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

The Diary Of A CEOAugust 22, 20241h 49m

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

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