Be Who You Are - Success Series

Richard Branson's - Success Tips

I have just finished reading Richards Branson's books Business Stripped Bare and Losing My virginity and thought it would be great to share some of his Success Tips for Business.

Have Fun - "Any proposal I like must sound fun".
Be proud of what you do - "What matters is what you create. Does it make you proud? Have you impacted positively on others?"
Don't let your limits knock your self-confidence - "What you may be bad at actually doesn't interest people, and it certainly shouldn't interest you. Put these to one side and push yourself towards your strengths".
Innovation is what you get when you capitalise on luck, when you get up from behind your desk and go and see where ideas and people lead you.
Empower and Respect others - "Inspire people to think like entrepreneurs, and whatever you do, treat them like adults. The hardest taskmaster of all is a person's own conscience, so the more responsibility you give people, the better they will work for you."

And the final word from his book that I thought was worth sharing: "Successful people aren't in possession of secrets known only to themselves. Don't obsess over people who appear to you to be 'winners', but listen to the wisdom of people who've led enriching lives - people, for instance, who've found time for friends and family. Be generous in your interpretation of what success looks like. The best and most meaningful lives don't always end happily."