chapter 11 ReConnect Principle 6 —  Think bigger

If you think big, then it’s going to be big.

— Emeril Lagasse, celebrity chef

Pursue your goals with relentless determination, think bigger, get out of your own way and walk determinedly on the road to success.

In 1970, a young man decided to capitalise on his love of listening to music by selling records to other kids who wanted a fun place to hang out while they chose what music to buy.

In 2014, that young (at heart) man had a worldwide group of companies that numbered around four hundred, employed more than 50 000 people and has a net worth of $US5 billion. He is the CEO of — yes, you guessed it — the Virgin Group.

This is aiming for the stars. And part of Richard Branson’s phenomenal success ...

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