The entrepreneurs who succeed usually want to make a difference to people’s lives, not just their own bank balances.

You must have the courage to trust your instincts and be ready to question what other people don't. If you do that, you can seize opportunities that others would miss. Believe in yourself, and use everything you can - including the obstacles - to propel you along the road to success. Who knows what you might achieve?

I never really felt secure until I was well into my 30s, because anytime I had success, I would invest in new projects.

The best way forward is to give more people everywhere greater power to build their own destinies.

Run lean; avoid unnecessary expenses.

When we start a new venture, we base it on hard research and analysis. Typically, we review the industry and put ourselves in our customer's shoes to see what we could do better.

I have always looked on my businesses not just as money-making machines, but as adventures that can, I hope, make people better off.