Money gives you the freedom to do with your time what you want to do with it

I've been very lucky. I come from a very close family. I'm also in a relationship that's been really good. Lasted a long time. We've got wonderful kids from that relationship, and they've had the benefit of being together. It's fantastic to have that sort of togetherness. It's a rarity these days.

As an entrepreneur, you've got to protect against the company going bust. And as an adventurer, you've got to protect against losing your life. It's even more important as an adventurer to get it right.

Luck is when determination meets opportunity

The jet stream is a very strong force and pushing a balloon into it is like pushing up against a brick wall, but once we got into it, we found that, remarkably, the balloon went whatever speed the wind went.

If you can run one company, you can run another. Running companies are about inspiring and driving the best out of people.

If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes-then learn how to do it later!