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“Breaking the rules and challenging convention is in the DNA of every successful entrepreneur. Doing things differently and solving problems with new, innovative and fresh approaches are the very reason many start-ups are able to compete and sometimes outpace the established market leaders.” quote by Richard Branson
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“Breaking the rules and challenging convention is in the DNA of every successful entrepreneur. Doing things differently and solving problems with new, innovative and fresh approaches are the very reason many start-ups are able to compete and sometimes outpace the established market leaders.”

Richard Branson

About This Quote

Source Interview: Business Strategies, 2015

Entrepreneurial success stems from breaking norms and innovating, allowing startups to outpace incumbents.

In simple terms: Innovation beats tradition.

Key Takeaway

Embrace unconventional problem‑solving.

Themes

innovation disruption entrepreneurship

Mood

energetic optimistic

Type

motivational business

When to use this quote

  • startup growth
  • product development
  • competitive strategy

Key Concepts

business strategy creative thinking market dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you follow tradition instead?
  • How do you test innovative ideas quickly?
A Different Perspective

Innovation can fail without market need.

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