We may need it, there's no benefit of not having many possibilities. Richard Branson More Quotes by Richard Branson More Quotes From Richard Branson I think sometimes when you come from a conservative background, you want to rebel a little bit. I dropped out of school at 15 and learned early in life that saying yes was a lot more fun than saying no. If you have the opportunity to explore the skies and attempt something people haven't done before - well, I was damned if I was going to sit around watching television while someone else was doing it. Richard Branson opportunityfunschool The Earth cannot wait 60 years. I want a future for my children and my children's children. The clock is ticking. Richard Branson clock-is-tickingchildrenyears Whatever you and your team decide your new brand will stand for, deliver on that promise. That's the only way you'll ever control your brand. And beware: brands always mean something. If you don't define what the brand means, your competitors will. Richard Branson teammeanpromise I personally don't believe anything is impossible. With enough determination and effort, almost everything is possible. Richard Branson effortdeterminationbelieve I've been taught not to have any regrets. If we were to add up all of the hours spent regretting mistakes and use that time to develop new ideas, who knows how many brilliant new businesses would be created. Richard Branson regretmistakeideas 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 market-leadersdnasuccessful Money gives you the freedom to do with your time what you want to do with it Richard Branson what-you-wantwantgiving It always pays off to focus on things that will make you feel proud. Remember this during every difficult decision you face. Richard Branson focusdecisionfaces I was a risk-taker as a young man, and I don't regret it. I'm not adventurous in quite the same way now, but I still love the challenge of testing myself to the limits, flying around the world, or seeing if I can be the first to fly a balloon across the Atlantic, or trying to take people into space at an affordable price in an environmentally friendly way. I'll be going into space with three generations of my family! Richard Branson regretmenpeople Having a good network can be invaluable. It opens doors for you and allows you to enter into opportunities that are beneficial to your business. Richard Branson beneficialopportunitydoors We have the enormous opportunity in our hands to make a positive difference for business, people, and the planet. Richard Branson differencesopportunityhands Taking bold climate action now has the potential to unleash the full power of business and at the same time lift millions of people out of poverty. We're the first generation to recognize this and the last generation that will have this opportunity. Richard Branson climate-actionopportunitypeople A successful business must have a sound knowledge of its market and work on how its product or service will be different, stand out and improve people's lives. If you can ensure it responds to a real need in the market place, your business can punch well above its weight. Richard Branson realsuccessfulpeople Through the right people focusing on the right things, we can, in time, get on top of a lot if not most of the problems of this world. And that's what a number of us are trying to do. Richard Branson numberstryingpeople All in all, the internet is a force for good, providing young entrepreneurs with access to an incredible wealth of information, has changed the way we see the world and is also a great source of innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities. Richard Branson young-entrepreneursinnovationopportunity After all - life is not a dress rehearsal! Richard Branson rehearsallife-isdresses I have never had an office that I work out of and work has become intertwined with my personal life. Richard Branson intertwinedwork-outoffice When you are starting a business or going down any challenging endeavor, you are bound to encounter challenges. You are going to hit many roadblocks and obstacles. These are obstacles that would make any sane person want to throw in the towel and quit. If you want your business to succeed, you can’t do that (duh). Richard Branson duhencounterschallenges I've taken many knocks over the years but it has only made me stronger and more determined to succeed. Richard Branson determined-to-succeedtakenyears All of us have just got to find that time to look after our bodies. That helps us make sure that our mind is sharp. I know that when I'm feeling great and really fit, I can get in three or four hours more of really productive work. Richard Branson productive-workmindfeelings
