The Diary Of A CEO by Steven Bartlett

E188: Richard Osman: The Untold Story Of A TV Legend's Addiction

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Richard Osman is a television host, former creative director of a world-leading production company, and the author behind the biggest literary sensation since Harry Potter., the Thursday Murder Club series.

In this one-of-a-kind conversation, Richard reveals for the first time what has motored him from a working class, single parent household to the top of the television and literary worlds.

There’s more to Richard than meets the eye. He’s had to battle through self-doubt, addiction, imposter syndrome to have one of the most remarkable, multi-faceted and varied careers we’ve ever featured. We’ll let Richard take it from here.

Topics:

Early years
Knowing the impact not to see your dad would you act differently now?
Being shaped more by your mum
Watching the TV when you were younger
Your disability Being too tall
The 'Storm' in your 20s - your addiction
Unlocking ideas from your therapist
Why were you successful?
What is creativity to you?
How intentional is success
Groups making creatives ideas vs individuals
You wrote this book without showing anyone
Tell me about your doubts
What clouds did you connect to create this book
How has it affected your happiness?
What is happiness to you?
Family Monogamy
What is this book doing for people?
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