I know enough to know that no man is an island.

I have had fun running all of the Virgin businesses, so I never see a setback as a bad experience; it is just a learning curve.

I am constantly pushing myself and my own expectations and have always found that I've always come out better for it. Fear is human nature, but turning fear into opportunity is what will make a difference. I would much rather look back at my life saying "I can't believe I did that," than, "What if I had done that?"

Never take your eyes off the cash flow because it's the life blood of business.

In the beginning it was just about the business - now it's about the brand.

Find somebody else to run your business on a day-to-day basis.

Engage your emotions at work. Your instincts and emotions are there to help you.