Rick Elias had a front row seat on flight 1549, the plane that crashed landed in the Hudson River.

We are getting word of a U.S. Airways plane crash in the Hudson River.

Cactus 1539. We're going to be in the Hudson.

From that experience, he learned three things.

I learned that it all changes in an instant.

Two.

I'm no longer trying to be right.

I choose to be happy.

Three.

The only thing that matters in my life is being a great dad.

On this podcast, Rick shares conversations with remarkable people and the three things he learns from them.

People like our guest today, Danny Meyer.

Here's three things to know about Danny.

One. He's the founder and executive chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group, an empire of fine dining restaurants in New York

City. He's the founder of Shake Shack, which serves delicious burgers, hot dogs, and milkshakes

at more than 400 locations worldwide. Three. His book, Setting the Table,

features life lessons and leadership principles

for building a strong team culture in any industry.

This is Three Things with Rick Elias.

Today in the podcast, it is our 50th episode, so I can't... I've been saving this episode for you, Danny.

It is crazy.

You and I know each other a lot shorter than it feels. I really feel like you're a brother from my whole life, and I think I know each other a lot shorter than it feels. I really feel like you're a brother from my whole

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