Student Union President (05:49) Overcoming Overthinking (06:42) Breaking Gender Norms Without Fear Of Failure (09:46) The Core Message Of 'The Female Woman' (10:45) Balancing Career And Family: Is It Possible? (12:06) The Power Of Listening To Your Inner Self (13:15) My Early Career Aspirations And Dreams (14:40) How Bernard Levin Influenced My Career (18:31) Bernard's Death (19:55) The Impact Of Michael Huffington On My Life (21:15) The Transformative Power Of Forgiveness (21:57) The Story Behind The Huffington Post's Creation (24:51) How The Huffington Post Overcame Terrible Initial Reviews (26:46) Lessons From Roger Federer's Commencement Speech (28:44) Launching A Tech Company In My Fifties (31:03) Business Mistakes To Avoid As A Startup Founder (34:38) The Serious Health Risks Of Sleep Deprivation (36:44) The Importance Of Self-Care While Working Intensely (38:17) Is Sacrificing Your Wellbeing Worse For Men Or Women? (39:49) The 3rd Women's Revolution (40:54) Do Women Experience Burnout Faster Than Men? (42:16) The Health Impact Of Stressful Jobs (43:28) Why Volunteering Reduces The Likelihood Of Job Quitting (45:01) How My Life Changed After A Burnout Diagnosis (47:11) How A Large Financial Windfall Changed My Life (50:18) How Small Improvements Lead To Big Positive Changes (55:06) The Biggest Mistakes I've Made In Business (58:15) The Most Important Lessons From My Career (01:01:02) What's The True Meaning Of Life? (01:04:47) Coping With The Loss Of My First Child (01:05:44) How To Keep Faith During Tough Times (01:06:52) My Partner's Heroic Endeavors During World War II (01:07:35) What My Mother Would Have Thought Of The Huffington Post (01:08:45) How Increasing Wellbeing Boosts Business Productivity (01:09:50) The Day My Mother Passed Away (01:12:00) Life After My Mother's Death (01:13:45) The Most Important Life Lessons I'd Share With You (01:20:03) The Importance Of Entry Interviews In Hiring (01:21:59) How To Address And Overcome Your Own Prejudices (01:24:50) Key Leadership Qualities That Drive Success (01:26:03) The Role Of Luck In Achieving Success (01:29:09) Is It Luck, Hard Work, Or Intentionality That Drives Success? (01:32:55) The Best Advice I Wish I Had Received (01:34:56) Using Technology And AI For Positive Change (01:40:39) The Final Question Every Guest Must Answer Follow Arianna: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/gpSw6nEYeMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/lNli1BXofMb  LinkedIn - https://g2ul0.app.link/dYovh7bYeMb  Thrive Global - https://g2ul0.app.link/s7OL4QIYeMb  You can buy Arianna’s book, ‘Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/jIsyETRYeMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/diary ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total

22/08/2024 • 112:34

In this moment, former Navy SEAL officer, Jocko Willink, discusses how to successfully build healthy habits and routines. Jocko is an expert in this area, having established a morning routine of waking up at either 4:30 or 4:45 a.m. every day. According to Jocko, there is no universal approach to establishing a new morning routine, and instead it is about finding what works best for you. While some people are early risers, others prefer to wake up later in the morning, and the best approach is to choose the routine that you can consistently maintain. The same principle applies to creating and sustaining an exercise routine, although Jocko recommends exercising in the morning to start your day in the right direction. Although Jocko has mastered consistency in his morning and exercise routine, he acknowledges that perfection isn’t the goal. Instead, you should embrace imperfection and focus on creating consistency and discipline in your life. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/8NrnDa9D5Lb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/JsHkcpdE5Lb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Jocko: https://www.instagram.com/jockowillink/?hl=en

19/08/2024 • 08:49

He was made an offer he couldn't refuse. From medical student to the most profitable mobster since Al Capone, this is the real story of the hidden mafia life. Michael Franzese is an American former mafia member who served as a caporegime in the Colombo crime family. He is the best-selling author of books such as, ‘Blood Covenant’ and ‘I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss’. In this conversation, Michael and Steven discuss topics such as, how Michael ran the world’s biggest scam, how his father got him into the mafia, the reason Michael left a life of crime, and his experience of 21 months and 7 days in solitary confinement. (00:00) Intro (02:25) Who is Michael Franzese? (04:27) Inside a Mafia Family (06:32) My Dad Was A Mafia UnderBoss (10:35) How the Mafia Family is Structured (12:10) The History of the Colombo Family (17:33) Mafia Family Wars (18:50) What Happens at a Mafia Sitdown? (20:51) How the Mafia Decides Who Lives and Who Dies (21:20) Franzese’s Dad In Prison (23:30) Joining the Mafia: How Michael Franzese Became a Made Man (30:34) My Dad Was Involved in 35 Murders (33:56) How Does The Mafia Kill People? (36:15) Is There Mafia Training? What It Takes to Join (39:49) Choosing The Mafia Over My Loved Ones (40:56) The Mafia’s Manipulation Tactics (43:15) Business Lessons from the Mafia (44:58) How I Made Millions with the Gas Station Scam (52:02) Swearing the Mafia Oath (53:43) Why I Joined the Mafia (55:18) Mafia Members: Killers vs Rule Followers (57:52) Do We All Have the Instinct to Kill? (59:51) How Seeing a Dead Body Changed My Life Forever (01:05:20) “He Had To Kill His Father” (01:09:31) The Moment My Dad Betrayed Me (01:14:25) Was All the Money Illegal? (01:15:33) How Mafia Life Helped My Business Success (01:16:56) When Does Everything Come Crashing Down? (01:21:51) How Easy Is It to Order a Murder in the Mafia (01:23:53) Money Rules in the Mafia (01:29:24) How the FBI Tracked My Bank Accounts (01:30:31) Where I Hid My Mafia Money (01:33:48) What It’s Really Like Behind Bars (01:35:55) “I Was Kept in Solitary Confinement” (01:38:24) How I Survived Solitary Confinement Without Losing My Mind (01:42:46) How Power Is Maintained in the Mob (01:44:36) My Dad Didn’t Stand Up for Me (01:49:10) Reconnecting with My Father After Betrayal (01:52:42) The Mafia Stories I Can’t Tell (01:54:31) What I Struggle with (01:55:51) What Do People Want To Know About You? (01:59:24) Micromanaging (02:03:08) The Last Guest Question (02:05:30) Michael Franzese’s Closing Message to the Audience Follow Michael:  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/iOcSgJkX4Lb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/dXbcRafX4Lb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/pRuoUtiX4Lb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/toKs7zS9cMb You can buy Michael’s book, ‘I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/JDOamnFm5Lb  You can learn more about Franzese Wines, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/HaBZW6W9cMb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total

19/08/2024 • 131:11

Are humans an endangered species? Just what can we do to survive extinction level challenges such as the sun, AI, or a nuclear war?   Dr Bret Weinstein is an evolutionary biologist and former professor at Evergreen State College. He is the co-host of the podcast, ‘DarkHorse’, and the author of the book, ‘A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life’.   In this episode, Dr Bret and Steven discuss topics such as, the 5 existential threats of AI, the 2 best ways to prepare for nuclear war, how pornography is impacting sex and relationships, and the dangers of AI sex robots.  (00:00) Intro (02:27) Why Humanity Will Be Extinguished (04:39) Bret's Top Existential Concern for Our Planet (08:04) Solar Flares and Their Potential Impact (11:36) Understanding EMP Effects & The Catastrophic Effects (13:48) The Earth's Magnetic Poles Are Switching! (17:01) The Inversion of Earth's Poles: Is Humanity Prepared? (18:57) What Does Anthropogenic Mean? (21:16) The Two Major Disaster Scenarios (28:11) How to Prepare for Global Catastrophes (35:57) Should You Become a ‘Prepper’? (42:31) Is Society on the Brink of Collapse? (51:33) Are Institutions Woke or Not? (52:36) The Evergreen College Incident: What Really Happened (01:04:47) The Decline of Mainstream Media (01:12:46) We SHOULD Be Worried About AI (01:16:50) Are Governments Ignoring AI's True Impact on the Planet? (01:20:31) The Critical Role of Language in Human Survival and Evolution (01:28:22) How AI Will Transform Human Communication Forever (01:30:19) Why Regulating AI Might Be the Worst Idea Ever (01:32:14) Brain Chips: Are We Turning Into Cyborgs? (01:36:23) AI Is Coming for Your Job: What You Need to Know (01:39:11) The Safest Careers in an AI-Dominated Future (01:45:02) Universal Basic Income: Hidden Consequences You Should Know (01:52:48) The Failures of COVID-19 (01:56:50) What Is Gain-of-Function Research (01:58:59) What Really Happened in Wuhan: The Untold Story (02:00:54) Anthony Fauci's Involvement in COVID Origins (02:05:58) How We Should Have Handled COVID-19 Differently (02:12:53) Why Lockdowns Might Not Work in the Next Pandemic (02:16:23) Life-Changing Advice for a Happier, Healthier You (02:23:35) The Hidden Dangers of Pornography (02:32:38) What Parents Are Getting Wrong (02:38:52) The Guest's Final Question Follow Bret:   Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/JZohvE3l3Lb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/MEipWL5l3Lb  You can buy Dr Bret’s book,  ‘A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/3ZxP1inm3Lb  Learn more about the books mentioned, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/GhxoDcro3Lb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/doac - discount + 4 extra months for free on your 2-year plan PerfectTed: https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DIARY40 with an exclusive code DIARY40 for 40% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total

15/08/2024 • 173:01

Is the path to gaining big riches through small easy secrets? Codie Sanchez breaks down the Wall Street wealth hacks she used to build her empire  Codie Sanchez is the founder and CEO of ‘Contrarian Thinking’, a company and newsletter that provides financial advice with over 2.5 million subscribers. She is also the author of the book, ‘Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses’. In this conversation, Codie and Steven discuss topics such as, the 32 rules for building wealth, the best way to invest your money, how to succeed in a job interview, and the secret to generational wealth.  (00:00) Intro (02:28) Who Do You Want to Help Build Wealth? (04:08) Why Your Message Really Matters (06:16) How to Make More Money and Why It Counts (07:50) Who Is Codie Sanchez? (09:20) Top Advice for 20-Year-Olds (11:41) Why You Must Work Harder in Your 20s (13:05) How People Actually Make Money (16:23) How to Attract Wealth (18:53) Dealing With Money Imposter Syndrome (21:25) Money and Gender: Key Differences (22:51) Is Money a Masculine Thing? (24:05) Building Wealth From Scratch (26:40) How to Get a Rich Person’s Attention (33:37) What to Do When You’re Starting Out (35:52) Best Behaviors for Job Interviews (39:10) Ask This to Make Employees More Money (44:41) Salary vs. Owning a Business: Get Rich (45:56) Where Should You Invest Your Money? (50:54) 3 Smart Ways to Buy a Business (55:28) What’s the Banister Effect? (57:55) The One Skill for Major Success (01:05:53) Why Obsessed People Win (01:09:26) What’s a Drug Gateway Business? (01:11:36) Buying “Boring” Businesses (01:14:49) How to Avoid Bad Deals (01:16:08) Where to Find Profitable Businesses (01:19:30) Best Hacks to Own a Business Cheaply (01:21:22) Is Your Business Failing? Fix It Now (01:27:14) Why Retention Is Key in Business (01:34:49) Turn Contacts Into Business Partners (01:40:07) Cross-Pollination for Business Growth (01:47:30) Ways to Maximize Your Income (01:53:01) The Book You Need for Deals (01:54:53) The Last Guest Question Follow Codie: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/1dB66BF8ULb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/sSA2yxI8ULb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/v85ploYE3Lb You can pre-order Codie’s book, ‘Main Street Millionaire’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/DbLLh1N8ULb  You can learn more about the 130+ businesses you could purchase using Codie’s investing framework, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Nz9JXw18ULb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes    My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook   You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb   Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/doac discount + 4 extra months for free on your 2-year plan Linkedin Jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/doac Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total

12/08/2024 • 125:00

In this moment, world-renowned trauma expert, Paul Conti discusses the different forms that trauma can take. Paul defines trauma as anything that overwhelms your coping mechanisms, which in turn changes the structure of your brain. Trauma can be broken down into 3 types: acute, chronic, or vicarious. Acute is a very evident type of trauma, and the one most people think of, this includes PTSD. Chronic trauma occurs over a longer period of time, and includes racism, bullying and neglect. Finally, vicarious trauma is the trauma people can get due to empathising with another person’s trauma and feeling their pain. Paul also outlines the hypothesis of ‘multiple hit’ trauma. This is the idea that after multiple traumas it can became too much for a person to cope with, and even a small trauma can then push a person over the edge. This hypothesis completely disproves the idea that what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/CtWAMbYKTLb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/TIVYc9ZjNu Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Paul: https://drpaulconti.com/

09/08/2024 • 11:01

Crossing oceans, deserts, national borders, and finally the entrance to the UFC ring, you've never heard a journey like Francis Ngannou's  Francis Ngannou is a martial artist, professional boxer, and Lineal Combat Sports Heavyweight World Champion. He became UFC Heavyweight Champion in 2021 and holds an MMA record of 17 wins and 12 victories by knockout.  In this conversation, Francis and Steven discuss topics such as, Francis’ painful childhood, how Francis worked in a sand mine aged 10 and dreamt of boxing, his struggle to find a place to train, and the death of his 15-month-old son.  (00:00) Intro (02:13) My Childhood: Surviving on Less Than $1000 a Year (06:17) Overcoming Struggles in Rural Cameroon (12:52) My Dream of Becoming a Professional Boxer (14:59) Choosing a Different Path Than My Father (17:27) Growing Up with a Violent Father (18:11) Coping with My Father's Death at 15 (19:57) Wishing for One More Day with My Dad (24:22) The Struggles Of Chasing My Boxing Dream (25:30) The INSANE Journey to Reach Europe (28:41) How We Survived the Sahara Desert! (32:47) The Hardest Part of My Journey (34:59) Waiting to Cross the Border (36:53) Two Ways Out: Swimming the Ocean or Climbing the Barbed Wire Fence (42:15) Six Attempts to Cross the Sea in a Dinghy (49:02) Months of Survival in the Forest (50:56) Evading Police Radars (58:26) Calling the Red Cross for Help (01:02:60) Two Months in a Detention Center (01:05:07) Surviving on 50 Euros (01:07:49) My Coach's Support: A Place to Stay and Guidance (01:10:15) My First Experience with MMA (01:11:12) Facing Rejection: No One Wanted to Fight Me in Paris (01:12:40) How I Made It to the UFC (01:14:20) My First Fight in America (01:16:04) Winning the UFC Heavyweight Title (01:21:10) The Conversation with Dana White (01:24:31) How the Contract Took My Freedom (01:27:44) The UFC Contract and Its Clauses (01:29:40) Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou (01:32:41) My Future Goals in Fighting (01:34:53) Ads (01:35:51) The Truth Behind the Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou Fight (01:43:17) Coping with the Death of My Baby Son (01:47:29) Going Through Grief (01:52:37) Returning to Cameroon (01:59:05) The Last Guest Question Follow Francis:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/1NxVsZgZPLb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/LLWRzrkZPLb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO10 for 10% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total

08/08/2024 • 129:47

Quicker decision making and faster reaction times, here's how you sleep like an Olympian  Dr Cheri Mah is a sleep scientist and Professor at the Stanford Sleep Medicine Centre, specialising in the relationship between sleep and performance in elite athletes.  In this conversation, Dr Cheri and Steven discuss topics such as, the sleep hacks of elite athletes, the link between alcohol and bad sleep, how to hack naps, and how sleep can improve your sex life. (0:00) Intro (01:32) What do you do and why do you do it? (03:55) Who do you work with? (06:39) What are the misconceptions about sleep? (10:19) Study that increases performance by 12% (13:44) NBA players losing based on schedule (16:36) Players who slept more sprinted faster (18:22) Athletes who have changed their careers by focusing on sleep (21:38) Where to start getting better sleep? (22:51) Does sound/music hurt sleep quality? (23:52) Does temperature matter? (25:47) Food timing for better sleep (28:42) The food to eat before bed that will destroy your sleep (33:36) What to do for a racing mind? (35:07) What is the parasympathetic nervous system? (39:13) Emotional link to better sleep (41:17) Perception change on the importance of sleep (43:34) Cognitive performance and sleep (47:22) Sleep debt and how it works (51:55) Muscle memory and its connection to sleep (53:48) What's a nappucino? (55:18) Do naps work? (56:52) Is the snooze button bad? (59:43) Are there different chronotypes? (01:02:19) Does school start too early for kids? (01:03:55) What parents should know (01:06:20) Sleeping travel tips (01:10:46) Sleeping drugs (01:13:34) Does sex before sleep hurt quality of sleep? (01:15:07) What is the most popular question Cheri Mah gets asked? (01:17:54) How common is sleep apnea? (01:19:47) What excuses do we hear for prioritizing sleep? (01:21:25) Sleep and injury proneness (01:23:08) Waking up early makes Steven hungry (01:25:05) Is waking up in the middle of the night normal? (01:26:38) How much does alcohol affect my sleep? (01:27:43) Guests last question Follow Dr Cheri:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/9kmHGQ1DHLb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/9NTFNX3DHLb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett PerfectTed: https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DIARY40 with an exclusive code DIARY40 for 40% off

05/08/2024 • 98:22

In this moment, award-winning serial entrepreneur Daniel Priestley discusses effective strategies for accumulating assets to build wealth. According to Daniel, it is essential to create a diverse portfolio of assets, such as a strong personal brand or a vibrant company culture, because income naturally follows assets. Daniel also discusses the importance of investing your disposable income in personal development, such as taking courses to enhance essential skills, as well as in your personal relationships. One of the ways that you can strengthen your connections is by hosting dinner parties or taking successful mentors out for lunch. By investing in your relationships, you are not just learning new skills from a mentor, but you are also opening doors to potential income opportunities in the future. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify-  https://g2ul0.app.link/npzlzOSpILb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/Ph1YlcXpILb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Daniel: https://danielpriestley.com/

02/08/2024 • 12:00

Because you watched Diary Of A CEO: the path to Netflix's $300 billion empire  Marc Randolph is the co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, he is also the author of the international bestseller, ‘That Will Never Work' and the host of the podcast of the same name. In this conversation, Marc and Steven discuss topics such as, the importance of pride in work, the pitch that almost ruined Netflix, how Marc overcame $50 million of debt, and the one decision that saved Netflix.  (0:00 Intro) (01:37) What’s your mission? (03:12) Why did you write this book? (04:25) Your journey to Netflix, what got you there? (07:51) Meeting your Netflix co-founder (09:28) Searching for a business idea (13:03) How to know if you’ve got a winning business idea (17:45) The importance of stress testing your idea (22:11) Being too romantic about your idea (25:19) Netflix’s early years (32:12) Exploring the potential of selling to Amazon (36:44) What was Jeff like in 1999? (37:29) Stepping down as CEO (46:21) What was it that he had that he thought was better? (47:41) Having tough conversations (51:37) What makes Reed so successful? (52:55) Hard work: does it matter? (59:14) How to find the perfect product-market fit (01:03:11) The moment Netflix turned on subscriptions it changed everything (01:10:36) How many tests should we be conducting? (01:12:16) Getting employees to conduct more tests (01:14:24) Your dad passing away (01:19:58) The dot-com crash (01:24:01) Getting the call from Blockbuster to buy Netflix (01:30:37) Blockbuster nearly took Netflix down, until their CEO left (01:34:41) Leaving Netflix (01:39:47) Netflix culture (01:50:57) Your relationship and commitment to date nights (01:57:13) The last guest’s question Follow Marc: Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/NcZZFoH1FLb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/z7yXEFJ1FLb  You can purchase Marc’s book, ‘That Will Never Work’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/jeSxs0R1FLb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: PerfectTed: https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DOAC with an exclusive code DIARY10 for 10% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB

01/08/2024 • 123:38

The REAL truth about the Trump assassination attempt from former CIA spy  Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer and US Air Force combat veteran. He is the founder of Everyday Spy, an online education platform that provides people with useful spy skills for everyday life. He is also the host of the ‘Everyday Spy Podcast’.  In this episode, Andrew and Steven discuss topics such as, how to make a successful business sale, the myths around company culture, the key steps to manipulation, and the truth about Trump’s assassination attempt. (00:00) Intro (00:01:29) What is Andrew doing now? (00:04:08) What is every day spy? (00:06:49) Your perspective on the world before the CI (00:09:35) Why the CIA chose Andrew? (00:12:10) Is there anything we can do once we know there's a system (00:18:25) The importance of awareness in our society (00:19:40) Living in a state of your own barriers (00:23:53) 'Cheating' in the context of cheating (00:25:57) How to break free of the system (00:28:10) Knowledge, information & experience (00:29:40) Real life examples of how you've helped people (00:30:50) How to train people to have perception and perspective (00:37:58) Getting into someone else's perspective (00:40:49) Asking open-ended questions to get into someone's reality (00:46:27) We should gamble on our lives when the odds are in our favor (00:50:05) Who can't be taught these CIA skills (00:51:56) Reaching an equal point with China (00:53:39) What history tells us about changing superpowers (00:56:53) Is the war in Ukraine & Russia a symptom of a change in power? (00:59:19) Current State of US politics, there's only one person that can beat Trump (01:06:40) Was Trump's shooting a staged assassination? (01:13:46) The CIA does have history (01:15:49) If that bullet had hit Donald Trump, how would things be different (01:19:04) How to bend the world for success (01:22:38) CIA skills for overcoming trauma (01:27:04) How do we know if we're wired for success? (01:33:08) What is your favorite case study? (01:36:29) How do we influence people? (01:39:38) The influence framework (01:43:38) Know, like, trust framework (01:46:48) The power of polarity, what marketing strategy builds more influence (01:53:54) How to persuade someone (02:01:23) How to get any job (02:13:30) The R.I.C.E framework (02:26:20) The 4 Cs of influence (02:31:17) What a great leader does (02:33:46) The core components of a great leader (02:36:16) Seeing every interaction as a transaction (02:41:21) Your book Want to learn more from Andy? Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/DOAC Follow Andy on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/ Join the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/diary PerfectTed -https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DIARY40- with an exclusive code DIARY40 for 40% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/steven-bartlett-digital-sos?cid=dsp-ent/nprod/Stevenbartlett01/eng/7.24/ntst

29/07/2024 • 175:16

In this moment with best-selling author and world renowned thinker Robert Greene, he discusses the importance of body language and nonverbal communication. Robert says this form of communication is one that you cannot lie about, as we have a deeply rooted human and emotional response to it. Body language isn’t just one subtle gesture, but hundreds of different small signs, from a look, a gesture, to the complete vibe a person gives off. Even when people try to fake their body language, a good observer can always tell, from someone looking you in the eye but with their mind elsewhere, a tone of voice that reveals a persons lack of confidence, to a fake smile that is proven false compared to a genuine smile. Sometimes the clearest reveal is the micro expression someone unwillingly shows in the fraction of a second before they put on the act of who they want to appear to be. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/1g3gdB4nwLb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/HX66M4jowLb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Robert: https://powerseductionandwar.com/

26/07/2024 • 09:39

The REAL cure to heart disease, and other medical secrets revealed  Dr Aseem Malhotra is a consultant cardiologist based at the HUM2N clinic in London. He is the best-selling author of books including, ‘The Pioppi Diet’, ‘The 21-Day Immunity Plan’, and ‘A Statin-Free Life’.  In this conversation, Dr Aseem and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between heart disease and poor diet, the truth about heart disease medication, the dangers of over-exercising, and the harm of medical misinformation.  (00:00) Intro (02:24) The title for your book, why? (04:58) Your professional title (07:00) Why did you decide to specialise in the heart? (09:11) How many people are dying because of unhealthy hearts? (11:01) Why do women get fewer heart diseases? (11:36) The NHS failed you, how? (15:21) How could these deaths have been avoided (19:48) The vaccine causing body and heart inflammation (27:01) Being accused of spreading misinformation (29:23) The harm of the vaccine (33:57) Responding to the British Heart Foundation comments (36:48) Our lifestyle choices contribute to our heart problems (40:00) Did the vaccine have a net negative result? (42:56) COVID was a lab leak (45:11) The drug companies misleading us (48:32) Do you think there would have been less death without the vaccine? (50:23) The government said the vaccine will protect us from COVID... (53:28) Is it a malicious action from the government? (55:44) How are we meant to trust the government if this happens again? (01:02:03) How do we know who's telling the truth? (01:06:53) What is it like to be attacked constantly? (01:11:41) What causes heart disease? (01:17:13) How to stop heart disease (01:24:24) The shocking truth about statins (01:31:21) The average amount of sugar consumed (01:37:02) Are you hopeful we can overcome our sugar addictions? (01:38:02) Ultra-processed foods need to be treated like the new tobacco (01:39:16) How much is the average American increasing their risk of getting heart disease? (01:42:53) Stress is a silent killer (01:48:11) What should my daily routine be for a healthy heart? (01:49:01) Fasting for optimising our health (01:51:18) Is there such a thing as too much exercise? (01:53:10) Exercise doesn't help with weight loss (01:53:59) The importance of socialising on our health (01:54:52) Why you need to start hugging more (01:57:21) What do you think your dad would be thinking? (01:59:01) The power of conversation (02:01:52) The last guest question Follow Dr Aseem:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/17qFASxxuLb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/LSaQFOzxuLb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/9OtjLDo5uLb  You can purchase Dr Aseem’s book, ‘A Statin-Free Life’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Q4wBBaHxuLb  Learn more about the studies mentioned, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Mq1EUrg5uLb  Learn more about Dr Aseem’s film, ‘First Do No Pharm’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/oDCFIbt5uLb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/steven-bartlett-digital-sos?cid=dsp-ent/nprod/Stevenbartlett01/eng/7.24/ntst

25/07/2024 • 126:39

Are humans destined to grow old and frail? With these ultimate ageing hacks you gain turn back the clock and transform your life  Dr Vonda Wright is an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon and host of the health and fitness podcast, ‘HOT for Your Health’. She is also the author of books such as, ‘Dr. Wright’s Guide to THRIVE’, ‘Fitness After 40’, and ‘Younger in 8 Weeks’.  In this conversation, Dr Vonda and Steven discuss topics such as, how to burn belly fat in 30-seconds, the number one vitamin for bone health, the devastating impact of weight gain on your joints, and how to reach peak muscle mass.   (0:00) Intro (01:32) I Want Everyone To Have A Healthy Ageing Process (05:04) Your Ageing Mindset Is The Cause Of Your Health Decline (07:19) This Is When You’ll Start Having Life-Threatening Diseases (10:04) What's Your Academic Background (11:11) What's Orthopedic Surgery? (12:34) The Importance Of Healthy Mind During An Injury Recovery (16:07) Taking Care Of The Whole Person Not Just Their Disease (22:01) How I Changed My View On Death (24:05) Extending Your Health Span (26:24) Why You Need To Look After Your Bones & Muscles At 30-40s (30:01) What's Lean Muscle Mass? (35:58) What's The Best Exercise Regime To Stay Young (40:26) The Importance Of Strong Muscles When Old (41:42) The Sedentary Death Syndrome (43:41) 80% Of The Population Will Have Back Problems (46:05) How To Avoid Future Body Aches (47:11) What To Do About Body Stiffness (48:47) What's Static Stretching? (51:45) Can We Revert Joint Pain? (54:08) Don't Do This When You Exercise! (59:21) Losing Abdominal Fat (01:02:02) Can We Get As In Shape As When We Were 25? (01:04:57) How Cristiano Ronaldo Stays That Fit & Healthy (01:07:04) Sugar Impact On Our Body (01:10:11) How To Apply All These Knowledge To One's Self (01:15:18) Vitamin D Supplements (01:18:12) Strengthening Our Bone Structure (01:21:47) What To Do If You Have Weak Bones? (01:22:46) Our Biology Is Ticking Over (01:30:43) Findings About Muscles (01:33:19) Comfort Is Making Us Age (01:36:23) How Does Menopause Affect Our Musculoskeletal Functioning (01:38:32) What Is Menopause? (01:48:46) How To Keep Healthy And Strong (01:55:22) What Makes Your Glucose Spike? (01:56:23) What's A Simple Carb? (01:59:04) The Importance Of A Good VO2 Max (02:01:36) Last Guest Question Follow Dr Vonda:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/VlYN04wVkLb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/dm1pZ5yVkLb  YouTube: You can purchase Dr Vonda’s book, ‘Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond’, here: https://amzn.to/3S9xbCk  Spotify: You can purchase Dr Vonda’s book, ‘Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/pgnyRbRVkLb  Learn more about the studies mentioned, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/F7QqG7WDhLb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/steven-bartlett-digital-sos?cid=dsp-ent/nprod/Stevenbartlett01/eng/7.24/ntst

22/07/2024 • 129:52

In this moment, world-renowned philosopher and thinker Alain De Botton discusses how communication can lead to a better sex life. Alain says sex is like a mirror to the relationship as a whole. If something is wrong with a couples sex life, it’s usually a symptom of a wider problem. He says that a first step towards a more fulfilling sex life is reflecting on how you are as a partner. Being open about yourself in a relationship is the best way to create mutual trust, which means that you can ‘tease’ out any issue in a relationship. This then leads to being open with one another sexually. Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/v1foloy7kLb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/5NT1dmK7kLb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Alain: https://www.alaindebotton.comm

19/07/2024 • 11:16

WARNING: this episode will teach you everything you would learn in a business degree, saving you $200,000 and 10,000 hours  Josh Kaufman is a renowned business expert and the author of the international best-selling book, ‘The Personal MBA’ which has sold over 900,000 copies worldwide. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The First 20 Hours’, and ‘How to Fight a Hydra’. In this conversation, Josh and Steven discuss topics such as, the 5 laws of business, how to turn $100 into $10k, the psychological tactics of millionaires, and how to make money in your sleep.  00:00 Intro 02:00 Why Did You Write The Personal MBA 04:32 What Is An MBA? 10:30 Should You Do A MBA? 14:19 How Difficult Is Starting And Running A Business? 16:57 First Steps To Setting Up A Business 19:29 Loads Of Business Are Finding Problems To Solve 27:49 How To Give Value To The End Consumer 35:47 How Do You Find Out If Your Idea Is Good? 39:11 This Is The Wrong Approach When Starting A Business 40:49 Why Should You Start With Value? 42:35 How To Market 44:04 Psychology & Marketing 46:06 Creating A Drive In The Marketing Strategy 48:23 Think Different 50:52 Be Brave To Do Something Completely Different 58:39 How To Become A Good Marketer 01:00:31 The Sales Piece In Any Business 01:04:38 Customer Service Matters 01:06:09 The Sales Framework 01:13:06 How Important Is Hiring? 01:14:50 What Role Does Competition Play? 01:19:09 Let's Talk Money 01:24:17 What Numbers Should I Pay Attention To? 01:26:35 Experimenting 01:34:55 Every Complex System Starts In A Simple Way 01:39:06 Mastering A Job 01:43:54 Ten Major Principles To Learn Anything 01:55:24 Removing Any Friction In The Process 02:01:38 Last Guest Question  Follow Josh:  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/SznbYyhi9Kb  YouTube: You can purchase Josh’s book, ‘How to Fight a Hydra’, here: https://amzn.to/4f1qJa4  Spotify: You can purchase Josh’s book, ‘How to Fight a Hydra’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/igsXEtci9Kb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/steven-bartlett-digital-sos?cid=dsp-ent/nprod/Stevenbartlett01/eng/7.24/ntst

15/07/2024 • 129:28

In this moment, elite sport psychologist, Professor Steve Peters discusses the way to overcome low self-esteem. Often low self-esteem manifests itself outwardly in abusive relationships, the wrong career, and impulsive behaviours. Dr Peters says these are ‘maladaptive coping strategies’, where you are punishing yourself, thinking that you don’t deserve to treat yourself well, as you believe that you fundamentally don’t deserve happiness. Dr Peters says the solution can be as simple as getting a blank piece of paper and writing down who you want to be, and what behaviours you want to have. He says that this exercise works, as once you remove the interference of your mind, this person you hope to become is actually you, as you are defining yourself. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/z1I1IZ8k9Kb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/8Mn7QU2k9Kb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Professor Steve Peters: https://chimpmanagement.com/professor-steve-peters/

12/07/2024 • 10:06

The millionaire entrepreneur revealing Wall Street's secrets and simplifying finance for the masses Scott Galloway is a Professor of Marketing at the New York Stern School of Business and host of the ‘Pivot’ podcast about technology and business. He is also the best-selling author of books such as, ‘The Algebra of Happiness’, ‘The Four’, and ‘The Algebra of Wealth’.  In this conversation, Scott and Steven discuss topics such as, billionaire money hacks, the 6 fundamental rules of investing, how to make $7 million from nothing, and how marriage can make you rich. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Why Some Become More Rich Than Others 03:15 Where Do We Learn About Money? 08:43 Where Would We Be Without Those Connections? 13:04 No Matter How Old You Are You Can Still Make More Money 20:21 When To Take Risks And When To Diversify 23:27 Should We Go For Our Dream Jobs? 27:05 Having Money Is Fun! 31:18 Why Should You Have A Number Of How Much Money You Need? 32:41 How To Make 9-Figures 37:18 Where You Should Live To Be Financially Successful 40:02 How Do You Get Out Of Your Current Job Situation 42:39 Good Places To Make Money Vs Bad Places To Make Money 45:19 How Do You Find A Mentor? 49:10 The Psychological Formula For Networking 56:58 How To Be A Great Decision Maker 01:01:48 Is Marriage Good For Wealth? 01:03:39 Relationship Investing Is The Key To Wealth 01:06:17 Can Anyone Start A Company? 01:08:11 The Power Of Storytelling 01:10:01 How Does The Average Person Develop The Skill Of Storytelling? 01:12:54 What Is The Algebra To Storytelling? 01:16:25 How Has Scott Changed Over The Years? 01:18:56 Where Should I Invest My Money? 01:27:12 Investing $1000 A Month In S&P Visual 01:30:42 Is Real Estate Worth Investing In? 01:34:59 Playing The Tax Game 01:41:37 The Importance Of Tax Advice 01:43:53 Last Guest Question Follow Scott:  Instagram -  https://g2ul0.app.link/JCoalDTC7Kb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/9EftqvWC7Kb  You can purchase Scott’s book, ‘The Algebra of Wealth’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/g6AkFeRC7Kb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://bit.ly/DOAC-POD-DIARY15 - Code: DIARY15 at checkout for 15% off NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/doac - give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!'

11/07/2024 • 112:29

500,000 men are dying by suicide, and 6% of men are unemployed, is masculinity in crisis? And what is the cure?  Richard Reeves is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, an organisation that researches and addresses issues affecting men. He is also the author of the book, ‘Of Boys and Men’.  In this conversation, Richard and Steven discuss topics such as, the rising rates of male suicide rates, the health benefits of marriage for men, the toxic impact of Andrew Tate, and the relationship crisis among men.  0:00 (Intro) (01:24) Why Dedicating Your Career To Men's Issues (03:54) What's Your Background? (06:06) The Crazy Stats That Made You Research This Topic (08:07) We're Going Through A Cultural Revolution (12:32) We Need A New Way To Approach This (17:12) Are Men And Women Differently? (21:07) Men Take More Risks (26:17) Unconscious Behaviours Of Men (34:11) Suicide Is The Biggest Killer Of Men (38:44) Why Is This Suicide Increasing? (42:47) Why Do Humans Feel Like They Need To Be Needed? (46:59) Why Men Feel Less Needed (49:43) Does Retirement Kill You? (54:43) We're Losing Connection In Our Modern Society (57:42) The Dating Environment Has Changed (01:05:23) Are Dating Apps Being Unfavourable To Men? (01:09:41) Is Marriage In Decline? (01:12:51) Births Are Increasing Outside Of Marriage (01:13:56) Is Marriage Better For Women Or Men? (01:15:59) Enforced Monogamy (01:17:55) Why Andrew Tate Converted To Islam (01:20:47) Women Economic Power (01:22:56) What Do You Think About The Word Toxic Masculinity (01:27:08) There Is A Friendship Male Recession (01:31:38) Men Shed's Movement (01:33:48) My Experience With Couples Therapy (01:36:30) The Hard Times Of Going Through Couples Therapy (01:40:25) How Masculinity Can Be Expressed (01:47:42) What Advice You'd Give Your Children (01:53:58) Using Our Voices To Make Men Be Heard (02:01:22) The Last Guest Question You can buy Richard’s book, ‘Of Boys And Men’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/BGBtdbitXKb  Follow Richard:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/8swNmRotXKb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/9iup1brtXKb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/doac Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total

08/07/2024 • 127:12

In this moment, the former CIA intelligence officer Andrew Bustamante discusses the crucial techniques of manipulation, which he describes as a core part of CIA training. Andrew  introduces the R.I.C.E. analogy, which stands for Reward, Ideology, Coercion, and Ego. This framework is essential for understanding the motivations of others, allowing you to connect with them, build relationships, and influence their actions. According to Andrew, reward involves anything the other person desires, while ideology reflects the person’s core beliefs and is the most powerful element of the acronym. Coercion involves using negative behaviours on someone such as guilt or blackmail, and ego relates to how the other person sees themselves. Andrew translates this manipulation technique to marketing. He suggests that by sending targeted messages to your audience and assessing their responses, you gain insights into their ideology, providing you with useful information for future sales. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/vgYbIohXXKb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/r9qufpkXXKb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Andrew: https://everydayspy.com/

05/07/2024 • 11:29