Preface
The iconic founder of numerous businesses under the brand name Virgin, Sir Richard Branson is not only one of the richest and most entrepreneurial men in the United Kingdom, he also appears to be one of the most balanced and playful. The eldest of four, Branson is dyslexic, and as a result he struggled academically. However, he refused to let that disability limit him. From a very young age, he focused instead on building his businesses. Leveraging his ability to connect with other people, his first venture took the form of a student magazine. He was just 16 years old.
Sir Richard is perhaps most famous for his airline. In his autobiography, he wrote about his decision to start that venture:
“My interest in life comes from setting myself ...
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