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My people are at the core of everything I do, and I recognize the importance of giving them the flexibility to balance work around their personal lives.

Richard Branson

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Richard Branson
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: July 18
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I've been very lucky. I come from a very close family. I'm also in a relationship that's been really good. Lasted a long time. We've got wonderful kids from that relationship, and they've had the benefit of being together. It's fantastic to have that sort of togetherness. It's a rarity these days.
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My biggest motivation? Just to keep challenging myself
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I am a great believer that you need passion and energy to create a truly successful business. Remember many new businesses do not make it and running a business will be a tough experience, involving long hours and many hard decisions - it helps to have that passion to keep you going.
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If you have an idea that's going to make a big difference to people's lives, and other people are not doing it, you know, just say screw it, do it and get on with it, and give it a go.
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If you're looking to become an entrepreneur then don't waste your time going to university or business school - just get on and do it.
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It's really important to find an hour or two to a day to make sure that you keep healthy, keep fit. It's very easy just to forget that aspect. And if you're feeling really good and fit, I think you can get two or three extra hours a day of hard work in as well.
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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.
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When people screw up, give them a second chance.
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Life's too short. If you're passionate - stand up.
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Kite surfing is a great way of keeping fit. Kiting is great because you're bouncing over the waves and you're surfing the waves. I do quite long kite surfs-50 miles in a day.
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If family or friends are unwell or ill - it's perhaps the only thing that really can make one feel vulnerable.
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I've been lucky to have survived balloon trips, boating trips, you know, a lot of rather foolish things in my life, so I was definitely born under a lucky star.
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The best advice I got from my dad? Wear a condom.
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Happiness is the secret ingredient for successful businesses. If you have a happy company it will be invincible.
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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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I am prepared to try anything once.
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Failing can provide invaluable lessons and making mistakes and experiencing setbacks is part of the DNA of every successful entrepreneur.
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I have had fun running all of the Virgin businesses, so I never see a setback as a bad experience it is just a learning curve.
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I just like to enjoy life and push myself. Of course, there is method to my madness. When you are entering into a new industry, for example, it helps to do something to get your name on the front pages.
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