My Top 10 Tips For Success

This is a post by Richard Branson, whose name is famous together with the Virgin Brand. He is constantly sharing his success with people all over the world and today his post on Top 10 Tips For Entrepreneur is worth a read.

One of the most rewarding parts of success is being able to share what you have learned to try to help others. On that note, I’ve pulled together a list of my top 10 tips for entrepreneurs setting off on their own journey into the wonderful world of business. Hope you enjoy them…

You will live a much better life if you just do it and pursue your passions. Those people who spend their time working on things they love are usually the ones enjoying life the most. They are also the ones who dared to take a risk and chase their dreams.

2. Do some good

If you aren't making a positive difference to other people's lives, then you shouldn't be in business. Companies have a responsibility to make a difference in the world, for their staff, their customers – everyone.

3. Believe in your ideas

Belief in yourself and belief in your business ideas can make all the difference between success and failure. If you aren't proud of your idea and believe in your plans, why should anybody else?

Fun is one of the most important – and underrated – ingredients in any successful venture. If you're not having fun, then it's probably time to try something else.

5. Don’t give up

On every adventure I have been on – whether setting up a business, flying around the world in a balloon or racing across the ocean in a boat – there have been moments when the easy thing to do would be to give up. By simply not giving up, brushing yourself down and trying again, you'll be amazed what you can achieve.

6. Keep setting yourself new challenges

If you don't write down your ideas, they could be gone by the morning. Write down lists to keep track of your goals, and you'll be amazed what challenges you overcome.

The art of delegation is one of the key skills any entrepreneur can master. If you find people who can take on tasks you aren't good at, it frees you up to plan for the future. It also gives you time to spend with your family and friends, which is the most important thing of all.

8. Look after your team

If your staff are having fun and genuinely care about other people, they will enjoy their work more and do a better job. Find people who look for the best in others, praise rather than criticise, and love what they do.

9. Get out there and do things

Rather than sitting in front of a screen all your life, switch off the TV or the computer and go out into the world. There are so many fascinating people to meet, exciting adventures to embark upon and rewarding challenges to take on that there's no time to lose.

Some people will react to success by trying to hang onto your coat tails. The best thing you can do is to not only ignore them, but to prove them wrong in every single way.

What are your top tips for success?