Book Club - Diary of a CEO - Steven Bartlett

The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life Author: Steven Bartlett
📚 In The Diary of a CEO, Steven Bartlett shares 33 powerful lessons drawn from his own journey — from a young entrepreneur to a globally recognized CEO and thought leader. Rather than a typical memoir, this book offers a guidebook for mastering both personal and professional success. Each "law" distills a key insight about mindset, leadership, self-awareness, discipline, and impact.
Bartlett blends deeply personal stories with business wisdom, challenging readers to rethink what it truly means to achieve success. He strips away society’s myths about hustle culture and "overnight success," instead promoting internal mastery, resilience, emotional intelligence, and authenticity as the real foundations of lasting growth.
📖Key Themes:

• Success is an internal game first
• Self-discipline > Motivation
• Emotional regulation is leadership
• Vision + execution = Impact
• Building relationships through vulnerability and trust
• Long-term thinking beats short-term wins

✨Discussion Points for the Club:

• Which "law" resonated with you most, and why?
• How does Bartlett’s view of success differ from traditional business advice?
• What shifts can you make based on the lessons about discipline and self-worth?
• How does vulnerability play a role in leadership and connection, according to Bartlett?
• Which of the 33 laws do you want to implement in your life or business starting now?

Quote to Reflect On:
"The life you want is hidden behind the things you’re avoiding." – Steven Bartlett
📖 The 33 Laws of Business and Life

1. The Law of Intentionality — Success isn’t stumbled upon; it’s intentional.
2. The Law of Value — To be successful, focus on being valuable, not successful.
3. The Law of Delusional Confidence — Confidence must come before evidence.
4. The Law of First Principles Thinking — Break problems down to their fundamentals.
5. The Law of Energy — Energy is more valuable than time.
6. The Law of Stupid Questions — Ask the questions others are too afraid to ask.
7. The Law of Resistance — The obstacle is the way.
8. The Law of Infinite Return on Investment — Self-investment beats every other investment.
9. The Law of Curiosity — Curiosity creates unstoppable learners and leaders.
10. The Law of Difficult Conversations — Progress lives in hard conversations.
11. The Law of Happiness — Success without happiness is failure.
12. The Law of Clarity — Know what you want with precision.
13. The Law of Accelerated Failure — Fail fast, learn faster.
14. The Law of Impermanence — Nothing good or bad lasts forever.
15. The Law of Detachment — Detach from outcomes; focus on actions.
16. The Law of Repetition — Excellence is built through repetition, not once-off brilliance.
17. The Law of Systems — Winners build systems, not just goals.
18. The Law of Feedback — Seek feedback more than praise.
19. The Law of Authenticity — Your real self is your superpower.
20. The Law of 1,000 Days — Greatness requires time — often longer than expected.
21. The Law of Momentum — Starting small creates unstoppable momentum.
22. The Law of Creative Procrastination — Delay the things that don’t matter.
23. The Law of Diversified Learning — Learn broadly to think differently.
24. The Law of Hard Choices — Easy choices, hard life; hard choices, easy life.
25. The Law of Environment — Your environment shapes your destiny.
26. The Law of 1% Better — Improve by 1% daily; results will compound.
27. The Law of Unwavering Faith — Self-belief must be non-negotiable.
28. The Law of Emotional Control — Master your emotions, master your life.
29. The Law of Focus — Focused effort beats scattered effort every time.
30. The Law of Micro Excellence — Excellence in small things leads to big achievements.
31. The Law of Self-Worth — You will never outperform your self-image.
32. The Law of Legacy — Aim to live a life that outlives you.
33. The Law of the Journey — The real reward is the process, not the destination.