The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Richard Branson: How A Dyslexic Drop-out Built A Billion Dollar Empire
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Dec 12, 2022 
Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group and a renowned entrepreneur, shares his journey from a dyslexic school dropout to a billionaire visionary. He reveals how his strong maternal influence fostered resilience and creativity in his childhood. Branson recounts humorous school experiences and the founding of Virgin Atlantic, driven by frustrations in air travel. He emphasizes the importance of competition in business and reflects on his adventurous spirit and aspirations in space travel, all while touching on mental health and personal growth.
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Childhood Independence
- Richard Branson's mother encouraged resourcefulness, forbidding TV and pushing them to be independent.
- One example is making them find their own way to their grandmother's house at a young age.
Mother's Influence
- Branson recalls how his mother's strong principles shaped his entrepreneurial journey.
- He didn't initially realize her profound impact on his approach to business and life.
Mother's Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Branson's mother was an early entrepreneur, creating table mats and selling them to stores like Harrods.
- She used a phone box as her office, demonstrating her resourcefulness.