You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over. Read Summary
Being a good listener is absolutely critical to being a good leader; you have to listen to the people who are on the front line. Read Summary
All you have in business is your reputation - so it's very important that you keep your word. Read Summary
The art of delegation is one of the key skills any entrepreneur must master. Read Summary
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 15 years old. And if I - if I'm not interested in something, I don't grasp it. Read Summary
Starting your own business isn't just a job - it's a way of life. Read Summary
From my very first day as an entrepreneur, I've felt the only mission worth pursuing in business is to make people's lives better. Read Summary
My general attitude to life is to enjoy every minute of every day. I never do anything with a feeling of, 'Oh God, I've got to do this today.' Read Summary
An exceptional company is the one that gets all the little details right. And the people out on the front line, they know when things are not going right, and they know when things need to be improved. And if you listen to them, you can soon improve all those niggly things which turns an average company into an exceptional company. Read Summary
There's an inherent danger in letting people think that they have perfected something. When they believe they've 'nailed it,' most people tend to sit back and rest on their laurels while countless others will be labouring furiously to better their work! Read Summary
One thing is certain in business. You and everyone around you will make mistakes. Read Summary
I love Africa, and Ulusaba, our home in South Africa, is pretty special. It's on a rocky hill overlooking the bush, and from your room, you can see lions stalking zebras by the waterhole. Read Summary
We believe that within five years, 96 percent of British consumers will have access to the Internet, whether it be through a personal computer, a set-top box or a mobile phone. Read Summary
A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts. Read Summary
We have one planet in our solar system that's habitable, and that's the Earth, and space travel can transform things back here for the better. First of all, by just having people go to space and look back on this fragile planet we live on. People have come back transformed and have done fantastic things. Read Summary
If you want to be a Millionaire, start with a billion dollars and launch a new airline. Read Summary
Fun is one of the most important - and underrated - ingredients in any successful venture. If you're not having fun, then it's probably time to call it quits and try something else. Read Summary
Too many people measure how successful they are by how much money they make or the people that they associate with. In my opinion, true success should be measured by how happy you are. Read Summary
I believe in benevolent dictatorship provided I am the dictator. Read Summary
Overcoming fear is the first step to success for entrepreneurs. The winners all exemplify that, and the hard work and commitment they have shown underlines what is needed to set up a business. Read Summary