Of course, a lot of businesses want to reach students, so I funded the magazine by selling advertising. I sold something like $8,000 worth of advertising for the first edition, and that was in 1966. I printed up 50,000 copies, and I didn't even have to charge for them on the newsstand because my costs were already covered.
Richard BransonIt isn't effective or productive to force your employees to do anything. Choice empowers people and makes for a more content workforce.
Richard BransonIn Africa, villagers look up to elders; they are the moral voice of their community.
Richard BransonYour employees are your companyโs real competitive advantage. Theyโre the ones making the magic happen-so long as their needs are being met.
Richard BransonI was trouble - and always in trouble. Aged eight I still couldn't read. In fact, I was dyslexic and short-sighted. Despite sitting at the front of the class, I couldn't read the blackboard. Only after a couple of terms did anyone think to have my eyes tested. Even when I could see, the letters and numbers made no sense at all.
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