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Losing my virginity

How I Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way

Book • 1998

Richard Branson

In this autobiography, Richard Branson recounts his life from his childhood to his early 40s, highlighting his entrepreneurial ventures, adventures, and the growth of the Virgin brand.

The book includes stories of his challenges, such as crash-landing a hot-air balloon, signing notable music artists, and battling British Airways.

It emphasizes Branson's approach to business, which combines risk-taking, determination, and a balanced life filled with family, friends, fun, and adventure.

Mentioned by

Michael Pilarczyk

Clémence Lepic

Mathieu Stéphanie

Mentioned in 17 episodes

Mentioned by

David Senra

in relation to Richard Branson's definition of a business as an idea that makes someone else's life better.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as a book where it's like, okay, everyone says an airline is suicide.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

for its insights into business competition.

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Mentioned by

Adam Grant

as a new audiobook that tells Richard Branson's life story.

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Mentioned by

Sam Stoffel

as an author whose biography he enjoyed reading, inspiring his entrepreneurial journey.

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Mentioned by Richard Branson as his autobiography, recounting key moments and challenges in his life.

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Mentionné par

David Laroche

comme une source d'inspiration pour son parcours entrepreneurial.

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Mentioned by

Rob Bence

as an inspirational book about business and success.

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Mentioned by

David Osborn

while discussing the impact of upbringing on personal development.

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Mentioned by

Blake Mycoskie

as a book that helped him regain his entrepreneurial drive.

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Mentioned by

Marisa Peer

as an example of someone who created wealth and shares their journey in their books.

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Recommended as a book to learn more about the early days of Virgin.

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Recommended at the end of the podcast as further reading about Richard Branson and Virgin.

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Mentioned by

Chris Voss

when talking about volunteering on a suicide hotline.

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Mentioned by

Amar

when discussing his inspiration for entrepreneurship.

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Mentioned by Anthony Pompliano as a good book recommendation.

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Mentioned as a book that

Michael Pilarczyk

had read in the past.

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Mentionné par

Edouard Caraco

et

Mathieu Stéphanie

comme un livre incroyable.

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Recommended as further reading about Richard Branson and the Virgin Group.

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Mentionné par

Clémence Lepic

pour illustrer la faisabilité de son projet Midnight Trains.

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