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It took me years to work out the difference between net and gross. In meetings I just used to say, 'Tell me if it's good or bad news.

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Richard Branson
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: July 18
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Screw it, just do it!
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Embrace a mistake and learn from it don't regret them.
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Be creative. Innovate consistently on the little things that the big companies ignore. Little things often make big differences in business.
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