#79 - Ric Elias: Earning the gift of life

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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 [ 5:30 ]; The plane crash—What it's like knowing you're about to die, feelings of regret and sadness [ 11:15 ]; The improbable plane…