Richard Branson
Richard Branson
Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Bransonis an English business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder of Virgin Group, which comprises more than 400 companies...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth18 July 1950
CityLondon, England
inspiring believe keys
One key to entrepreneurial success is to get a great group of people around you who believe in your idea.
today backwards stills
To stand still today is to go backwards...and quickly...!
morning home phones
I am always working on the go. I have never had an office that I work out of and work has become intertwined with my personal life. Fortunately I am able to work from my home and can answer my e-mails in the morning, play tennis or kitesurf in the afternoon to keep fit and have meetings or phone calls in between.
mistake editors succeed
So I became a publisher by mistake - well, not quite by mistake, because I wanted to be an editor but I had to make sure the magazine would survive. The point is this: Most businesses fail, so if you're going to succeed, it has to be about more than making money.
moving-forward world ifs
If you don't make bold moves, the world doesn't move forward.
mentor
I myself have benefited from many mentors throughout my life.
fun successful important
Fun is one of the most important - and underrated - ingredients in any successful venture. If you're not having fun, then it's probably time to call it quits and try something else,
differences matter stuff
Happiness doesn't come from making a fortune and owning lots of possessions. 'Stuff' doesn't bring happiness. Family, friends, good health and the satisfaction that comes from making a positive difference are what really matter.
lessons
Just start. You will learn so many lessons just by doing.
running brave forever
You can't run a business without taking risks. The brave may not live forever - but the cautious do not live at all!
believe years people
I truly believe that capitalism was created to help people live better lives, but sadly over the years it has lost its way a bit. The short-term focus on profit has driven most businesses to forget about the important long-term role they have in taking care of people and the planet.
listening customers
Success Comes from listening to your customer.
thinking leader world
I think business leaders all over the world should not just think of how we can make lots of money, which is fine, but to take some of the problems in the world and get out there and tackle them using business. I think that if businesses do that we can get on top of these problems.
dream adventure opportunity
Dream big and you will be presented with the opportunity to lead the world on an incredible adventure.