We had an electrical fault about 500 miles into the trip and lost more than half our fuel. We had a fire on the roof. And missed Los Angeles by 3,500 miles at the end of the trip and ending up in the arctic in a snowstorm.
I never wanted to be a businessman, I just wanted to change the world.
Of course an individual can make a huge difference but it is when those individuals come together with like-minded souls that they can change the world for ever and importantly for the better.
Above all, you want to create something you’re proud of.
Realize that the people who are working with you, this is their life. You know, 80% of their time is spent at work. Make sure that they’re proud of what they’re doing, that they’re enjoying what they’re doing.
I am passionate about many things but conserving our planet and its species is a high priority of mine.
I think that marijuana should be legalized. I think the only reason it isn’t legal is because politicians who smoked it when they were young men or young women just don’t have the courage when they become politicians to legalize it.
I’m sure you get the best out of people if you look for the best in them. People don’t need to be told when they’ve done something wrong – they know it without having to be told.
I’m a great believer that saying yes is a lot more fun than saying no.
Capitalism has never stood back and examined itself properly. I think everybody knows that capitalism is the only thing that works, but is the current form of capitalism the best way of it working?
Don’t become a slave to technology – manage your phone, don’t let it manage you.
Have passion for what you do; believe in yourself and your product and your customer; persevere; delegate; listen. Have fun. Today, I add: “Do good”.
Whatever you and your team decide your new brand will stand for, deliver on that promise. That’s the only way you’ll ever control your brand. And beware: brands always mean something. If you don’t define what the brand means, your competitors will.
If we can just get young people to do the same as their fathers did, that is, wear condoms.
All of us have just got to find that time to look after our bodies. That helps us make sure that our mind is sharp. I know that when I’m feeling great and really fit, I can get in three or four hours more of really productive work.
I never went into business to make money, but I have found that if I have fun, the money will come.
Red tape will often get in your way. It’s one of the reasons I often carry scissors!
When people screw up, give them a second chance.
There’s nothing like the endorphins from being fit, and the incredible endorphin rush that goes with that. It beats drugs, drink, and almost anything else I know.
Enjoy life – you only get one.