The Dan Buettner Podcast "I Quit Hollywood" with Adrian Grenier
Dec 11, 2025
Adrian Grenier, best known as Vincent Chase from HBO's Entourage, shares his journey from Hollywood fame to a purpose-driven life. He reveals the 'cosmic bitch slap' that prompted him to leave behind an empty pursuit for deeper meaning. The conversation dives into his wake-up moment aboard a private jet, gardening as a path to humility, and vows of celibacy and sobriety. Adrian discusses the significance of community, grief literacy, and raising children connected to nature while building Kintsugi Ranch, redefining success on his own terms.
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Private Jet Wake-Up Call
- Adrian describes boarding a private jet with an 85-year-old oligarch and young women doting on him.
- That moment triggered the realization he might become that man and feel empty and unloved at 85.
Heartbreak That Forced Change
- Adrian hit rock bottom when his long-term girlfriend left him and he recognized he had betrayed her trust.
- He isolated himself in Austin, lived in a camper, and began deep work to confront past traumas.
Remove Temptations To Reset
- Step away from harmful environments and remove temptations to force change.
- Commit to practices like celibacy, sobriety, and solitude to reorient values and develop integrity.
