As an adventurer...I try to protect against the downside. I make sure I have covered as many eventualities as I can. In… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
My very first venture was a national student magazine to try to campaign against the [Vietnam] War. And so I wanted to… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I may be a businessman in that I set up and run companies for profit, but when I try to plan ahead… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
However small a company, its founders should try to expand people's opportunities and choices. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
In a sense, when we started Virgin Atlantic, I was trying to create an airline for myself. If you try to build… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
When something doesn't go exactly to plan, money is tight or a business is struggling - see it as a challenge rather… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
If you are a new startup company, try not to arouse the interest or suspicion of your competition; especially if they are… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
And ever since then [I] have set up businesses basically out of frustration. I mean, I set up Virgin Atlantic with one… — 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
I just kind of dive in if I think I can create something that will make a difference and then try to… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Well, I'm somebody who is just living ...living life, and if I get frustrated by something, then I like to try to… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Commitment is not letting people down. That's very important in life. If you say you're going to do something, make sure you… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
From the first days of my career as an entrepreneur, I have always used my own and my team's lack of experience… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Every success story is a tale of constant adaption, revision and change. A company that stands still will soon be forgotten. Trying… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
If you run your business fairly; if you treat people well; if you try to move your business into areas that are… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I decided there must be room for another airline when I spent two days trying to get through to People Express. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
We need a new way of doing business to get out of the present crisis ... Absolute greed has come close to… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
If you don't succeed at first, there's no need for the F word (Failure). Pick yourself up and try, try again. — 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
Fun is one of the most important - and underrated - ingredients in any successful venture. If you're not having fun, then… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I'm a lad of the '60s. I started a magazine to try and end the Vietnam war, but it was a number… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I am a believer in trying to treat people properly and trying to respond and making sure that I find the time… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Through the right people focusing on the right things, we can, in time, get on top of a lot if not most… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I have always believed that the only way to cope with a cash crisis is not to contract but to try to… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
The brand is only as good as your products, so.. if people have a good experience on Virgin Atlantic or if they… — 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