Didn't They Do Well...But How?

[Tiggy]

I really admire people like Richard Branson, Alan Sugar etc for what they have achieved.

What would you say were the main defining factors that have separated them from the competition?
Guess I'm needing a little inspiration!!!

T :)

[webit]

Did anyone see the Richard Branson Rebel Billionaire - I'd like to see Trump or Sugar climb to the top of that balloon or sit or a chair strapped to a stunt plane.

Anyway - back on subject. . .

[Tiggy]

LOL!! :lol: :lol:

God you've cheered me up!! I didn't see it but the thought of either of those two, especially Alan Sugar, strapped to a stunt plane with his grumpy face just makes me crease!!!


T :lol:

[Jayne]

Hi,

I watched a program about dyslexia and that said most of the top artists and business people suffer from some form of it, It makes your brain work in a slightly different way, they a good at thinking new ideas that hasn't been thought of. Richard Branson and Lynda le plant have it. In fact a lot of people have it, but wouldn't admit it, for fear of micky takers :wink: Maybe this is the secret. :D

Jayne

[Tiggy]

oh wele ni taht csae i shloud be alrghit..

Tggiy :D

[Jayne]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Jayne

[webit]

Very common in computer programmers - and by many 'I kid you not' considered a 'gift'

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=the+gift+of+dyslexia+

[MinuWeb]

I think most successful entrepreneurs have 2 outstanding characteristics.

1) Determination
2) Common sense

[Cornish Steve]

Funnily enough, I just posted a comment about this in another thread.

One well-respected author claims that data proves most successful leaders to be Type 5 leaders. They are characterized by a strong drive (or, as you say, determination) combined with servant-leadership.

While some of the most well-known leaders may not demonstrate these qualities, they are not always the best. By definition, self-effacing leaders tend to avoid publicity.

[DuaneJackson]

I'm meeting Alan Sugar in a couple of weeks, I'll ask him : )

Serioulsy though, how would you open a conversation with him? I'd always assumed his public image was just that, but apparently he's just as unaaproachable in real life.

[Cornish Steve]

I'm meeting Alan Sugar in a couple of weeks, I'll ask him : )

Serioulsy though, how would you open a conversation with him? I'd always assumed his public image was just that, but apparently he's just as unaaproachable in real life.

As a matter of interest, why would you want to meet someone with such a reputation? Do you have to?

[Tiggy]

Wow... I would love to meet Alan Sugar!!

How did you manage that?

T :?

[clickprofits]

but apparently he's just as unaaproachable in real life.

Apparently so if the interview with Lynn Barber is to believed:

"Sir Alan Sugar is not someone you long to spend time with. Interviewing him is like trying to push a very large stone uphill. Making jokes to him is like hurling yourself against a brick wall. "

Full interview:
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,6903,1468859,00.html

[Jayne]

I'm meeting Alan Sugar in a couple of weeks, I'll ask him : )

Serioulsy though, how would you open a conversation with him? I'd always assumed his public image was just that, but apparently he's just as unaaproachable in real life.

Ask him if he has any cheap TV's going, I dare you :lol:

Jayne

[DuaneJackson]

Two very polarised responses from Tiggy and Steve!

To answer your question first Steve; regardless of his personality - where he is now contrasted with where he came from is admirable to say the least. I'm from a very similar background socially and geographically so for me it's inspirational.

As for how, it's a long story. Basically he is opening a business centre in Hackney that I've been very much involved in.

Thanks for the link clickprofits, I'll have a proper read later.

[Cornish Steve]

I'm from a very similar background socially and geographically so for me it's inspirational.

Then I hope you achieve the same success but without losing your good nature, sense of humour, and decency. Maybe one day he'll hope to meet you at such an event.

[CaroCaro]

I once worked for the PR agency that did the PR for Amstrad, back in in 1992 and I once had to get Mr Sugar an ice cream cornet and he was very appreciative!

[SillyJokes]

A close friend of mine had to sell to him once and he basically totally wiped the floor with her.

As a result she couldn't bring herself to watch The Apprentince despite it being 18years since the meeting.

If the project is in Hackney he will be fine. He loves anything from Hackney. Just tell him you were brought up by your mother in abject poverty and he'll love you.

[Thais]

I would hazard a guess that most of these really successful people have smoked more than a bit of dope in their youths :? Nothing like being stoned for amazing inspirational revelations!

Yeah...I know...Bill Gates looks like Mummy's best boy, but even so....

Of course, that still doesn't explain why some who 'misspent their youth' should triumph, and some didn't....it's probably all in the stars :P