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I like to hang out with inspiring entrepreneurs. 

No, not sipping coffee in their offices… I like to get out and do something fun. Even if it means breaking bones.

When you connect without it being about business, two things happen:

First, you get insights into the character of a successful business person.

Second, when the conversation isn’t forced, that’s when the most valuable business advice flows organically.

So, last year I went snowbiking with some entrepreneurs behind $100 million+ companies, and here was our (accidental) itinerary:

- Day 1: Matt broke his collarbone within 30 seconds. In the afternoon, Nick smashed into a tree and took the day off.
- Day 2: I hit a jump, fell into a tree well. My brother came after me and landed on top of my bike.
- Day 3: Brad who organized the trip gunned it through a clearing, smashed into a small river and fractured his pelvis. He drove himself out 22 miles to get help.

It was a disaster… and yet it was the most fun I’ve had in a long time!

But while we were breaking bones, we were sharing business lessons with each other.

These guys were incredibly generous with their advice, so I wanted to pay it forward and share those lessons learned with you.

I’ve got to admit, most of these lessons came from Brad Pederson, the guy that fractured his pelvis:

1. The 1 – 3 – 1 Rule (amen!)
2. Quickest To Grow ← flawless strategy
3. The 3 Things That Break
4. Hand vs Hearts
5. Magical Moments

If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room. Or snowfield.

Even though I coach businesses, I’ve never considered myself the know-it-all. I’m always looking to learn more and I’m grateful to anyone that is generous with their advice.

I aim to be just as generous with you.

I hope this video was as valuable for you as the ski trip was for me. As always, I’d love to hear from you in the comments.

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Dan Martell has advised more startups than his hometown has people and teaches startup founders like you how to scale. He previously created, raised venture funding for and successfully exited two tech startups: Flowtown and Clarity.fm. You should follow him on twitter @danmartell for tweets that are actually awesome.

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