“I’ve been lucky to have survived balloon trips, boating trips, you know, a lot of rather foolish things in my life, so I was definitely born under a lucky star.”
— Richard Branson
“We had an electrical fault about 500 miles into the trip and lost more than half our fuel. We had a fire on the roof. And missed Los Angeles by 3,500 miles at the end of the trip and ending up in the arctic in a snowstorm.”
“Don’t think about making money, think about making a difference, spot where others are doing it badly and do it better.”
“You only live once, and I just don’t want to waste a minute of my life.”
“If you want to stand out from the crowd, give people a reason not to forget you.”
“In times of recession there are massive opportunities and fortunes to be made, so for new up and coming entrepreneurs, this is the time to go and start a business.”
“Successful entrepreneurs don’t wait for the perfect moment – they create it.”
“Unless you dream, you’re not going to achieve anything.”
“The best advice I could give anyone is to spend your time working on whatever you are passionate about in life.”
“Listen to the customer’s complaint and act fast.”
“There are no quick wins in business – it takes years to become an overnight success.”
“A setback is never a bad experience, just another one of life’s lessons.”
“People do not mind people who try things and fail. If you’re a good entrepreneur, you’re not going to succeed in every single thing you try. You’ve got to try to succeed at more things than fail.”
“I love eating meat, but I love our planet even more. So I will join this campaign and stop eating meat at least one day each week.”
“I am convinced that companies should put staff first, customers second and shareholders third – ultimately that’s in the best interest of customers and shareholders.”
“It is important to remember that life is not a dress rehearsal and that none of us should waste our time on doing things that don’t spark fires within us. My golden rule for business and life is: We should all enjoy what we do and do what we enjoy.”
“Lavish praise on people and people will flourish; criticize people and they’ll shrivel up.”
“There’s nothing like the endorphins from being fit, and the incredible endorphin rush that goes with that. It beats drugs, drink, and almost anything else I know.”
“No failure means no risk, which means nothing new.”
“Explore this next great frontier where the boundaries between work and higher purpose are merging into one, where doing good really is good for business.”
“Success Comes from listening to your customer.”
“When you’re first thinking through an idea, it’s important not to get bogged down in complexity. Thinking simply and clearly is hard to do.”
“Put your passions to work to make this world a better place.”
“There is no point in starting your own business unless you do it out of a sense of frustration.”
“If you want to be a Millionaire, start with a billion dollars and launch a new airline.”
“Commitment is not letting people down. That’s very important in life. If you say you’re going to do something, make sure you do it. Just try never to let people down.”
“Please be polite. Nothing in life should erode the habit of saying thank you to people or praising them.”
“Building a business is not rocket science, it’s about having a great idea and seeing it through with integrity.”
“One day offices will be a thing of the past.”
“Smiling can be a competitive advantage. It makes everyone feel better and every situation brighter.”
“Free publicity and word of mouth is probably the best and cheapest form of advertising. Learn to use it to your advantage.”
“I learnt from an early age the need to delegate responsibility out to other team members as there is just too much for one person to do themselves. What is the point of hiring talented team members if you don’t give them the freedom to make the most of the chance you have given them?”
“You’ve got to take risks if you’re going to succeed. I would much rather ask forgiveness than permission.”
“Good customer service begins at the top. If your senior people don’t get it, even the strongest links further down the line can become compromised.”
“In 30 years time, as technology moves forward even further, people are going to look back and wonder why offices ever existed.”
“It always pays off to focus on things that will make you feel proud. Remember this during every difficult decision you face.”
“I like to take chances on people, and whenever possible, promote from within – it sends a great message to everyone in the company when someone demonstrates a passion for the job and leadership skills at every step along the way and is rewarded with a leadership role.”
“Dream big and you will be presented with the opportunity to lead the world on an incredible adventure.”
“Two bricklayers work side by side. The first lays bricks. The second builds magnificent cathedrals. Think small vs. think big.”
“The bigger the dream, the greater the opportunity.”
“Be bold, brave and not afraid to fall on your face and ultimately you will succeed.”
“Anyone who makes an effort at whatever they hope to accomplish can, and will, seriously improve their chances of succeeding.”
“Branding is everything. A young girl once came up to me and told me I could be famous because I looked just like Richard Branson!”
“I never learned the rules in the first place. To change the game is at the heart of what Virgin stands for, so the company culture has always been: “Don’t sweat it: rules were meant to be broken.””
“I have always lived my life by making lists: lists of people to call, lists of ideas, lists of companies to set up, lists of people who can make things happen. Each day I work through these lists, and that sequence of calls propels me forward.”
“We’re going where no one has gone before. There’s no model to follow, nothing to copy. That is what makes this so exciting.”
“A successful business must have a sound knowledge of its market and work on how its product or service will be different, stand out and improve people’s lives. If you can ensure it responds to a real need in the market place, your business can punch well above its weight.”
“For a successful entrepreneur it can mean extreme wealth. But with extreme wealth comes extreme responsibility. And the responsibility for me is to invest in creating new businesses, create jobs, employ people, and to put money aside to tackle issues where we can make a difference.”
“Screw the competition – focus on good customer service.”
“Ideally, since 80 percent of your life is spent working, you should start your business around something that is a passion of yours.”
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