Well, the odds must be against anybody being able to fly around the world in a balloon on the first attempt. All of us who are attempting to go around the world in balloons are effectively flying in experimental craft because these craft cannot be tested.

I've never sued anybody, though there have been one or two occasions I've wanted to strangle one or two people.

My mother always taught me never to look back in regret but to move on to the next thing. The amount of time people waste dwelling on failures rather than putting that energy into another project, always amazes me. I have fun running all the Virgin businesses-so a setback is never a bad experience, just a learning curve.

To be a great leader, you must be a great listener

Two bricklayers work side by side. The first lays bricks. The second builds magnificent cathedrals. Think small vs. think big.

We'd love to be involved with the creation of something very special, something quite large and something quite exciting.

LEARN FROM FAILURE. If you are an entrepreneur and your first venture wasn't a success, welcome to the club.