Top books from the Diary of a CEO podcast: your personal success library

In Range, David Epstein challenges the conventional wisdom that early specialisation and countless hours of practice are the keys to success. Instead, Epstein argues that a broad range of experiences and constant experimentation are what truly set people apart. Drawing on examples from the world's most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, and scientists, he demonstrates why generalists, not specialists, are better positioned to excel in most fields. Range reshapes how we think about career paths and success, offering a fresh perspective on how to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

In The Psychology of Money award-winning author Morgan Housel reveals that our success with money isn’t necessarily about what we know, but how we behave. Through nineteen short stories, Housel explores the way we think about our finances in the real world, helping us understand more about our strange relationship with money and teaching readers how to make better sense of one of life’s most important topics. This is a vital read for anyone looking to redefine their relationship with their finances, and if you’re already a fan, Morgan Housel’s new book, Same as Ever: Timeless Lessons on Risk, Opportunity and Living a Good Life, is also out now.

How much should I let them play? How do I get them to be interested in anything else?! Video games and managing screen time are a modern parenting problem with no blueprint and a rapidly changing landscape. Here, Harvard-trained psychiatrist and former gaming addict Dr Alok Kanojia offers a proven and tested eight-week, step-by-step program to help parents define, set and reinforce healthy boundaries around screens and video games.

If you're looking to make a change in your life, Behavioural Change Specialist Shahroo Izadi believes there’s only one way to make change last, and that’s to be kind to yourself. The Kindness Method was developed through a combination of professional training and personal experience and will leave you feeling empowered, positive and ready to make a change, whether it’s weight loss, cutting down on alcohol or improving your relationships. 

Edward Enninful shares his story, from childhood bedroom in Ghana to the first Black editor-in-chief of British Vogue, via living as an asylum seeker in 90s London, Soho nightclubs and sofa surfing.

Steven Bartlett lays out thirty-three fundamental principles that can stand the test of time, apply to any industry, and be used by anyone who is search of building something great or becoming someone great.