It was during a high-level business mastermind that Pagan introduced the Platinum Passport concept. The story goes like this:
Now, imagine a different traveler. This person walks past the line, approaches a private entrance, and hands over a sleek, heavy card—the "Platinum Passport." They are escorted to a quiet lounge, offered a drink, and processed in minutes. They haven't broken any rules. They are simply part of a different system: a tier of trust, speed, and access. eben pagan platinum passport
Of course, critics have pointed out that Pagan’s metaphor glides over real-world privilege. A true platinum passport (like a diplomatic passport or citizenship from a powerful nation) is a real, unequal document. But Pagan’s point was more psychological. He argued that anyone, starting from anywhere, could begin building their own version: by mastering a craft, solving a high-end problem, and relentlessly removing friction from their own life. It was during a high-level business mastermind that