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Richard Branson attributes much of his success to the habit of saying 'Yes. ' 'If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later. ' This bias for action has allowed him to enter industries he knew nothing about, from music to airlines to space travel. He teaches that you don't need to know everything to start; you just need the courage to commit and the resourcefulness to figure it out.
"Success for me is whether you have created something that you can be really proud of."
"Every success story is a tale of constant adaptation, revision and change."
"Success is more than just what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire others to do."
"Happiness is the secret ingredient for successful businesses. If you have a happy company, it will be invincible."
"Fun is one of the most important - and under-rated - ingredients in any successful venture."
"If you don't have time for the small things, you won't have the focus for the big things."
"Building a business is not rocket science, it’s about having a great idea and seeing it through with integrity."
"The way to become a great leader is to look for the best in people."
"The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all. You have to be willing to fall on your face."
"Success comes from being able to concentrate on one thing at a time without breaking focus."
"Engagement is what it’s all about. If you can't engage your people, you can't build a business."
"Succeeding in business is all about making connections."
"Whatever your goal is, you will never succeed unless you let go of your fears and fly."
"If you do good, you will do well."
"Overcoming fear is the first step to success."
"Financial success is a result of getting the details right."
"The most important thing in life is your reputation, not your bank balance."
"Simplify. If a project is too complex, it will never get the focused attention it needs to succeed."
"Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming."
"I believe that the only way to make a fortune is to make a difference."
"Success is more than just a high credit limit."
"My definition of success? The more you are actively and practically engaged, the more successful you will feel."
"Too many people measure how successful they are by how much money they make or the people that they associate with."
"Consistency is the secret sauce of every successful venture; you must show up and focus every day."
"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."
"Money is a byproduct of doing something you love."
"Success in business is about connections."
"Screw it, let's do it."
"One thing is certain in business. You and everyone around you will make mistakes. It is how you deal with them that matters."
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