Issue 119, Part Time CEO Newsletter

Hey, it's Dhiren 👋,

You know that buzz when Spotify Wrapped drops, and everyone’s sharing their top tracks of the year? That’s exactly how I feel about reflecting on the content that shaped my 2024. December is like a gift box of insights—unwrapping a year’s worth of learning and growth all at once.

Welcome to part one of my three-part year-end review! Over the next three issues, I’ll take you through the podcasts, newsletters, and lessons that had the biggest impact on me this year.

Today, we’re diving into the podcasts that became the soundtrack to my growth in 2024.

Bullet One​
​🧠The Heavy Hitters

WTF is with Nikhil Kamath is unlike any business podcast you’ve heard. What makes it special is how Nikhil traverses the entire landscape of modern India - from cutting-edge AI discussions to the intricacies of the alcohol industry. His authentic, unfiltered conversations offer a fascinating lens into India’s evolving sectors. Whether he’s diving into electric vehicles or emerging technologies, each episode feels like joining an insightful conversation with a curious friend who’s deeply connected to India’s business pulse.

🎧 The Episode That Hits Different: The one about the ‘flaws’ that makes the best entrepreneurs​

Right alongside it is The Diary of a CEO. Steven Bartlett has this incredible knack for turning what could be standard business interviews into profound explorations of human nature. The vulnerability his guests show when discussing their failures and fears has changed how I view success stories.

🎧 The Episode That Hits Different: The one about masculinity in crisis​
​p.s The books from Steven Bartlett, The Diary Of A CEO and Richard Reeves, Of Boys and Men are worth reading too.

Bullet Two​
​🧠 The Game Changers
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​Creator Science feels like having a friend who’s figuring out the creator economy right alongside you. Jay Clouse’s upbeat energy and openness about his own journey make this show special. Instead of just theory, you get front-row seats to his real experiments, honest failures, and hard-won lessons in building a creator business. His willingness to share both wins and stumbles makes the creator journey feel more approachable and real.

🎧The Episode That Hits Different: The one about about building a membership product​
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​The High Performance Podcast is not about flashy success stories. It’s about the grit—the habits, struggles, and small daily decisions that lead to extraordinary results. It’s a reminder that greatness isn’t glamorous—it’s built, one choice at a time.

🎧The Episode That Hits Different: The one about guiding principles in life and business​

This wraps up part one of my 2024 review. Next week, I’ll share the newsletters that kept my mind sharp and my inbox full of insights.

Until then, which of these podcasts are you hitting play on first? Let me know—I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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Much love & thanks for being part of the journey,

Dhiren Bhatia ​Founder, Elevated Entrepreneur ​ElevatedEntrepreneur.co​ ☎️ Book a 1:1 Clarity Call​

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