Branson said he has always made lists of things he wants to achieve as it helps him make sense of his ideas and track his progress. For , Branson's goal is to continue preparing for his space travels through his company Virgin Galactic, according to the post:. Get unbelievably fit so I'm ready for a trip into space. I'll be doing lots of trekking and biking to get me into top shape. When I finished the Virgin Strive Challenge in I felt like a year-old again — I hadn't felt that good in 40 years.
I'll also be doing some centrifuge g-force training so I'm as acclimatized as I can be for the journey. The million-dollar question, of course, is this: Are these requirements for becoming a successful entrepreneur? Of course not. And I think it's a big mistake to try to be something you're not. But if they paint a picture that looks remarkably like you, that is something to consider as you go forward. Related: 4 Critical Skills for a Changing World. Tobak runs Silicon Valley-based Invisor Consulting and blogs at stevetobak.
Kenny Au. Daniel Todd. Richard Maize. Entrepreneur Deals. The Epoch Times. Skip to content Profile Avatar. Subscribe to Entrepreneur. Magazine Subscriptions. What Makes Great Entrepreneurs Tick. By Steve Tobak January 21, Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
More About Leadership. Kenny Au Nov 12, Prepare to Succeed. At Virgin, Branson says he juggles different business focuses on a daily basis and is often asked how he is successful in all of them. This doesn't mean I'm always working, it means I've learned the art of balance.
To replicate Branson's method of making each day count, here are five things he recommends you do:. Branson adds that his family inspires him to get involved with issues related to climate change, human rights and drug policy.
At work, generosity can be as simple as having fun with your peers at work. Leadership advisor and happiness expert Annie McKee says keeping your promises, giving or sharing credit when it's due and giving more compliments and "thank yous" can help build trust and create mood-boosting friendships with coworkers. Throughout the day, the billionaire drinks about 20 cups of tea, not only to stay energized, but to also reflect. Branson is a firm believer that taking notes , whether on a smart device or written with pen and paper, is the key to success.
Yes, I love Marmite. I really recommend Marmite with hot water stirred up. It has to be my age. A few hundred million people have been unnecessarily killed. It would be wonderful if the Elders could do a lot of fantastic things. I love any programme that is to do with nature, like Planet Earth.
Favourite band? Would have to be the Sex Pistols. They made a big difference for Virgin. They were tremendous fun. Favourite song? That has to be My Way. Did running the London Marathon hurt? I was very lucky. I managed to find the time to train properly. But the crowd carried everybody along.
For myself, my children and the other 30 or 40 thousand people, it was one of the best days of their lives. Highly recommend it if you can. You much have pretty much everything so what is your wife buying you? What makes you cry? If I go to the cinema my kids always bring a box of Kleenex along.
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