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Steven Bartlett: 9 Secret Habits of a Multi-Million Dollar Entrepreneur - Diary of a CEO

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Sep 7, 2023
In this engaging conversation, Steven Bartlett, a dynamic entrepreneur and host of Diary of a CEO, shares his inspiring journey from college dropout to multimillionaire. He discusses the power of quitting for personal growth and emphasizes self-education and discipline. Bartlett highlights the importance of purposeful success, meaningful work, and overcoming comparison in creative fields. He introduces the 'five buckets of growth,' focusing on knowledge and skills, while emphasizing the need for balance between financial success, creativity, and personal relationships.
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ANECDOTE

Steven's Backstory

  • Steven Bartlett's unconventional path to success involved expulsion from school, dropping out of university, and shoplifting to survive.
  • He moved to the UK from Botswana as a baby and grew up as the only black, poorest family in his area, leading to feelings of insecurity and shame.
INSIGHT

Education vs. Institutions

  • Steven Bartlett emphasizes the distinction between education and institutions, highlighting his love for self-education despite disliking formal schooling.
  • His resistance to doing things he dislikes is a superpower that prevents him from staying in unfulfilling situations.
ADVICE

Quitting Framework

  • Steven Bartlett's quitting framework emphasizes the equal importance of quitting and starting.
  • The framework helps individuals make quitting decisions by considering hardship, potential rewards, and the effort required to improve a situation.
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