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A Real Living Icon and Legend
It’s has taken me 7 days to absorb the incredible experiences from last week of being with Sir Richard Branson and his crew for 4 nights. (The Crew and surroundings is an important part)
The first thing I ever said to Richard when I first met him (last year) was: “You are one of my few hero’es and please dont fuck up – most other of my hero’es whom I met in person have fucked up.” But let me just confess instantly – He did not disapoint for a second. Not even a small nano second.
You can buy all the book in the world and read all the thesis in the world about building a spirit in a company – but 4 days with Richard (and crew) will give you the easy answer:
It’s about being real – nice – honest – empathic and really mean it. The guy’s started in Rock and Roll – and know anyone you want to know on the planet – he has all the money you (and your full family three) can spend and he has a sense of humor that can beat any average pro comedian and he has changed the world and he has respect in nearly all layers of socierty. But when you are next to him – the only problem is YOU – handling to be hanging out with your hero. Richard is NOT DOWN TO EARTH underplaying it – no no – but he is (unlike many superstars and superrich) listening and calm (without being ingnoring the souroundings) – and he is lively in all sences – but also very deeply interested in nearly every topic you can bring up. Off course – he also has to cut off a lot of people who just wants to talk to him and have the photo- to show their friends – but that as well is done in a gentle and human nice way.
I could go on for hours – in pure celebration – but I my conclusion is simple. Now I really understand why the TVprogram Xfactor is one of the most successful TVformats in the world – because when some has it – YOU KNOW and THE PERSON CAN BUILD/CREATE/DO everything he/she wants. Mostly because he/she has good karma and raw talent and can motivate others and let them be co-superstars as well. And that’s the big secret: Richard has a crew – wife, executives, staff and followers who are super super smart – and dares to really make a difference (and make failures). And they are all inspired by the leader of the Tribe – who is naturally interested in you and picks up a drink for you – and gives you that extra little feel good feeling… Naturally injects those Virgin values throughout the whole organization – so that everyone around simply has a GOOD TIME and WANTS more.
Its Simple!
Not Easy.
February 27th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Thanks for sharing man…You and Richard are both inspirations to me. I don’t care if someone isn’t ‘down to earth’ as long as they are empathetic and kind…it’s that damn Karma thing that you need to focus on – people who don’t care for it are the worst to be around.
February 27th, 2009 at 11:55 am
I am wondering if people like R. Branson would recognize in a positive way, if you making no picture with him (to save his time), even if you have the chance too… (…don’t think so). Thanks for the insights and want more ;)
February 27th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Branson is one of my heroes as well. How did you come to meet him?
February 27th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Awesome! Morten – we should hang! Please get in touch whenever you’re in Berlin. I’ll make sure you have a great time.
February 28th, 2009 at 1:48 am
“A legend?”
Isn’t that two? ;-)
February 28th, 2009 at 4:44 am
Wow, thanks for sharing this story! Richard jas always been a very inspiring business hero for me with his ability to disrupt so many different types of business sectors.
Your insights match mine, that really great men are always firm but humble and interested in others.
February 28th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Grear story, your enthusiasm shines through. And the message, Branson seem to be a person that leaves no one untouched..
I meet a number of people that inspire and motivate me a great deal, but I don’t have many heros.
I think that in order for somebody to be a hero, besides being inspired by someone, you need to identify with them to some degree.
I think Branson could defintivly be one of my heros, with his impressive entrepreneurial drive and passion for what he does, and flare for pushing the limits.
March 1st, 2009 at 3:01 am
yeah, truly an amazing guy. Sadly I never met him.
March 1st, 2009 at 4:14 am
thanks for confirming, morten, branson is also a hero of mine, and i had always thought he was like that!! thanks again!
March 1st, 2009 at 5:09 am
Nice picture – looks like father and son :)
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Morten,
Necker definitely has a great energy to it. When I was there last year – I remember being inspired and incredibly excited by different ideas/discussions taking place there. I too have met a lot of my business heroes and typically have walked away feeling like there was something missing. With Branson it was the opposite – even more impressed with him. To have that kind of authenticity and demeanor is something I aspire to. The guy’s got a great sense of humor. If we talk, remind me to tell you how I sorta got kicked off Necker. My friend Cameron Herold reached out to you about a possible trip to Iceland with you – would love to connect.
-Yanik
March 6th, 2009 at 10:31 am
I read his book..”Screwed it, Just do it”..it is quite inspiring and Richard talked a lot about this island..thanks for posting the photo..it is really beautiful indeed!
March 8th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Sir Branson is a hero for a lot of “entrepreneurs”… I try to do like him. He don’t create something for money but (I think) he want make something because this have an utility or application for people…
March 9th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
…. how do I get him as a mentor? ….never mind that… how do I get you as a mentor? man, I can’t wait to be a strong mentor to other people who are starting out – all of ‘this’ will be worth it.
*this = putting everthing you got into your goals, while eating a lot of pasta to get buy :- )
March 9th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
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March 17th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Nice story! And the picture is great. You and Richard has almost identical hair a beard :)
March 19th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Morten- I just wanted to say, much respect to you for showing so much respect to others. I am a huge fan of having and praising hero’s when appropriate.
Looking at this pic you could literally be Branson son. Two ugly mf’ers :)
Would love to chat more sometime. Shoot me an email if possible.
Cheers.
April 22nd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Hi Morten,
you maybe wondering why I know you. Just went to the fitness studio and read the german FOCUS! And what did I find: The article about YOU :-) I was so much fascinated to check your homepage directly after coming home. Your biography is great and your current experience is making you so much stronger and delighted. That’s what life is about… being happy and authentic… these are real values … not money and being (only) rich…you lost everything but you have so much to GIVE :-)))
All the best to you and your family
Take care
Ingrid (from Germany)