In Screw It, Let's Do It author and entrepreneur Richard Branson's outlines his guidelines for living life, running a business and achieving your goals. I've compiled a few of my favourite messages, quotes, and concepts from the book.
Branson's key goal with this book is to inspire you to get the most out of your life and to achieve your goals. Have faith in yourself you'll find you can achieve almost anything.
Just Do It
“It doesn't matter what's the challenge is, whether it's business or personal, if it's something you enjoy, just do it. You'll be glad you did.”
- Believe It Can Be Done
- Have Goals
- Live Life to Full
- Never Give Up
- Prepare Well
- Have Faith in Yourself
- Help Each Other
Have Fun!
Having fun should be at the core of your business. Concentrate on having fun and the money will follow. Richard wanted to buy Necker in the British Virgin Islands but didn't have the money. So he borrowed the money to fund his fun i.e. The money will come somehow. Long term, you won't make money if profit is the goal. Make the goal to have fun and your passion will drive success.
- Have Fun, Work Hard and Money Will Come
- Don't Waste Time – Grab Your Chances
- Have a Positive Outlook On Life
- When it's Not Fun, Move On
Be Bold
“Whatever your dream is, go for it. Always be aware if the risks are too random or too hard to predict, but remember, if you opt for a safe life, you will never know what it's like to win. Have no regrets, think big and go for it.”
- Calculate the Risks and Take Them
- Believe in Yourself
- Chase Your Dreams and Goals
- Have No Regrets
- Be Bold
- Keep Your Word
Challenge Yourself
“Challenge is the core and mainspring of all human action. If there's an ocean, we cross it, a disease, we cure it. If there's a wrong we right it, a record, we break it. And if there's a mountain, we climb it.”
- Aim high
- Try New Things
- Always Try
- Challenge Yourself
Stand on Your Own Feet
“There's nothing like being your own boss and making decisions on your terms. Make sure you stand on your own two feet, rely on yourself and do all you can to make yourself a stronger, better person.”
- Rely on Yourself
- Chase your Dreams but Live in the Real World.
- Work Together
Live the Moment
“Money is important. But the bottom line is money is just a means to an end, not an end in itself. And what is going on now is just as important as what you're planning for the future.”
- Love Life and Live It To The full
- Enjoy the Moment
- Reflect on your Life
- Make Every Second Count
- Don't Have Regrets
Value Family and Friends
“We all need a strong support network. Even though I was taught to stand on my own feet, without my loyal family and friends I would be lost.”
- Put the Family and the Team First
- Be Loyal
- Face Problems Head On
- Money is for Making Things Happen
- Pick the Right People and Reward Talent
Have Respect
“Be fair in all your dealings. Don't cheat – but aim to win.”
“Never do anything if it means you can't sleep at night.”
- Be Polite and Respectful
- Do the Right Thing
- Keep Your Good Name
- Be Fair in All Your Dealings
Do Some Good
“Business people are in a unique position to do good and evoke change. Create the change you want to see and be genuine i.e. Not just to look good.”
- Change the World, Even if in a Small Way
- Make a Difference and Help Others
- Do No Harm
- Always Think What You Can Do To Help