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
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
The ability to bounce back after a setback is the single most important trait an entrepreneurial venture can possess. — 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
When we start a new venture, we base it on hard research and analysis. Typically, we review the industry and put ourselves… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I always tell other people to protect against the downside, and not risk roughing on new ventures, but I never stuck to… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
LEARN FROM FAILURE. If you are an entrepreneur and your first venture wasn't a success, welcome to the club. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
My philosophy is that if I have any money I invest it in new ventures and not have it sitting around. — 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