CEO Diaries: The Brutal Mistake That Almost Crippled Snapchat!
In this episode of CEO Diaries, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel reveals the biggest hiring mistakes that nearly cost him everything. Overvaluing experience, ignoring culture, and avoiding tough feedback can quietly kill a company, and this brutally honest insight will change how you build teams forever.
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Jimmy Fallon: I Wasn’t Prepared For The Hate… It Was Brutal. I Was Starving, Living on $7.25!
What if the price of every laugh was your own happiness? Jimmy Fallon reveals the shocking toll of his comedy empire.
Jimmy Fallon is host of ‘The Tonight Show’, Emmy-winning comedian and television personality, and former host of ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL). He is also the author of children’s and comedy books such as, 'Papa Doesn't Do Anything!’ and is set to launch a new innovative marketing show called ‘On Brand with Jimmy Fallon’ this Fall.
Jimmy discusses:
How he didn’t expect the entertainment industry to be so brutal.
Why his sense of humour became his secret weapon.
How he navigated receiving hate after achieving massive success in comedy.
How his strict Catholic upbringing shaped his relentless need to please others.
How his mother’s support gave him the confidence to chase his dreams.
00:00 Intro
02:24 What Made Jimmy the Way He Is Nowadays
03:37 The Earliest Memory of Jimmy Wanting to Please Others
04:52 Jimmy's Parents
07:33 Jimmy's Mother
13:02 Who Was Jimmy Trying to Impress More: His Mother or His Father?
14:28 Jimmy's Relationship With Money
17:05 Jimmy's Anecdote With Jerry Seinfeld
21:11 Was Jimmy a Confident Young Man?
22:11 Principles for Achieving Your Childhood Dream
25:51 How Did Jimmy's Parents React to His Career Plans?
28:10 Did Jimmy Ever Doubt Himself While Trying to Break Into Show Business?
33:51 Where Does Jimmy's Passion for SNL Come From?
37:58 Jimmy's Mental Health During the Auditioning Phase
40:41 What Would Jimmy Say to His Younger Self?
45:09 What Life Would Have Been Like If Jimmy Hadn’t Got on SNL
47:32 Jimmy's First SNL Audition
52:00 Getting on SNL Before Turning 25 – A Non-Negotiable Goal
53:32 Ads
57:36 Finally Getting SNL
01:02:01 Was There an Anticlimax When Jimmy Got on SNL?
01:02:50 Struggles With Public Criticism
01:05:55 How Did Jimmy Cope With Fame?
01:09:48 How Meeting Influential People Changed Jimmy’s Perspective
01:12:20 How to Never Get Bored of Hosting a Show
01:14:12 How Does Jimmy Keep Himself Challenged?
01:14:52 Dada and "Mama" Books
01:16:23 How Jimmy's Mother's Death Changed Him
01:19:01 What Jimmy Misses About His Mother
01:20:39 Jimmy's Grief After His Mother's Death
01:21:35 Would Jimmy Have Followed His Passion Without His Mother?
01:22:33 When Did Jimmy Start Being Concerned With Longevity?
01:26:50 Is There Another Chapter Beyond TV for Jimmy?
01:29:04 How Is Jimmy Misunderstood?
01:29:31 Jimmy's Pursuits Outside of TV
01:32:31 What Would Jimmy's Gravestone Say?
01:34:02 How Becoming a Father Shifted Jimmy’s Meaning of Life
01:34:44 Life Advice Jimmy Would Give to His Daughters
01:36:39 Question From the Previous Guest
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Most Replayed Moment: The Science Of Building Muscle Faster With Smarter Training - Dr. Mike Israetel
Dr. Mike Israetel breaks down the science of muscle growth and how to maximize your gains. Whether you’re new or experienced, learn key hypertrophy principles, effective training frequency, and why you don’t need endless gym hours to see results. Plus, discover how muscle memory helps you bounce back after breaks.
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Your Toes Can Predict If You'll Die Early And Heres's How To Fix Your Plantar Fasciitis! - Dr. Courtney Conley (Foot Specialist)
What if the secret to fixing back pain, avoiding dementia, and living longer is…your feet? Dr. Courtney Conley breaks down why your shoes are failing you.
Dr Courtney Conley is a physician specialising in foot and gait mechanics. She is the founder of ‘Gait Happens’ and ‘Total Health Solutions’, where she aims to educate people about the importance of the human foot to overall health.
She explains:
How foot pain leads to emotional distress, depression, and inactivity
How 500 extra steps a day can cut heart attack risk by 7%
Why 4,000 steps a day can slash dementia risk by 50%
How Courtney’s overcame addiction and used movement to save her life
Why children’s shoes are sabotaging their future health
00:00 Intro
02:22 Why Care About Feet
06:07 The Most Common Foot Injuries
07:49 What People Get Wrong About Foot Pain
11:48 The Link Between Walking, Longevity, and Depression
19:20 What Shoes Should I Wear to Help My Foot Strength?
25:55 Our Feet vs. Tribe Feet
28:09 Insoles Help Initially but Not Long Term
30:58 1 in 3 People Will Develop Foot Pain
31:36 Pain in the Heel (Plantar Fasciitis)
34:04 Bigger Problems from Foot Issues
35:34 Problems with Wearing Heels
37:54 Characteristics of Good Shoes
39:54 Super-Cushioned Running Shoes: Good or Bad?
43:59 The Shocking Link Between Movement and Dementia
45:16 The Rise of Run Clubs
47:49 The Foot Gym
48:26 Bunion Diagnoses
57:12 Ads
59:16 Importance of Strong Feet at the Gym
1:06:17 What Is a Running Gait?
1:10:02 Are We Supposed to Be Barefoot?
1:17:42 Ads
1:19:42 Should We Wear Socks?
1:21:47 Viewer Comments
1:23:46 What Happens After Ankle Injuries Heal
1:26:58 What You'll Most Likely Regret in 10 Years
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CEO Diaries: Airbnb’s Founder Brian Chesky on Brutal Rejection, Great Leadership, and The Biggest Mistake Founders Make!
From cold emails to global dominance - the Airbnb story began with rejection. In this unmissable episode of CEO Diaries, Airbnb founder and CEO Brian Chesky reveals the brutal truth about rejection, resilience, building world-changing companies, and the one thing more important than product or profit: culture.
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