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Losing my virginity

How I Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way

Book • 1998

Richard Branson

In this autobiography, Richard Branson recounts his life from his childhood to his early 40s, highlighting his entrepreneurial ventures, adventures, and the growth of the Virgin brand.

The book includes stories of his challenges, such as crash-landing a hot-air balloon, signing notable music artists, and battling British Airways.

It emphasizes Branson's approach to business, which combines risk-taking, determination, and a balanced life filled with family, friends, fun, and adventure.

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Mentioned in 23 episodes

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as one of the books in his library.

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Mentioned by

David Senra

in relation to Richard Branson's definition of a business as an idea that makes someone else's life better.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as a book where it's like, okay, everyone says an airline is suicide.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

for its insights into business competition.

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Mentioned when discussing how Richard Branson is an expert at capping his downside.

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Mentioned by

Adam Grant

as a new audiobook that tells Richard Branson's life story.

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Mentioned by

Sam Stoffel

as an author whose biography he enjoyed reading, inspiring his entrepreneurial journey.

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Mentioned by Richard Branson as his autobiography, recounting key moments and challenges in his life.

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Recommended by

Tim Ferriss

to study how Richard Branson is hedging, minimizing, and mitigating risk.

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Mentionné par

David Laroche

comme une source d'inspiration pour son parcours entrepreneurial.

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