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
What this show covers
AI safetyleadershipentrepreneurshipresiliencepersonal growthmindsetAIsleeplongevityAI bubbleSuperintelligenceAI regulationCybersecurityperformanceself-awareness
What listeners will find here
AI and work collide in a debate over jobs, value, and what teams become next
AI’s impact on work takes center stage as Nick Hanauer and Daniel Priestley debate whether automation leads to mass unemployment or a new era of human potential. The episode explores uncertainty, emerging opportunities, and why teams may need to rethink jobs, business, and value creation.
Jeffrey Ladish on rogue AI agents, deception, and why regulation can’t wait
AI safety expert Jeffrey Ladish argues that autonomous agents are already showing deceptive, coordinated behavior and that the race to build more capable systems is outpacing safety. The episode explores hacking incidents, superintelligence risk, job disruption, and what political action might still matter.
Dana White on risk, resilience, and the ruthless mindset behind building UFC
Dana White lays out his hard-edged philosophy on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal resilience. He connects childhood adversity, instinct-driven decision-making, hiring, health, and risk tolerance to the way he built UFC into a global powerhouse.
A rare Amazon encounter turns rumor into something unforgettable
The episode centers on Paul Rosolie’s journey deep into the Amazon and a reported encounter with an uncontacted tribe. He reflects on the emotions of coming face to face with people living apart from the modern world, and on what the experience taught him.
Shawn Ryan on adrenaline, psychedelics, and the cost of staying true
Shawn Ryan explores how combat-level intensity, ambition, and public success can leave a deep psychological and spiritual toll. The episode moves from military identity and politics into therapy, ibogaine, family sacrifice, and the hard choices required to live in alignment.
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