The Diary of a CEO

The Diary of a CEO

The 33 Laws of Business and Life

Summary

Runaway No.1 Bestseller by STEVEN BARTLETT: entrepreneur, podcaster and Dragon's Den star

This is not a book about business strategy. Strategy changes like the seasons.

This is a book about something much more permanent.

At the very heart of all the success and failure I've been exposed to - both my own entrepreneurial journey and through the thousands of interviews I've conducted on my podcast - are a set of principles that can stand the test of time, apply to any industry, and be used by anyone who is search of building something great or becoming someone great.

These are the fundamental laws that will ensure excellence.

They are rooted in psychology and behavioral science, are based on the wisdom of tens of thousands of people I've surveyed across every continent and age group, and of course, drawn from the conversations I've had on my chart-topping podcast with the world's most successful people.

These laws will work now or in 100 years from now. Are you ready to get started?

Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, September 2023

Reviews

  • Weaving the latest research, his own experiences, and captivating stories, Steven guides readers to redefine success and achieve their potential. This is a must-read for anyone dreaming of doing something audacious.
    Jay Shetty, author of Think Like a Monk

About the author

Steven Bartlett

Steven Bartlett is a British Entrepreneur, speaker, investor, author and the host of The World’s second biggest podcast channel ‘The Diary of a CEO’ - an unfiltered journey into the remarkable stories and untold dimensions of the world’s most influential people, experts and thinkers.

Steven is an accomplished investor in the health and wellness space with notable investments including Huel - UK’s fastest growing e-commerce company internationally, Zoe - the personalised nutrition programme created by the world’s top scientists, and wearable technology brand WHOOP. Steven's other investments focus on blockchain technologies, biotech, space, Web 3 and social media.

Known for his innovative and disruptive approach to social media marketing, Steven Founded The Flight Group – a marketing, communications and investment company that has 41 agencies, media companies and commerce brands within its portfolio. He has also launched his own private equity fund, Flight Fund, to accelerate the next generation of European unicorns.

Steven also co-founded thirdweb – a software platform backed by Shopify and Coinbase that makes it easy to build web3 applications.

In August 2023, Steven released his #1 Sunday Times best selling book, “The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life”. He joined the BBC's hit TV business show Dragons’ Den for a third series, as the youngest ever Dragon in the show’s history.

Steven is particularly focused on inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs and creators from a BAME background and much of his work after winning the "British Black Entrepreneur of the year” award focused on disadvantaged schools and communities.

He has partnered with His Majesty's Prison Service to distribute The Diary of a CEO podcast via their in-cell technology to educate and inspire young adults.

Steven has been listed on the Powerlist, which captures the most influential Black Britons and aims to celebrate the achievements of the most influential people of African, African Caribbean and African American heritage in the UK.

Last year, Steven became an Advocate for Prince William's charity programme, Homewards, spotlighting the positive role and impact businesses can have in demonstrating the possibility of ending homelessness in the UK.

Steven’s audience includes young aspiring entrepreneurs, creators, business leaders and high net-worth individuals.
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