Perhaps my early problems with dyslexia made me more intuitive: when someone sends me a written proposal, rather than dwelling on detailed… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I was the kind of entrepreneur that never really felt I made it. When Mike Olefield's "Tubular Bells" [Virgin Records' first release]… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I was trouble - and always in trouble. Aged eight I still couldn't read. In fact, I was dyslexic and short-sighted. Despite… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
My mother was determined to make us independent. When I was four years old, she stopped the car a few miles from… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
In times of recession there are massive opportunities and fortunes to be made, so for new up and coming entrepreneurs, this is… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
The world is made of words. And if you know the words that the world is made of, you can make of… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Whenever I see people getting a bad deal I want to step in and do something about it. Of course, this is… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I've taken many knocks over the years but it has only made me stronger and more determined to succeed. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
As we drifted to earth I sat up on the glass roof of the capsule, watching the beauty of the golden dawn… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Records are made to be broken. It is in man's nature to continue to strive to do just that. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Good brands reflect the histories of the time and the group of people that made them. They can not be copied. They… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Success cannot be measured in wealth, fame or power, but by whether you have made a positive difference for others. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I felt uneasy about making the rapid decisions I have always made, and wondered whether every decision should be formally ratified and… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I think great businessmen are more likely made than born. I don't know if it's from your upbringing, your parental background, the… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
When people warn me against doing something once my mind is made up, I grow increasingly determined to try it. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Lavish praise on people and people will flourish; criticize people and they'll shrivel up. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
All successful people - not just entrepreneurs - have got things wrong over and over again before finding the right solution. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
We have the enormous opportunity in our hands to make a positive difference for business, people, and the planet. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
I love the freedom of movement that my phone gives me. That has definitely transformed my life. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image