Is this 1 money habit secretly keeping you poor? Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary reveals the brutal truth about wealth, business, and getting rich, and what you must change to build real financial freedom. 

Kevin O’Leary is a Canadian entrepreneur and investor, also known as ‘Mr Wonderful’ on Shark Tank. He is the Founder of O’Leary Financial Group, Chairman of O’Shares Investments, and bestselling author of books such as, ‘Cold Hard Truth: On Family, Kids and Money’. 

He explains: 

How to 10X your income without working harder. 

The biggest lie about investing and what actually works. 

The harsh truth about becoming rich. 

The 28-rule habit that is keeping you poor.  

The wealth rule that took Kevin from $100 to $100,000.

00:00 Intro

02:27 The Ice Cream Store That Changed My Life

04:56 Can Anyone Be an Entrepreneur?

07:09 What I Learned from Working with Steve Jobs

09:23 The Secret Recipe for Success from Elon Musk and Steve Jobs

13:21 The Importance of Having Balance in Your Life and Work

17:08 8 Out of 10 Businesses Will Fail

20:05 The Importance of Listening in Business

22:12 What Are the Attributes of Successful Entrepreneurs?

27:38 How to Grow a Business Aura

29:43 Hiring Women into Executive Roles

33:05 Successful Entrepreneurs from Shark Tank

35:56 No One Outcome Defines What You Are

37:32 Steve Jobs Changed My Life

41:58 The Second Most Important Step to Success

43:36 The Different Types of Leadership

46:47 How to Find Great People for Your Business

47:49 People with Balanced Lives and Diverse Interests Tend to Be More Successful

49:14 Your Personal Relationship with Money

51:53 The Power of Investing Long Term

55:52 Don’t Outspend What You Earn

56:50 Small Financial Mistakes People Make

59:34 Why Do You Wear Two Watches?

59:59 Invest in Dividend Stocks

01:01:42 Are You Bullish on Crypto?

01:04:17 Why You Shouldn’t Buy a House

01:09:21 How Much Your Relationship Impacts Your Finances

01:13:52 The Shocking Link Between Money and Divorce

01:16:40 The 5 Love Languages of Money

01:19:56 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Your Finances

01:26:56 AI, Welfare and Wars

01:27:48 Is Apple Dying?

01:33:52 Was Steve Jobs Happy?

01:38:23 Are You Happy?

01:45:04 Turning Down Offers That Aren’t Authentic to You

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In today's Moments episode, Wim Hof reveals the breathwork exercise that helped him reprogram his mind, boost immunity, and help others around the world to do the same. He breaks down the science behind the breath, coaches us through a short practice, and explains how you can access deeper healing - starting today.

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BREAKING: Dana White announces Jon Jones retirement…but UFC Heavyweight star Tom Aspinall still wants a title fight. He reveals the truth about Jon Jones’ retirement, and breaks down the champion mindset, fear, and mental toughness required for UFC title fights. 

Tom Aspinall is the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion, a top-ranked professional mixed martial artist, and the first British heavyweight in history to claim a UFC title. He was set to face UFC legend Jon Jones until Jones announced his retirement in June 2025, automatically elevating Aspinall from interim to undisputed champion.

Tom explains: 

The mental trick he uses to control fear before stepping into the cage.

Why so many young men feel lost, and how MMA gave him purpose.

The harsh reality of life as a UFC fighter behind the scenes.

How embracing pain, pressure, and adversity made him a champion.

00:00 Intro

02:37 Did You See This Coming?

03:16 What Was Your Reaction When You Found Out Jon Jones Was Retiring?

04:08 Did You Want to Fight Jon?

05:06 Was Jon's Decision a Strategic Dodge?

06:08 Do You Take It as a Compliment?

07:14 Would You Fight Jon If He Came Back?

08:36 What's Changed Overnight?

10:28 Who's the Contender Now?

11:33 When Will You Fight Next?

13:47 What Was Your Family's Reaction?

15:14 If Jon Is Watching, What Would You Say?

17:33 The Dream to Become a Heavyweight Champion

18:17 Where Does Tom Aspinall Come From?

19:37 Where Did Your Inspiration Come From?

21:53 What Kept You Going?

24:38 Why Did Your Mum Never Come to an MMA Fight?

26:32 What Advice Would You Give to Young People?

29:41 I'm Scared to Fight Anybody

31:55 I've Always Been Fearful to Fight

32:56 Overcoming the Fear

35:29 Working on Your Mental Strength

37:49 Tom's Process of Writing Things Down

41:22 Very Few Make Money Fighting

44:14 Tom Aspinall's Career Progression and Fighting Style

48:33 When Do You Start Making Good Money?

49:59 Sergei Pavlovich Fight

51:09 It Takes Years to Become an Overnight Success

52:34 Having Kids at 23 and Not Being Able to Support Them

57:11 Your Rock Bottom Moment

58:37 Tom's Family

01:01:58 Ads

1:02:57 My Knee Problems Helped My Career Massively

1:06:22 Surrounded by Toxic People

1:09:45 How Did You Feel After the Injury?

1:11:58 Did It Knock Your Confidence?

1:13:32 Jon Jones

1:17:40 There's No Contract Signed

1:23:58 Tom's Fighting Secrets

1:26:16 The Health Routine to Get Into Elite Shape

01:30:08:17 Ads

1:31:12 Why Do You Do Hypnotherapy?

1:34:36 Your Journey With Anxiety

1:37:30 Your Son's Health

1:38:18 Having an Autistic Child

1:47:27 The Importance of an Autism Diagnosis

1:52:47 The UFC Heavyweight Champion Belt

1:53:43 How Did You Feel Winning the Heavyweight Championship?

1:55:28 Retiring Early to Avoid Cognitive Issues

2:00:54 Why Are You Special?

2:03:59 How I Prepare Mentally on Fight Day

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Bozoma Saint John’s story isn’t just about leading the world’s biggest brands - it’s about surviving unimaginable loss, breaking every “career rule,” and redefining what success really means. In today's episode of CEO Diaries, the former Netflix and Apple CMO reveals why she quit chasing work-life balance, why being selfish saved her, and how personal tragedy shaped her path to the top.

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From 6 years in isolation to sounding the alarm, Buddhist Gelong Thubten reveals the hidden epidemic no one is talking about with Stress, Depression, Buddhism, Meditation, Mental Health and more.

Thubten is one of the UK’s most influential meditation teachers, who spent 6 years in isolated meditation retreats, including one which lasted 4 years. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk's Guide to Fearless Living’.

He explains:

The hidden mental health crisis that’s silently destroying your emotional well-being.

Why Western culture increases anxiety, depression, and disconnection

The biggest myths about meditation and how to meditate properly. 

The real reason your meditation practice isn’t working.

How screen time and phone addiction are hijacking your brain and inner peace.

Why rejecting pleasure can lead to lasting connection and clarity.

How unresolved trauma controls your mind and how mindfulness can free you.

00:00 Intro

02:32 Why Is Thubten's Message More Important Now Than Ever Before?

03:02 Thubten's Concerns About Western Society

03:51 Where Does Life Purpose Come From?

05:15 Is Search for Purpose a Misplaced Pursuit?

06:28 Why Is Western Society Increasingly Unhappy?

08:55 Is It Wrong to Find Meaning in the Pursuit of Goals?

11:38 What Led Thubten to Become a Monk?

13:50 Gelong's Difficult Past and Its Impact on His Mind

18:06 Where Do Negative Internal Voices Originate From?

19:03 Who Influenced Thubten to Go to a Monastery?

19:53 Thubten's Heart Condition

20:49 Key Aspects of Living as a Monk

22:25 What Are the Advantages of Celibacy?

24:23 Is Abstinence Sufficient to Overcome Compulsive Behaviour?

27:06 What Is Buddhism?

29:43 Thubten's Journey of Healing

31:33 What Is Meditation?

36:38 Benefits of Buddhist Practices

41:12 Can a Buddhist Mindset Go Hand in Hand With Effectiveness at Work?

46:45 Ads

48:41 How Does Buddhism Think About Victimhood and Trauma?

51:51 Breaking Free From Suffering

58:16 Can We Run Away From Our Pain?

1:04:49 How to Love Yourself When You Feel Broken

1:05:56 Coping With Grief and Loss

1:10:21 Focusing on the Pain in a Loving Way

1:13:17 The Practice of Forgiveness

1:20:16 Ads

1:22:12 Are We Living in a Culture of Fear?

1:25:06 How to Protect Yourself From Fear

1:27:13 The Gap Between Impulse and Action

1:28:13 Incorporating Meditation Into Your Daily Life

1:31:21 Live Meditation

1:38:21 How Can Meditation Change Your Life

1:41:39 Why Did Thubten Take Vows for Life?

1:42:26 Does Working on Your Mind Ever End?

1:43:15 The Gap Between Knowing and Doing

1:45:17 Is Meditation Retreat a Good Idea to Get Started?

1:45:54 Is Buddhism a Solution to the Current World Problems?

1:47:54 Question From the Previous Guest

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Dr. Martha Beck explains how the right hemisphere of the brain, through creative thinking, can be a sanctuary for those struggling with anxiety. While today's fast-paced world often frames creative expression as unproductive, learning to embrace it is crucial for improving mental well-being. In this top moment, discover how creative tools can offer emotional relief, helping you feel more calm, grounded, and connected to your true self.

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Has feminism betrayed the very women it promised to empower? Deborah France-White, Louise Perry, and Erica Komisar go head-to-head on the hidden costs of sexual freedom. 

Deborah Frances-White is a bestselling author and host of The Guilty Feminist podcast, Louise Perry is a journalist and author of The Case Against the Sexual Revolution, and Erica Komisar is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, and author of books such as, ‘Chicken Little the Sky Isn't Falling: Raising Resilient Adolescents in the New Age of Anxiety’. 

In this heated debate, they discuss:

What casual sex is really doing to women. 

Why relationships are declining.

The parenting crisis that no one’s talking about.

Why fewer people are having children.

How modern dating is affecting female self-worth.

00:00 Intro
02:29 Introducing the Panel
03:43 What Is the Sexual Revolution?
10:16 Autonomy, Freedom, and Agency as a Byproduct of the Sexual Revolution
15:03 Casual Sex and Hookup Culture
31:02 One Sexual Partner for Life
33:15 Age of Marriage Increasing Over Time
33:55 Emotional Consequences of Sex
39:51 Feminists Typically Have Had Trauma
43:28 Agency as a Personality Trait
47:42 Sex Education in Schools
49:34 Female Pleasure
51:27 Is Sexual Freedom Making Us Happy?
53:51 Feeling Bullied by the Narrative of Freedom
57:44 Ads
59:47 Manosphere and Tradwives
01:07:10 Do Women Want Men to Be Providers?
01:08:01 Children and Gender Roles
01:12:23 Poor Mothers Looking After Children
01:18:32 The Role Feminism Has Had on Motherhood
01:22:35 Would Steven Take 3 Years Off Work to Raise Children?
01:23:43 Men and Women's Nurturing Hormones
01:28:12 We Can't Be Neutral About Policies
01:30:39 The Narrative That Having Children Is Miserable
01:32:27 Female Guilt
01:33:35 Parenthood and Narcissism
01:41:42 Birth Rates Declining
01:43:06 Traditional Gender Roles
01:48:44 Demonizing Feminism
01:52:53 Link Between Political Stance and Number of Children
01:57:03 Ads
01:58:48 Pornography
02:06:17 Masculine Virtues
02:11:31 Do Boys and Girls Need to Be Parented Differently?
02:13:00 Chivalry
02:14:05 Evolutionary Differences
02:19:20 Quotas in Education
02:21:17 Final Thoughts

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In this episode of CEO Diaries, LinkedIn's Jessica Jensen shares essential B2B marketing strategies every entrepreneur needs. From leveraging AI to mastering LinkedIn for customer acquisition, Jessica reveals how to scale your business and build a winning marketing plan. Don't miss these insights on transforming your B2B approach.

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He pioneered AI, now he’s warning the world. Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton breaks his silence on the deadly dangers of AI no one is prepared for.

Geoffrey Hinton is a leading computer scientist and cognitive psychologist, widely recognised as the ‘Godfather of AI’ for his pioneering work on neural networks and deep learning. He received the 2018 Turing Award, often called the Nobel Prize of computing. In 2023, he left Google to warn people about the rising dangers of AI.

He explains:

Why there’s a real 20% chance AI could lead to HUMAN EXTINCTION.

How speaking out about AI got him SILENCED.

The deep REGRET he feels for helping create AI.

The 6 DEADLY THREATS AI poses to humanity right now.

AI’s potential to advance healthcare, boost productivity, and transform education.

00:00 Intro

02:28 Why Do They Call You the Godfather of AI?

04:37 Warning About the Dangers of AI

07:23 Concerns We Should Have About AI

10:50 European AI Regulations

12:29 Cyber Attack Risk

14:42 How to Protect Yourself From Cyber Attacks

16:29 Using AI to Create Viruses

17:43 AI and Corrupt Elections

19:20 How AI Creates Echo Chambers

23:05 Regulating New Technologies

24:48 Are Regulations Holding Us Back From Competing With China?

26:14 The Threat of Lethal Autonomous Weapons

28:50 Can These AI Threats Combine?

30:32 Restricting AI From Taking Over

32:18 Reflecting on Your Life’s Work Amid AI Risks

34:02 Student Leaving OpenAI Over Safety Concerns

38:06 Are You Hopeful About the Future of AI?

40:08 The Threat of AI-Induced Joblessness

43:04 If Muscles and Intelligence Are Replaced, What’s Left?

44:55 Ads

46:59 Difference Between Current AI and Superintelligence

52:54 Coming to Terms With AI’s Capabilities

54:46 How AI May Widen the Wealth Inequality Gap

56:35 Why Is AI Superior to Humans?

59:18 AI’s Potential to Know More Than Humans

1:01:06 Can AI Replicate Human Uniqueness?

1:04:14 Will Machines Have Feelings?

1:11:29 Working at Google

1:15:12 Why Did You Leave Google?

1:16:37 Ads

1:18:32 What Should People Be Doing About AI?

1:19:53 Impressive Family Background

1:21:30 Advice You’d Give Looking Back

1:22:44 Final Message on AI Safety

1:26:05 What’s the Biggest Threat to Human Happiness?

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Dr. Sarah Hill - psychologist and leading researcher on women's hormones - reveals the ways hormonal birth control can shape attraction, emotion, and long-term relationships. She explains how women’s natural cycles influence who they’re drawn to, how birth control can blunt or shift those instincts, and why this matters for both women and the men they're with. If you've ever wondered why your feelings change - or if the pill could be influencing your type - this conversation is for you.

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