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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
by DOAC · English
Welcome to The Diary Of A CEO where you'll find raw, human conversations with the world’s most fascinating experts, storytellers, thinkers and business leaders. Hosted by Steven Bartlett (entrepreneur, investor, author, and founder of Steven.com and Flight Fund) this channel was created with a simple mission: to share personal lessons that help both you live better, more fulfilling lives. What is DOAC? Beyond Diary Of A CEO, the acronym reflects our core ethos: - Dreamers — Dream boldly. - Open-minded — Think without limits. - Awareness — Expand your perspective. - Connection — Feel more connected. This is your corner of the internet to dream boldly, think openly, expand your awareness, and feel more connected. The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4
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Most Replayed Moment: A Guilt-Free Way to Handle Work and LifeWork-life balance for founders and building “cult-like” startup culture without burnout; plus advice on university vs corporate experience and how to scale culture as a company grows.25 Sep 2026 · 32 min
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Adam Neumann: The Real Story Behind WeWork, A $4 Billion Cab Ride, And Surviving A $460 Million DebtAdam Neumann recounts WeWork’s meteoric rise and collapse, including the company’s forced IPO, his resignation, and the personal and spiritual lessons he says helped him survive a reported $460…28 Sep 2026 · 2 h 15 min · 54 chapters
Most Replayed Moment: A Guilt-Free Way to Handle Work and LifeWork-life balance for founders and building “cult-like” startup culture without burnout; plus advice on university vs corporate experience and how to scale culture as a company grows.25 Sep 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
Druski: They're Lying To You About Overnight Success!Druski (Drew) discusses how childhood trauma, hypervigilance, and family dynamics shaped his comedy; how college depression pushed him toward stand-up; and how a near-violent “arm robbery” scamming…24 Sep 2026 · 1 h 49 min · 45 chapters
Rick Rubin: What Jay-Z Did in 30 Minutes Left Me Speechless!Rick Rubin discusses how creativity works when you prioritize “indefensible” artistic choices over audience metrics, how to trust internal guidance (intuition, “God,” and risk), and how meditation…21 Sep 2026 · 2 h 46 min · 69 chapters
Most Replayed Moment: Is Renting Keeping You Poor? What's The Actual Cost Of Home Ownership? David BachDavid Bach argues that renting is not a long-term wealth strategy and that homeownership builds wealth through home equity, tax advantages, and leverage; he rebuts claims that net, inflation-adjusted…18 Sep 2026 · 19 min · 8 chapters
The Great AI Debate: Is Artificial Intelligence an Extinction Threat? Debating the True Risks of Advanced ModelsA debate on whether advanced AI poses a civilization-ending extinction risk, sparked by Jacob Coxson’s claim that AI could kill all humans by the end of the decade.17 Sep 2026 · 2 h 25 min · 64 chapters
Professor Jiang: Three Predictions On the Collapse of the World OrderA guest argues the world is “collapsing” over the next ~20 years due to breakdown of the petrodollar system and global supply chains, driven by escalation of a Middle East war centered on Iran and…14 Sep 2026 · 1 h 48 min · 37 chapters
Most Replayed Moment: Brain Rot Experts - How To Use AI In A Healthy Way!How to use AI (ChatGPT and similar tools) “healthily,” warning that long-term reliance may weaken critical thinking and memory, especially in children; includes comparisons to social media/addictive…11 Sep 2026 · 34 min · 13 chapters
Vanessa Van Edwards: The Conversation Habit That Makes Smart People UnlikableHow to avoid being “quietly avoided” by improving conversation mechanics and question choices.10 Sep 2026 · 2 h 27 min · 60 chapters
Human Lie Detector: The #1 Sign They’re Lying To You, Catch Liars Instantly! | Dr Leanne ten BrinkeHow to detect deception and “dark personality” traits (psychopathy, Machiavellianism, narcissism, sadism), what cues actually matter, and how to respond by asking better questions; includes research…7 Sep 2026 · 1 h 49 min · 41 chapters
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Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You Can't Get Deep Sleep & Wake Up ExhaustedAndrew Huberman shares his “10 protocols” from his book Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body, framing daily habits as a synergistic system that improves mental health, physical health,…3 Sep 2026 · 2 h 16 min · 52 chapters
David Friedberg: The US Empire Is Declining And Socialism Is Coming Next!The episode argues that the US is in economic decline and moving toward “de facto socialism,” driven by unaffordability, wealth inequality, and government spending; it also claims AI will accelerate…31 Aug 2026 · 2 h 4 min · 56 chapters
Most Replayed Moment: Tony Robbins Reveals The Key To A Meaningful LifeTony Robbins explains that a meaningful life comes from satisfying six human needs (certainty, variety, significance, love/connection, growth, contribution) in the right order, arguing that modern…28 Aug 2026 · 31 min · 14 chapters
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Testosterone Expert: The Truth About DAD BOD & Why Women Find Fathers More Attractive!The episode argues that fatherhood changes the brain and hormones in adaptive ways, and that relationship quality and social support shape both birth experiences and long-term brain health.24 Aug 2026 · 1 h 28 min · 41 chapters
Most Replayed Moment: Better Sleep Doesn't Always Mean Longer Sleep! Fix These Habits TodayThe episode argues that “better sleep” isn’t just about spending more time in bed; it’s about fixing habits that disrupt circadian rhythms and sleep quality, and it connects sleep/circadian…21 Aug 2026 · 31 min · 13 chapters
Financial Crash Expert: He Predicted The 2008 Crash, Now He Says Capitalism Failed, It’s Too Late!The episode argues that Western societies are heading toward civil unrest because of economic stagnation, political polarization, and uncontrolled/illegal immigration, and it claims capitalism and…20 Aug 2026 · 1 h 34 min · 36 chapters
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Most Replayed Moment: Fear Is A Skill You Can Train! Lessons From The World's Greatest ClimberThis episode centers on Alex Honnold’s philosophy that fear is a skill you can train through repeated exposure, preparation, and breaking big goals into smaller parts.14 Aug 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
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