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All successful people - not just entrepreneurs - have got things wrong over and over again before finding the right solution.

All successful people - not just entrepreneurs - have got things wrong over and over again before finding the right solution.

Richard Branson
Successful, People, Entrepreneur
"'Our obsession with ownership is at a tipping point': As he gives £1m to UK start-ups Richard Branson reveals why he's backing the sharing economy". Interview with Eleanor Lawrie, www.dailymail.co.uk. June 30, 2016.

One thing is certain in business, you and everyone around you will make mistakes.

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

There is no such thing as a boring person: everyone has stories and insights worth sharing. While on the road, we let our phones or laptops take up our attention. By doing that, we might miss out on the chance to learn and absorb ideas and inspiration from an unexpected source: our fellow travelers.

Richard Branson
Inspiration, Ideas, Phones

I believe in goals. It's never a bad thing to have a dream. If something is really what you want to do, just do it. Whatever your goal.

Richard Branson
Dream, Believe, Goal
"What Richard Branson Told Me About Goal-Getting (And Creating a Life You Adore)" by Robin Sharma, www.huffingtonpost.com. May 15, 2013.

Don't wait till you are big before you begin building your brand. Build a brand from scratch alongside your business.

Richard Branson
Waiting, Survival, Scratches

Dream big and you will be presented with the opportunity to lead the world on an incredible adventure.

Richard Branson
Dream, Adventure, Opportunity
FaceBook post by Richard Branson from Mar 04, 2017

Universities are fantastic places to gain knowledge on a subject, develop a personal network, explore your character and learn new techniques to approach problems. I do however believe that there is a strong argument for students who have an idea they are passionate about to just try and turn it into a reality. I fell into this category and I don't regret not going to University.

Richard Branson
Strong, Regret, Believe
"The Richard Branson Interview". Interview with Sabian Phippen, theworldly.co.uk. February 21, 2015.

Above all, you want to create something you're proud of.

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

My biggest motivation? Just to keep challenging myself. I see life almost like one long University education that I never had - everyday I'm learning something new.

Richard Branson
Success, Motivation, Self Confidence

Breaking the rules and challenging convention is in the DNA of every successful entrepreneur.

Richard Branson
Successful, Dna, Entrepreneur

Unless you dream, nothing will happen. If you dream, you might be able to make your dreams come true.

Richard Branson
Dream, Might, Able
"CEO Interview: Richard Branson on space travel". Interview with Susan Montoya Bryan, newsok.com. November 23, 2010.

You know I think if the people who work for a business are proud of the business they work for, they'll work that much harder, and therefore, I think turning your business into a real force for good is good business sense as well.

Richard Branson
Real, Thinking, People
Interview with Jeremy Hobson, www.marketplace.org. April 27, 2012.

The best lessons are usually learned from failure. You musn't beat yourself up if you fail - just pick yourself up, learn as much as you can from the experience and get on with the next challenge...The brave may not live forever, but the cautious never live at all.

Richard Branson
Stay Strong, Brave, Forever

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.

Richard Branson
Fire, Important, Dresses
"Richard Branson: My golden rule of business" by Jack Preston, www.virgin.com. August 26, 2014.

Learn to use your brain power. Critical thinking is the key to creative problem solving in business.

Richard Branson
Thinking, Keys, Creative

It can be a challenge not to let failure, or negativity from others, prevent you from going after what you believe in and what in your gut you know can work. However it is important to face these challenges head on and give them a go and importantly don't beat yourself up if you fail - just pick yourself up, learn as much as you can from the experience and get on with the next challenge.

Richard Branson
Believe, Giving, Negativity
"How To Turn Your Idea Into Reality – The Richard Branson Interview". Interview with Nathan Chan, foundr.com. May 30, 2018.

There is so much to be learned from listening to people's hopes, frustrations, and points of view

Richard Branson
Frustration, Views, People
FaceBook post by Richard Branson from Aug 19, 2015

My number one rule in business, and in life, is to enjoy what you do. Running a business involves long hours and hard decisions; if you don't have the passion to keep you going, your business will more than likely fail. If you don't enjoy what you are doing, then you shouldn't be doing it.

Richard Branson
Running, Passion, Numbers
"Richard Branson’s Three Most Important Leadership Principles". Interview with Dan Schawbel, www.mittimes.com. September 25, 2014.

I have no secret. There are no rules to follow in business. I just work hard and, as I always have done, believe I can do it. Most of all, though, I try to have fun.

Richard Branson
Fun, Business, Work

Your brand or your name is simply your reputation, you have to fight in life to protect that as it means everything. Nothing is more important.

Richard Branson
Mean, Fighting, Names

Talent comes from experience and failure

Richard Branson
Self Improvement, Improvement, Talent

Dreaming is one of humanity’s greatest gifts; it champions aspiration, spurs innovation, leads to change, and propels the world forward.

Richard Branson
Dream, Champion, Humanity
"Dream on" by Richard Branson, www.virgin.com. March 1, 2017.

Life's too short. If you're passionate - stand up.

Richard Branson
Passionate, Too Short, Life's Too Short
Twitter post from Jan 27, 2014

Create the kind of workplace and company culture that will attract great talent. If you hire brilliant people, they will make work feel more like play.

Richard Branson
Leadership, Play, People

Most "necessary evils" are far more evil than necessary.

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

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