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We don't actually plan to launch new businesses over the next few years, but we are planning to take the ones we have into new territories.

We don't actually plan to launch new businesses over the next few years, but we are planning to take the ones we have into new territories.

Richard Branson
Years, Territory, Next

I am impressed with just the enthusiasm for life and the fact that some of these people are in their 80's, even 90's, and they're absolutely determined to get out there and make a difference.

Richard Branson
Life, Differences, People

I was trouble - and always in trouble. Aged eight I still couldn't read. In fact, I was dyslexic and short-sighted. Despite sitting at the front of the class, I couldn't read the blackboard. Only after a couple of terms did anyone think to have my eyes tested. Even when I could see, the letters and numbers made no sense at all.

Richard Branson
Couple, Eye, Thinking
Richard Branson (2005). “Losing My Virginity: The Autobiography”, Virgin Pub

I think business needs to have a heart and to have a heart a company must be more than just a moneymaking machine.

Richard Branson
Heart, Thinking, Needs
"Screw Business as Usual: an interview with Sir Richard Branson". Interview with Todd Miller, blog.sfgate.com. January 9, 2012.

We've always had a pretty competitive and pretty ferocious battle with British Airways... It's lasted now about 14 years, and we're very pleased to have survived it.

Richard Branson
Winning, Years, Survival

Well, we know that people in Australia love the idea of both Impulse and Virgin Blue getting up and adding a bit of competition, and it's fun to be able to deliver it.

Richard Branson
Fun, Blue, Ideas

To have created one of the most respected companies in the world. Not necessarily the biggest.

Richard Branson
Business, Vision, Legacy
Sir Richard Branson (2011). “Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons in Life and Business”, p.247, Random House

The most breathtaking thing about being in space is actually looking back at the Earth.

Richard Branson
Space, Earth, Breathtaking
"CEO Interview: Richard Branson on space travel". Interview with Susan Montoya Bryan, newsok.com. November 23, 2010.

Learn to live on the edge.

Richard Branson
Survival, Edges

I think it's quite great to set yourself a big challenge and then you've got another reason for keeping fit.

Richard Branson
Thinking, Challenges, Fit
"Richard Branson: Interview With ORIGIN Magazine". Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.huffingtonpost.com. December 18, 2012.

I never really felt secure until I was well into my 30s, because anytime I had success, I would invest in new projects.

Richard Branson
Projects, Wells, Secure
"Richard Branson on Being Richard Branson". Interview with Rod Kurtz, www.entrepreneur.com. December 17, 2012.

I enjoy the company of other people. That's where I get most of my satisfaction from

Richard Branson
Love, Life, Family

Entrepreneursh ip is a great leveller, since having the benefit of a wealthy background or a generous investor isn't always an advantage. The wonderful thing is that money is not the sole currency when it comes to starting a business; drive, determination, passion and hard work are all free and more valuable than a pot of cash.

Richard Branson
Determination, Hard Work, Passion

As an adventurer...I try to protect against the downside. I make sure I have covered as many eventualities as I can. In the end, you have to take calculated risks; otherwise you're going to sit in mothballs all day and do nothing.

Richard Branson
Health, Inspire, Risk

It's better to say nothing than spend 1,000 words or an hour speech saying nothing. Get to the point.

Richard Branson
Speech, Saying Nothing, Hours

Like getting into a bleeding competition with a blood bank.

Richard Branson
Blood, Competition, Bleeding

Well, I'm somebody who is just living ...living life, and if I get frustrated by something, then I like to try to put it right.

Richard Branson
Live Life, Frustrated, Trying

If you are a new startup company, try not to arouse the interest or suspicion of your competition; especially if they are a bigger company. They can crush you while you are still in your startup phase. Lie low while still strengthening your bottom line.

Richard Branson
Crush, Lying, Competition

By nature I am curious about life, and this extends to my business.

Richard Branson
Curious
Richard Branson (1999). “Losing my virginity: how I've survived, had fun, and made a fortune doing business my way”, Crown Business

Be the best at what you do

Richard Branson
Self Improvement, Improvement, Being The Best

First and foremost, any business proposal I like must sound fun.

Richard Branson
Fun, Adventure, Sound
Richard Branson (1999). “Losing my virginity: how I've survived, had fun, and made a fortune doing business my way”, Crown Business

What can you do to make a difference? And why should you do it? (...) the scale of one's social investments doesn't matter. What matters is that you operate as a force for good at every scale available to you.

Richard Branson
What Matters, Differences, Making A Difference
Richard Branson (2008). “Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur”, Virgin Pub

Records are made to be broken. It is in man's nature to continue to strive to do just that.

Richard Branson
Life, Change, Men

You can never go too far wrong by thinking like a customer who’s new to the business.

Richard Branson
Thinking, Customers
Richard Branson (2010). “Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur”, Virgin

What does the name Virgin mean? We are a company that likes to take on the giants. In too many businesses, these giants have had things their own way. We are going to have fun competing with them.

Richard Branson
Fun, Mean, Names

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