Education doesn't just take place in stuffy classrooms and university buildings, it can happen everywhere, every day to every person.

Many assume my business success has brought me happiness. But the way I see it, I am successful because I am happy.

Having a good network can be invaluable. It opens doors for you and allows you to enter into opportunities that are beneficial to your business. In this sense, 'who you know' is undoubtedly important, but to me 'what you know' is more important because once an opportunity shows itself, it is up to you to make the most of it, and this is down to your knowledge and skill.

Because I don't see Virgin as a company but as a way of life and I fully enjoy it, I don't think I'll ever retire.

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.

To have created one of the most respected companies in the world. Not necessarily the biggest.

There have been times when I could have succumbed to some form of bribe, or could have had my way by offering one. But ever since that night in Dover prison I have never been tempted to break my vow.. My Parents always drummed into me that all you have life is your reputation: you may be very rich, but if you lose your good name you'll never be happy.