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The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life by Steven Bartlett

The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life by Steven Bartlett presents principles for business and personal development, drawing on psychology, behavioral science, the author’s experience, and people featured on his podcast. The 368-page English-language book is aimed at readers looking for broad guidance on leadership and success rather than a narrowly focused business manual.

At a glance

Presents 33 principles framed around business and life.
The publisher describes the principles as informed by psychology, behavioral science, Bartlett's experience and stories from people interviewed on his podcast.
Customer feedback describes the writing as accessible and the concepts as relatable.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Covers leadership and personal-development themes alongside business topics.
Readers report that the approachable writing makes ideas easy to grasp and that the book can reward repeat reading.
At 368 pages, it offers a substantial collection of principles rather than a brief overview.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	Portfolio
Publication date	August 29, 2023
Language	English
Print length	368 pages
ISBN-10	0593715837
ISBN-13	978-0593715833

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	2.31 pounds
Dimensions	6.2 x 1.16 x 9.2 inches

What to know before buying

The publisher presents the book's principles as broadly applicable, but the supplied listing does not detail all 33 laws or provide a chapter-by-chapter contents list. Buyers seeking a specific business discipline may want to confirm the book's scope suits them.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in entrepreneurship, leadership and personal development.
People looking for accessible, principle-based reflections on business and life.
Readers who enjoy revisiting ideas over multiple readings.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a specialized manual on a specific business function or a detailed technical reference.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 3,940 ratings

5 stars78%78%
4 stars15%15%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights the book as insightful and easy to follow, with relatable concepts and useful leadership content. Some readers say its ideas merit repeat reading. This reported appeal fits a book presenting broad principles across business and life, though it does not establish that every principle will suit every reader. Aggregate ratings are predominantly five- and four-star, with a smaller share of lower ratings. The ratings do not show why readers rated it as they did.

Positive themes

Customers describe the ideas as insightful, accessible and relatable.
The writing style and leadership content receive positive mentions.
Some readers say the book is worth revisiting for deeper understanding.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life about?

It sets out 33 principles for business and life, with the publisher describing influences from psychology, behavioral science, Bartlett's experience and people featured on his podcast.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 368 pages.

Who is this book suited to?

It may suit readers interested in accessible guidance across entrepreneurship, leadership and personal development. It is less suited to someone seeking a detailed manual for one specialized business task.

What do customers say about the book?

Customer feedback highlights accessible writing, relatable ideas and leadership content. Aggregate ratings are also mostly in the higher star categories, but ratings alone do not explain individual readers' reasons.