E203: Richard Branson: How A Dyslexic Drop-out Built A Billion Dollar Empire.

STEVEN’S DIARY IS BACK! It’s been a long time, since I’ve done this. In this episode I talk about heartbreak, grief, business challenges, relationship struggles, advice from Sir David Brailsford and protecting my mental health - all of it is unfiltered.  When I first started The Diary Of A CEO, the central idea of the show, was to read my personal diary every week – I believed that It might be interesting to get to see inside the very personal diary of someone that was running a business with hundreds of team members, at 25ish years old, while contending with all of life’s problems, relationships, mental health challenges, mistakes, business issues, family problems, and more. So late on Sunday night once in a while, I would pull up a microphone in my old apartment, and I would read through my diary for 45 minutes or an hour. The Diary Of A CEO took on a life of it’s own, I went from reading my diary, to interviewing other people about their diaries, to speaking to experts about all the problems that I cared about. But every single week, someone will come up to me and tell me they found value in those early episodes, and they’ll ask me if I would ever share my diary again… So this weekend, I finally decided to give it go. This episode is my diary. The original, Diary Of A CEO.  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  🚀 The 1% Diary is live - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads Watch the Guest episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Music partly composed by: https://www.instagram.com/eejebee/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the world-renowned expert in Neurology and Sleep Medicine, Professor Guy Leschziner outline why sleep is crucial to every aspect of your life, and the biggest mistake people make when it comes to get a good night’s sleep. Humans spend a third of their lives sleeping, however science still understands very little about it. Guy says that sleep is of fundamental importance to humans otherwise evolution would have removed it. Despite its importance, Guy thinks that people underestimate the power of sleep. He’s says that too often people make lifestyle choices that ensure they will have the worst possible sleep, which can then impact everything from their immune system, cardiovascular system, and mental health. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//HrQyIkjaIOb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link//QMALvueaIOb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Guy Leschziner: https://www.guyleschziner.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Revealing what hedge funds and multinational banks don't want you to know about building wealth! Jaspreet Singh is spilling secrets and helping everyday people find financial freedom   Jaspreet Singh is an entrepreneur, former attorney, and financial educator. He is CEO of Briefs Media and host of the 'Minority Mindset' finance and entrepreneurship YouTube channel. He knows all about investing in real estate, stocks, crypto, startups, gold and more! In this conversation, Jaspreet and Steven discuss topics such as, the impact of spending more than you earn, how to clear credit card debt, why you shouldn’t buy a house, and the 75/15/10 plan to become rich. (00:00) Intro (02:14) Who Should Care About Jaspreet's Message And Why? (03:21) Figuring Out Wealth: Key Differences Between The Wealthy And Everyone Else (08:11) Jaspreet's "Penny Drop" Moment: When It All Made Sense (13:03) Lessons From Starting Early In Business (17:48) Should You Buy A House Or Rent? (24:20) Understanding Opportunity Cost In Financial Decisions (26:28) Is Rent Really Throwing Money Away? (28:13) How To Know If You Can Afford A House (30:59) Do You Know What You're Really Spending? (32:51) Showing Wealth vs. Hiding Wealth: Which Is Better? (38:04) How To Stop Living Paycheck To Paycheck (44:20) Why Sacrificing Can Be So Hard (47:12) Life Struggles And Reckless Financial Decisions (50:17) Jaspreet's Thoughts On Cryptocurrency (55:52) Developing A Money Mindset For Success (59:45) Negative Stereotypes That Hold Us Back From Achieving Success (01:03:05) The "9 Dots" Trivia: Thinking Outside The Box (01:08:50) Facing Barriers On The Path To Financial Freedom (01:11:14) Escaping Financial Barriers: Actionable Steps (01:13:36) Do You Need To Remind Yourself Of Your Mantra? (01:16:34) Money Is A Tool: What Does That Really Mean? (01:20:37) Why It's Important To Recognize Abundant Financial Opportunities (01:22:50) Why It's Your Duty To Become Wealthy (01:23:56) Should We Change Our Investments With Trump In Power? (01:27:50) How To Get Started With Real Estate Investing (01:30:12) Jaspreet's Best Investment Ever (01:35:03) Choosing The Right People: Steve Jobs' Valuable Lesson (01:43:29) The Power Of An Internal Locus Of Control (01:50:18) Elon Musk's Tax Efficiency And Loaning Against Assets (01:54:47) Understanding The Retirement Crisis (01:56:23) How Much Money Do You Really Need To Retire? (02:02:24) Solutions To The Retirement Crisis (02:10:31) Principles For Success In Business (02:15:26) Be Boring And Patient: The Key To Winning In The Money Game (02:19:52) Best Places To Gain Knowledge And Skills (02:21:42) What's The Most Important Thing We Didn't Discuss Today? (02:22:52) The Last Guest Question Follow Jaspreet: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/UZG34SJiGOb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/32z1S6LiGOb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/G33HmeOiGOb  🚀 The 1% Diary is live - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast!  https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your everyday routine killing you, what are the deadly toxins that are lurking in everyday products and how are they harming your health?  Dr Yvonne Burkart is a PhD Toxicologist and former Senior Toxicologist in the flavour and fragrance industry. She is also the creator of the YouTube channel, ‘Yvonne Burkart, PhD’.  In this conversation, Dr Yvonne and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between everyday products and infertility and cancer, the amount of microplastics in our bodies, the hidden dangers of scented candles, and how your makeup routine pollutes your body.  (00:00) Intro (02:16) Yvonne's Warning (07:59) How Being A Mom Amplified Yvonne's Mission (10:17) How The Medical System Lied To Yvonne About Her Reproductive System (12:22) How Many Day-To-Day Products Are Toxic? (14:27) Yvonne's Background (15:52) Understanding Multi-Generational Toxicity (17:06) What Are Endocrine Disruptors? (19:07) Diseases In Children Linked To Endocrine Disruptors (19:48) The Link Between Microplastics And ADHD (20:28) The Effect Of Endocrine Disruptors On Puberty (21:45) The Shift In Fertility Trends (23:01) Shouldn't The FDA Regulate These Toxins? (25:19) Is There Malicious Intent Behind The Government's Inaction? (28:59) How Yvonne Measures Her Health Improvements (31:32) The Rise Of Cancer In The Modern Age (34:51) Products To Avoid For Better Health (44:17) Why Are Fragrances In Everything? (47:31) Allergy Statistics And Trends (49:32) Rates Of Disease In Other Societies (50:55) The Rise Of PFAS Chemicals (52:20) Non-Stick Pan Dangers Explained (56:54) Safe Kitchen Utensils To Use (58:37) Are Plastic Containers Safe? (01:03:07) How Microplastics Are Destroying Our Brains (01:04:55) Is Bottled Water Bad For You? (01:08:01) The Dangers Of Takeaway Coffee Cups (01:09:54) Should You Filter Your Water? (01:12:52) Cost-Effective Health Tips Everyone Can Do (01:14:55) Antiperspirants And The Health Impact Of Aluminum (01:20:50) Thoughts On Menstrual Products (01:23:43) Are Our Clothes Toxic? (01:24:46) How Toxic Are Our Cleaning Products? (01:26:12) Why Products Targeted To Black Women Contain More Toxins (01:32:16) Are Candles Safe? (01:36:33) Is Incense Safer Than Candles? (01:38:19) Is Vaping Harmful To Health? (01:39:35) What You Need To Know About Air Quality (01:42:52) The Dangers Of Burning Wood Indoors (01:44:05) Indoor Air Pollution Statistics (01:45:07) How To Increase Your Body's Antioxidants (01:47:24) The Benefits Of Whole Foods (01:51:44) What Else Should We Talk About? (01:53:02) Are Your Pets Safe From Toxins? (01:54:52) Guest's Last Question (01:57:07) Yvonne's Advice For Parents Follow Yvonne: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/ulLGFXiIxOb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/D5zXHtlIxOb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/gvkc2dnIxOb  Disclaimer: The particular candle shown in this episode doesn't contain paraffin wax. The refillable stick deodorant product mentioned doesn’t contain parabens or phthalates Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Join the waitlist for The 1% Diary - https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Waitlist-Megaphone-Ad-Reads You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - http://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, world-renowned fertility expert Dr Natalie Crawford discusses how to improve your chances of conceiving. According to Dr Natalie, timing is a key factor in achieving pregnancy, and she explains that the optimal window for conceiving happens around the ovulation phase of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Dr Natalie also addresses common misconceptions about fertility, including the idea that engaging in sex less frequently helps to preserve sperm. Instead, she explains that regular sex actually increases the likelihood of conception by ensuring access to healthy sperm. For those who are unable to rely on timing and frequency alone, Dr Natalie recommends alternatives such as intrauterine insemination. She also encourages women to gain a better understanding of their menstrual cycles, not only to support conception but also as an indicator of their overall health. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//npnECkgMwOb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//4CUYrbmMwOb  Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Natalie: dr natalie crawford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices