The truth is this: the Earth cannot provide enough food and fresh water for 10 billion people, never mind homes, never mind roads, hospitals and schools.

If I'm setting up a new business I'll spend three or four months learning everything there is about that business, everything there is about that subject and then I will find good people to run it on a day-to-day basis, but whilst they're running it at least I know what they're talking about when they come back to me.

You don't have to be one of the Elders. You don't have to be well known. You just have to be determined to care about people. That's all it takes.

Exploration is a wonderful way to open our eyes to the world, & to truly see that impossible is just a word.

My biggest motivation? Just to keep challenging myself

All good leaders listen to their people and empower them to go away and turn any innovative ideas they have into a reality.

Most of our businesses do succeed, but if something completely fails, then as long as we bow out gracefully and pay off all our debts, and nobody gets hurt, then I don't think people disrespect Virgin for trying. The public appreciates someone having a go; it appreciates the attempt. Who's been a success in life who hasn't failed?