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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
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Steven Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, investor, and author. He’s the founder of Flight Story – a media company – and Flight Fund, an investment fund backing the next generation of category-defining businesses.
He created The Diary Of A CEO to share the unfiltered pages of the personal diaries of the world’s most fascinating CEOs, experts, therapists, and leaders – with the hope that their lessons will help both you and him live better lives.
DOAC is a double acronym: Diary Of A CEO, but also Dreamers, Open-minded, Awareness, and Connection.This is your corner of the internet to dream boldly, think openly, expand your awareness, and feel more connected.
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Most Replayed Moment: The Link Between Weight Gain and Sleep! Are Sleep Trackers Harmful Or Helpful?
2d ago00:40:10Summary readyDr Guy Leschziner is a consultant neurologist, sleep physician, and author who specialises in the science of sleep, circadian rhythms, and the hidden ways our brains shape our nights.In today’s moment, he unpacks how poor sleep can change everything from your appetite and weight to your emotions, cravings, and long-term health. He reveals what your body clock is really doing, and his true opinion on sleep trackers: harmful or helpful?Listen to the full episode here!Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/6btyk6znG2bApple: https://g2ul0.app.link/ZFC5hNCnG2bWatch the Episodes On YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videosFollow Guy: https://www.guyleschziner.com/
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UFO Roundtable: CIA Physicist Proves Aliens Exist
3d ago01:27:04Summary readyHe spent decades inside the world's most classified intelligence circles…now quantum physicist Dr. Hal Puthoff and filmmaker Dan Farah reveal why the greatest cover-up in human history may finally be unravelling.Dr. Hal Puthoff is a quantum physicist who has worked with the NSA and CIA, advised the US government on UAP science, and served as chief science advisor to Robert Bigelow of Bigelow Aerospace. Dan Farah is the Director and Producer of The Age of Disclosure, a landmark documentary produced in secret over three and a half years, featuring testimony from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Navy fighter pilots, admirals, generals, and senior intelligence community leaders.They explain: ◼️How the US government has been covering up non-human intelligent life since the 1940s◼️ Why crashed UAP craft have allegedly been recovered — with non-human bodies inside ◼️How a secret "Legacy Program" operated for decades outside of Congressional and White House oversight ◼️Why UAPs have been repeatedly spotted hovering over US nuclear weapons sites... and switching off missiles ◼️How the US is entered a covert technology race with China and Russia to reverse-engineer non-human craft ◼️What Trump's historic declassification directive actually revealed (and what's still being hidden) ◼️Why Elon Musk may know more than he's legally allowed to say ◼️Why UAP is the most bipartisan issue in Washington right now00:00 Intro02:09 Answering the Biggest UAP Questions05:49 Why A Former Insider Took UAP Claims Seriously10:02 What Officials Still Refuse To Say Publicly12:35 The Real Question: Are Aliens Already Here?13:45 How Claims Of “Non-Human Bodies” Started Spreading14:13 The Insider Testimony That Changed Everything19:22 Are There Multiple Types Of Non-Human Beings?22:14 What US Presidents Are Actually Told About UAPs23:58 Is The Government Hiding This Because The Public Isn’t Ready?27:32 What Was Really Inside Trump’s UAP Report29:00 Why Clear UFO Footage Still Hasn’t Emerged30:47 How Advanced Civilizations Might View Humanity39:53 Why Do Advanced UAPs Keep Crashing?41:06 Does Elon Musk Secretly Know More Than He Says?45:24 What If All Of This Turns Out To Be Wrong?50:50 Why NASA Rejects The “Alien” Explanation55:48 Is “The Public Isn’t Ready” A Legitimate Excuse?56:22 The One Story That Made A Skeptic Believe01:08:19 The Pentagon’s Secret Remote Viewing Program Explained01:18:01 Why Advanced Aliens Might Still Use Pilots01:21:44 Would Proof Of Aliens Change The Meaning Of Life?Follow Dan:X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/901y9JvInstagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CKVZc2a"The Age of Disclosure" Documentary Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CsuWZzQThe Diary Of A CEO:◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors:Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEOBon Charge: https://boncharge.com/DOAC for 20% off
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Pulitzer Prize Historian: You Won't Notice Until It's Too Late!
6d ago01:48:38Summary readyAnne Applebaum has spent decades studying how democracies collapse, how authoritarian systems rise, and why the warning signs are often ignored until it’s too late. She reveals why America is entering a dangerous new phase, and what happens next!Anne Applebaum is a staff writer at The Atlantic and has hosted its Autocracy in America podcast. She is also a senior fellow at the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University and the School of Advanced International Studies. She is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World’.She explains:◼️ Why democracies rarely collapse overnight◼️ Why America may be closer to autocracy than people think◼️ How elected leaders can slowly take apart the system from within◼️ Why corruption is one of the clearest warning signs of authoritarianism◼️ Why Big Tech leaders are bending toward political power◼️ How America’s allies are already preparing for U.S. betrayal◼️ Why Russia, China, and Iran are challenging the democratic world order◼️ Why America may never fully go back to normal after TrumpChapters00:00:00 Intro00:03:13 Why History Keeps Repeating00:04:52 Why Democracy Feels So Broken00:07:21 The Biggest Threats Right Now00:08:32 Why Democracy Is Rapidly Shifting00:09:58 Could America Become An Autocracy?00:11:45 What A Trump Third Term Means00:14:36 Why Autocracy Appeals To People00:18:52 Trump’s Wealth Changes Everything00:21:08 Why Global Stability Is Collapsing00:26:06 Democracy Vs Dictatorship: What Lasts?00:27:18 Who’s Happier: Democracies Or Autocracies?00:28:44 Would Informed People Choose Democracy?00:30:25 How Putin Stays In Power00:32:20 5 Tactics Autocrats Use00:33:59 Are Tech CEOs Enabling This?00:37:51 Can America Ever Return To Normal?00:39:07 Why Nations Are Turning Inward00:43:37 What This Means For Americans00:45:19 The Most Dangerous Part Of Dictatorship00:48:29 Why Trump’s Ratings Are Falling00:50:28 Ads00:52:31 The 2nd Tactic Autocrats Use00:57:19 The 3rd Tactic Autocrats Use00:59:20 The 4th Tactic Autocrats Use01:05:38 Should Social Media Have Legal Power?01:12:38 Can Citizens Really Leave China?01:13:55 The 5th Tactic Autocrats Use01:14:28 Why ICE Is Breaking Down01:16:40 Ads01:17:49 Is The American Empire Declining?01:21:49 Is Politics Just Human Nature?01:24:38 Does Democracy Create Extreme Capitalism?01:26:44 How Democracies Defend Themselves01:28:18 Is Mainstream Media Politically Biased?01:31:59 Why Journalism Matters More Than Ever01:33:29 How Algorithms Control Your Reality01:34:37 Anne’s Personal Political Journey01:41:05 What Regime Change Really Feels Like01:44:36 Anne’s Toughest SetbackFollow Anne:Youtube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4pTtMb1Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1GOn8p5X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8M5yUMKWebsite - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GGmhcYfYou can purchase Anne’s book, ‘Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/D07471hSponsors:Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode5Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven
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Most Replayed Moment: This Is The Best Exercise Protocol For Women!
1w ago00:39:55Summary readyJoin leading experts in female physiology, performance, and longevity, Dr Stacy Sims, Dr Vonda Wright, Dr Mary Claire Haver, and Dr Natalie Crawford, in a two-part roundtable on women’s health.In today’s moment, they unpack the exercise advice women are rarely given, from why more running is not always better, to how under-recovery, hormones, stress, and menopause can completely change what the body needs. They reveal why the right kind of intensity could be crucial for strength, body composition, and even brain health, and why many women may be training harder without getting healthier.This Moment is from Part 2 of a 2-Part Women’s Health Series. Listen to the series here!PART 1Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/watwaGviG2bApple: https://g2ul0.app.link/nyNjPVziG2bPART 2Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/u6wj9DYmG2bApple: https://g2ul0.app.link/iQJh183mG2bWatch the Episodes On YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videosDr. Mary Claire Haver: https://shorturl.at/12C2tDr. Stacy Sims: https://shorturl.at/F0tt6Dr. Vonda Wright: https://shorturl.at/npLMfDr. Natalie Crawford: https://shorturl.at/OB9Ru
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WW3 Expert: This Could Trigger Global Starvation
1w ago02:11:01Summary readyProfessor Jiang predicted Trump would win the election, America would go to war with Iran, and that the United States would lose that war. Now he reveals why he believes this conflict could reshape the entire world order!Professor Jiang is a geopolitical analyst, writer, and host of the YouTube channel 'Predictive History', who uses history, geography, economics, and game theory to explain where global conflicts may be heading next. Through his Substack, he provides geopolitical analysis of current events and helps readers understand the deeper forces shaping war, power, and the future of the American empire.He explains:◼️Why he believes America had no choice but to go to war with Iran◼️Why Israel’s real goal may be much bigger than defeating Iran◼️How the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global energy and food crisis◼️Why China, Russia, Iran, Israel, and the US are locked into competing worldviews◼️Why the US dollar, oil, and global trade routes are at the center of the Iran War◼️Why he believes World War 3 may have already begun◼️What happens if Russia enters the war on Iran’s side◼️Why the next phase of war may be fought through energy, shipping, and foodFollow Professor Jiang:Youtube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FYWV4L8 Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Cm0HlGI X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5jRKZdE Substack (geo-political analysis) - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/46bgm4o Sponsors:Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEOShopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett
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Scott Galloway: AI Wasn’t Built For You. The Rich Don’t Need You Anymore!
2w ago01:57:57Summary readyAI CEOs are selling us the dream of ‘freedom’, making billions off the fear of mass job loss! Scott Galloway reveals the truth is more complicated and far more deceptive.Scott Galloway is an NYU Stern Professor of Marketing, entrepreneur, and host of The Prof G Pod and Pivot. He is known for breaking down the biggest shifts in business, technology, wealth, and culture. He is also the bestselling author of books such as The Four, The Algebra of Happiness, and Post Corona.He explains: ◼️Why the AI job apocalypse is just marketing hype ◼️How AI is making the rich richer while leaving ordinary people anxious ◼️Why Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Big Tech leaders should not be blindly trusted ◼️How robots and AI will reshape work, but may not destroy it completely ◼️Why storytelling, relationships, and resilience may become the most valuable skills ◼️Why young men are losing the ability to handle rejection ◼️How billionaires are quietly separating themselves from society00:00 Intro02:25 What’s Actually True About AI05:00 Are AI CEOs Exaggerating The Future To Raise Billions?09:00 What Would Prove The AI Skeptics Wrong?11:05 Could AI Move Too Fast For Society To Handle?16:05 What Happens When AI Combines With Robots?19:05 Is Elon Musk Selling Vision Or Reality?24:05 Which Jobs Are First To Disappear In The AI Shift?30:05 What Skills Will Actually Matter In The Future?33:45 Are Young People Losing The Ability To Handle Rejection?39:55 Can You Trust The People Building AI?44:50 Are Tech Leaders Quietly Preparing For The End?52:00 Do Some AI Leaders Believe The Risk Is Worth It?58:04 Ads01:00:05 Could AI Make Us More Human?01:05:00 What Happens When AI Becomes Your Closest Companion01:10:00 The Hidden Trade-Off Between Convenience And Real Relationships01:15:00 Why Loneliness Could Explode01:19:26 The Real Reason Human Connection Might Become More Valuable01:25:00 What This Means For The Next Generation01:30:00 How Power, Politics, And AI Are Becoming Intertwined01:35:00 The Dangerous Gap Between Technology And Regulation01:40:00 What Happens If Governments Can’t Keep Up With AI01:45:00 The Future Of Work, Power, And Who Really Wins01:50:00 Why The Biggest AI Risks Aren’t What You’ve Been ToldFollow Scott Galloway:Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/vBFaVJ X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/16DDqOa YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/D5fzguH Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5Vfyd55 You can purchase Scott’s book, ‘Notes on Being a Man’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/D2dQqxN Sponsors:Linkedin Talent Solutions - http://linkedin.com/DOAC Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health
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Most Replayed Moment: Neil deGrasse Tyson On The Future Of Humanity! Will We Ever Go To Mars?
2w ago00:37:10Summary readyNeil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, author, and science communicator known for making the biggest questions in the universe feel human, funny, and deeply thought-provoking.In today’s moment, Neil dives into the unsettling possibility that our universe might be a simulation - and what that would mean for free will, meaning, AI, death, and humanity’s future in space.Listen to the full episode here!Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/ZlSXUS8gG2bApple: https://g2ul0.app.link/Rt2MvjnhG2bWatch the Episodes On YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videosNeil’s Work: https://neildegrassetyson.com/
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Money Expert: Buying A House Is A Mistake! Becoming Rich is Simple But You Won’t Do It!
2w ago02:14:08Summary readyInvesting has been solved, but your brain is keeping you poor. Money Expert Ben Felix explains why most people make terrible financial decisions!Ben Felix is a Portfolio Manager and Chief Investment Officer for PWL Capital, and evidence-based investing expert who translates academic finance research into practical decisions for everyday people. He is known for using data, behavioral science, and simple frameworks to help people build wealth without falling for the traps of the financial industry.He explains:◼️Why investing has already been “solved”◼️How your brain quietly ruins your long-term financial decisions◼️Why checking your portfolio too often can make you poorer◼️Why buying a home is not always the smart investment people think it is◼️Why young people may not need to save as aggressively as they’re told◼️How to use money to build a better life, not just a bigger bank account◼️The biggest financial mistakes that destroys your financial future00:00 Intro02:34 Why Most People Overcomplicate Finance03:37 How Your Psychology Secretly Controls Your Investments05:06 The Real Frameworks Behind Financial Freedom06:54 Why You Don’t Need Much Money To Start Investing09:20 The 10 Money Mistakes That Quietly Keep You Broke12:57 How Monetizing Your Skills Can 10x Your Income19:46 Why Most People Never Set Financial Goals20:50 Are You Spending Money In Ways That Actually Improve Your Life?21:26 Why Taking Investment Risks Matters More Than You Think25:28 Is Buying A House Actually A Smart Investment Today?40:48 Why Common Advice About Home Ownership Falls Apart42:17 Will House Prices Keep Rising?44:17 How The Wealthy Legally Pay Less Tax45:09 The Real Tax Strategies The Rich Don’t Talk About45:45 What Happens Next To Housing Prices?47:15 Ads49:18 The Hidden Problems With Financial Advisors50:21 Why Ignoring Estate Planning Can Cost Your Family Everything51:17 Do You Really Need A Will?51:42 How Your Partner Choice Impacts Your Financial Future52:58 Why Some Financial Advice May Be Working Against You54:07 Should Everyone Get A Prenup?56:21 What Your Spending Habits Reveal About Your Future Wealth58:04 The Real Reason Prenups Matter More Than You Think01:00:09 Why People Underestimate Catastrophic Financial Risks01:00:59 Stocks Vs Bonds: Which Is Actually Safer Right Now?01:07:20 The Financial Products You Should Avoid At All Costs01:09:23 Why Cash Loses Value Faster Than You Realize01:10:38 Ads01:13:33 Do You Really Need A Retirement Plan?01:15:05 Investments You Should Avoid01:16:44 Should You Invest In AI?01:19:36 Crypto: Opportunity Or Risk?01:21:25 How War Changes Investing01:24:16 Remortgage Or Invest: Which Move Builds More Wealth?01:25:32 Will AI Replace Your Job?Follow Ben Felix:Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3Mc4mML X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5XwRueU YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5xRgQd4 Ben's Company - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Dd3AJr Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com The Diary Of A CEO:◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKbSponsors:Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode4 Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven
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Sex Scientist: Phone Addiction Is Killing Your Sex Life More Than Porn!
3w ago02:39:37Summary readyIs your sex life bad? Dr Rena Malik walks you through every single sex question you're too nervous to ask - from testosterone, porn, and erectile dysfunction, to libido and stress!The Better-Sex Doctor Rena Malik is a urologist, pelvic surgeon, and sexual health expert who helps millions better understand sexual health and taboo topics through science-based education and honesty. She is also the author of her upcoming book 'The Hard Truth'.She explains: ◼️Why bad sex is often a sign your overall health is breaking down◼️Why erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of heart disease◼️The 4 pillars that control your sex life: fuel, strength, environment, and confidence◼️How porn, masturbation habits, and performance anxiety can rewire arousal◼️What low testosterone actually feels like, and when TRT is a mistakeIndependent Research: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DOAC-Rena-Malik-Independent-Research-Further-Reading.pdfFollow Dr Rena:Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9eD5dDG X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BDcDWi8 YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CTzkeOx Website -https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/TyaRNr You can pre-order Dr Rena’s book ‘The Hard Truth: Everything Men Need to Know for Good Health, Great Sex, and Long Life’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FQSv9xe Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com The Diary Of A CEO:◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsor links:Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription orderFiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARYCometeer - https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order *Steven is an investor in this business
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Most Replayed Moment: Neuroscientist’s Proof Of Life After Death! Dr Tara Swart
3w ago00:35:21Summary readyDr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and bestselling author known for her work on the brain, consciousness, and human behavior.In today’s moment, she opens up about the devastating loss of her husband and the extraordinary journey that followed. Dr Tara Swart explores grief, signs from loved ones who have passed and the neuroscience behind near-death experiences - asking the ultimate question - can the mind really exist separately from the body? Is there life after death?Listen to the full episode here:Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/xo3PtVOYV1bApple: https://g2ul0.app.link/rUdXutSYV1bWatch the Episodes On YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videosDr Tara Swart: https://www.taraswart.com/
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