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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettAug 22, 2024

Arianna Huffington: I Was Lying In A Little Pool Of Blood! The Huffington Post, A $1 Billion 'Flop'!

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Guest: Arianna Huffington

Notable books mentioned: The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer, The Innovator's Dilemma by Clay Christensen, Thrive, the sleep book

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The Female Eunuch
Germaine Greer

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Clay Christensen

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Arianna Huffington: I Was Lying In A Little Pool Of Blood! The Huffington Post, A $1 Billion 'Flop'! mentions The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer, The Innovator's Dilemma by Clay Christensen, Thrive, and the sleep book with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

The Female EunuchThe Innovator's DilemmaThrivethe sleep book
Guest: Arianna Huffington
Episode summary
3 world-leading companies, 30 years of never-ending evolution: there is only one Arianna Huffington Arianna Huffington is the founder of The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and Thrive AI Health. She is also the author of 15 books such as, ‘Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success’ and ‘The Sleep Revolution’. In this conversation, Arianna and Steven discuss topics such as, Arianna’s burnout breakdown, why she sold The Huffington Post, the benefits of redefining success, and the dangers of social media and phones. (00:00) Intro (00:00) Childhood Experiences That Shaped My Success (01:18) Having Ambition From A Young Age (03:04) My Journey To Becoming Cambridge's 3rd Female Student Union President (04:49) Overcoming Overthinking (05:42) Breaking Gender Norms Without Fear Of Failure (08:46) The Core Message Of 'The Female Woman' (09:45) Balancing Career And Family: Is It Possible? (11:06) The Power Of Listening To Your Inner Self (12:15) My Early Career Aspirations And Dreams (13:40) How Bernard Levin Influenced My Career (17:31) Bernard's Death (18:55) The Impact Of Michael Huffington On My Life (20:15) The Transformative Power Of Forgiveness (20:57) The Story Behind The Huffington Post's Creation (23:51) How The Huffington Post Overcame Terrible Initial Reviews (25:46) Lessons From Roger Federer's Commencement Speech (27:44) Launching A Tech Company In My Fifties (30:03) Business Mistakes To Avoid As A Startup Founder (33:38) The Serious Health Risks Of Sleep Deprivation (35:44) The Importance Of Self-Care While Working Intensely (37:17) Is Sacrificing Your Wellbeing Worse For Men Or Women? (38:49) The 3rd Women's Revolution (39:54) Do Women Experience Burnout Faster Than Men? (41:16) The Health Impact Of Stressful Jobs (42:28) Why Volunteering Reduces The Likelihood Of Job Quitting (44:01) How My Life Changed After A Burnout Diagnosis (46:11) How A Large Financial Windfall Changed My Life (49:18) How Small Improvements Lead To Big Positive Changes (54:06) The Biggest Mistakes I've Made In Business (57:15) The Most Important Lessons From My Career (01:00:02) What's The True Meaning Of Life? (01:03:47) Coping With The Loss Of My First Child (01:04:44) How To Keep Faith During Tough Times (01:05:52) My Partner's Heroic Endeavors During World War II (01:06:35) What My Mother Would Have Thought Of The Huffington Post (01:07:45) How Increasing Wellbeing Boosts Business Productivity (01:08:50) The Day My Mother Passed Away (01:11:00) Life After My Mother's Death (01:12:45) The Most Important Life Lessons I'd Share With You (01:19:03) The Importance Of Entry Interviews In Hiring (01:20:59) How To Address And Overcome Your Own Prejudices (01:23:50) Key Leadership Qualities That Drive Success (01:25:03) The Role Of Luck In Achieving Success (01:28:09) Is It Luck, Hard Work, Or Intentionality That Drives Success? (01:31:55) The Best Advice I Wish I Had Received (01:33:56) Using Technology And AI For Positive Change (01:39:39) The Final Question Every Guest Must Answer Follow Arianna: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/gpSw6nEYeMb Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/lNli1BXofMb LinkedIn - https://g2ul0.app.link/dYovh7bYeMb Thrive Global - https://g2ul0.app.link/s7OL4QIYeMb You can buy Arianna’s book, ‘Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/jIsyETRYeMb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo
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Top triggers
behavior change strategies(1)business innovation strategies(1)importance of sleep(1)overcoming fear of failure(1)women in leadership(1)women's rights and careers(1)
Mention sentiment
Deep Dive(4)Highly Recommended(2)
Audience signals
Individuals interested in feminism and women's rightsEntrepreneurs and business leadersEntrepreneurs and individuals seeking motivation for late-life achievementsIndividuals seeking to improve their health and manage burnout.Individuals seeking to improve their habits and behavior changeYoung women aspiring to leadership roles

Books Mentioned

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The Female Eunuch
Germaine Greer
Best for Individuals interested in feminism and women's rightsOften cited around women's rights and careers

“Germaine Greer had written a book called The Female Eunuch, which was significant in the context of women's rights and the changes in women's rights.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in feminism and women's rights
Key quote: “The central message was that you had to remember what life was like at the time.”
The host mentioned 'The Female Eunuch' to highlight the historical context of women's rights and the importance of career opportunities for women. The discussion emphasizes the evolving perspectives on balancing career and family, reflecting on the book's radical message at the time it was published.
ASIN: 006157953X
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The Innovator's Dilemma
Clay Christensen
Best for Entrepreneurs and business leadersOften cited around business innovation strategies

“The speaker mentions 'The Innovator's Dilemma' as one of their favorite books, discussing how successful companies can miss opportunities.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Entrepreneurs and business leaders
Key quote: “So basically that's the Innovator's Dilemma.”
The host mentions 'The Innovator's Dilemma' to highlight how successful companies often fail to adapt to new market conditions due to their established success. This book serves as a crucial reference for understanding the importance of innovation and adaptability in business.
ASIN: B0CY78H4Q1
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Thrive
Best for Entrepreneurs and individuals seeking motivation for late-life achievementsOften cited around overcoming fear of failure

“In Thrive, there's a stat which stood out to me. It says women in stressful jobs have a 40% increased risk of heart disease and a 60% greater risk of diabetes, which is a pretty shocking stat.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Entrepreneurs and individuals seeking motivation for late-life achievements
Key quote: “But I launched the Huffington Post at 55, Thrive Global at 66, and now launched a new company with OpenAI at 74.”
The host mentions 'Thrive' in the context of discussing the importance of overcoming fear and taking bold actions in life and business. This book is highlighted as a source of inspiration for understanding how to achieve success later in life, emphasizing that it's never too late to pursue one's ambitions.
ASIN: 0804140863
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the sleep book
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their health and manage burnout.Often cited around importance of sleep

“as I studied the phenomenon of burnout and talked to a lot of scientists and wrote the sleep book, it became very clear that there are five critical behaviors...”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking to improve their health and manage burnout.
Key quote: “The keystone habit that it changed was sleep.”
The host discusses the critical role of sleep in overall health and well-being, particularly in the context of burnout. They reference their book, 'the sleep book', to emphasize the five daily behaviors that significantly impact both physical and mental health.
ASIN: 1499250533
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Tiny Habits
B.J. Fogg
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their habits and behavior changeOften cited around behavior change strategies

“B.J. Fogg, who is the chair of our scientific board from Stanford, he wrote a book called Tiny Habits. And it's the same idea. Tiny habits, micro steps, making small progress that becomes cumulatively healthier habits.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking to improve their habits and behavior change
Key quote: “B.J. Fogg, who is the chair of our scientific board from Stanford, he wrote a book called Tiny Habits.”
The host highlights B.J. Fogg's book 'Tiny Habits' to emphasize the effectiveness of small, incremental changes in behavior rather than overwhelming resolutions. This approach not only fosters a sense of success but also encourages sustainable habits over time.
ASIN: 0358362776
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The Female Woman
Best for Young women aspiring to leadership rolesOften cited around women in leadership

“The speaker mentions their first book, 'The Female Woman', which was a big success when they were 23.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Young women aspiring to leadership roles
Key quote: “I wanted to move on, as you can see from the topics of my book.”
The host mentions 'The Female Woman' to highlight the historical expectations placed on women and the importance of breaking away from conventional roles. This context serves to emphasize the need for women to redefine their identities and leadership styles in modern society.
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

Movie

Gigli

Confidence: 90%

“The Huffington Post was compared to Gigli, Ishtar, and Heaven's Gate, which were all flops.”

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Ishtar

Confidence: 90%

“The Huffington Post was compared to Gigli, Ishtar, and Heaven's Gate, which were all flops.”

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Heaven's Gate

Confidence: 90%

“The Huffington Post was compared to Gigli, Ishtar, and Heaven's Gate, which were all flops.”

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