by Juvoni Beckford@juvoni
Motivations to Read
I've always thought of Richard Branson as a "cool" C.E.O. I want to better understand his mindset and learn about his brand of companies.
3 Reasons to Read
- A unique book on leadership from someone who dropped out at sixteen, suffers from dyslexia, and has never worked for anyone but himself.
- Lessons from building the Virgin Brand of companies.
- Getting the Job Done and Having Fun Getting There.
Notable Quotes
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Richard Branson
“Listen - it makes you sound smarter” Richard Branson
“Acquiring the habit of note-taking is therefore a wonderfully complementary skill to that of listening.” Richard Branson
“In future just remember one thing: you're guaranteed to miss every shot you don't take.” Richard Branson
“All ideas are second-hand, consciously or unconsciously drawn from a million outside sources, and daily used by the garnerer with a pride and satisfaction born of the superstition that he originated them.” Richard Branson
Notes for this book are still being transcribed.
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