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Richard Branson, born July 18, 1950, is a British entrepreneur best known for founding the Virgin Group in the 1970s. The Virgin Group controls over 400 companies, including Virgin Atlantic Airways and Virgin Records. In 1984, Branson launched Virgin Atlantic, which became a major player in the airline industry. more Richard Branson, born July 18, 1950, is a British entrepreneur best known for founding the Virgin Group in the 1970s. The Virgin Group controls over 400 companies, including Virgin Atlantic Airways and Virgin Records. In 1984, Branson launched Virgin Atlantic, which became a major player in the airline industry. He also made headlines in 1987 by crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a hot air balloon, setting a world record. Branson's business ventures span various sectors, including telecommunications, space travel, and health. In 2004, he founded Virgin Galactic, a spaceflight company focused on commercial space tourism. Branson's adventurous spirit and innovative approach to business have made him a prominent figure in global entrepreneurship. less

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"Learn from failure. If you are an entrepreneur and your first venture wasn’t a success, welcome to the club!"
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"The best way of learning about anything is by doing."
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"Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress."
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"If you want swashbuckling action in your life, become an entrepreneur and give it a go."
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"Your company should act as a springboard for ambitious employees, not a set of shackles."
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"Chance favors the prepared mind. The more you practice, luckier you become."
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"Listen. Take the best. Leave the rest."
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"I’ve been very lucky. I come from a very close family."
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"One thing is certain in business. You and everyone around you will make mistakes."
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"I was dyslexic, I had no understanding of schoolwork whatsoever. I certainly would have failed IQ tests. And it was one of the reasons I left school when I was years old. And if I’m not interested in something, I don’t grasp it."
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"Please be polite. Nothing in life should erode the habit of saying thank you to people or praising them."
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"Communication: the thing humans forgot when we invented words."
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"And obviously, from our own personal point of view, the principal challenge is a personal challenge."
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"Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming."
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"Remember it’s OK to be yourself."
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