In the same way that I tend to make up my mind about people within thirty seconds of meeting them, I also make up my mind about whether a business proposal excites me within about thirty seconds of looking at it. I rely far more on gut instinct than researching huge amounts of statistics.

First of all, if you're setting up a new company, you want to try to find a brand that can work on a global basis.

If you follow your dreams and spend your life doing what brings you joy, you are more likely to find success

You're offering a great service. People are tuning in. So continue to find great people, continue to do what you're doing. And do it better than your rivals. I know that's easier said than done.

All you have in life is your reputation: you may be very rich, but if you lose your good name, then you'll never be happy. The thought will always lurk at the back of your mind that people don't trust you.

Lead by listening - to be a good leader you have to be a great listener.

Learn to live on the edge.