If young people do see me as an example (I'm very flattered if they do!) I hope it is as someone who will go out there and live life to the full.

Confidence breeds confidence and negativity breeds negativity. Treat those around you with respect and dignity and they will thrive.

Learn to raise capital by any means necessary. That's your primary job as an entrepreneur. You must continually raise capital from family and friends, banks, suppliers, customers and investors.

In Africa, villagers look up to elders; they are the moral voice of their community.

You don't have to be one of the Elders. You don't have to be well known. You just have to be determined to care about people. That's all it takes.

Dream big by setting yourself seemingly impossible challenges. You then have to catch up with them.

Remain focused on fulfilling your business mission. Never allow adversity divert your attention and efforts.