You can't be successful unless you're genuine as a human being and honest. The startups in our world that are really successful are both genuine and honest; they bring that pure level of passion to the table and they're very honest about the world around them.
— Adeo Ressi“Each time we learn something new or encounter a fresh experience, we trigger a reconfiguration of our brains. Neuroplasticity is highest during youth, explaining why children and young adults up to the age of 25 absorb knowledge so rapidly. Their learning capacity is immense, akin to sponges soaking up water.”— Dr. Rudolph Tanzi
Alzheimer's disease researcher and Harvard Medical School neuroscientist
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I believe that success in business can be measured by if you enjoy what you are doing; create something that stands out; create something that everyone is really proud of.
— Sir Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Group & Billionaire Entrepreneur & Adventurer
True success in life can only be gauged by something which is priceless; how much love you have in your life – I am truly fortunate to be surrounded by extremely loving and fun family and friends and nothing beats spending time with the people I love.
— Sir Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Group & Billionaire Entrepreneur & Adventurer
If you fall flat on your face, at least you're moving forward. All you have to do is get back up and try again!
— Sir Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Group & Billionaire Entrepreneur & Adventurer
Money is not my first priority – I have always pursued what I am passionate about whether that will make me money or not, my fascination is learning and discovery more than being rich and powerful.
— Sir Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Group & Billionaire Entrepreneur & Adventurer
We must fundamentally change how we see children - not as objects of charity, but as individuals with rights, with potential, with the power to transform our world.
— Georgette MulheirFounder of Lumos, global children's rights and deinstitutionalization advocate
One of the greatest learnings in my life has been the fact that the sky is really not the limit, after all, there are footprints on the moon. The future of our species will see us travel further, and achieve more, than we could ever predict- so we have to keep our minds open to all possibilities.
— Buzz AldrinLunar Module Pilot on Apollo 11; Second Person to Walk on Moon
A designer is a designer, whether you're designing a dress or a toothbrush. The integrity, skill and creativity are all the same.
— Donna KaranRenowned Fashion Designer & Founder of DKNY Brand
A brand has to be authentic and be born of a personal passion. If you, its creator, doesn't want the product, no one else will. If you want it, chances are it will be wanted around the world. Desires are universal and speak in every language.
— Donna KaranRenowned Fashion Designer & Founder of DKNY Brand
To me, success is balancing your personal life and your work life. It's also being content and satisfied with what you accomplished so you can let it go and move forward.
— Donna KaranRenowned Fashion Designer & Founder of DKNY Brand
Entrepreneurship is a way of life. For me, entrepreneurship has always been about being a builder. Whether it's about undiscovered artists or working with companies pre-launch, the build process is what attracts me.
— Troy CarterMusic executive and manager, founder of Meadows and Q&A platform
Stay undefined and stay curious. Our world is changing so rapidly that the only way to survive, thrive and adjust is to have a deep and constant level of curiosity.
— Troy CarterMusic executive and manager, founder of Meadows and Q&A platform
To follow your dreams and imagine the unimaginable. Everything man-made that we see and touch on a daily basis has been invented by someone, by an entrepreneur. Life is exciting and you can create your own destiny, just as long as you believe in yourself and step outside of the box.
— Laurence GraffFounder and Chairman of Graff Diamonds, luxury jeweler and gemstone merchant
I haven't remained still since I started in business, I am always moving forward, always looking ahead. I have always said 'the sky is the limit' and have lived by that motto every day.
— Laurence GraffFounder and Chairman of Graff Diamonds, luxury jeweler and gemstone merchant
Diamonds are a miracle of nature, they are millions of years old, they survived a hazardous journey to the earth's surface and the discovery of them is an exciting moment. To see the rough diamond and then watch it come to life on the polisher's wheel with incredible fire and scintillation is incredibly inspiring.
— Laurence GraffFounder and Chairman of Graff Diamonds, luxury jeweler and gemstone merchant
Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking, a way of acting, that enables you to realise your dreams. It allows ideas to thrive and become reality and success to be born from hard work, good intention, taking risks and believing in something that others may deem to be impossible.
— Laurence GraffFounder and Chairman of Graff Diamonds, luxury jeweler and gemstone merchant