Calm App Founder: From $0 To $2 Billion By Making The World Meditate: Michael Acton Smith | E117

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

So many valuable business insights from Michael in this episode, how he overcame his failures time and time again is truely inspiring, thank you Michael 🙏🏽 Could you do me a favour and hit like and subscribe, helps the channel out enormously - new episode every Monday, thanks!

[@shonab4006]

Thank you for your amazing weekly videos Steven. We’ve made the decision to homeschool our son who is now 13. He’s a bright boy who loves sports but he kept saying he didn’t see the point in school and it wasn’t making him happy. I’ve told him that we will start a business together and learn as we go. I’m totally out of my depth as it’s something I’ve never done before, so any advice or tips for pointing us in the right direction would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏼. Thank you for all you do ❤️.

[@RB-yw9xv]

Hi is it money that makes people tick of the achievements or there Harets please remember your wealth is your health not money in the bank

[@marcl3763]

initially I thought the guy came across as 'abit wet behind the ears' but he makes some good points.Not just that but he must be doing something right to get from $ 0 to $2 billion.

[@RB-yw9xv]

@@marcl3763 its interesting to hear someones opinion the day we can take money out of the world it time to help ech other not take from ech other please be healthy happy and lucky

[@blanctonia]

Indeed - its ok to fail, its ok to pivot, if your idea is great - keep going

[@letstalk7233]

What a humble, worldly and insightful businessman. Refreshing to hear this softly spoken guy speak on creating insanely successful businesses and trying to live present in the process.

[@hennygt7]

I'm so glad I discovered this channel, literally on New Years Eve, after one of the hardest years in my life. Amazing man, amazing interviews, amazing guests and amazing community! Sending love from 🇪🇹

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

🙏🏽 thank you mate, glad it found you too

[@antoinetteelgar4880]

Best way to start my Monday!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

🙏🏽

[@privateequityguy]

To the *worthwhile person* seeing this, your dream is not dead. Don’t allow the past and current pains and hurts stop and define you. You’re more than a conqueror. Rise up and put yourself together. Keep pushing your future depends on it. I wish you all the best in life.

[@ronkeoke9041]

One of my top 5 episodes. The honesty in which Michael talks about his failures, had me hooked. But the self belief, perseverance he had to keep going just made me smile from within. He deserves all his success. X

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Love this 🙏🏽

[@tuchualanh_selfhealing]

I am very grateful for discovering "The Diary Of CEO". Thank you so much for all values of podcasts that you share and bring to the world!!!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

I’m very grateful you found us too!

[@valvrj]

This app puts me on my feet every single day! Thanks for having the creator of Calm as a guest. 😇

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

great app isn't it! thanks for watching!

[@theenglishcoachuk]

I loved this interview. I’ve been slogging away at my business for a few years now and beat myself up about not growing as fast as I wanted to. From watching this, I realise I’ve been building strong foundations. Now’s the time to grow :-) Thank you Steven for these insightful interviews. I only discovered this podcast a couple of months ago but I’ve learned so much 🙏

[@angalmeida29]

Michael and Steve both of you have such calm voices yourselves ! Soothing

[@sbIvanov]

Notes and quotes from the podcast: "You have two ears and one mouth and you should use them in that proportion" "It is great to find if the jacket fits the size and if not, than it is time to leave the company" "Don't get stuck into the highs and lows of the entrepreneurial journey, as those peaks are not as extreme as you think" "Most great businesses have been saved by something unusual " "Awards are not an indication for a good business" "The for key pillars to healthy life: Sleep, proper nutrition,excersises, take care of your mind" PS: I have used the product and it is amazing!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Thanks Simeon!

[@sbIvanov]

@@TheDiaryOfACEO you are always welcome! If one has an idea/s for the podcast, how can they send them?

[@Joe-qt2qx]

what a legend honestly, moshi monsters was a huge part of my childhood

[@kristinablagojevic3710]

He looks like a definition of calmness.

[@miamitten1123]

Micheal got the voice for podcasts/voiceover/Calm stories

[@MShane93]

I’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur but this podcast has inspired me to actually pursue it and stop putting it off!

[@mirodil]

I've just recently started listening podcasts - I started discovering more and more interesting and inspiring people on podcasts here and there. Last one is this podcast The diary of a CEO, and now it's one of the gamechangers that provides real value to our lives. Thanks Steven!

[@leanne8493]

Calm is a good App! Very calming and peaceful, thank you 🙏🏼🌎☮️💖

[@jackwoods3664]

His voice is so soothing

[@daniellameleki3932]

48 mins in and i love it as per, didnt know Micheal was such a huge part of my childhood?! Moshi monsters??!!! I was obsessed as a child, cant wait to finish the pod

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

thanks Daniella, good to hear you enjoyed it!

[@mitchellenyabila6103]

I played moshi monsters as a kid and I never pictured myslef listening to the mind behind it ❤

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

🙌🏽

[@JoJo_GSD]

Thank you so much Mr Bartlett & your team, for such an inspiring podcast 🙌 Mr Michael Acton Smith, thank you so much for sharing your life journey with us.🙌 Thank you, for helping so many people to "Calm" their minds and find a way to help themselves to live again. Mind management can seem daunting, however, you have brought it to the fore in such an incredibly manageable way..kudos to you. Wishing you good health,wealth and happiness 🤗

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

thank you jo jo x

[@ManosFeliceArt]

Oh my, what a journey Michael has been on... I had no idea he was behind Moshi so that was eye opening and if I've taken anything from hearing his journey, it's is perseverance that shines through for me! The amount of failure (if one wants to see it as this, although the lessons learnt can't be seen as failure) and the amount of people sadly affected by Michael's ideas that didn't quite work you would think that most people would buckle and give up, but not this guy, he's remarkable and what a success story Calm has been... massive thanks for all your hard work Michael, it's so appreciated.

[@SuperGamingBeast1]

Incredible. Favourite ep by far- endless lessons within this as well as such an inspiring story! Thanks Steve & team.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

amazing! Thanks Alex 🙌🏽

[@evalj3718]

‘Why we sleep’ book should come with a warning label… Great one Steven, really enjoyed this episode

[@michaelmeenan3955]

This was by far the best, most inspiring, honest and raw interview I have ever hear - thank you both so much

[@John-3692]

This is second to none. I had the privilege of reading something similar, and it was second to none. "The Hidden Empire: Inside the Private Worlds of Elite CEOs" by Adam Skylight

[@bhiveliveglobal]

If life was a table, the four legged design is the most simple and stable. If you get the 4 corners right you will then and only then be able to sit at piece on the stool at it. Remember without the table the stool has no meaning. So much help in this one that you probably didn't even know you needed. Don't miss this one people

[@nataliapiechowiak9442]

Fantastic conversation! I can’t thank enough for this channel! Wishing you all the success in the world Steve! 🤗

[@nayayana5372]

One of my favorite episode… Thanks a lot

[@iquazar]

Great interview with mix of tackling and discussing a serious and growing real world problem whilst also keeping business in the frame. Also love that most comments are replied to. Always get the sense that SB is a really top bloke.

[@mylesburnett308]

My jaw dropped when he said he was behind Moshi monsters!

[@gjthomas9770]

I have been watching you on DD ...Right , here we go.. I am in early stages of drug addiction recovery. I also have a bone muscle disease and where I didn't " look after myself " , things are not good. I am extremely good at entrepreneurship , but I have struggled with problems . I am now ready to rebuild my life. I'm sorry for rambling on and sorry that my comment is more like a novel. Much love brother

[@LettyMaria1]

Hi everyone from blue sky Ceuta. Another eye opening interview. Yet again another person I didnt know about. Michael said some soul searching messages. Listening to your interviews can give us a wake up call. I personally havent open the door yet but who knows. All the best.

[@damonhale515]

Loving the podcasts guests atm Steven. Really valuable watching! Also loving the book drops from Micheal throughout this one. All added to my to-read list!

[@noshgaming]

To me this guy will always be a legend who gave us kids Moshi monsters. I wouldn't be who I am today if it wasn't for this game. I wouldn't have taken an interest in online gaming or video games in general and I wouldn't have been able to polish my reading if it weren't for Moshi. So, I thank you.

[@blanctonia]

This is brilliant I’m building my Startup it’s taking forever but this has really uplifted me that my journey is the journey. 1 fail - but keep going when you have a great idea.

[@RichardShire]

Amazing episode. Thank you Steven and Michael. I really enjoyed listening to this one!

[@mickandtraceycope7826]

Intriguing and the answer to the question at the end is so true...But so hard to act on. You drew his true emotions out near the end with your questions and I'm sure he got some relief by just talking about his feelings. Enjoyed this...Well done. I'm so enjoying hearing men talk like this it's refreshing and much needed 🤛🤜

[@dr.vincewong]

Liked before watching because I knew they’d be value. This podcast makes me look forward to Mondays!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Love that, thanks vince

[@dr.vincewong]

@@TheDiaryOfACEO some extra points about the neuroscience of how meditation works that Mike didn’t mention: 1. Meditation helps to train and strengthen our parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest part of our nervous system and brain). 2. Meditation increases alpha and gamma brainwave states (more relaxed, higher attention, focus, and even higher levels of consciousness in the case of gamma brainwaves) 3. From point 2, being in alpha/gamma brainwave states decreases amount of time in beta brainwave state (seen in stress states and most people are in this state most of the time whilst awake). Lower amounts of beta brainwave states reduces levels of cortisol and stress in our brain and body. 4. Meditation before sleep allows you to enter alpha brainwave state - closer to theta and delta (brainwave states of sleep) which allows you to fall asleep much faster. 5. Breathing (exhalation in particular), slows down our heart rate and increases activation of parasympathetic nervous system. This is regulated via the sinoatrial node in our heart. Training this process through meditation can increase the relaxation effect.

[@SF-lo3ob]

Interesting to see how some people are serial entrepreneurs. From moshi to calm, very interesting, I'd never have guessed! After all the stress of previous businesses, to then go into another hard new business is a mindset unique to serial entrepreneurs. Setting up a business naive to the realities ahead is one thing, but to do so knowing what lies ahead is next level.

[@pmstoresdirect]

Listening to this whilst working. I love hearing about the early days of firebox etc. All very interesting and the advice is helping me with my business.

[@kathleen4376]

Steven I’m so proud of you for recognizing your girlfriend’s need to be understood. Take it to the next level and show some empathy too. Well done

[@JW65]

I listen on Spotify I just came to say that I'm glad you read the comments, I feel that most people in your position wouldn't and it shows the work you put in to this podcast.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

appreciate it thank you 🙏🏽

[@SF-lo3ob]

It's probably his admin team reading and responding to comments tbh

[@JW65]

yeah shoutout to his admin team den

[@Hannah28995]

Brilliant episode. Truly believe that curiosity and drive are the indicators of potential and Michael clearly has both in abundance

[@rachelbeckles9692]

Hi Steven! I hope you are well? I just wanted to send you a message to say thanks for your podcast, my husband introduced me to it before Christmas and I have been binging it ever since! I bought my first huel and it was in the fridge til this morning when I felt drained and crampy cz I was hormonal so I drank it. I felt sooo good after drinking it I had an energy boost and I got chocolate ☺️ I still ate lunch an hr after cz I have the metabolism of a goat but I just wanted to say (after a long message) that huel is amazing and I will be buying plenty more!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Love that! Thanks for sharing Rachel

[@rachelbeckles9692]

@@TheDiaryOfACEO Anytime ☺️ happy Tuesday!!

[@geosemple8466]

seems like a really nice down to earth guy , love all these podcasts gets my brain going looking for the next thing

[@kathleen4376]

I use the calm app. The daily jay meditation and sleep stories help as well as brown noise

[@365meditation8]

Meditation is so important!

[@SlayNetwork]

Go slow to go fast, at first it will all seem vague, you may not even know what the hell you are building eventually the fog fades and clarity emerges day by day!

[@teaaa8339]

Loved this conversation. Just to pick up on the last point on psychedelics therapy is such an interesting area. Something I know nothing about but would love to explore

[@highcentergy4453]

I had so many creative ideas during this talk, and I just wanted to thank you for that.

[@bradleyroberts7004]

Another insightful and interesting podcast interview. Thank you for sharing this Steven. 🙏🏾

[@martinlilly]

Love your content man. Inspiring many on your journey 😀

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

thank you martin 🙏🏽

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

Excellent job, Steven👌🏻 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

thanks bruno 🙌🏽 have a wonderful day too!

[@navmohindra579]

Brilliant interview, great man. So sad he got herniated disc hunched over hustling in 2021 What drives people to work so hard when they worth so much they don't need to?

[@navmohindra579]

Ok I get it now at 1:27:30 in... certainly for Michael

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

@@navmohindra579 🙏🏽

[@Danholland20]

Just seen this on my subscriptions, looking forward to this one 👌

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

let me know what you think Daniel

[@winickp]

Brilliant podcast, great story. Thank you Steven and Michael.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

pleasure paul! Thank you 🙌🏽

[@jamieclarke5520]

Hi Steve, Huge fan of yours and love love your podcasts and your journey. I’m a professional snooker player not a huge name but I’m in the top 40 in the world and doing ok in my life and I can relate to loads of things such as achieving success and then wondering where the marching band and celebrates are haha! You’re an amazing guy and I noticed you respond to so many comments selflessly and you’re an inspiration, Keep up the incredible work 🙂😀

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Thank you Jamie

[@manjitkaur4614]

Looking forward to listening 👍🏾

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Let me know what you think 🙌🏽

[@JayJames]

A great episode yet again. I couldn't help but think that at 1:08:39 Michael should have used his Clam app more

[@chapman1991]

Really like this channel have listened to quite a few podcasts now but one criticism is the 2 and a half minute monologue at the beginning I don’t think it adds anything and for me its just something to skip

[@Hru3000]

Great podcast! Just one comment - will not be better to use Lavalier Mic instead of large studio one? Or if using studio have it at the top....watching it on KZbin I have a feeling guests don't feel at ease having large mic in front of their faces....don't feel relaxed feeling from the quests at all....Michael talking about Calm app, I'm watching it and think - has he came for job interview or has he come to have a chat with the friend and have an interesting conversation which we can all listen to....I'd prefer the second option....

[@katepapworth6716]

Fantastic interview once again 👏

[@blessingsbest6838]

I enjoyed this! Great guy! Very insightful, knowledgeable! Thank you for sharing.,

[@InOnGone]

Ironically calm was the advert at the start of this vid 😅

[@danielgwillym9339]

Great episode, glad i found it!!! Next costa coffee I hope!

[@michaelchamberlainart]

What a fabulous episode

[@dansabberton8286]

We used to get Moshi Monster cards as rewards at work. The outside of my computer screen was covered in them!

[@gabriellehall3985]

One person I’d love to see interviewed that I haven’t seen on a good podcast yet - Pewdiepie/Felix. Surely another one of the biggest CEOs in the UK

[@Lev3ls]

Weekly dose of goodness!!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

❤️

[@darejamaicanz3235]

Another great content. I've been anticipating the episode with Jay Shetty. Steve, where its at?

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Coming soon!

[@louisemorgan1912]

This was so good ... Mind blown

[@BrookeE2017]

What an excellent interview 😊 really enjoyed this one,some really valuable points

[@aligraft3189]

Love the podcast. Could you please get Les Dennis on the show, the ex presenter of family fortunes

[@olivialaidlaw9553]

Love love these videos! So inspiring

[@chrishunte5277]

Brilliant

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

🙌🏽

[@shesanerinafan]

Steven you are so amazing :)

[@happiheadco.8993]

Loved this!! ❤️

[@TejTalks]

another banger

[@daains]

Viva Canada!

[@2wenny2]

1:33:10 wow

[@giannistsirakis7165]

Great content 👍😊

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

thank you giannis

[@adenaoyenna679]

Please do Melissa’s wardrobe !!!

[@carsv.2501]

As Allways… 💃🏽🎉

[@rotimi16]

How: I always refer to this, ‘you’ve got to make time to have time

[@fkc2107]

Takeaway lessons: Get your story out to the press, attend events, connect with influential people, move to a big city to find a goldmine and look for the next opportunity! Thanks.

[@RB-yw9xv]

Hi I would hope to add a inspiring message bit it's cold liying in my tent all my life all I have done is help people give others somwer warm to live and I got to 25 houses and werking hard to pay the morgues and even when the tenants got to 15 months and even 24 months I still didn't evect them I just werkt harder to pay all the morgues and banks and I honestly thourt I was helping people the banks and banker's wanted more and more I went to hull to repair 120 homes to help and to pay the banker's but people greed endid taking everything I ever had that I believe mater the banker's toook the homes thay didn't mind evicting the tenants it has put me in a plas that's not were you ever wont to be and still in a teant confused about the banker's and busines please your health is your wealth not money in the bank please help people be healthy

[@DieTryingK]

but didn't helping people essentially leave you fucked up?

[@RB-yw9xv]

@@DieTryingK yes helping people did but you will never find good helpful people if you don't look and I'm still looking

[@animazing1002]

1:16:00

[@AmorFatiYT]

What was the book he recommended on storytelling?

[@davidperikhanyan7484]

Will Stor - The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human, and How to Tell Them Better

[@Fitness_yogalife]

Great one - he sounds like Tony Blair tho 😀

[@davidflannery6980]

It's funny discussing mushrooms as a solution. The reason we have this 'crisis' is because of lifestyle; too much time online, indoors, separated from each other. That's fundamentally the issue,. Mushrooms won't solve it, just mask the symptoms (mental health issues).

[@alexsnell5623]

You seriously need to get involved with the boxing champion of the world tyson fury

[@bmoseley146]

I like the intro but i don't understand what u mean U don't want anyone to listen ?

[@alichungaizful]

Hi steven , you are very nice guy. Firstly, I wonder why people are so obsessed with millionaire and billionaire why ??? Is it making money is a success??? Personally I made 5 million in last 9 months on top of what I already have does it make me happy?? Answer is NO , to be honest if I don’t work for rest of my life I can buy and get whatever is needed and I am in my 30s ….. why money is so important why we as a society glamorise money and making loads of it is considered as an achievement why …. How many people love you unconditionally is an achievement, how many will stand by you in thick and thin is an achievement, how many will really feel and honestly feel a loss when you leave this world is an achievement. Rest of things are just absolute bull shit. Finally, one day I asked my dad , dad when you look back at your childhood how you feel ?? He replied I feel like it was yesterday, that changed the way I perceive this life , it will be over before you know, everyone just try and think about your childhood, let’s see if you feel like it was yesterday??

[@RB-yw9xv]

Hi if there was a way to help people and it shudent cost a penny or a pound but could help millions of people and you might not like this bit and it can be free or does the werd free put people of

[@SirPatrickStar302]

Can you donate me some money so I can calm down? Thanks in advance

[@jamaalsmith5626]

This guest gives off the actual impression that he cries meekly at least ten times per week. Not a person an intelligent person wants to be.

[@dwshbag]

Fantastic interview. Even listening tio Michael’s voice is a form of mindfulness. The only topic I would question is this flawed statistic that men in romantic relationship are statistically happier. Such a broad generalisation that seems so outdated. And makes people who are happily single question their personal life choices.