The Tim Ferriss Show

#272: Sir Richard Branson — The Billionaire Maverick of the Virgin Empire

16 snips
Oct 9, 2017
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Hurricane Irma

  • Richard Branson sheltered in a concrete bunker during a category seven hurricane on Necker Island.
  • He witnessed the devastation and the resilience of the Caribbean people.
ANECDOTE

Near-Death Experiences

  • Branson has had many near-death experiences, from being pulled from the sea to facing down the Chinese Air Force.
  • He emphasizes staying focused and positive in such situations.
ANECDOTE

Headmaster's Prediction

  • Branson's headmaster predicted he would end up in prison or a millionaire.
  • Branson started a magazine at 15, spent a night in jail at 19, and became a millionaire.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app