In 2014 this conversation with Richard Branson was one of Joe De Sena's first Spartan Up interviews. Branson explained why he had the vision to travel to space. At the time he expected to make the journey by the end of that year. We all know a few months later many expected Branson to give up on the dream.

This is an interview about character, resilience, grit, and fitness. What is it about Richard Branson that allowed him to see this mission through? They say success leaves clues, what clues can you find in this 2014 conversation?

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What Got Branson to Space? Here's what he said in 2014!