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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Business Wars

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Aspire with Emma Grede

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Aspire with Emma Grede

Emma Grede | Audacy
My First Million

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My First Million

Hubspot Media
How I Built This with Guy Raz

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How I Built This with Guy Raz

Guy Raz | Vox Media
Founders

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Founders

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Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS

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3 days ago

How Did A Homeless 13-Year-Old Become Comedy's Most Fearless Voice?

Are you waiting for the perfect circumstances to pursue greatness, or using your past as an excuse to avoid hard work? Legendary comedian Katt Williams reveals the story of his childhood and the mindset that turned a 13-year-old runaway into an entertainment icon. Katt Williams is an Emmy Award-winning stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, widely regarded as one of the most prolific and distinctive voices in modern comedy. Beyond his massive success on stage and screen, he is the author of a deeply revealing memoir detailing his extraordinary ascent from homelessness. In this episode, he explains: ■ The Medicine of Humor: How discovering comedy provided an immediate escape from severe childhood abuse and instilled an unbreakable sense of internal control. ■ The Hero’s Delusion: Why reading classic literature convinced him that extreme hardship was merely a prerequisite for greatness, bulletproofing his mind against a victim mentality. ■ The Math of Rejection: Why treating rejection as a predictable numbers game completely erases the emotional pain of failure in both business and comedy. ■ The Illusion of "Overnight" Success: Why treating comedy like a grueling 9 to 5 job for 15 unrecognized years set the foundation to dominate both Black and white audiences. ■ The Ultimate Self-Bet: How funding his own early comedy specials removed all career risk and proved that relying on industry gatekeepers is the only true gamble. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:16 From Survival to Success 00:04:05 How a Very Different Childhood Shaped Everything 00:07:27 What It Took to Survive Childhood Abuse 00:13:17 When Did You Realise It Was Abuse? 00:17:21 Did Your Brothers Suffer the Same Treatment? 00:18:39 How Childhood Trauma Shapes Your Relationships 00:23:37 The Surprising Role of Religion in a Difficult Childhood 00:27:41 How Comedy Became a Way to Heal 00:30:53 Why I Had to Leave Home to Save My Brothers 00:36:53 What It Was Like Sleeping in a Park at 13 00:41:02 The Day My Family Finally Found Me 00:45:47 Ads 00:47:56 What Really Happened at Your First Stand-Up Show? 00:53:19 How I Ended Up Becoming a Pimp 00:56:40 What Made Me Return to Comedy? 00:58:26 What It Really Takes to Become Great 01:03:32 The Big Break That Changed Everything 01:13:44 The Life-Changing Lesson I Learned From Prince 01:17:07 The One Thing Every Artist and Creative Needs 01:19:04 How to Break Free From a Victim Mentality 01:23:52 Ads 01:24:11 Why I Never Turned My Back on Religion 01:27:21 Why Taking Risks Can Change Your Life 01:30:04 Where Does True Confidence Come From? 01:33:28 How to Take Back Control of Your Life 01:38:17 Why Believing in Yourself Changes Everything 01:42:36 Do You Still Have a Relationship With Your Parents? 01:44:48 Why Am I Acting Differently in This Interview? 01:46:42 The Advice Every Young Person Needs to Hear Follow Katt Williams: Nine Lives, No Wives, and 69 Concubines - https://bookshelf.thediaryofaceo.com/guestbooks/katt-williams According 2 Katt - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/kROm0q 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 ◼ DOAC Bookshelf - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BBnuCf6 Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett
19 hr ago

Top Neurologist: If You Drink Even Once A Week, Watch This Now!

What if the decline of your cognitive function isn't a genetic inevitability, but a metabolic choice you’re making every single day? Board-certified neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter discusses cognitive decay and outlines the definitive protocol for lifelong brain health and dementia prevention. Dr. David Perlmutter is a pioneering researcher who radically challenged the medical establishment by linking metabolic dysfunction to severe neurodegenerative diseases. He is the author of several groundbreaking texts, including his most recent release, Brain Defenders. This project aims to empower individuals to regain agency over their longevity by harnessing the brain's immune system to reverse and prevent cognitive decline. In this episode, he explains: ■ The Evil Twin Phenomenon: How high blood sugar and inflammation hijack your brain's protective microglial immune cells and shift them into a destructive state that actively devours healthy synapses. ■ The Power of Exercise: Why building muscle helps secrete protective chemicals to actively regenerate neurons and block cognitive decay. ■ The Oxytocin Shield: How deep social connections and community integration fundamentally alter your brain's inflammatory response and keep your neural immune system in a supportive state. ■ The Glymphatic Street Cleaners: Why missing out on stage four deep sleep immediately cripples your brain's ability to sweep out toxic amyloid-beta plaques overnight. ■ The 40Hz Reset: How specific frequencies of flashing light and sound can revert rogue brain cells back into protective guardians and restore your baseline neural rhythms. https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Independent-Research-Perlmutter-DOAC-PhiloScript.pdf Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:16 The Mission to Prevent Alzheimer's 00:07:36 When Does Dementia Actually Start? 00:11:57 The Top 5 Lifestyle Causes of Alzheimer's 00:13:53 Does the APOE4 Gene Mean You'll Get Alzheimer's? 00:16:27 How Exercise Can Cut Your Alzheimer's Risk 00:21:40 How Loneliness Raises Your Risk of Dementia 00:23:52 The Brain's Evil Twin Immune Cells Behind Alzheimer's 00:31:12 Is Alzheimer's the Brain Pruning Itself Like a Child's? 00:35:04 How Poor Sleep Damages Your Brain 00:38:22 How Inflammation Hijacks Your Decision-Making 00:41:34 How Much Sugar Is in Your Orange Juice? 00:44:54 What a Continuous Glucose Monitor Reveals About Your Diet 00:48:13 Gluten, Glyphosate and Your Brain 00:53:41 Ads 00:55:58 The Polyphenol-Rich Foods That Protect Your Brain 01:01:24 The Link Between Type 2 Diabetes, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's 01:03:08 Why Visceral Fat Is So Dangerous for Your Brain 01:05:13 Is Any Amount of Alcohol Safe for Your Brain? 01:08:15 Why Women Have Twice the Risk of Alzheimer's 01:10:25 Can 40Hz Light and Sound Help Treat Alzheimer's? 01:15:20 The Sugar Rationing Study That Cut Alzheimer's Risk by 40% 01:16:43 How Your Gut Microbiome Affects Dementia Risk 01:20:42 Why Head Injuries Cause Lasting Brain Damage 01:21:46 Ads 01:23:48 Why Head Trauma Is Worse for Type 2 Diabetics 01:25:07 Should Healthy People Take Metformin? 01:29:11 The Letter Dr. Perlmutter Wrote at 15 01:30:35 How Becoming a Grandfather Changed Dr. Perlmutter 01:33:37 What Can People With Alzheimer's Do Right Now? 01:36:38 Can a Ketogenic Diet Help Treat Dementia? 01:39:32 The Supplements Dr. Perlmutter Takes for Brain Performance 01:41:39 What Is It Like to Have Alzheimer's? 01:47:38 A Letter From His Son Austin 01:52:13 Why Reconnecting Is the Key to a Healthy Brain Follow Dr. David Perlmutter: Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DlFD0WV Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2nGvKls YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7MBF8NY Dr. Perlmutter has a free resource for DOAC listeners, 10 questions to reveal how well your daily habits are protecting your brain’s future: The Brain Defenders Assessment - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/ADzqL18 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 ◼ DOAC Bookshelf - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BBnuCf6 Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Grok Bot - Get 50% off your first month at https://x.ai.com/doac Linkedin Talent Solutions - http://linkedin.com/DOAC Cometeer - http://cometeer.com/steven use code STEVEN for $30 off
Season 142, Episode 1

Roomba: Hitting the Wall | Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control

It’s 1984 and MIT professor Rodney Brooks has a radical idea: robots don't need complicated brains to navigate the world — they just need simple rules. Brooks and two of his students, Colin Angle and Helen Greiner, turn that idea into a company called iRobot. The company chases government contracts and builds robotic dolls. But in 2002, iRobot breaks through with the Roomba — a vacuuming robot. The Roomba bumps into chair legs, takes cats for joyrides, and propels iRobot to a blockbuster IPO. But the Roomba is headed for trouble. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5 Nov

Iran War Expert: If This Escalation Continues, 2027 Will Be Devastating! | Prof Robert Pape

Are we secretly sleepwalking into the most dangerous 8 weeks of our lifetimes? Professor Robert Pape reveals why the coming months could trigger unprecedented political violence and war escalation, and what it means for the future of global stability. Robert Pape is a renowned political scientist who has spent the last 30 years studying global political violence and advising every US White House since 9/11. He is the author of several definitive books on military strategy and political instability, including his most recent work, Our Own Worst Enemies. His extensive research seeks to understand the root causes of violent populism and provide actionable frameworks to prevent geopolitical escalation traps. This episode was recorded on October 29, 2026. In this episode, he explains: ■ The Escalation Trap: Why international conflict is less like a strategic game of chess and more like a desperate gambler playing roulette to chase their mounting losses. ■ The "Instant Thunder" Threat: How a seemingly brief three-day aerial bombing plan could rapidly spiral into a prolonged war that paralyzes global infrastructure. ■ The Wildfire of Violent Populism: Why tens of millions of politically divided citizens currently act as combustible material waiting for a single structural spark to ignite widespread violence. ■ Invoking the Insurrection Act: The terrifying sequence of events that could legally place military troops on domestic streets to suppress protests during a transfer of power. ■ The Three Core Firebreaks: The specific demands ordinary citizens and global politicians must make to de-escalate tensions and prevent regional proxy battles from turning into World War Three. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:14 Why Political Violence Is on the Rise 00:02:14 How Did the Current Geopolitical Crisis Begin? 00:08:47 What Happens If Democrats Win the Midterms? 00:12:45 What Could Happen Week by Week? 00:14:58 How Will the Iran War End? 00:24:01 How the Midterm Elections Could Shake Up Crypto 00:27:34 What Is the Three-Day Plan and Why Does It Matter? 00:35:09 What Is an Inspired Attack and How Dangerous Is It? 00:41:09 Ads 00:46:10 What Does Putin Really Want From Ukraine? 00:49:30 What Happens to Ukraine After the US Midterms? 00:50:13 What Is Number 7 and Why Does It Matter? 00:52:22 How Could Both Wars End? 00:52:57 What Is Violent Populism and Why Is It Rising? 00:59:09 Why Is the UK Urging People to Stock Up on Cash, Water, and Batteries? 01:02:56 Ads 01:04:01 Did US Intelligence Tell Reporters to Ignore a Cyberattack? 01:08:21 Has the US Military Ever Been Deployed on American Streets? 01:11:39 Could US Ground Troops Be Sent Into Iran? 01:11:54 What Is the Insurrection Act and When Could It Be Used? 01:15:42 Are We Already Fighting Proxy Wars? 01:16:42 How Likely Is World War 3? 01:17:20 What Can We Do to Prevent World War 3? 01:20:18 What Should the Public Be Doing to Prepare? 01:25:08 Has the White House Made Direct Contact? Follow Robert Pape: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6mSph0Q LinkedIn - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EhIzCvZ Substack - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3Q5mHn9 Escalation Trap Substack - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1OeEzej Our Own Worst Enemies - https://bookshelf.thediaryofaceo.com/guestbooks/robert-pape 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 ◼ DOAC Bookshelf - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/400KRZk Sponsors: Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Grok Bot - Get 50% off your first month at https://x.ai/doac
Season 7, Episode 3

Coke vs Pepsi - Cola über Alles

With world war on the horizon, Coca-Cola and Pepsi face a supply crisis. How to get enough sugar to continue bottling their sweet fizzy goodness? One man has the answer -- to secure its supply line, Coke must sell itself as the all-American cola. For GIs and liberated citizens the world over, Coca-Cola will become a symbol of hope. But the company’s all-hands patriotic marketing strategy leaves Pepsi out in the cold. With Coca-Cola claiming Europe, America’s number two cola turns south of the border to survive. Support this show by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 days ago

Why Europe wants to rely less on US tech companies

Europe has long relied on America's tech giants to power its digital economy. Now, as geopolitical tensions rise, it's seeking greater control over its digital future through a push for digital sovereignty. We examine what's driving the push and what it could mean for businesses and consumers. Presenter/producer: Elizabeth Hotson You can email us: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk (Picture: European Commission Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna Virkkunen at the European Parliament session in Strasbourg, France, 06 October 2026. Credit: Olivier Matthys/EPA/Shutterstock)
Season 7, Episode 2

Coke vs Pepsi - Candy Monster

The cola cops are coming. Pepsi, an upstart Coca-Cola imitator, grabs its rival’s attention by serving up its own beverage to unsuspecting soda fountain customers. Coca-Cola moves fast -- but it’s not enough to stop Charles Guth, Pepsi-Cola’s new owner and the head of Loft Candy. He stays one step ahead of Coke with his dirty business practices. It’ll be up to lawyer and turnaround artist Walter Mack to stop the baddest man in the candy business. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/12/2025

Discipline Expert: The Habit That Will Make Or Break Your Entire 2026! James Clear

Ready to make habits that stick in 2026? Atomic Habits author JAMES CLEAR reveals the science behind building lasting habits, breaking bad ones, and how 1% improvements transform your entire life! James Clear is a #1 international bestselling author and habit formation expert, best known for his book "Atomic Habits", which sold over 25 million copies worldwide. He writes the '3-2-1 Newsletter' (read by millions weekly) and recently published 'The Atomic Habits Workbook'. He explains: ◼️The 2-minute trick that makes "impossible" habits feel effortless ◼️The ONE habit that controls the next 10 years of your life ◼️The 1% curve that explains why you quit right before the breakthrough ◼️How every action is a "vote" for your identity, not just progress toward a goal ◼️Why winners and losers share the same goals (and the ONE thing that separates them) 00:00 Intro 03:00 What Atomic Habits Taught Us About Human Behavior 05:14 A Great Way to Stick to Your Habits 07:50 Create the Conditions to Succeed 11:44 The 2-Minute Rule: The Most Important Habit-Building Tip 16:01 Small Steps That Lead to Big Progress 18:18 Don't Waste Time: Hats, Haircuts, and Tattoos Framework 20:59 The Most Impactful Story from the Atomic Habits Community 22:29 The Difference Between a System and a Goal 24:49 How to Create Systems to Achieve What You Want 27:17 Winners and Losers Have the Same Goals 28:13 Can Goals Make You Unhappy? 28:54 Do You Need Dissatisfaction to Stay Driven? 31:26 How Detrimental Is Comparison to Others? 32:23 Which Habit Should You Start With? 35:39 The Most Overlooked Things About Habits 37:44 Big Life Changes 38:28 The 4 Burners Theory: You Can't Do Everything 41:13 Sequencing Your Life: When to Do What 42:00 Does It Really Take 66 Days to Form a Habit? 43:58 Why Habits Get Easier Over Time 46:58 How Habits Reinforce Your Desired Identity 49:04 The Importance of Identity in Habit Formation 50:26 What Is Cognitive Dissonance? 51:15 How Social Bonds Shape Our Self-Perception 53:12 Why Your Environment Matters 56:07 Cutting People Off from Your Life 56:48 Creating a New Context for New Behaviors 1:01:33 Advice for People Who Feel Stuck in Life 1:03:31 Why Getting 1% Better Every Day Works 1:08:53 The #1 Factor for Opportunities in Business and Life 1:11:36 How to Be Confident 1:13:23 What to Do If You Think the World Is Against You 1:16:13 Scale Down Habits for Psychological Momentum 1:20:58 Why Habit Trackers and Streaks Matter 1:23:48 The Habit Formation Cycle 1:25:47 The 4 Laws of Behavior Change 1:33:23 How to Break a Habit 1:36:25 What If a Bad Habit Feels Good in the Moment? 1:37:52 Use the Habit Scorecard to Shape Your Habits 1:40:36 What Is Habit Stacking? 1:45:02 How to Manage Your Energy Levels 1:47:37 Ads 1:49:15 How To Be Consistent At Anything 1:56:10 You Need This Mentality Shift Follow James: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4oH1flW X - https://bit.ly/3MNmFR3 Atomic Habits - https://bit.ly/4j4NpJf The Atomic Habits Workbook - https://bit.ly/4iU1Y28 The Atomic Habits Daily Calendar - https://amzn.to/48Ml9WR 3-2-1 Newsletter - https://bit.ly/4iIJMrX You can purchase James’ book, ‘Atomic Habits’, here: https://amzn.to/4iHzng6 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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Stan: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store 1Password - Find out more at https://1password.com/doac
2 days ago

Nvidia's Jensen Huang Scandal & Anthropic's IPO Deflates to $1.4 Trillion

Is the AI boom starting to crack, or is Wall Street overreacting? After a historic Nasdaq 100 sell-off wiped $2.3 trillion from the market, Nvidia finds itself at the centre of a growing crisis surrounding CEO Jensen Huang. But while Nvidia shares tumble, the broader stock market is bouncing back. Is this a warning sign for the AI trade or evidence of its resilience? Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran unpack Nvidia's leadership crisis, the risks facing its dominance in artificial intelligence, and why Anthropic is pressing ahead with its highly anticipated IPO despite its valuation falling from $2 trillion to around $1.4 trillion. They also explore Goldman Sachs' role in the Anthropic IPO, Google's growing challenge to Nvidia through its TPU chips, and what it all means for investors navigating the AI boom. 00:00 The AI Market Sell-Off 03:40 Jensen Huang's Nvidia Crisis 10:15 Nvidia Breaks From Wall Street 15:37 Is Nvidia Too Big to Fail? 20:07 Anthropic's $1.4 Trillion IPO 25:50 Anthropic's Valuation Problem 31:17 Goldman Sachs & the IPO 34:50 Google's Challenge to Nvidia
28/08/2025

Robert Greene: How to use the 48 Laws of Power to get what you want in business

*Want the 7 books that transformed Sam's thinking this year? Get his list + reading strategy: https://clickhubspot.com/ekb Episode 740: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk to Robert Greene ( https://x.com/RobertGreene ) about the most important ideas from his books and how to apply them today. — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (00:48) Why specialists beat generalists (1:42) Your brain needs deep work (3:03) 300 books read for every 1 book written (14:58) Clues from childhood (21:27) Buffett’s Inner Scorecard (23:16) The Power of Silence and Mystery (30:35) Find your purpose (31:02) Authenticity Is Overrated (34:31) Boldness attracts. Timidness repels (41:08) Who’s Playing the Power Game Well Today (52:52) Turning a disaster into attention. (56:19) Breaking Through at 37 — Links: • The 48 Laws of Power - https://tinyurl.com/4ahkxzfj • The 33 Strategies of War - https://tinyurl.com/57vp9khn • The Art of Seduction - https://tinyurl.com/424mbtux • The 50th Law - https://tinyurl.com/zcte6826 • Mastery - https://tinyurl.com/3ch5ah8y • The Daily Laws - https://tinyurl.com/3n8pjv3t — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam’s List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano