Occupation: Business Magnate Birth: July 18, 1950
A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts..
What is a business? It's simply an idea that makes someone else's life better.
Listen. Take the best. Leave the rest..
Business has to give people enriching, rewarding lives...or it's simply not worth doing..
I just think you need to spice up life every now and then with a bit of adventure and excitement..
I believe that drudgery and clock-watching are a terrible betrayal of that universal, inborn entrepreneurial spirit..
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!.
Fun is one of the most important - and underrated - ingredients in any successful venture. If you're not having fun, then it's probably time to call ….
Having no regrets makes way for the best piece of advice I can give - don't be afraid of failure..
To stand still today is to go backwards...and quickly...!.
One thing is certain in business, you and everyone around you will make mistakes..
I just like to enjoy life and push myself. Of course, there is method to my madness. When you are entering into a new industry, for example, it helps….
Free publicity and word of mouth is probably the best and cheapest form of advertising. Learn to use it to your advantage..
Two heads are definitely better than one and by sourcing ideas from each other, you have a better chance of coming up with a strategy that will allow….
Whether your sport of choice is running, cycling, kite surfing, etc. start moving and stay moving! It will give you energy and help you stay young..
We must rapidly wean ourselves off our dependence on coal and fossil fuels..
No matter how big you are, details count!.
Give your employees a mission that matches their ambitions. When you challenge people, they surprise you..
One key to entrepreneurial success is to get a great group of people around you who believe in your idea..
And you know, I've had great fun turning quite a lot of different industries on their head and making sure those industries will never be the same ag….
Screw it, just do it!.