If young people do see me as an example (I'm very flattered if they do!) I hope it is as someone who… — Richard Branson Example 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 Board meetings Copy Share Image
In this digital age, it doesn't really matter if you are in Canary Wharf or the Caribbean; there are opportunities waiting to… — Richard Branson Age Copy Share Image
Complexity is your enemy. Any fool can make something complicated. It is hard to keep things simple. — Richard Branson Challenges Copy Share Image
Your employees are your company’s real competitive advantage. They’re the ones making the magic happen-so long as their needs are being met. — Richard Branson Advantage Copy Share Image
It always pays off to focus on things that will make you feel proud. Remember this during every difficult decision you face. — Richard Branson Decision Copy Share Image
Purpose is not an add-on, it’s not an initiative. It is a culture change and it never finishes — Richard Branson Add Copy Share Image
Whether we're fighting climate change or going to space, everything is moved forward by computers, and we don't have enough people who… — Richard Branson Change Copy Share Image
It is important to remember that life is not a dress rehearsal and that none of us should waste our time on… — Richard Branson Business life Copy Share Image
I think in life the key thing is just to fight really hard to make sure something survives. If it looks like… — Richard Branson Done 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 Age Copy Share Image
So I became a publisher by mistake - well, not quite by mistake, because I wanted to be an editor but I… — Richard Branson Editors Copy Share Image
I think you can get happiness through making a real difference in other people's lives by setting out to make other people's… — Richard Branson Differences Copy Share Image
Throughout my business life I have always tried to keep on top of costs and protect the downside risk as much possible.… — Richard Branson Break Copy Share Image
If a chairman of a company visits Seattle, that chairman should take all the staff out in the evening and have a… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
India is an incredibly vibrant market, which Virgin already, through Virgin Atlantic, has the pleasure of working in. I am delighted that… — Richard Branson Comic Copy Share Image
I think because I have great difficulty saying the word, 'no,' almost every day's a different adventure. — Richard Branson Adventure 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 Altruism Copy Share Image
Growth does not always lead a business to build on success. All too often it converts a highly successful business into a… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
Innovation happens when people are given the freedom to ask questions and the resources and power to find the answers. — Richard Branson Answers Copy Share Image
However tight things are, you still need to have the big picture at the forefront of your mind. — Richard Branson Big picture Copy Share Image
As a teenager, I went to Bali a lot, but it's a long, long way from England. Which is why, when we… — Richard Branson England Copy Share Image
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… — Richard Branson Astronomy Copy Share Image
You should not build your customer service system on the premise that your organisation will never question the whims of your clients. — Richard Branson Clients 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 Bases Copy Share Image
Sometimes I do wake up in the mornings and feel like I've just had the most incredible dream. I've just dreamt my… — Richard Branson Couple 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 Business Copy Share Image
When you are ready to make your first hires, look for people who understand your passion, want to add to your ideas… — Richard Branson Add Copy Share Image
There is no point in starting your own business unless you do it out of a sense of frustration. — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
It is only by being bold that you get anywhere. If you are a risk-taker, then the art is to protect the… — Richard Branson Art Copy Share Image
There's nothing like the endorphins from being fit, and the incredible endorphin rush that goes with that. It beats drugs, drink, and… — Richard Branson Beats 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… — Richard Branson Believer Copy Share Image
By working hard, by making the right moves, you can create your own luck, I think. But certainly luck plays a part. — Richard Branson Hard 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 Determined Copy Share Image
Having a good network can be invaluable. It opens doors for you and allows you to enter into opportunities that are beneficial… — Richard Branson Beneficial Copy Share Image
If you spot an opportunity and are really excited by it, throw yourself into it with everything you've got. — Richard Branson Business 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 Business Copy Share Image
You can never go too far wrong by thinking like a customer who’s new to the business. — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
If you're embarking around the world in a hot-air balloon, don't forget the toilet paper. — Richard Branson Around Copy Share Image
As a leader of people, you have to be a great listener, a great motivator, be very good at praising and bringing… — Richard Branson Bringing out the best 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] sold 8 or 10 million copies, I suppose, at age 19, I could've possibly retired on the money. Instead, I immediately pushed the boat and took that risk again.” quote by Richard Branson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/433/richard-branson-256_age_i-was-the-kind-of-entrepreneur-that-neve_90171.jpg)
