The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish #174 Rey Flemings: A Different Definition of Success
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Aug 22, 2023 
Rey Flemings, Co-founder and CEO of Myria, has catered to ultra-high-net-worth clients, gaining unique insights into wealth and happiness. He reveals how true success goes beyond money, challenging hustle culture with personal stories. Listen as he recounts his intense mission to procure ventilators during the COVID-19 crisis. Flemings also discusses the transformative power of relationships, community, and self-discovery, offering a fresh perspective on fulfillment in a world obsessed with material wealth.
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Ventilator Procurement
- During COVID-19, Rey Flemings received a $45.9 million wire and an FBI inquiry while procuring ventilators for New York.
- Despite successfully obtaining the ventilators through extraordinary means, the state ultimately rejected them.
Beyond Luxury
- Myria helps successful people access unique experiences and relationships, going beyond typical concierge services.
- They categorize requests based on difficulty, from simple online purchases to seemingly impossible tasks.
Securing the Unsecurable
- A client needed armed security in a country where it was illegal for private citizens.
- Myria secured a presidential exception, granting the client diplomatic-level protection.
