
3 Things (with Ric Elias)
A continuation of his viral TED Talk, “3 Things I Learned While My Plane Crashed,” Ric Elias shares fascinating conversations with some of the world’s most insightful people - and 3 life lessons from each. As CEO of Red Ventures, a survivor of The Hudson Miracle, and a purpose-driven philanthropist, Ric invites you into his expansive network and shares a remarkable perspective on life, leadership, health, happiness, competition, and leaving the world a better place - anywhere you get podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Mar 17, 2021 • 40min
How To Change Minds (Adam Grant)
Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist who’s been recognized as one of the world’s 10 most influential management thinkers, helping people find meaning and motivation at work. In this episode, Adam discusses how to train your mind to pivot faster, how to have more productive debates and disagreements, and how the pandemic will continue to shape the future of work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2021 • 28min
Presenting: A Bit of Optimism w/ Simon Sinek
Listen to Ric on the other side of the interview! In this episode of A Bit of Optimism, hosted by Simon Sinek, Ric debates what truly drives company culture and unpacks more about how surviving Flight 1549 has shaped his life.Simon Sinek is a New York Times bestselling author, TED Talks legend, and host of the top-rated podcast, "A Bit of Optimism." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2020 • 29min
Rewiring Our Brains For Positivity (Neil Pasricha)
Today’s guest is Neil Pasricha, a New York Times bestselling author and a positive psychology expert. In this episode, Ric and Neil discuss how to achieve happiness and positive energy - even during one of the most uncertain, and devastating, years in recent history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 2020 • 35min
"How Do You Change A Man's Heart?" (Harvey Gantt)
In a moment where politics and division feel relentless, and optimism feels scarce, here’s an encouraging conversation with Harvey Gantt - an iconic architect, a civic leader, and a pioneer for racial justice. Growing up in the segregated South, Harvey’s life experiences and his perspective on the progress we have - and haven’t - made are both a severe reality check, and a beacon of hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 2020 • 38min
Learning To Love The Grind (Coach Calipari)
Today’s guest is Coach Cal, one of the most successful college basketball coaches in history, leading 49 players to be drafted in the NBA. In this episode he shares his secret to building a great team, what he really looks for as the top quality in star talent, and what he’s doing to pay it all forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 2020 • 34min
Roberto
One of my dearest friends, Roberto Lazcano, is currently serving his 24th year in prison. Today I am honored to share his story and the story of how we met. Humanity is about seeing the best in someone; not judging them for the worst mistake they ever made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 2020 • 24min
Not Impossible (Mick Ebeling)
Today on the podcast: a fascinating conversation with inventor, humanitarian, and entrepreneur Mick Ebeling.Mick founded Not Impossible Labs – an award-winning technology incubator dedicated to “doing things that can’t be done.” His team looks for unsolvable problems in the world, commits to solving them, and then crowd-sources creative ways to drive real change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 2019 • 1h 39min
Presenting: The Drive w/ Dr. Peter Attia
Listen to Ric on the other side of the interview! Ric was recently a guest on "The Drive” with Dr. Peter Attia, where he shared more detail than ever before about what exactly happened after Flight 1549 landed in the Hudson River, the inner workings of Red Ventures, and his unique approach to balancing work and life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 2019 • 27min
The Science of Longevity (Dr. Peter Attia)
This episode is Part 2 of Ric's conversation with Dr. Peter Attia, where Peter shares predictions about how we could cure diabetes and cancer in the next 10 years, ultra endurance, and parenting. Be sure to check out Part 1, which covers sleep, exercise, and nutrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 2019 • 25min
Sleep, Exercise & Nutrition (Dr. Peter Attia)
Dr. Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice with the goal of lengthening patients’ lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan.In this episode, Peter shares the one thing you can start doing now to help prevent dementia, how to get better, more restful sleep, and the core elements of a balanced nutrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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