May 21, 2025
The Diary of a CEO – Chapter 1: Fill Your Five Buckets in the Right Order
Steven Bartlett explains that success must be built in the right sequence. The five buckets are: Knowledge, Skills, Network, Resources, and Reputation—and they must be filled in that exact order.
Many people chase reputation or money first, but without knowledge and skill, everything collapses when things get tough. Real power comes from what can't be taken away—your knowledge and ability.
As a startup founder, always ask:
👉 “Will this help me grow what I know or what I can do?”
If yes, it’s the right investment.