Lessons In Creating A Successful Life - Steven Bartlett - #301

**Chris Williamson** (0:00)
What's happening, people? Welcome back. My guest today is Steven Bartlett. He's a founder of Social Chain, an entrepreneur and an author. Building a business, buying fast cars and becoming a millionaire is the peak of some people's dreams. But does achieving that actually satisfy you and create success? Or does it leave you hollow inside? And is it possible to achieve material success alongside meaningful fulfillment? So today, expect to learn why 13 pounds in a chicken shop feels more satisfying than being listed on a stock exchange. Why Steven's billionaire friends are miserable. How to develop the skill of quitting. Why Steven left dinner to do a body weight workout in his hotel room. And much more. Steven is one of the most famous and most followed entrepreneurs in the UK. And I got to spend a bit of time with him in Dubai. And then through this conversation here, there's certain elements and I'll see if you notice it as well. There are certain times when he drops into a particular mode of speaking and shows little glimpses of the drive that he's got inside himself, particularly the story around leaving dinner to go and do this bodyweight workout. Just listen to the way that he speaks. I think there's an awful lot that we can take from the philosophy and underlying principles that Steven's following here. In other news, in fact, before I get to in other news, if you are new to the channel or if you're a long time subscriber, press the subscribe button, please. It will take you two seconds of your day and it makes me very happy. And it means that you do not miss any of the amazing episodes that we've got coming up with. Dr. Jordan Peterson, one of the world's most sought after podcast guests and two times amazing selling author. Brian Green, one of the world's best selling physicists and a fascinating human who broke the Internet on Joe Rogan last week. 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