We spend most of our lives working. So why do so few people have a good time doing it? — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Being an entrepreneur simply means being someone who wants to make a difference to other people's lives. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
If you create something that makes a difference in people's lives, you are likely to become a business success as well — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
When people are placed in positions slightly above what they expect, they are apt to excel. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
If you get into business solely to make money, you won’t. If you try to make a real difference, you’ll find success. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
There is no point in going into a business unless you can make a radical difference in other people’s lives. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I never learned the rules in the first place. To change the game is at the heart of what Virgin stands for,… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I never get the accountants in before I start up a business. It's done on gut feeling, especially if I can see… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Be swift to take advantage of business opportunities. Bigger companies are too cumbersome to move quickly; this can be a competitive advantage… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
What does the name Virgin mean? We are a company that likes to take on the giants. In too many businesses, these… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
To me, business isn't about wearing suits or pleasing stockholders. It's about being true to yourself, your ideas and focusing on the… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
People do not mind people who try things and fail. If you're a good entrepreneur, you're not going to succeed in every… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Overcoming fear is the first step to success for entrepreneurs. The winners all exemplify that, and the hard work and commitment they… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
From my very first day as an entrepreneur, I've felt the only mission worth pursuing in business is to make people's lives… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
What we are trying to do at Virgin is not to have one enormous company in one sector under one banner, but… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Most of our businesses do succeed, but if something completely fails, then as long as we bow out gracefully and pay off… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I've never gone into business to make money. Every Virgin product and service has been made into a reality to make a… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Of course, a lot of businesses want to reach students, so I funded the magazine by selling advertising. I sold something like… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
As much as you need a strong personality to build a business from scratch, you also must understand the art of delegation.… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
My number one rule in business, and in life, is to enjoy what you do. Running a business involves long hours and… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Early on in your career, find someone better than yourself to run the business on a day-to-day basis. Remove yourself, maybe even… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I set up this magazine called Student when I was 16, and I didn't do it to make money - I did… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I never wanted to be a businessman, I just wanted to change the world — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
My definition of success? The more you are actively and practically engaged, the more successful you will feel. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
The art of delegation is one of the key skills any entrepreneur must master. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
The entrepreneurs who succeed usually want to make a difference to people’s lives, not just their own bank balances. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Never go into business purely to make money. If that's the motive you're better off doing nothing. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
All you have in business is your reputation - so it's very important that you keep your word. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Successful entrepreneurs don't wait for the perfect moment - they create it — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
There are no quick wins in business - it takes years to become an overnight success. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
For a successful entrepreneur it can mean extreme wealth. But with extreme wealth comes extreme responsibility — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
First of all, if you're setting up a new company, you want to try to find a brand that can work on… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Any successful entrepreneur knows that time is more valuable than money itself. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Business opportunities are like buses, there's always another one coming. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
There is no point in starting your own business unless you do it out of a sense of frustration. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
It is not for me (to decide). It is up to the company to decide whether the price is fair or not. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Please be polite. Nothing in life should erode the habit of saying thank you to people or praising them. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Lavish praise on people and people will flourish; criticize people and they'll shrivel up. — Richard Branson Copy Share
I've used the Phoenix Centrifuge to replicate what the body's going to go through on the flight up. I've also done some gravity tests… — Richard Branson Copy Share
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,… — Richard Branson Copy Share
I will work day and night to avoid failure, but if I can't, I'll pick myself up the next day. The most important thing… — Richard Branson Copy Share
Tough times are inevitable in life and in business. But how you compose yourself during those times defines your spirit and will define your… — Richard Branson Copy Share
All successful people - not just entrepreneurs - have got things wrong over and over again before finding the right solution. — Richard Branson Copy Share
We have the enormous opportunity in our hands to make a positive difference for business, people, and the planet. — Richard Branson Copy Share
I'm a great believer in life to saying yes and not saying no, and hopefully making people smile and just having fun in life. — Richard Branson Copy Share
Business leaders take things far too seriously, and forget that most of the time people spend in their lives is at work, and it… — Richard Branson Copy Share
I love the freedom of movement that my phone gives me. That has definitely transformed my life. — Richard Branson Copy Share
Everything in your business can be outsourced... if you're not emotionally attached to doing it all. — Richard Branson Copy Share
People have to decide on priorities if they want to get anywhere. The best lessons I learned was to just do it. — Richard Branson Copy Share
There isn't a flight goes by when I don't stare out of the window and thank my stars for what I'm seeing and feeling. — Richard Branson Copy Share
