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Losing My Virginity

The Autobiography

by Richard Branson · Recommended by 2 people on 1 podcast

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If you look at how he competed, and this is chronicled quite a bit in Losing My Virginity, which was one of the books that had a huge impact on me when I was in my early twenties.
Tim Ferriss · The Tim Ferriss Show · Oct 2022 Listen at 1:10:22

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I was reading a lot of richard branson's stuff and i was i read losing my virginity which is a great group you've never read one of the books that sort of kick-started me.
Blake Mycoskie The Tim Ferriss Show · Dec 2021

Why people recommend it

Losing My Virginity by Richard Branson is a candid and inspiring autobiography that chronicles the entrepreneurial journey and fearless business competition of the Virgin Group founder. The book left a profound impression on readers like Tim Ferriss and Blake Mycoskie. On an episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim Ferriss recalled that reading about Branson's competitive strategies in his early twenties had a massive impact on his own development. Similarly, TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie shared on the podcast that he immersed himself in Branson's writings during a difficult period of depression. Mycoskie noted that reading this specific memoir served as a vital catalyst that helped kick-start his own entrepreneurial endeavors and inspired him to pursue new ventures. Across these discussions, the autobiography is highlighted as a powerful motivational tool for aspiring business leaders and individuals seeking to overcome formidable obstacles.

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Blake Mycoskie i was reading a lot of richard branson's stuff and i was i read losing my virginity which is a great group… 1
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“i was reading a lot of richard branson's stuff and i was i read losing my virginity which is a great group you've never read one of the books that sort of kick-started me”
Tim Ferriss If you look at how he competed, and this is chronicled quite a bit in Losing My Virginity, which was one of… 1
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“If you look at how he competed, and this is chronicled quite a bit in Losing My Virginity, which was one of the books that had a huge impact on me when I was in my early twenties.”

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