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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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 Steven Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, investor, and author. He’s the founder of Flight Story – a media company – and Flight Fund, an investment fund backing the next generation of category-defining businesses. He created The Diary Of A CEO to share the unfiltered pages of the personal diaries of the world’s most fascinating CEOs, experts, therapists, and leaders – with the hope that their lessons will help both you and him live better lives. DOAC is a double acronym: Diary Of A CEO, but also Dreamers, Open-minded, Awareness, and Connection.This is your corner of the internet to dream boldly, think openly, expand your awareness, and feel more connected. My New Book: https://g2ul0.app.link/DOAC IG: https://www.instagram.com/steven LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenbartlett-123 Economics Social Sciences
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  • Financial Crash Expert: In 3 months We’ll Enter A Famine! If Iran Doesn’t Surrender It's The End!

    Financial Crash Expert: In 3 months We’ll Enter A Famine! If Iran Doesn’t Surrender It's The End!
    Apr 6 2026
    He predicted the 2008 crash, now Professor Steve Keen warns the Iran war is coming for your food prices. Professor Steve Keen is the world's first rebel economist to predict the 2008 financial crisis years before it happened, based on his proprietary data software, Ravel©. He has spent over 30 years as an academic, and is currently a visiting scholar at the University of Amsterdam. He explains: ◼ Why your food prices could double and the one resource nobody is talking about ◼ The 5 ways this war could end and which scenario keeps you safest ◼ How one 20km gap controls your phone, your heating, and your food ◼ Why nobody around Trump will tell him he's losing and what that means for you ◼ How AI could wipe out half of all jobs and what you should do right now Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:15 Who Is Professor Steven—And Why His Perspective Matters Now 00:02:41 What’s Really Driving Tensions Between The US, Israel, And Iran 00:07:26 Why Israel Might See Iran As An Existential Threat 00:12:26 The Strait Of Hormuz—And What Happens If It Closes 00:16:20 Where Fertilizer Comes From—And What A Shortage Would Trigger 00:18:07 Why Oil Still Controls Everything—And The Cost Of Running Out 00:21:09 What Happens If This War Doesn’t End Quickly 00:21:53 The Real Cause Behind The Global Cost Of Living Crisis 00:25:18 Do Wars Widen The Gap Between Rich And Poor 00:29:38 Five Scenarios That Could Shape What Happens Next 00:29:50 Scenario 1: What Happens If Iran Is Destroyed 00:33:01 Scenario 2: The Fallout If Gulf Infrastructure Collapses 00:37:31 Scenario 3: The Samson Doctrine—And When It’s Used 00:44:33 Scenario 4: Could Iran Neutralize Israel’s Nukes 00:51:21 What Trump Really Wants—And The Fear Behind It 00:53:12 Will The US Put Troops On The Ground 00:56:11 What The Best-Case Scenario Actually Looks Like 00:59:03 Scenario 5: What Changes If Iran Goes Nuclear 01:00:40 Why Self-Sufficiency Might Be The Only Safety Net 01:03:39 What Could Trigger The Next Financial Crash 01:07:57 How To Survive Another Boom-And-Bust Cycle 01:09:25 Universal Basic Income 01:12:25 How AI Is Quietly Rewriting The Job Market 01:21:26 Is Bitcoin Headed To Zero 01:26:15 What Kind Of Leaders Do We Actually Need 01:28:14 What A Better System Could Look Like 01:30:17 What’s Broken In Capitalism—And Can It Be Fixed 01:31:17 Final Thoughts—And The Surprise You Didn’t Expect Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com You can follow Steve, here: YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/C8KEcSZ X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5wY8sFQ You can purchase Steve's book, 'The New Economics: A Manifesto', here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9H2fggV You can find out more about Steve’s ‘Rebel Economist Challenge’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GK6TEF1 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/steven Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode4 Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Most Replayed Moment: Mouthwash REVERSES The Benefits Of Exercise! Dr Nathan Bryan

    Most Replayed Moment: Mouthwash REVERSES The Benefits Of Exercise! Dr Nathan Bryan
    Apr 3 2026
    Dr Nathan Bryan is a leading nitric oxide researcher and biochemist, known for his work on cardiovascular health, blood pressure, and human physiology. In this moment, he reveals a surprising and controversial insight: everyday oral health habits like mouthwash and toothpaste may be disrupting your oral microbiome and blocking nitric oxide production. He explains how this directly impacts blood pressure, circulation, and even reverses the benefits of exercise - unpacking the science behind one of the most overlooked systems in human health. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/JbS4DZVXV1b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/3WbhlB1XV1b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Nathan Bryan: https://n1o1.com/about-dr-nathan-bryan/?srsltid=AfmBOooOFqsJRAP7whrtk26AsE0bI1-NrNlxbJVP-uhBoHYLuAEPy673
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    24 mins
  • Pierre Poilievre, The Next Prime Minister of Canada?: The Economy Is About To Collapse!

    Pierre Poilievre, The Next Prime Minister of Canada?: The Economy Is About To Collapse!
    Apr 2 2026
    The Man Who Could Lead Canada By 2029: Pierre Poilievre On Trump, Tariffs & Why You Still Can't Afford A Home Pierre Poilievre is the Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Leader of the Opposition. First elected to Parliament at 25, he has spent over 2 decades in Canadian politics - winning the Conservative leadership in 2022 with a record 68% first-ballot victory. If the polls hold, he could be Canada's next Prime Minister. He explains: ◼️ Why you still can't afford a home, and the 1 policy change that would fix it overnight ◼️How governments are quietly destroying your savings and his plan to reverse it before it's too late ◼️Why the West is selling its resources cheap and who's really profiting from it ◼️ Why self-sacrifice, not self-interest, is the shocking key to building a better society ◼️ The lesson his mother's scars taught him about never hiding who you are 00:00 Intro 02:29 Is World War III Closer Than We Think? What The Power Shift Reveals 04:23 Why Is The U.S. Pulling Back From Allies—And What Happens Next? 06:44 What’s Really Driving Tensions Between Canada And The U.S.? 08:36 U.S. Vs. Iran: How This Conflict Could Escalate Fast 12:08 If Trump Asked For Help—Would The Answer Change Everything? 12:53 How Does This All End? The Most Likely Global Scenario 14:58 What Would You Actually Do In Trump’s Position? 17:00 Behind The Scenes: What Is Pierre’s Real Relationship With Trump? 18:29 How Canada’s Economy Could Be Fixed Faster Than You Think 19:27 What Happens Next Might Surprise You 20:19 From Adoption To Power: How Pierre’s Story Shaped His Politics 23:16 Meeting His Biological Parents: The Moment That Changed Everything 30:43 Why He Chose Politics—And What Most People Get Wrong 35:55 Is The System Rigged? Socialism Vs. Capitalism Explained 38:32 Why You Can’t Afford A Home—And Who’s Really Responsible 46:05 Why Canada Is Falling Behind—And What It Means 49:03 What This G7 Country Gets Right (And Why It Matters) 53:26 The Silent Crisis: Birth Rates, Immigration, And Jobs Colliding 57:27 AI And Jobs: What Happens To The Next Generation? 01:04:36 If Elected In 2029—Here’s How Pierre Says He’d Change Everything 01:08:40 Is Immigration Being Used To Win Elections? 01:13:19 Ads 01:16:06 The Biggest Threat To The Western World—No One Agrees On This 01:18:37 Canada And Nuclear Weapons: What’s The Real Policy? 01:19:36 China, The Arctic, And The Threat Few Are Talking About 01:22:42 Why Conservatives Lost—The Real Reason Behind The Election 01:24:42 After The Loss: What He Learned When It Was Over 01:27:32 Did Trump Change The Election Outcome? Here’s The Truth 01:28:46 How Stoicism Cuts Through Political Chaos 01:30:37 Reading His 20-Year-Old Self—Have His Beliefs Changed? 01:33:55 DEI And “Woke” Politics: Why He Says It’s Dividing Society 01:42:52 Fatherhood And Politics: How His Daughter Changed Everything 01:45:41 Raising A Child With Autism - What It Teaches You About Leadership Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com You can follow Pierre, here: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8FIkCAa X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4L4gTnR YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/uscsft 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=episode3 Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order
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    1 hr and 56 mins

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Steven Bartlett is the first person ever where I can listen to him for hours and hours and not feel drained mentally. In fact, it's very therapeutic to listen to Steven.

Thanks to Steven, I actually started taking actions in my life, and even started my entrepreneurship journey courtesy of this podcast.

The best Podcast on entrepreneurship EVER!!

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wow! my sub conscience was reassured - such wisdom and enlightenment - Thank you x

It's so much more than why

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This podcast changed my opinion and I enjoyed how confident and how well she knows herself. Well done.

NIcely confident and wise.

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Great to hear guests who have come back from struggles which would have overcome most people

Love every podcast

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Vast array of guests who all open up under excellent questioning and chaperoning. I came to this late so I'm starting at both ends - newest and oldest. Interesting to see how it's evolved over 2 years.

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