Name: Life at 30,000 feet
Uploaded: 2007-10-09T06:17:00Z
Duration: 29 min 38 s
Description: Richard Branson talks to TED's Chris Anderson about the ups and the downs of his career, from his multibillionaire success to his multiple near-death experiences -- and reveals some of his (very surprising) motivations.

Richard Branson talks to TED's Chris Anderson about the ups and the downs of his career, from his multibillionaire success to his multiple near-death experiences -- and reveals some of his (very surprising) motivations.

Life at 30,000 feet

A spirit of relentless curiosity and the courage to challenge norms can turn setbacks into new ventures. Building a billion-dollar group of companies began with a single magazine and included near-death balloon expeditions, failed businesses, and public stunts. The journey shows that treating people well, learning from mistakes, and embracing risk matter far more than traditional credentials or conformity. Even with dyslexia and academic troubles, daring ideas and genuine care for others drive real impact.