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Give your employees a mission that matches their ambitions. When you challenge people, they surprise you.

Richard Branson

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Richard Branson
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: July 18
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I've had many challenges - every entrepreneur does - it's the nature of the beast.
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We will eventually build space science labs and hotels, prodding the capability for missions beyond the orbit of the Earth. Our space-hotel guests will be able to take breath-taking excursions, flying a couple of hundred feet above the Moon's surface in small two-man spaceships. In time, we will launch missions to Mars and beyond.
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Every aspect of life is magnificent and wonderful. It's so important to keep fit and healthy.
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I find it very difficult to think of mistakes not that I don't make any but because I was brought up to look only at the good things in life ... As for what lost the most money, probably Virgin Cola. It is still No 1 in Bangladesh though.
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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.
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I've never sued anybody, though there have been one or two occasions I've wanted to strangle one or two people.
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Leading by fear is a lot of companies' approach, and a horrible way for people to exist in their lives, when most of your life is spent at work.
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One day offices will be a thing of the past
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The key is to set realistic customer expectations, and then not to just meet them, but to exceed them - preferably in unexpected and helpful ways.
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I am no stranger to healthy competition-wor king hard and playing hard
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I personally don't believe anything is impossible. With enough determination and effort, almost everything is possible.
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In a sense, when we started Virgin Atlantic, I was trying to create an airline for myself. If you try to build the perfect airline for yourself, it will be appreciated by others.
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A company's employees are its greatest asset and your people are your product
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When I was young, every time I criticized someone, my mother would stand me in front of the mirror and say: 'The flaws you see in others are actually a reflection of yourself.' That taught me to pay close attention when I looked at others.
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We should all seek to innovate, or be curious about innovation. Innovation truly is one of our greatest gifts.
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Have faith in yourself. Think yes not no. Live life to the full. Never give up.
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Be the best at what you do
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Loyal employees in any company create loyal customers, who in turn create happy shareholders.
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