You see, it's essential that one of us stays awake during the flight [ballon]. So, rather than using the comfortable Virgin seats which we used to cross the Atlantic, we've asked British Airways for two of theirs.

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

Many assume my business success has brought me happiness. But the way I see it, I am successful because I am happy.

What's the most critical factor in any business decision you'll ever have to make? Basically, it boils down to this question: If this all crashes, will it bring the whole house tumbling down like a pack of cards? One business matra remains embedded in my brain - protect the downside.

Life can seem rather unreal at times. Alive and well and loving one day. No longer there the next.

If you are glass half empty type of person, maybe you just haven’t been holding the right glass

Grow internally first. Strengthen your bottom line first before considering external growth.