In this episode, I explore the concrete takeaways from The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett. These aren’t abstract ideals—they're raw, lived-in lessons. From why your mind and body are your first foundation, to how meaningful questions shape behaviour, this reflection dives deep into the book’s most impactful ideas and challenges conventional wisdom around leadership, communication, and culture.

(00:00) - Introduction to Learnings
(00:35) - Core Values from the Introduction
(01:18) - Less is More: Precision in Conversation
(02:02) - Law 1: Fill Your Buckets in the Right Order
(03:00) - Behavioural Psychology: The Power of the Right Question
(04:33) - Law 9: Warren Buffett’s “Last Car” Analogy
(06:05) - Law 10: Normality is Ignored, Absurdity Sells
(07:22) - Law 11: Semantic Satiation Explained
(08:23) - Law 14: Friction Creates Value
(09:47) - Law 29: Building Company Culture with Intention
(11:29) - Law 32: Treat People Differently, Not Equally
(12:40) - Final Reflections & Send-Off

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