Tough times are inevitable in life and in business. But how you compose yourself during those times defines your spirit and will define your future.

I felt uneasy about making the rapid decisions I have always made, and wondered whether every decision should be formally ratified and minuted at a board meeting.

We have the enormous opportunity in our hands to make a positive difference for business, people, and the planet.

Starting a business is a huge amount of hard work... You had better enjoy it.

Believe in yourself and back yourself to come out on top. A fulfilling career is waiting for those brave enough to find it.

I don't live my life thinking about "if only." I just try to think positively about the future. We'll never know for certain what would have happened if we'd gone to Iraq. The important thing is that we've got to do everything we can to prevent other wars.

I always tell other people to protect against the downside, and not risk roughing on new ventures, but I never stuck to that rule myself.