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I Co-Hosted a Retreat With Richard Branson—Here’s What I Learned

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Aug 6, 2025
Imagine co-hosting a life-changing retreat with Richard Branson and Adam Grant on a stunning private island! The insights include transformative lessons about earned intuition and prioritizing quality in personal growth. Embracing vulnerability is highlighted as a powerful tool for unity and strength. Listeners are inspired to reflect on their journeys with wisdom from Dr. Seuss and are encouraged to balance their aspirations with self-discovery. It’s a captivating exploration of wealth not just in riches, but in life experiences!
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INSIGHT

Intuition Is Earned

  • Intuition in business is the product of extensive experience, not just a gut feeling.
  • Great decision-making stems from thousands of hours of showing up and practice, making it earned rather than innate.
INSIGHT

Judged By Quality, Not Quantity

  • You're evaluated by your highest quality work, not the total volume produced.
  • Start by creating a lot to refine intuition, then focus on fewer but more impactful opportunities.
ANECDOTE

Open Water Swim Triumph

  • Sahil Bloom faced a daunting two-mile open water swim from Necker Island to Mosquito Island despite never swimming much before.
  • He overcame panic by looking back at his progress, finishing exhausted but thrilled, gaining a powerful life lesson.
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