Richard Branson

I’ve had many challenges

I’ve had many challenges – every entrepreneur does – it’s the nature of the beast. Richard Branson

We all know about the big world conflicts: Israel and Palestine, Zimbabwe, and so on. But there are smaller conflicts that aren’t even on the world’s radar screen; most of the world has no idea that Ethiopia invaded Somalia a year ago. It makes sense for the Elders to sit down with both sides and … Read more

Giving back has to

Giving back has to do with the way I was brought up and the fact that I’ve traveled widely and seen terrible situations in the world. To sleep well at night, those of us who are in a position to help must address these situations. I’d get far greater satisfaction out of, say, walking into … Read more

In Africa, villagers look

In Africa, villagers look up to elders; they are the moral voice of their community. Richard Branson

I don’t live my

I don’t live my life thinking about if only. I just try to think positively about the future. We’ll never know for certain what would have happened if we’d gone to Iraq. The important thing is that we’ve got to do everything we can to prevent other wars. Richard Branson

Ever since I saw

Ever since I saw the moon landing as a young teenager, I was determined I would go into space one day. Richard Branson

I don’t buy a

I don’t buy a lot of things. I like to create things. I’ve been lucky enough to be able to build my beautiful island in the Caribbean. I certainly haven’t regretted that. Richard Branson

Whether your sport of

Whether your sport of choice is running, cycling, kite surfing, etc. start moving and stay moving! It will give you energy and help you stay young. Richard Branson

No matter where my

No matter where my travels take me, my day starts with a good work out, preferably kitesurfing or tennis. Exercise puts me in the right state of mind for the day. Dedicating time in the morning to exercise your body will make a big difference when you have to focus your mind on the day’s … Read more

If you go back

If you go back into military history, the person who’s leading the troops ought to be in with the troops and not just standing on the backline sending them into battle. Richard Branson