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Published Nov 7, 2018

REBEKAH NEUMANN: Real Life Interview With WeWork Co-Founder

Rebekah Neumann, co-founder of WeWork, offers an introspective look into her entrepreneurial journey, detailing her vision for education reform with WeGrow and her commitment to elevating consciousness through community and sustainability. She candidly discusses personal growth and overcoming obstacles, providing a fresh perspective on success and global impact.
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  • Personal Growth

    opens up about her personal growth journey, focusing on transcending fear and anger. She shares how her childhood experiences with her parents' emotions influenced her approach to parenting and personal development. Neumann emphasizes the importance of cultivating patience and avoiding anger, as these emotions can negatively impact those around us 1.

    I feel like genetically or, I don't know, it's nature and nurture, we inherit these kind of default places. So I'm working on that.

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    She also highlights the significance of continuous self-improvement and the ability to manifest positive changes in life 2.

       

    Community Building

    Neumann discusses the role of community in fostering personal and collective growth. She explains how WeWork and WeGrow aim to create environments that promote consciousness and unity among their members. By focusing on shared values and integrity, these communities attract individuals committed to a higher way of being 3.

    My definition of greatness is being in a state of joy and happiness and fulfillment, manifesting your calling in the betterment of the world and others.

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    Neumann also reflects on her spiritual journey and the universal truths she discovered, emphasizing that despite our differences, we are all fundamentally connected 4.

       

    Sustainable Practices

    Sustainability is a core principle in Neumann's life and work. She shares her commitment to a plant-based diet since the age of twelve and the importance of flexibility in both body and mind. Neumann believes that maintaining a flexible spine is key to staying youthful and healthy 5.

    When you eat something, you're also absorbing the energy of that thing.

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    She also discusses the emotional connections we have with food and the impact of our dietary choices on the environment. Neumann advocates for conscious eating and making small, sustainable changes to improve our health and the planet 6.

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