}

LISTEN: Richard Branson Tells Joe De Sena Why He Wanted to Go to Space

Presented by Spartan Training®

"I want to go to the moon, I want to go to space," Richard Branson, billionaire business magnate, investor, author, and founder of the Virgin Group, told Spartan CEO Joe De Sena in 2014.

At the time, Branson was one of Joe's first Spartan UP! podcast interviews. Branson explained why he had the vision to travel to space — a journey that he had expected to make by the end of that year. A few months later, many expected him to have given up on that dream ... Until now. 

Related: Former NFL Offensive Lineman Shares the Secret to Never Giving Up

This is an interview about character, resilience, grit, and fitness — all of which were crucial in allowing Branson to finally see his mission through.

Listen to the podcast in its entirety below.

Connect With the Spartan Up! Podcast for More Great Discussions Below!

Spartan Up! YouTube Channel Spartan Up! Spotify Podcast Spartan Up! Apple Podcast

App Logo