The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Moment 178: They're Lying To About Low Fat Foods, THIS Is What They're Doing!: Tim Spector Sep 06, 2024

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In this moment, world renowned gut heath expert, Tim Spector discusses how to navigate the modern food landscape and overcome the brainwashing of the food industry. It turns out that answering the seemingly simple question of, ‘what is quality food?’ is a lot more difficult that it first appears. Too often foods packaged as ‘healthy’, ‘low calorie’ or ‘low fat’ are in fact the opposite. Instead, Tim believes we need to go back to eating foods in their simplest, unpackaged original form as nature intended.

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Yuval Noah Harari: This Election Will Tear The Country Apart! AI Will Control You By 2034! The Dark Truth Behind Meta & X! Sep 05, 2024

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Can humanity handle AI or will it be our downfall? Yuval Noah Harari looks back at history to guide us through this uncertain journey ahead.

Yuval Noah Harari is a best-selling author, public intellectual and Professor of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the author of multi-million bestseller books such as, ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’ and ‘Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow’.

In this conversation, Yuval and Steven discuss topics such as, how AI is disconnecting people, the best way to control fake news, how institutions drive trust, and how Trump could change democracy.

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David Epstein: 10,000 Hours Is A Lie! The Morning Habit That’s Secretly Ruining Your Day! Sep 02, 2024

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Does 10,000 hours make you a master, or have we been sold a lie? David Epstein provides the real solutions to boosting productivity and mastering skills

David Epstein is a journalist, speaker, and New York Times best-selling author of books such as, ‘Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World’ and ‘The Sports Gene: Talent, Practice and the Truth About Success’.

In this conversation, David and Steven discuss topics such as, how to become more successful at work, the link between phone addiction and life challenges, how to master something new, and the importance of failure.

(00:00) Intro

(01:31) Why Do You Do What You Do?

(02:04) What Areas Of Self-Improvement Do You Focus On?

(04:33) How Can People Get Better

(05:16) The Connection Between Fulfillment And Growth

(07:06) How To Be Successful And Fulfilled

(11:18) How David Found His Purpose

(13:34) What Is The 10,000-Hour Rule?

(21:20) Why People Focus On Exceptions Rather Than The Norm

(23:46) How To Boost Productivity

(26:34) The Explore/Exploit Tradeoff

(32:11) How To Increase Productivity At An Individual Level

(35:27) Experiments You Should Be Running For Success

(37:00) What Is Steven Great At But Not Utilizing?

(39:23) David's Hidden Talents: What He's Not Using

(41:23) How To Become A Better Learner

(45:20) The Hypercorrection Effect

(46:35) Building Connections Through Knowledge

(53:06) What Is A Wicked Learning Environment?

(55:11) The Secret Behind Nintendo’s Success

(57:51) How Important Is Focus For Achieving Success?

(01:00:23) Is Music Hurting Your Concentration?

(01:04:58) The Impact Of Notifications On Your Brain

(01:08:52) Why General Learning Beats Specialization

(01:13:27) The Risks Of Specializing Too Early

(01:19:00) How To Discover And Pursue Your Passion

(01:21:28) Why Grit Is The Key To Success

(01:24:31) How To Achieve Flow In Your Passion

(01:26:29) Are Neurodivergent People Geniuses?

(01:33:44) Apple & General Magic: How Focus And Constraints Lead To Success

(01:37:32) Should We Be Concerned About AI?

(01:46:24) The Most Important Idea We Haven't Discussed Yet

(01:48:23) Can Trainability Be Measured?

(01:49:46) What Are Serial Innovators?

(01:53:11) The Most Important Idea In David's Work

(01:59:49) The Dangers Of Specialism

(02:03:33) What Is Your Biggest Fear & How Do You Plan To Face It

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Moment 177: You're NOT Lazy! This Is The REAL Reason You Procrastinate: The Performance Doctor Aug 30, 2024

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According to Adam, procrastination is a natural part of the creative process, and rather than a method of avoiding hard work, it is a defence mechanism. Procrastination can be a method of protecting yourself against what you find to be psychologically challenging, or a way to avoid negative emotional feelings such as confusion, boredom, anxiety and fear. In order to beat procrastination, Adam says that you need to identify what negative emotions are stirred up by tasks that you consistently put off. Once you have identified these you can then change them by reframing them into a more interesting challenge.

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Andrew Huberman: You Must Control Your Dopamine! The Shocking Truth About Cold Showers! Aug 29, 2024

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Your brain shapes your reality, and your reality shapes your life. World famous neuroscientist Andrew Huberman gives you the brain hacks to take control of your reality and life.

Andrew Huberman is a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at the Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the health and science podcast, ‘Huberman Lab’.

In this conversation, Andrew and Steven discuss topics such as, how to break bad habits, the impact of pornography on the brain, how to increase dopamine levels quickly, and the best way to cure burnout.

(00:00) Intro

(01:41) What Is Your Mission In Life?

(04:55) How Andrew Huberman Became The Expert We Know Today

(28:06) Unlocking High Performance By Loving What You Do

(33:17) The Powerful Letter I Sent To My Parents

(37:35) What It Takes To Make A Big Life Change

(41:07) Neuroplasticity: How To Change Your Brain At Any Age

(50:20) How To Break A Bad Habit For Good

(59:44) Does Manifesting Actually Work?

(01:07:06) Can Competition Be Destructive To Your Growth?

(01:13:19) Understanding The Dopamine Loops In The Brain

(01:19:13) How Our Body’s Dynamic Systems Help Us Overcome Challenges

(01:25:09) Why More Is Not Always Better

(01:31:20) How To Raise Your Baseline Dopamine Levels

(01:32:33) Introverts vs Extroverts: Managing Your Energy Levels

(01:39:26) Replenish Your Energy

(01:45:34) The Importance Of Morning Sunlight For Your Health

(01:48:42) The Hidden Dangers Of Shift Work

(01:52:59) Understanding Food Addiction: Causes And Solutions

(02:06:02) Sleeping Patterns: Biology vs Bad Habits

(02:16:24) How Extreme Temperature Changes Affect Your Body

(02:19:59) Ads

(02:20:58) The Link Between Pornography And Dopamine

(02:35:37) What’s The Best Alternative To Pornography?

(02:41:58) The Surprising Link Between Fulfilment & Pornography Addiction

(02:48:04) Why Social Interactions Are Crucial For Mental Health

(02:59:51) How To Handle False Accusations

(03:09:13) How I Felt Through The Whole Process

(03:13:30) Why It’s Hard To Let Go And How To Overcome It

(03:29:24) I Was Forced Into Therapy

(03:44:18) Did You Thank Your Friends For Their Support?

(03:49:50) Lessons A 12 And 9-Year-Old Taught Me

(03:51:34) The Medicinal Effect Of Friendship

(03:54:59) What Is The True Meaning Of Life & Why Do You Exist?

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The Dating Doctor: "Start Dating Like It's Your Job!", "Dating Apps Are Impacting Us More Than We Realise!" Aug 26, 2024

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If love feels like magic, then Dr Orion is here to tell the truths behind the illusion

Dr Orion Taraban is a psychologist, host of the podcast ‘PsycHacks’, and the author of the book, ‘The Value Of Others: Understanding the Economic Model of Relationships to Get (and Keep) More of What You Want in the Sexual Marketplace'.

In this conversation, Dr Orion and Steven discuss topics such as, the importance of sex in relationships, the best way to use dating apps, how monogamy benefits men, and the impact of pornography on dating.

(00:00) Intro

(00:38) The Relationship & Sex Crisis

(03:01) How The Relationship Crisis Is Affecting Us

(05:07) Common Problems Men Are Facing In Modern Relationships

(05:56) Are Dating Apps Really Helping?

(06:31) The Crisis Of Masculinity: What Men Are Going Through

(07:21) How Gender Dynamics Have Shifted Over Time

(09:46) Andrew Tate And The Rise Of Performative Masculinity

(13:57) Why Men Need To Feel Needed In Relationships

(16:14) The Unique Challenges Women Face In Today's World

(17:05) My Professional Journey: What Led Me Here

(18:13) Understanding The Problems Both Men And Women Face

(20:19) Applying Business Strategies To Improve Relationships

(22:48) Why Women Seek Marriage: A Deeper Look

(26:10) Helping Men Improve Their Lives And Relationships

(28:38) How To Increase Your Attractiveness

(29:57) The Importance Of Surface Marketing In Dating

(32:52) How To Get Better At Meeting Women

(35:05) Tips For Men To Boost Their Attractiveness

(35:44) How Men Should Communicate Effectively

(39:26) Why You Don’t Need Money To Attract Women

(40:20) How I Completely Transformed My Life

(42:46) Tips On Keeping A Partner Long-Term

(45:19) Why A Relationship's First Crisis Is Crucial

(47:44) Why The Top 10% Of Men Are Having The Most Sex

(49:42) Is A Relationship An Exchange Of Value?

(52:43) How Our Communities Have Evolved Over Time

(55:25) Why Absence Can Be A Recipe For Better Sex

(57:35) Is Monogamy Natural? Exploring The Debate

(58:02) Is Gold Digging Just Another Transaction?

(01:03:34) Why Men Are Terrified Of Women

(01:06:07) What Really Happens To Beautiful People?

(01:08:35) How To Turn A No Into A Yes

(01:12:36) The Biggest Mistakes Men Make When Attracting Women

(01:14:37) The Most Effective Pickup Line I’ve Used

(01:17:11) How To Handle Interactions With Very Attractive Women

(01:20:36) Should Women Make The First Move? Here’s How

(01:24:02) What Is Love? Understanding This Complex Emotion

(01:28:08) The Impact Of Porn On Modern Relationships

(01:29:01) The OnlyFans Phenomenon: What It Means For Relationships

(01:33:27) Libido, Sex, And The Role Of Pornography

(01:37:53) How To Change A Man's Behavior For The Better

(01:44:33) Advice For Those Struggling To Find Love

(01:46:50) How AI Will Change Relationships Forever

(01:51:50) How To Be A Man In 2024: Key Insights

(01:56:54) Is Being Selfish The Key To Happiness?

(01:58:41) Dr. Orion's Selection Criteria Explained

(02:05:16) The Most Important Thing We Haven’t Discussed

(02:13:53) The Final Question Every Guest Must Answer

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Moment 176: 5 RED FLAGS Of A Secret Narcissist: The Narcissism Doctor Aug 23, 2024

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In this moment, clinical psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula discusses the characteristics of narcissistic individuals and how to recognise if you are in a narcissistic relationship. According to Dr. Ramani, narcissists are typically entitled, self-centred, lack empathy, and are highly socially perceptive. Early in a relationship, they can be attentive and say all the right things, but Dr. Ramani says that a shift usually occurs midway through the relationship when they become distant and passive aggressive. Dr. Ramani explains that there are key signs you can look for to determine if you are in a narcissistic relationship. By paying attention to the ‘3 Rs’ - Ruminate, Regret, and Recall - you can acknowledge the unhealthy behaviour of your partner and free yourself from the relationship.

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Arianna Huffington: I Was Lying In A Little Pool Of Blood! The Huffington Post, A $1 Billion 'Flop'! Aug 22, 2024

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3 world-leading companies, 30 years of never-ending evolution: there is only one Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington is the founder of The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and Thrive AI Health. She is also the author of 15 books such as, ‘Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success’ and ‘The Sleep Revolution’.

In this conversation, Arianna and Steven discuss topics such as, Arianna’s burnout breakdown, why she sold The Huffington Post, the benefits of redefining success, and the dangers of social media and phones.

(00:00) Intro

(00:00) Childhood Experiences That Shaped My Success

(01:18) Having Ambition From A Young Age

(03:04) My Journey To Becoming Cambridge's 3rd Female Student Union President

(04:49) Overcoming Overthinking

(05:42) Breaking Gender Norms Without Fear Of Failure

(08:46) The Core Message Of 'The Female Woman'

(09:45) Balancing Career And Family: Is It Possible?

(11:06) The Power Of Listening To Your Inner Self

(12:15) My Early Career Aspirations And Dreams

(13:40) How Bernard Levin Influenced My Career

(17:31) Bernard's Death

(18:55) The Impact Of Michael Huffington On My Life

(20:15) The Transformative Power Of Forgiveness

(20:57) The Story Behind The Huffington Post's Creation

(23:51) How The Huffington Post Overcame Terrible Initial Reviews

(25:46) Lessons From Roger Federer's Commencement Speech

(27:44) Launching A Tech Company In My Fifties

(30:03) Business Mistakes To Avoid As A Startup Founder

(33:38) The Serious Health Risks Of Sleep Deprivation

(35:44) The Importance Of Self-Care While Working Intensely

(37:17) Is Sacrificing Your Wellbeing Worse For Men Or Women?

(38:49) The 3rd Women's Revolution

(39:54) Do Women Experience Burnout Faster Than Men?

(41:16) The Health Impact Of Stressful Jobs

(42:28) Why Volunteering Reduces The Likelihood Of Job Quitting

(44:01) How My Life Changed After A Burnout Diagnosis

(46:11) How A Large Financial Windfall Changed My Life

(49:18) How Small Improvements Lead To Big Positive Changes

(54:06) The Biggest Mistakes I've Made In Business

(57:15) The Most Important Lessons From My Career

(01:00:02) What's The True Meaning Of Life?

(01:03:47) Coping With The Loss Of My First Child

(01:04:44) How To Keep Faith During Tough Times

(01:05:52) My Partner's Heroic Endeavors During World War II

(01:06:35) What My Mother Would Have Thought Of The Huffington Post

(01:07:45) How Increasing Wellbeing Boosts Business Productivity

(01:08:50) The Day My Mother Passed Away

(01:11:00) Life After My Mother's Death

(01:12:45) The Most Important Life Lessons I'd Share With You

(01:19:03) The Importance Of Entry Interviews In Hiring

(01:20:59) How To Address And Overcome Your Own Prejudices

(01:23:50) Key Leadership Qualities That Drive Success

(01:25:03) The Role Of Luck In Achieving Success

(01:28:09) Is It Luck, Hard Work, Or Intentionality That Drives Success?

(01:31:55) The Best Advice I Wish I Had Received

(01:33:56) Using Technology And AI For Positive Change

(01:39:39) The Final Question Every Guest Must Answer

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Moment 175: How To Build A ROUTINE You’ll ACTUALLY Stick To!: Navy Seal Jocko Willink Aug 19, 2024

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In this moment, former Navy SEAL officer, Jocko Willink, discusses how to successfully build healthy habits and routines. Jocko is an expert in this area, having established a morning routine of waking up at either 4:30 or 4:45 a.m. every day. According to Jocko, there is no universal approach to establishing a new morning routine, and instead it is about finding what works best for you. While some people are early risers, others prefer to wake up later in the morning, and the best approach is to choose the routine that you can consistently maintain. The same principle applies to creating and sustaining an exercise routine, although Jocko recommends exercising in the morning to start your day in the right direction. Although Jocko has mastered consistency in his morning and exercise routine, he acknowledges that perfection isn’t the goal. Instead, you should embrace imperfection and focus on creating consistency and discipline in your life.

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Former Mafia Boss: "I Was Running The Biggest Scam In The World! $1.4 Million A Day!" - Michael Franzese Aug 19, 2024

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He was made an offer he couldn't refuse. From medical student to the most profitable mobster since Al Capone, this is the real story of the hidden mafia life.

Michael Franzese is an American former mafia member who served as a caporegime in the Colombo crime family. He is the best-selling author of books such as, ‘Blood Covenant’ and ‘I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss’.

In this conversation, Michael and Steven discuss topics such as, how Michael ran the world’s biggest scam, how his father got him into the mafia, the reason Michael left a life of crime, and his experience of 21 months and 7 days in solitary confinement.

(00:00) Intro

(01:25) Who is Michael Franzese?

(03:27) Inside a Mafia Family

(05:32) My Dad Was A Mafia UnderBoss

(09:35) How the Mafia Family is Structured

(10:10) The History of the Colombo Family

(16:33) Mafia Family Wars

(17:50) What Happens at a Mafia Sitdown?

(19:51) How the Mafia Decides Who Lives and Who Dies

(20:20) Franzese’s Dad In Prison

(22:30) Joining the Mafia: How Michael Franzese Became a Made Man

(29:34) My Dad Was Involved in 35 Murders