The Diary of a CEO

The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life
By Steven Bartlett

The Diary of a CEO is a bold and insightful guide to personal and professional success, built around 33 powerful principles drawn from Steven Bartlett’s own entrepreneurial journey and his conversations with some of the world’s most accomplished individuals. Known for his hit podcast and dynamic leadership style, Bartlett delivers a blend of personal reflection, business insight, and philosophical depth.

Structured around four core themes—The Self, The Story, The Philosophy, and The Team—the book offers readers a framework for building a fulfilling, resilient, and purpose-driven life.

Core ideas include:

• Fill your buckets in the right order: Master the fundamentals before chasing external rewards

• To master it, teach it: Reinforce knowledge through teaching and sharing

• Sweat the small stuff: The details often make the biggest difference

• Out-fail the competition: Use failure as a tool for innovation and long-term growth

Each law is designed to challenge common thinking and encourage readers to ask deeper questions about ambition, identity, leadership, and impact.

The Diary of a CEO is both a strategic handbook and an introspective memoir—ideal for entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, or anyone committed to evolving personally and professionally.