Gad Saad is an evolutionary psychologist, professor, and bestselling author known for applying evolutionary psychology to human behaviour, relationships, and happiness. In this moment, Gad answers some of the biggest questions people have about relationships and purpose. Is it okay if you and your partner have different interests? Do opposites really attract? And what are the decisions that shape long-term happiness, meaning and purpose in life? Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/6mmXoBTan1b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/UGzk5M2an1b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Follow Gad: https://x.com/GadSaad https://www.instagram.com/doctorgadsaad/?hl=en

19m

Mar 20

Are you being manipulated daily? Behaviour Expert Chase Hughes on the secret formula and hacks behind influence! Chase Hughes is a former US Navy Chief who spent 20 years specialising in applied behavior and interrogation, and a specialist in understanding psychological operations. He is the author of the bestselling book, ‘The Behavior Operations Manual: Neuro-cognitive Intelligence Training Manual’.  He explains: ◼️The 4-step psyop model that secretly controls your behaviour ◼️How to read anyone instantly using behavioural profiling ◼️The “PCP” method that lets you influence any decision ◼️How social media and AI are rewiring your identity ◼️The subtle manipulation tactics used by governments and media 00:00 Intro 00:05:33 Why The PCP Model Might Be Your Edge In An AI-Dominated World 00:08:31 How Breaking Social Scripts Changes The Way People See You 00:10:54 The Hidden Framework That Makes You Instantly More Persuasive 00:21:39 How To Get People To Open Up (Without Forcing It) 00:25:21 Why Precommitment Quietly Controls Your Future Decisions 00:31:24 How To Eliminate Anxiety By Resolving Inner Conflict 00:36:05 What Your Leadership Style Reveals (And What It’s Costing You) 00:38:49 What “Authenticity” Really Means—And Why Most People Get It Wrong 00:40:40 The Childhood Triangle That Still Shapes Your Behavior Today 00:49:46 How Your Childhood Is Secretly Running Your Adult Life 00:56:06 How To Rewire Your Brain Without Realizing It 01:02:00 Why This Break Matters More Than You Think 01:04:03 The Most Dangerous Persuasion Skill (And How It’s Used On You) 01:06:23 Why “The Rich Are Evil” Is More Complicated Than It Sounds 01:09:03 How Psychology Wins Courtrooms (And Everyday Arguments) 01:17:02 How To Apply These Skills Before It’s Too Late 01:26:29 How Changing Your Perspective Can Transform Your Mental Health 01:28:09 What A DMT Experience Actually Feels Like 01:30:34 Are We Living In A Simulation—And Does It Even Matter? 01:35:11 How DMT Can Completely Reshape Your View Of Religion 01:36:55 The DMT Waiting Room Explained (And Why It’s So Unsettling) 01:40:45 What If Consciousness Isn’t Inside Your Body? 01:42:44 How To Make Anyone Feel Truly Seen And Heard 01:46:41 Why Your Insecurities Aren’t What You Think They Are 01:48:42 Why Life Is Supposed To Be Fun (But Doesn’t Feel Like It) 01:49:42 How Expanding Your Skills Might Be The Key To Happiness Follow Chase: YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6PdAJ3p  Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6Rhy1yz  You can purchase Chase’s book, ‘Tongue: A Cognitive Hazard’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GgAsWW8  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  Sponsors: Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode2  LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY   Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code STEVENB15 for15% off

1h 56m

Mar 19

What is financial freedom? The Business Strategist Daniel Priestley on why AI makes lifestyle businesses easy. Daniel Priestley is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and self-made multimillionaire. He is the co-founder of Dent Global and ScoreApp, and the author of several international bestsellers, including Oversubscribed and Key Person of Influence. He explains: ▪️How to build a personal brand that survives the AI automation wave ▪️The 2029 AI financial crash prediction  ▪️Why traditional wages are disappearing in the power law economy ▪️The "tombstone exercise" to identify AI threats to your business ▪️The $1M hidden opportunity in AI businesses Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:55 Why The Rise Of AI And Robotics Forces Us To Rethink Our Place In The World 00:09:52 The Birth Of The Interest Algorithm 00:16:11 Could AI Trigger The Next Financial Crash? 00:20:03 The 6 Entrepreneurial Skills You Must Learn To Survive The AI Era 00:24:08 The New AI Gold Rush: Business Opportunities Most People Are Missing 00:35:11 The One Human Advantage AI Still Can’t Replace 00:44:31 These Jobs Will Disappear Within 5 Years 00:47:43 Ads 00:49:54 What Happens To Workers When AI Replaces Their Jobs? 00:54:59 “Market Distortions”: The Hidden Economic Effects Of AI 01:00:32 Why People Are Leaving The U.K. 01:06:13 The Bear Case For AI 01:09:17 The System Is Breaking: Why Our Economy No Longer Matches Reality 01:13:48 Should AI Wealth Fund Society? The Radical Economic Debate 01:16:01 Ads 01:17:56 Why Building A Personal Brand May Be The Safest Career Move Today 01:20:34 How Playing With AI Tools Today Could Change Your Future 01:23:51 Employee Vs. Entrepreneur: The Mindset That Will Define Winners 01:25:18 Why Writing Is Becoming A Superpower In The AI Age 01:28:02 The One Question That Could Change Your Career Path 01:31:26 Why Thinking Too Narrowly Could Cost You The Future 01:37:41 Is Passive Income Real - Or Just Another Internet Myth? 01:42:53 Why So Many People Lose Motivation (And How To Fix It) 01:50:27 Survivorship Bias: The Harsh Truth Behind Success Stories Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Daniel: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/15J7ORb  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3EqYLXT  Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AcymoLQ Scorecard - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/VrBLNa Score App - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FNab1ht You can purchase ‘Lifestyle Business Playbook: How to Have Fun, Freedom and Fulfilment With Your Own Business’: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GpE0H2H The Diary Of A CEO: Join DOAC Circle - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EVyBm53  The Diary Of A CEO book - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/67654nf  The 1% Diary - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2mrbk7t  Conversation Cards - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Ex8Yc9b  Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7Az7mkJ  Follow DOAC on Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6KoLc6C  Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Cometeer: https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order LinkedIn Marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY

2h 2m

Mar 16

Simon Mills is one of the UK’s leading medical herbalists and a pioneer of modern herbal medicine. In this moment, Simon explains why antibiotics aren’t always the answer - and what traditional medicine has used for centuries instead. From the hidden risks of overusing antibiotics, to simple natural remedies you can make at home using plants, he reveals a completely different way of thinking about treatment. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/RDxRs9U9m1b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/goByfXY9m1b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Simon Mills: https://www.herbalreality.com/writer/simon-mills/

20m

Mar 13

White House war advisor ROBERT PAPE reveals why Trump is trapped in a war with Iran, the risk of a nuclear breakout, the role of China in the conflict, and how the US is losing control of the Middle East. Robert Pape is a renowned political scientist and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. He has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and is the author of Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War. He explains: ▪️The 3 stages of the escalation trap locking the US into war ▪️Why precision smart bombs trick leaders into strategic failure ▪️The hidden reality of Iran's 400kg enriched uranium stockpile ▪️How killing the Supreme Leader made the Iranian regime more resilient ▪️The pattern that connects Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Robert: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CACnkUs LinkedIn - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EhIzCvZ Substack - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AtTbkWq The Diary Of A CEO: Join DOAC Circle - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EVyBm53  The Diary Of A CEO book - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/67654nf  The 1% Diary - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2mrbk7t  Conversation Cards - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Ex8Yc9b  Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7Az7mkJ  Follow DOAC on Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6KoLc6C  Sponsors: Stan - Visithttps://coach.stan.store?ref=SB&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=youtube (https://coach.stan.store/?ref=SB&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=youtube) 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

1h 29m

Mar 12

Nischa Shah is a former investment banker and chartered accountant who helps people build financial security with clarity and intention. In this moment, she explains why so many people live paycheque to paycheque, even at higher incomes, and the first practical steps to taking back control of your money. Nischa outlines a clear framework that you can start today to build long-term financial stability. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/6O48GqqCC0b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/EkemE5sCC0b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Watch Nischa On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nischa

27m

Mar 06

EMERGENCY ROUNDTABLE: How long will this conflict last? Ex-CIA spy Andrew Bustamante, national security journalist Annie Jacobsen, and Iran expert Benjamin Radd break down Trump’s strikes, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, nuclear risks, AI warfare, and what could happen next. Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer and founder of Everyday Spy, and co-author of the memoir ‘Shadow Cell: An Insider Account of America’s New Spy War’. Annie Jacobsen is a renowned nuclear war expert and Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of her bestselling book ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’. Benjamin Radd is a Senior Fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations, and Lecturer in Law and Politics at UCLA School of Law. They explain: ◼️Who really carried out the strike on Iran ◼️How long this conflict could actually last ◼️Who takes control of Iran now ◼️Why the Strait of Hormuz closure could collapse the global economy ◼️The role of AI in planning military targets 00:00 Intro 00:01:43 What Is Really Happening With Iran Right Now? 00:08:27 What This War Is Really About (Beyond The Headlines) 00:15:43 Why Trump Chose This Moment To Strike Iran 00:28:51 Was This Actually The Right Time To Attack Iran? 00:32:49 Is This About Trump’s Legacy—Or Something Bigger? 00:35:02 What This Conflict Means For The Future World Order 00:47:20 Why Other Regimes Are Watching This Conflict Closely 00:57:43 The Real Reason The U.S. Still Cares About Cuba 00:58:51 Do Nuclear Weapons Guarantee A Country’s Safety? 01:05:51 Are We Closer To Nuclear War Than We Think? 01:11:16 Military Reality Check: How Many Soldiers Each Country Has 01:12:52 How Long Can Israel Sustain A Major War? 01:14:13 How This Conflict Could Actually Play Out 01:21:30 Which Sources Can You Really Trust During War? 01:31:21 What The U.S. Hopes To Gain From Bombing Iran 01:35:32 Are We Entering A Strongman Multipolar World? 01:41:24 The Rise Of Mass Surveillance During Global Conflict 01:46:30 The Most Likely Scenario That Could Trigger Nuclear War 01:54:32 Why Iran Is Striking Multiple Targets With Missiles 01:57:55 How Long Could This War Actually Last? 02:01:15 Is Trump Really Going To Leave Office? 02:03:17 What The Future May Look Like For The Average American Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Andrew: Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/4s4dXOt YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8Tv0QP1 EverydaySpy: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2CJoYJD You can purchase ‘Shadow Cell: An Insider Account of America’s New Spy War’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4T3ZTlT Follow Annie: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/ErFnd8L Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/D7QkSEH You can pre-order ‘Biological War: A Scenario’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/E99Eor5 Follow Benjamin: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GsFWbA9 X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9mF9KFp 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 Sponsors: Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order

2h 17m

Mar 04

World-renowned security expert Gavin de Becker reveals how governments read your messages, why Jeffrey Epstein was a construct, secrets from White House and CIA protection, and how to trust your gut and stay safe in a digital world! Gavin de Becker is a security and violence prevention expert with over 50 years of experience, and founder of Gavin de Becker & Associates. He is widely considered to be the leading expert on anti-assassination strategies, and is a best-selling author whose books on the prevention of violence are published in 30-language. He explains: ◼️How to use fear to predict physical violence ◼️Why AI is the ultimate tool for government mass surveillance ◼️The J-A-C-A framework for identifying if someone will become violent ◼️Why your phone is never safe from government-level hacking ◼️The critical difference between true fear and basic anxiety 00:00 Intro 03:17 What Do I Really Do For People — And Why They Call Me In Crisis 04:35 Who Are My High-Profile Clients — And What That Reveals About Power 06:08 The Jeff Bezos Hack: What Actually Happened Behind The Scenes 13:03 The Epstein Files: What They Suggest — And Why It Still Matters 20:42 Was Epstein A Spy? The Question That Changes Everything 23:09 Inside Epstein’s Home: Why The Cameras And Mics Matter 24:22 How Secret Recordings Could Be Used By A Foreign Adversary 26:52 Why Would Epstein Build Ties With Podcast Hosts? What Was The Strategy? 29:06 The Unreleased Epstein Files: What Could Still Be Hidden? 31:25 Why Governments Lie — And What They’re Protecting 34:36 How My View Of Reality Challenges What Most People Believe 40:21 Are We Being Manipulated To Fight Each Other? Who Benefits? 42:44 What Happens If Society Declines — And How Prepared Are We? 48:19 Ads 50:30 Did They Have Today’s Technology Decades Ago? What This Means 53:04 Why You Must Trust Your Intuition — Before It Costs You 58:43 Why We Override Our Gut Instincts — And The Price We Pay 1:02:49 How Childhood Experiences Shape You — And How To Break The Pattern 1:11:04 Ads 1:12:50 What’s Real And What Isn’t? How To Stay Grounded In A Distorted World 1:16:48 Why Trust In Major Institutions Is Eroding — And What Comes Next 1:21:11 The Hidden Costs Of Big Corporations — What We Overlook 1:24:08 How To Live A Fulfilling Life When The World Feels Unstable 1:34:01 Why The Gift Of Fear Resonated So Deeply — And Why It Still Does 1:36:53 Where Meaning Comes From — And How To Build A Life With Purpose Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Gavin: Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1wkYrYW You can purchase Gavin’s book, ‘The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DDQWNis 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 Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Factor: https://factormeals.com/diary50off with code DIARY50OFF

1h 44m

Mar 01

Jocko Willink is a former US Navy SEAL commander, leadership consultant, and bestselling author known for his work on discipline, responsibility, and leadership under pressure. In this moment, Jocko challenges how most people think about discipline, balance, and personal responsibility, arguing that what might sound restrictive is actually a powerful source of freedom, clarity, and direction. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/0tKcIMNBC0b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/mqo8YXQBC0b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Jocko Willink: https://jocko.com/

24m

Feb 27

Glucose Goddess Jessie Inchauspé exposes the pregnancy diet rewriting your baby’s DNA, how sugar in pregnancy spikes insulin, and the simple protein and supplement fixes most mothers miss! Jessie Inchauspé is a world-renowned biochemist and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement. She is the international bestselling author of books such as ‘The Glucose Goddess Method, and her latest book is ‘9 Months That Count Forever’. She explains: ◼️How glucose spikes in the womb program a baby’s future diabetes risk ◼️The 4 specific hacks to reduce blood sugar spikes by up to 75% ◼️Why eating 28 eggs a week is essential for infant brain development ◼️The link between glucose levels and ADHD ◼️How to stop sugar cravings in just 4 weeks Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Jessie: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4qaUx1w  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DGazyDp  TikTok - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6wk21Fo  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EZGPu7m  You can pre-order Jessie’s book ‘9 Months That Count Forever’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6nFPyYW  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  Sponsors: Cometeer: https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order WHOOP: https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO for one month free

1h 36m

Feb 26

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi reveals the future of driverless cars, how he led Uber’s financial turnaround, his family’s escape from Iran in 1978, and the truth about AI, automation, and job loss! Dara Khosrowshahi is the CEO of Uber and successfully transformed the company from losing $3 billion a year to generating over $9 billion in free cash flow. He previously served as CEO of Expedia for over a decade, scaling the company into a global leader in online travel.  He explains:  ◼️The "wartime" leadership strategy he used to save Uber from collapse ◼️Why telling the uncomfortable truth is the only way to scale a company ◼️His undercover experience as a driver and why it changed the app ◼️Why 80% of jobs face total disruption from AI automation by 2035 ◼️The truth about autonomous vehicles and banning humans from driving (00:00) Intro (03:32) Why Escaping Iran Rewired My Appetite For Risk (10:15) The Brutal Truth About Raising Kids In An Uncertain World (16:50) Do Engineers Make Better CEOs — Or Miss What Really Matters? (18:09) How To Choose The Few People Truly Worth Betting On (19:16) The X-Factor That Turns Good Employees Into Game Changers (20:51) Why Rejection Is The Price Of Building Something That Matters (26:46) How To See Industry Shifts Before They’re Obvious (32:51) The Jevons Paradox: Why More Efficiency Can Mean More Consumption (39:47) Why Transparency As A CEO Builds Power — Not Weakness (46:52) Can You Turn A Comfortable Culture Into A Hungry One? (49:42) Ads (51:10) The Advice Young People Need Before It’s Too Late (57:36) How To Build A Culture That Improves Every Single Week (01:01:53) Why Most Teams Fail At Goals — And How To Fix It (01:06:56) What Happens When Strategy And Values Fall Out Of Sync (01:13:53) How AI Is Changing Our Company — And The Moves We’re Making Now (01:18:52) Why 90% Of Our Engineers Use AI — And What That Signals (01:23:43) Will AI Replace 9.5 Million Uber Drivers — Or Reinvent The Job? (01:35:05) The Most Important Advice For Thriving In An AI-Driven Future Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Dara:  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8IAzCZd YouTube (Uber) - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7dRAeeV  Instagram (Uber) - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CtQISla  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  Sponsors: WHOOP: https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO for one month free Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Wispr: Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/STEVEN

1h 43m

Feb 23

Rhonda Patrick is a biomedical scientist known for translating complex health research into practical insights. In this moment, she explores how creatine behaves under conditions of stress, including sleep deprivation, and why emerging findings are prompting researchers to rethink who may benefit most from it. She explains why creatine continues to appear in research far beyond muscle growth and gym performance, particularly in studies of brain energy and cognitive demand. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/FnA5QYKzC0b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/6HeTDnPzC0b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Rhonda Patrick: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/

24m

Feb 20

The man who risked death climbing 3,000ft up El Capitan, Alex Honnold, reveals how to master extreme pressure, why his brain scan showed zero fear, the science of risk, and his visualisation secrets.   Alex Honnold is a professional rock climber and the first person to free solo El Capitan and Taipei 101, the 11th tallest building in the world. He is also the bestselling author of the book, ‘Alone on the Wall: Alex Honnold and the Ultimate Limits of Adventure’ and founder of the Honnold Foundation.  He explains: ◼️How to rewire your brain to eliminate paralyzing fear ◼️The visualization technique used for the world’s most dangerous climbs ◼️Why your "purpose" is found in the risks you choose ◼️How to manage extreme stress when the stakes are fatal ◼️The "10-year grind" required to achieve true human mastery (0:00) Intro (2:28) The Real Story Behind What Made Alex Honnold (9:26) Why His Upbringing Shaped His Risk Tolerance (13:50) How Losing His Father Changed Him Forever (18:47) Why Mastery Takes Years (And What Most People Get Wrong) (21:37) What Happens When Fear Hits During Practice? (25:41) The Most Effective Way To Actually Overcome Fear (33:28) Why Modern Life Never Fit Him (38:54) What Success Cost Behind The Scenes (44:42) How Much Was He Really Paid To Risk His Life? (47:26) What He Earned For Climbing Taipei 101 (51:10) What This Means About Risk And Reward (53:18) The Moment You Truly Accept You Will Die (1:10:06) Can You Rewire Your Brain To Eliminate Fear? (1:18:32) What Happens To Fear After Years Of Exposure? (1:19:39) If He Had One Last Climb — What Would It Be? (1:23:39) The Hardest He’s Ever Pushed Himself — And Why (1:26:50) Are Other People Taking Bigger Risks Than Him? (1:32:06) What He Still Wants To Achieve — And What Comes Next Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Alex: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ajg9 Facebook - https://linkly.link/2ajgB X - https://linkly.link/2ajh3 You can purchase Alex’s book, ‘Alone on the Wall: Alex Honnold and the Ultimate Limits of Adventure’, here: https://linkly.link/2ajgw  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  Sponsors: Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/DOAC for 20% off LinkedIn Marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY   Wispr: Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/STEVEN

1h 37m

Feb 19

How is Tiktok rewiring your brain? Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and Harvard physician Dr Aditi Nerurkar reveal how tech addiction and short-form video are ROTTING your brain, and why AI chatbots could cause the next global addiction CRISIS!  Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at NYU Stern and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a world-renowned expert in stress, burnout, and mental health, and best-selling author of ‘The 5 Resets’.  They explain: ◼️The "brain hacking" secrets tech companies use to hook you ◼️Why short-form video is shattering the global attention span ◼️The link between phone-based childhoods and the teen mental health crisis ◼️How TikTok causes a 40% drop in memory accuracy ◼️Why you must delete addictive slot-machine apps to reclaim your focus Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  00:00 Intro 02:26 The Largest Threat To Humanity Right Now—And Why No One Wants To Admit It 06:31 How Short-Form Videos Are Rewiring Your Brain For The Worse 09:26 What Your Phone Is Doing To Your Sleep, Heart, And Stress Levels 16:15 Why Short-Form Content Is Quietly Killing Deep Thinking 19:07 What’s Really Happening In Your Brain When You Scroll 26:24 What Happens When You Quit Social Media—And Take Back Control 30:00 The Real Danger Behind Meta, Snapchat, And TikTok 36:05 The Dark Side Of Snapchat: Cyberbullying And Predators Exposed 41:23 Oxytocin, AI Chatbots, And What This Means For Your Brain 55:20 What If Your Business Depends On Social Media—Is There Another Way? 01:00:28 Why So Many People Feel Lost—And How Tech Plays A Role 01:06:16 Ads 01:07:17 The Simple Test To Know If You’re Addicted To Your Phone 01:26:08 What Is “Popcorn Brain”—And Do You Have It? 01:28:04 Brain Rot: Why Adults Can Recover—But Teens Might Not 01:31:45 Why Australia Banned Social Media For Under-16s—And What Happens Next 01:43:16 Ads 01:45:33 Why Parents Can’t Sue Social Media Companies—And What This Law Protects 02:04:29 How Technology Is Eroding Our Sense Of Meaning 02:08:39 How To Reclaim Meaning And Joy In A Hyper-Digital World 02:14:14 The 3-Second Brain Reset That Breaks The Scroll Cycle Follow Dr Aditi: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2aYTX  Website - https://linkly.link/2aYTZ You can purchase Aditi’s book, ‘The 5 Resets’, here: https://linkly.link/2aYTd  Follow Jonathan: X - https://linkly.link/2aYTq Website - https://linkly.link/2aYTs  You can purchase Jonathan’s book, ‘The Amazing Generation’, here: https://linkly.link/2aYU7  Independent research: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DOAC-Attention-Discussion-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf 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  Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC   Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO

2h 18m

Feb 16

Gelong Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and former actor who has spent over six years in silent retreat. In this moment, he explains how Buddhism offers a radically different way to relate to pain, and how we could be unknowingly feeding our own suffering. Drawing on his experiences of trauma, depression, and panic attacks, he shares an insightful approach to meeting grief, forgiveness, and emotional pain with compassion. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/18yElRtyC0b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/f3r7jxByC0b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Gelong Thubten: https://www.gelongthubten.com/

31m

Feb 13

Do you want to know why your relationship keeps failing? Divorce Lawyer James Sexton discusses relationship advice, the impact of AI on love, communication skills, why prenups are rising, and why people stay in toxic cycles!  James Sexton is America's top divorce lawyer with over 2 decades of experience in divorce and family law. He is the founder of a private law firm, and bestselling author of books such as, 'How to Stay in Love' and 'If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late'. He explains:  ▪️The "yours, mine, ours" framework for a fair prenuptial agreement ▪️How AI companions and algorithms are quietly destroying human intimacy ▪️Why social media has become the ultimate infidelity-generating machine ▪️The 1 communication exercise involving a monk that saves marriages ▪️The "seven-year spike" that triggers automatic asset sharing 00:00 Intro 02:47 How to Avoid Ending Up in Divorce 06:28 When to Give a Relationship a Second Chance And When Not To 10:50 Why Prioritizing Your Partner Can Save Your Relationship 25:36 What Signals the Start of a Fading Relationship 30:47 What to Do When the Relationship Starts to Fall Apart 41:07 The Powerful Ritual Every Couple Should Practice 49:51 How Your Childhood Shapes the Way You Love 51:47 The Real Reason Relationships Fail And How to Stop It 58:30 Can Independent People Truly Find Lasting Love? 1:08:54 Are You Focused on the Wrong Things in Your Relationship? 1:13:54 How Addiction Blocks You From Feeling Love 1:15:00 Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Love Even If It Hurts 1:20:36 Do Prenups Actually Make Marriages Stronger? 1:21:46 I'm Scared to Ask for a Prenup, Here’s What to Do 1:23:58 True Divorce Stories You Won’t Believe 1:29:37 Why a Prenup Might Be the Healthiest Choice for Your Marriage 1:44:01 Should You Get a Prenup for Your Pets? 1:47:31 Is Divorce Really Becoming More Common? 1:52:58 The #1 Mistake Couples Make After Marriage 1:56:44 Why Authenticity Is the Most Attractive Trait in Love Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow James: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2a6EF X - https://linkly.link/2a6EH  YouTube - https://linkly.link/2a6EZ  Website - https://linkly.link/2a6EL  You can purchase James’ book, ‘How Not to F*ck Up Your Marriage: Straight talk from a divorce lawyer who’s seen it all’, here: https://linkly.link/2a6EQ  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  Sponsors: Stan: Join Stan’s Dare to Post 30-day Challenge. Post one video per day for 30 days. Finish the challenge and split $100,000. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store    Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO   Apple Card - https://Apple.co/get-daily-cash   Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Offer may not be available everywhere. Terms and limitations apply.

2h 5m

Feb 12

Are you always tired? Sleep Expert Dr. Michael Breus breaks down the 4 chronotypes to master your sleep, how to fix insomnia, the truth about sleep apnea, and why the 8-hour myth is wrong! Dr. Michael Breus is a clinical psychologist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, served as a WebMD sleep expert, and is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Sleep Drink Breathe’. He explains: ▪️The 4 chronotypes that dictate your ideal daily schedule ▪️Why waking up at 3am is a biological temperature spike ▪️The "3-2-1 Rule" for the perfect evening wind-down ▪️How alcohol blocks the brain’s glymphatic toxin clearance ▪️The exact pillow checklist to fix neck pain and snoring (0:00) Intro (4:14) What Your Dreams Say About Your Mind and Personality (8:57) The "Caffeine Nap" That Supercharges You for 4 Hours (12:50) Why You Need to Know Your Sleep Chronotype Now (14:11) The Ideal Time to Have Sex—Backed by Science (16:27) When to Drink Coffee for Maximum Focus and Energy (21:03) Are You a Bear? Why Some Chronotypes Thrive Late Morning (25:50) Does Aging Make Us Grumpier? The Sleep Connection (26:46) Are Early School Start Times Hurting Our Kids’ Performance? (31:03) The #1 Parenting Tip to Prevent Sleep Issues in Children (33:43) How to Drink Alcohol Without Wrecking Your Sleep (36:33) The Best Time to Drink—According to Your Chronotype (37:48) What Happens When You Eat Right Before Bed (39:20) Proven Relaxation Exercises That Help You Fall Asleep (43:32) What the Ideal Sleep Environment Actually Looks Like (47:14) How the Military Falls Asleep in 2 Minutes Flat (52:39) These Smart Earphones Sync With Your Brainwaves to Improve Sleep (57:06) Why Sleep Might Be in Crisis by 2026 (1:00:26) Ads (1:02:16) 1 in 7 Have Sleep Apnea—and Most Don’t Know It (1:04:31) 6 Hidden Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea (1:06:05) Should Couples Sleep Together or Apart? The Surprising Data (1:07:28) Why Sleep Apnea Symptoms Differ Between Men and Women (1:11:09) The Scary Health Dangers of Chronic Sleep Deprivation (1:13:43) The Most Common Myths About Insomnia—Debunked (1:18:45) How Sleep Problems Fuel Depression (And Vice Versa) (1:20:40) The Big Lies You’ve Heard About Melatonin (1:25:56) Kids Are Overdosing on Melatonin—Here’s What Parents Need to Know (1:27:36) How to Beat Jet Lag Like a Pro Traveler (1:31:35) The Hidden Dangers of Taking Melatonin Every Night (1:34:13) This Is the Most Researched Sleep Supplement Ever (1:36:14) Can Ashwagandha Really Calm Nighttime Overthinking? (1:37:06) The Turkey and Milk Combo That Actually Promotes Sleep (1:39:43) This Simple Banana Hack Could Help You Fall Asleep (1:42:20) Why Vitamin D Is Crucial for Your Body’s Internal Clock (1:43:27) Ads (1:45:42) How to Build a Sleep Routine That Actually Works (1:46:54) Should You Be Using a Wearable to Track Sleep? (1:50:03) What Dreams Are Trying to Tell You (And Why It Matters) (1:53:40) How to Reprogram Recurring Nightmares and Sleep Better (2:00:06) The First Night Effect Is Real—Here’s Why You Should Care (2:01:55) Why Fighting Before Bed Could Be Destroying Your Sleep (2:06:18) The Most Surprising Time of Day to Fall in Love (2:07:38) How to Find the Perfect Pillow in Just 4 Steps (2:16:29) How to Prep Your Bedroom for Deep, Restorative Sleep (2:20:12) What One Thing Would You Change About Healthcare? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Dr Michael: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ZqV9  YouTube - https://linkly.link/2ZqVD  Website - https://linkly.link/2ZuLL  You can purchase Dr Michael’s book, ‘Sleep Drink Breathe’, here: https://linkly.link/2ZqVM  You can find out more about the resources mentioned, here: Sleep-Drink-Breathe 3-Week Plan - https://linkly.link/2ZuLP  Orion Cooling Mattress Pad - https://linkly.link/2ZuLM  Timeshifter - https://linkly.link/2ZuLN  Upgraded Formulas Magnesium - https://linkly.link/2ZuLO  Muse - https://linkly.link/2ZuLQ  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  Sponsors: Stan: Join Stan’s Dare to Post 30-day Challenge. Post one video per day for 30 days. Finish the challenge and split $100,000. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store   LinkedIn Marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY     Intuit: If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com

2h 24m

Feb 09

Sarah Wakeman is a physician and Medical Director specialising in substance use and addiction treatment, working on the front lines of alcohol-related harm. In this Moment, she breaks down what the science actually says about having just one drink, debunks old narratives and reveals what alcohol is really doing to the body. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/BVLeOxhOTZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/vw2IpvzOTZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Sarah Wakeman: https://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/19383/sarah-wakeman

23m

Feb 06

Alzheimer’s expert LOUISA NICOLA explains early Alzheimer’s risk, why creatine fuels brain energy and memory, deep sleep hacks, and why sitting is a silent killer! Louisa Nicola is a leading neurophysiologist and human performance coach who studies the brain and nervous system. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics, a consulting firm that provides scientific strategies for cognitive performance, and is also currently finishing her PhD at the University of Washington.  She explains: ▪️Why 70% of Alzheimer's patients are women ▪️The "leaky brain" warning signs you are ignoring ▪️Why menopause triggers a 30% drop in brain energy ▪️How 20 minutes of Zone 5 training reverses heart aging ▪️Why your "willpower muscle" shrinks without hard challenges (0:00) Intro (2:31) Why I’m on a Mission to Prevent Alzheimer’s for Millions (2:58) Alzheimer’s Might Be More Preventable Than You Think (4:34) How Lifestyle Habits Quietly Lead to Dementia (8:43) Why Some Older Adults Stay Mentally Sharper Than the Young (12:35) What Short-Form Content Is Doing to Your Brain (13:47) The Hidden Cognitive Power of Exercise (16:31) Why Strong Legs Might Be a Key to Brain Health (17:23) How Resistance Training Rewires Your Brain (21:08) Can Exercise Actually Help Suppress Cancer? (22:58) The One Exercise That Shields Your Brain Over Time (25:42) Can Aerobic Training Help Prevent Alzheimer’s? (28:47) What Cardiovascular Health Really Means for Your Brain (32:15) Why VO2 Max Could Predict How Long You’ll Live (34:45) The Best Exercises for Long-Term Brain and Mental Health (41:45) What to Do Right After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis (45:05) Why the Ketogenic Diet Could Benefit Perimenopausal Women (50:12) What You Should Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy (52:31) How to Find the Best HRT for Your Body and Brain (1:00:24) Ads (1:01:56) The Overlooked Link Between Sleep Loss and Alzheimer’s (1:03:42) Why You Need to Rethink Your Sleep Habits Now (1:07:01) Can Ashwagandha and Rhodiola Really Reduce Stress? (1:10:02) The Most Potent Brain Supplement You’ve Never Tried (1:14:04) How Vitamin D Supports Longevity and Brain Health (1:15:03) The Most Affordable Way to Boost Brain and Body Function (1:34:34) Ads (1:36:27) Why Doing Hard Things Literally Grows Your Brain (1:43:28) Are Chatbots Causing Brain Rot? Here’s What We Know (1:49:03) The Truth Women Deserve to Hear About Their Health (1:57:39) What Happens When You’re Obsessed With Your Mission Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Louisa: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ZgsR  YouTube - https://linkly.link/2ZgsW  X - https://linkly.link/2Zgsa  Neuroathletics - https://linkly.link/2Zgsf  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  Sponsors: Apple Card - https://Apple.co/get-daily-cash   Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Offer may not be available everywhere. Terms and limitations apply.

2h 5m

Feb 05

This is a FIRST for The Diary Of A CEO…a live snake on set, with jungle explorer PAUL ROSOLIE.  After 20 years surviving jaguars, anacondas, cartels, and uncontacted tribes, he warns of a collapse that could end life on Earth! Paul Rosolie is an American conservationist who has spent over 2 decades living in the Amazon rainforest. He is the co-founder and director of Junglekeepers, a non-profit protecting areas of rainforest from logging and mining, and is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World’.  He explains:  ◼️What happens when a live snake is inches from your face ◼️Being surrounded by warriors with 7-foot bows and arrows ◼️Why humans living outside history don’t suffer modern misery ◼️How the jungle keeps you alive when everything goes wrong ◼️The moment you realise this place is bigger than humanity itself (00:00) Intro (02:34) On a Mission to Save the Amazon (05:32) A Jungle Warning After 20 Years Off the Grid (11:25) How a Wild Adventure in Peru Changed Everything (15:34) What It’s Like Meeting Uncontacted Tribes for the First Time (19:58) Why This Ancient Forest Could Disappear Forever (26:36) What Living in the Amazon for a Decade Does to You (28:56) How We Discovered the Uncontacted Tribes (42:04) Unseen Footage the World Wasn’t Supposed to Watch (46:01) When Tribe Women Took Our Food—And What It Meant (47:06) Do Uncontacted Tribes Really Eat Humans? (54:20) How Many Hidden Tribes Still Exist? (59:13) Can These Tribes Actually Communicate With Monkeys? (01:01:39) What If They’re Just Searching for Happiness? (01:03:25) Do Tribal People Still Live in Huts? (01:06:40) The Most Haunting Stories I’ve Heard in the Jungle (01:09:26) Why I Had to Stop Here (01:10:18) Would You Survive Living Like an Uncontacted Tribe? (01:11:35) Ads (01:13:53) How I Almost Got Crushed by a Snake (01:15:53) The Terrifying Reality of Being Eaten Alive (01:18:06) How Jane Goodall Saved My Life (01:22:09) The TV Show I Made to Help the Amazon (That Went Terribly Wrong) (01:29:36) The Truth About Handling Deadly Snakes (01:44:24) Should You Really Be Scared of Snakes? (01:46:18) Ads (01:47:41) What 20 Years in the Jungle Taught Me About Life (01:55:50) How Do You Know When It’s Time to Quit? (02:12:17) Are Humans Really the Most Important Species? (02:16:06) AI, Robots, and the Jungle’s View of Modern Tech (02:23:15) I Saw the Creation of the Universe on Ayahuasca (02:27:22) What Is the Jungle Keeper’s Mission Really About? (02:30:20) Ancient Medicine Hidden in the Amazon (02:34:30) What It’s Like Living in the Jungle With My Wife (02:41:42) What Still Scares Me After All These Years (02:44:14) If You Had 3 Years Left, What Would You Regret? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Paul:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4t6fvIs TikTok - https://bit.ly/45F9xEx  Facebook - https://bit.ly/4a2tV3E  Junglekeepers - https://bit.ly/3NNDFre  You can purchase ‘Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World’, here: https://amzn.to/4q8WK4u  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  Sponsors: Intuit -  If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com     Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO  Apple Card - https://Apple.co/get-daily-cash   Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Offer may not be available everywhere. Terms and limitations apply.

2h 46m

Feb 02

Dr. Andy Galpin is a professor and performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics. He specialises in muscle, strength, and human performance - translating exercise science into practical plans that actually work. In today’s Moments episode, Andy explains the fastest way to lose fat while preserving muscle - without falling into the crash-diet, over-cardio trap! Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: Apple: Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr. Andy Galpin: https://www.andygalpin.com/

20m

Jan 30

Can 1 hour a day make you a millionaire? Bestselling author DAVID BACH reveals how the first-hour rule, retirement investing, passive income ideas, and 401k matching build financial freedom…FAST! David Bach is a 10x New York Times bestselling author and one of America’s most trusted financial experts. He has helped millions become financially secure for life, and also serves  as Director of Advisor and Investor Education at AE Wealth Management. He is the consecutive New York Times bestseller with over 7 million books, including books such as: ‘The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition’.  He explains:  ◼️Why saving $27 a day can outperform earning more money ◼️The phone automation trick that doubles your savings without willpower ◼️The hidden system that keeps most people in debt ◼️The real reason 70% of people stay broke despite earning more ◼️The wealth code for your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s (00:00) Intro (02:29) How I Helped Millions Become Millionaires (04:33) How My Grandma Became a Millionaire With an Average Job (09:25) Why Smart Women Finish Rich—And What They Do Differently (12:20) Why Boring Investments Are the Key to Long-Term Wealth (16:02) Why 50% Stay Broke—And How Just 1 Hour a Day Can Change That (19:28) The 70/30 Wealth Rule Millionaires Rely On (22:20) Are Homeowners Really Richer? What the Numbers Say (27:22) Stocks vs. Real Estate: What Builds Wealth Faster? (31:08) Is Buying a House Worth It After All the Hidden Costs? (34:39) Should You Put Your Down Payment Into the S&P 500 Instead? (36:25) Will Buying a House Limit Your Career and Mobility? (40:50) A Proven Framework to Get Out of Debt (42:39) How the Average Person Wastes $10,000 a Year (43:43) How Much You Need to Save Daily to Become a Millionaire (51:47) How to Save Tens of Thousands Without Noticing (54:00) Ad Break (55:03) The Real Dangers of Debt—And How to Escape Them (59:35) The Easiest Way to Boost Your Income Starting Today (1:02:54) Is Wealth Just a Mindset Game? Here's What to Know (1:05:19) How to Grow Your Savings Without Even Realizing It (1:10:16) This Simple Phone Hack Could Save You Hundreds a Month (1:13:24) Should You Invest in Tech Funds Right Now? (1:20:21) Ad Break (1:22:18) 6 Money Mistakes Most Couples Don’t Realize They’re Making (1:30:24) Why You Must Understand Your Partner’s Finances (1:33:40) Why the Next Decade Is the Greatest Money-Making Opportunity Yet (1:36:10) Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest Instead? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow David:  Website - https://bit.ly/3ZBpmbB  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3LTngkk  X - https://bit.ly/4t29SLg  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4t5y936  You can purchase ‘The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition’, here: https://amzn.to/4pZYBbH  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  Sponsors: Function Health: https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health Vodafone - Check out the business.connected series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn7S5nhm3VOzlPRcOV3ZU30hiiSJ26ozS    Factor: https://factormeals.com/diary50off with code DIARY50OFF

1h 49m

Jan 29

World-leading gut health expert PROFESSOR TIM SPECTOR reveals brand new research around why dementia, depression, and anxiety may start in the gut, how flossing lowers Alzheimer’s risk, and the TOP foods that stop inflammation!  Professor Tim Spector is a medical doctor, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College London, and co-founder of ZOE, a science-led nutrition company. He has been recognised as one of the top 1% of most-cited scientists worldwide, and is the author of bestselling books, including 'Ferment’.  He explains: ◼️Why ultra-processed foods hijack your brain, mood, and behaviour ◼️The role of oral health and gum bacteria in brain inflammation ◼️Why most brain diseases share the same underlying risk factors ◼️The daily gut habits that improve focus, and cognitive resilience ◼️How poor sleep, stress, and late-night eating trigger brain fog and fatigue (00:00) Intro (02:38) Why My Mum No Longer Recognises Me (04:07) Is Dementia Becoming More Common—or Just Better Diagnosed? (05:07) The Hidden Dementia Types You Might Be at Risk For (07:43) How Your Gut Health Could Be Shaping Your Brain (11:18) What Your Diet Is Really Doing to Your Mood (14:09) Why You’re Craving Unhealthy Food—and How to Break the Cycle (14:45) Can Chronic Stress Increase Your Dementia Risk? (15:57) Could Vaccines Be Linked to Depression? (17:47) The Immune System’s Shocking Role in Brain Disorders (21:03) Does Parkinson’s Disease Begin in the Gut? (24:17) 8 Gut Health Rules That Can Transform Your Wellbeing (25:45) Is Coffee Actually Good for Your Gut? Here’s What We Know (30:24) Why You Should Eat 30 Different Plants Each Week (34:41) Prebiotics vs Probiotics: Which One Does Your Body Really Need? (39:17) How Flossing (or Not) Could Affect Your Risk of Dementia (40:30) What Our Belief in Science vs Religion Reveals About Us (45:56) Ads (47:57) Why Fermented Foods Are Crucial for Gut and Brain Health (55:58) Are You Eating the Wrong Kind of Protein? (56:54) This Matters More Than Counting Calories (58:14) The Hidden Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods (01:01:34) What’s the Healthiest Bread You Can Actually Eat? (01:02:40) Are You Really Gluten-Free—Or Just Guessing? (01:05:01) What Most People Get Wrong About Nuts (01:06:24) Why These Foods Deserve the 'Superfood' Title (01:08:12) What Fasting Does to Your Gut—and Why It Matters (01:10:03) Ads (01:11:55) The Keto Diet: What Condition It Could Actually Heal (01:16:15) Can a Keto Diet Still Support a Healthy Gut? (01:20:27) You Have Microplastics in Your Blood—Now What? (01:22:43) How GLP-1s Could Radically Change Your Health (01:25:35) Surprising Brain Benefits of Sauna Use (01:26:26) How Socialising Might Be Protecting Your Brain (01:27:07) How Childhood Trauma Could Shape Disease Later in Life (01:30:43) Why Food Might Be the Most Powerful Medicine (01:32:07) How to Build a Better Relationship With Food Follow Tim: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4jXTsPZ  X - https://bit.ly/4qCNW88  ZOE YouTube - https://bit.ly/45tuXEt  You can download Tim’s “How to eat in 2026” guide, full of practical tips, recipes and the science behind ZOE’s 8 nutrition principles, here: https://zoe.com/2026  You can purchase Tim’s book, ‘The Food For Life Cookbook: As seen on Channel 4's What Not To Eat’, here: https://amzn.to/3Zr1xDg  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  Sponsors: LinkedIn Talent Solutions - https://linkedin.com/doac   Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC

1h 38m

Jan 26

Ramit Sethi is a personal finance expert and bestselling author who’s helped millions build a “Rich Life”. In this Moment, Ramit shares the money truths couples avoid, the biggest conversation most people won’t have, and why financial stress in relationships is rarely about the bank balance - it’s about psychology, expectations, and trust. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/oauqs52HTZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/m5eOYF6HTZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Ramit Sethi: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/

25m

Jan 23

Political commentator KONSTANTIN KISIN breaks down Iran’s turning point, how Greenland could reshape global power, why he thinks mass immigration must stop, and how Trump’s actions in Venezuela exposes Europe! Konstantin Kisin is a political thinker and co-host of the podcast TRIGGERnometry, known for his sharp analysis of geopolitics, immigration, and cultural issues. He is also the best-selling author of the book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’. He explains: ◼️Why the post-war rules-based order is collapsing, and what a multipolar world really looks like ◼️How nuclear weapons have become the only true source of national security ◼️Why Europe’s economic and energy choices destroyed its global influence ◼️Why AI-driven job losses could fuel extremism and radical redistribution ◼️How Greenland could shift global power dynamics in America’s favour (00:00) Intro (01:55) So, What’s Actually Going On in the World Right Now? (07:37) How Much of This Is Really Tied to Nuclear Weapons? (12:22) Why Does It Feel Like Every Big Power’s Out for Themselves? (18:45) If Things Keep Going Like This, Where’s the UK Headed? (19:49) Do You Think the UK Still Has a Chance at a Comeback? (23:25) What’s Behind the Rise in Socialism Lately? (29:41) Are We Actually Heading Toward a More Communist World? (36:08) What the Protests in Iran Are Telling the Rest of Us (43:06) Wait, Did Trump Really Try to Buy Greenland? (45:11) Is a World with Multiple Superpowers Better or Worse? (45:39) What’s Going On with China’s Declining Child Population? (52:03) What’s Your Honest Take on Keir Starmer? (56:38) Should We Be Taxing the Rich More in the UK? (01:03:40) What Kind of Leader Does the UK Actually Need Right Now? (01:07:42) Why the UK Might Need to Rethink How It Views Wealth (01:15:02) Have We Been in This Situation Before in History? (01:18:22) How Power Struggles Keep Pushing Countries to the Edge (01:19:29) Is Trump the Right Kind of Leader for This Moment? (01:22:09) What Would It Honestly Take for You to Leave the UK? (01:25:02) What’s the One Issue You Just Can’t Ignore on the Right? (01:28:09) Are You Actually Happy—Like, Really? (01:30:02) What’s Your Number-One Concern for Your Kids Right Now? (01:31:00) Who Had the Biggest Impact on You—Outside of Family? Follow Konstantin: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4r30J3p X - https://bit.ly/4pJf7wx Substack - https://bit.ly/4bbvnmv Podcast - https://bit.ly/4r5reW2 You can purchase Konstantin’s book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’, here: https://amzn.to/3YQavd7  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  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett  Function Health: https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health Vanta - https://vanta.com/diary for $1000 off

1h 34m

Jan 22

Former CIA officer and whistleblower JOHN KIRIAKOU reveals how easily you’re tracked, the truth about surveillance, manipulation, and torture, and why exposing the CIA sent him to prison! John Kiriakou is a former CIA counterterrorism officer and intelligence analyst who served for 15 years, including as chief of counterterrorism operations in Pakistan after 9/11. He publicly blew the whistle on the CIA’s torture program, for which he served 23 months in prison. He explains: ◼️How intelligence agencies can monitor your car in real time ◼️The proven psychology the CIA uses to recruit spies ◼️Why he went to prison for exposing the truth, and would do it again ◼️The surveillance mistake that instantly makes you easier to track ◼️Why telling the truth is treated as a national security threat (00:00) Intro (02:32) I Blew the Whistle on the CIA (04:09) What Was Your Role in the CIA? (12:27) How Did You End Up Being a Spy? (14:47) The CIA’s Strategy With Podcasters (17:28) How Did You Get Into the CIA? (23:14) What Was Your Training Like? (27:38) People's Vulnerabilities (31:13) What Can the CIA Really Get for Someone? (32:59) Lying and Lie Detection (37:34) Do You Often Have to ‘Take One for the Team’ in the CIA? (41:13) What Does the Average Person Not Know About the World? (47:21) Digital Security (51:48) Sleeper Agents: Training Spies From Birth (56:19) Is the Average Person Interacting With a Spy? (58:10) How Many Spies Are There in the US? (01:03:46) Conspiracy Theories (01:05:11) Dosing Americans With LSD (01:08:33) Are the CIA Involved in Iran? (01:10:50) Have You Ever Killed Anyone? (01:14:48) Which Spy Force Is the Most Impressive? (01:21:15) Was Jeffrey Epstein a Spy? (01:26:39) Who Is the Real Adversary? (01:28:54) Is Venezuela a Cover for Something Else? (01:33:04) Does China Want the US to Fall? (01:33:52) Is the US Going Bankrupt? (01:35:57) Why Does the US Government Keep Breaking the Law? (01:39:52) Should You Be Pardoned by Trump? (01:40:31) What Did You Stop Doing That Improved Your Life? Follow John: X - https://bit.ly/4bAFhy4  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4b3GQ7M  You can purchase John’s book, Surveillance and Surveillance Detection: A CIA Insider's Guide‘, here: https://amzn.to/4qU7Cnv  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  Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO  Intuit -  If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com

1h 45m

Jan 19

Annie Jacobsen is an investigative journalist and bestselling author known for deep reporting on national security, military strategy, and the real-world mechanics of catastrophe. In today’s Moments episode, she breaks down, in sourced detail, what nuclear war would actually look like - minute by minute - after the first weapon hits. Annie also discusses why nuclear war isn’t inevitable - and how leadership, public pressure, and policy decisions can move the world away from escalation. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/o5WB6zSFTZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/CrgvazVFTZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Annie Jacobsen: https://www.anniejacobsen.com/

22m

Jan 16

Tony Robbins, a world-renowned author, coach and entrepreneur, reveals the SINGLE question that defines your future, how trauma shapes identity, and how to control your mind, emotions, and decisions…FAST!  Tony Robbins is best known for transforming millions of lives through immersive events and frameworks. He advises world leaders and executives across 100+ companies and is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Awaken the Giant Within’ and ‘Unlimited Power’. He explains: ◼️The hidden question your future self wishes you’d asked sooner ◼️How chaos and childhood stress wire your default reactions ◼️Why your mind edits reality to keep you comfortable, not successful ◼️What feeling “lost” really means in the hero’s journey of your life ◼️How to turn emotional pressure into clarity, drive, and momentum 00:00 Intro   02:44 A Stranger Changed My Life Forever   05:54 You Only Experience the Life You Focus On   10:36 I Hate Suffering   13:51 The 'Self-Care' Revolution Is Making You Weak   15:26 The Scary Future of AI    27:17 If You Were 18 Now, What Would You Be Focusing On?   42:28 New Tools the Younger Generation Should Learn to Handle Stress   45:43 How to Get Better at Pattern Recognition   49:20 How to Get Into a Peak State   51:51 Ads   52:52 Individualism Is Making Us Depressed   1:06:22 How Your Needs Create Pain   1:15:23 Is It Possible to Change?   1:23:08 Ads   1:25:12 The Pattern of Successful People   1:34:04 How Did You Learn About Finance?   1:34:35 How Do I Become a Better Learner?   1:42:15 Love Is the Driving Force in Life   1:43:39 The Pattern Of Successful Businesses 1:46:55 Create Life on Your Terms   1:51:01 How Long Would Your Lifespan Be If You Could Choose?   1:54:01 What Happens When You Die   Follow Tony:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4sIREyw Facebook - https://bit.ly/4jG6Ckv X - https://bit.ly/49B7zWE  You can find out more about Tony’s upcoming 3-day free, virtual event, ‘Time to Rise Summit’, here: https://bit.ly/4jGKd6I  You can purchase Tony’s book, ‘The Holy Grail of Investing: The World's Greatest Investors Reveal Their Ultimate Strategies for Financial Freedom’, here: https://amzn.to/4qPoID5  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  Sponsors: LinkedIn Talent Solutions - https://linkedin.com/doac   Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order  Function Health: https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health.

2h 0m

Jan 15

Serial investor JL COLLINS reveals why renting is smarter than buying, the biggest lies about investing, how tax and debt destroy wealth, and how small savings will TRANSFORM your life!  JL Collins is a financial educator best known for his book ‘The Simple Path to Wealth’, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He’s also the author of the JL Collins blog, including the renowned ‘Stock Series’, and has been investing for over 4 decades. He explains:  ◼️How “F-You Money” changes every decision you make ◼️Why mortgages lock up opportunity and reduce long-term freedom ◼️Why index funds outperform almost everyone over a lifetime ◼️Why working harder doesn’t stop being broke ◼️Why financial independence is about control, not consumption 00:00 Intro   03:27 Common Misconceptions About Money   05:10 Financial Freedom   06:15 Successful People Often Have Trauma   13:11 Mental Benefits of Financial Security   14:22 What Is F.U. Money?   15:59 Buying a House Isn’t Always a Good Financial Idea   20:46 The Psychological Impact of Buying a House   22:00 Why Younger Generations Could Benefit From Flexible Living   25:32 The Easiest Path to Wealth   26:49 What’s Stopping You From Becoming Financially Independent   29:32 How Spending Habits Reflect Self-Esteem   31:30 Advice for Getting Out of Debt   36:03 Should I Invest in Bitcoin?   38:43 Should I Rush to Pay Off My Mortgage?   40:50 Interest Rates Explained   41:28 How Mortgages Work   42:36 How to Get a Good Interest Rate on Your Mortgage   46:37 Is It Safe to Invest in Stocks in the AI Era?   49:17 Emotional Impact of Investing Without Enough Money   52:33 Do Men Take More Investment Risks Than Women?   54:09 Ads   55:13 The Magic of Compounding Interest   1:02:38 What's the Point of Being Frugal If I Want to Enjoy Life?   1:03:35 Young People Don’t Care About Their Future Selves   1:07:08 Why You Should Invest for Your Children   1:10:28 How Much of My Income Should I Be Saving?   1:12:54 Deferring Taxes With Retirement Savings Plans   1:20:04 Index Funds vs Individual Stocks   1:27:39 The Beer Analogy (Stocks) 1:33:40 Don’t Sell When the Market Drops   1:35:09 Is Investing Just Gambling?   1:36:06 Are Financial Courses a Scam?   1:37:27 Ads   1:39:26 Do I Need a Financial Advisor?   1:42:13 What Does Your Portfolio Look Like?   1:43:19 What Are Bonds?   1:45:23 Asking ChatGPT the Ideal Path to Wealth   1:46:26 How Do I Earn More?   1:47:14 Why Failure Is Necessary for Growth   1:49:33 You Can Have a Small Income and Still Be Financially Free   1:59:53 What's Your Biggest Regret?   Follow JL Collins:  X - https://bit.ly/4jy2cfp  Instagram - https://bit.ly/49binMk  You can purchase JL’s book ‘The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life’, here: https://amzn.to/4aQvBPV  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  Lucas Jones (poet and artist): https://www.instagram.com/lucassjoness/?hl=en Sponsors: Rubrik - To learn more, head to https://rubrik.com   Stan: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store

2h 15m

Jan 12

Dr. Chris Palmer is a psychiatrist and leading expert on the connection between metabolism and mental health. His groundbreaking work highlights the pivotal role diet plays in mental disorders. In today’s moment, Dr. Palmer shares dietary changes you can make today that could lead to profound improvements in your overall well-being and mood. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/JTq59S9qlZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/SE2kCvgrlZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Chris Palmer: https://www.chrispalmermd.com/

28m

Jan 09