Jul 4, 2022
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In this episode, Ric Elias, founder of Red Ventures, opens up about the fateful day he knew for certain that he was going to die as a passenger on US Airways Flight 1549. Ric dives deep into how that day impacted his life, greatly changed his perspective, and improved his relationship with his family and the broader community. We also talk about his incredible role as CEO of an enormous company, his remarkable work in philanthropy, and all the wisdom he has acquired in his extraordinary life.
We discuss:
- Ric’s life leading up to the day of the plane crash [2:15];
- The plane crash—What it’s like
knowing you’re about to die, feelings of regret and sadness
[8:00];
- The improbable plane landing in
the Hudson River [15:45];
- Emotions after the safe landing
(and a story he’s never told before) [22:15];
- A powerful story about Captain
Sully [26:15];
- Earning his second chance at
life, and playing the “infinite game” [35:15];
- Why time is the ultimate
currency, and how (and why) to say “no” [43:00];
- Raising kids in an achievement
culture, Ric’s definition of life success, and what Ric wants to
instill in his kids [49:45];
- What Ric believes is actually
worth getting upset about, and the organizations that are taking
steps to help people [1:05:45];
- The core principles of Red
Ventures (Ric’s company) [1:16:00];
- Ric’s tips for developing
business acumen and negotiation skills
[1:26:15];
- What qualities does Ric look for
in people he wants to work with? [1:29:15];
- What is the next big problem that
Ric wants to solve? [1:32:15];
- What is the most challenging part
of your business today? [1:34:15];
- If Ric could go back and talk to
himself in the morning before getting on that plane, what would he
say? [1:36:00]; and
- More.
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