I think great businessmen are more likely made than born. I don't know if it's from your upbringing, your parental background, the struggles you go through. In my own particular situation, I left school at 15 and I was struggling to survive in the jungle and that was a great education. So I think just getting out there, hands on, learning to survive teaches you a lot.
Richard BransonEducation doesn't just take place in stuffy classrooms and university buildings, it can happen everywhere, every day to every person.
Richard BransonIn Africa, villagers look up to elders; they are the moral voice of their community.
Richard BransonThe best lessons are usually learned from failure. You musn't beat yourself up if you fail - just pick yourself up, learn as much as you can from the experience and get on with the next challenge...The brave may not live forever, but the cautious never live at all.
Richard BransonI personally don't believe anything is impossible. With enough determination and effort, almost everything is possible.
Richard BransonYou 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?
Richard Branson