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She wore a leather flying jacket and hid her blonde hair under a leather ______.
She wore a leather flying jacket and hid her blonde hair under a leather ______.
helmet
She wanted to be an air ______ after the war.
She wanted to be an air ______ after the war.
hostess
Captain Robert Scott was my grandad’s ______.
Captain Robert Scott was my grandad’s ______.
cousin
His goal was to be the first man to the South ______.
His goal was to be the first man to the South ______.
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I started a student ______ when I was fifteen years old.
I started a student ______ when I was fifteen years old.
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My school friend, Jonny Gems, and I spent almost two years writing hundreds of ______ trying to sell space.
My school friend, Jonny Gems, and I spent almost two years writing hundreds of ______ trying to sell space.
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It gave me a huge buzz when we got our first ______ for advertising space.
It gave me a huge buzz when we got our first ______ for advertising space.
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I left school when I was ______ to work full time on the student magazine.
I left school when I was ______ to work full time on the student magazine.
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At school, I found reading and writing hard because of my ______.
At school, I found reading and writing hard because of my ______.
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People have to make choices if they are to get ______.
People have to make choices if they are to get ______.
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The best lesson I learned was to just ______.
The best lesson I learned was to just ______.
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A journey of a thousand miles starts with that first ______.
A journey of a thousand miles starts with that first ______.
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I will never say, 'I can't do this because I don't ______ how to.'
I will never say, 'I can't do this because I don't ______ how to.'
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If you want to fly, get down to the airfield and make the ______.
If you want to fly, get down to the airfield and make the ______.
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My mum, Eve, is a perfect example of ______.
My mum, Eve, is a perfect example of ______.
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They call me 'Dr. ______' because I won't say no.
They call me 'Dr. ______' because I won't say no.
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We had more famous names than some of the top ______.
We had more famous names than some of the top ______.
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Life in the basement was glorious ______.
Life in the basement was glorious ______.
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We branched out by being the first people to sell cut-price records by ______ order.
We branched out by being the first people to sell cut-price records by ______ order.
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We worked hard to promote the ______.
We worked hard to promote the ______.
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I have always wanted to live life to the ______.
I have always wanted to live life to the ______.
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The Blue Riband is a prize for the fastest ocean crossing from America to ______.
The Blue Riband is a prize for the fastest ocean crossing from America to ______.
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We cracked open the ______ and kept going.
We cracked open the ______ and kept going.
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We were hit by a giant ______ while crossing off Ireland.
We were hit by a giant ______ while crossing off Ireland.
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We were in a life raft in the middle of a ______.
We were in a life raft in the middle of a ______.
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We had failed in our first attempt to win the blue ______.
We had failed in our first attempt to win the blue ______.
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Sea water was getting into our ______ tanks.
Sea water was getting into our ______ tanks.
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We were so far behind that there seemed little point in ______.
We were so far behind that there seemed little point in ______.
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The lesson I learned is to keep ______ and to never give up.
The lesson I learned is to keep ______ and to never give up.
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I had never been in a ______ before.
I had never been in a ______ before.
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Hot air rises and so does the ______.
Hot air rises and so does the ______.
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I always tell people to plan and ______ if they want to do anything well.
I always tell people to plan and ______ if they want to do anything well.
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The winds and the jet stream blow from America to ______.
The winds and the jet stream blow from America to ______.
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We were the first to cross the ______ in a hot-air balloon.
We were the first to cross the ______ in a hot-air balloon.
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We chose to come down low and drop the ______ in a field.
We chose to come down low and drop the ______ in a field.
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If we landed in the sea with the balloon, we could ______.
If we landed in the sea with the balloon, we could ______.
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As the balloon drifted down towards the grey sea, I came out of the ______.
As the balloon drifted down towards the grey sea, I came out of the ______.
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I wrote in my notebook, 'Joan, Holly, Sam, I ______ you.'
I wrote in my notebook, 'Joan, Holly, Sam, I ______ you.'
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The helicopter fished me out of the icy ______.
The helicopter fished me out of the icy ______.
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The whole trip was an amazing ______.
The whole trip was an amazing ______.
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Have faith in ______
Have faith in ______
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Believe that anything can be ______
Believe that anything can be ______
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Throughout my life I have always strived for ______
Throughout my life I have always strived for ______
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I have ended up with two tropical ______ to have fun on
I have ended up with two tropical ______ to have fun on
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I have learned many ______ along the way
I have learned many ______ along the way
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It's never a bad thing to have a ______
It's never a bad thing to have a ______
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I set goals and then work out how to ______ them
I set goals and then work out how to ______ them
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People will always try to talk you out of ______
People will always try to talk you out of ______
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Study Notes
Lessons in Life - Richard Branson
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Branson emphasizes striving for success in business, personal life, and family.
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Key lessons learned include:
- Having faith in oneself
- Believing anything is possible
- Living life to the fullest
- Never giving up
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Branson's career journey has encompassed business ventures, authorship, and family life.
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He shares insights learned throughout his experiences.
Contents of the Book
- Introduction (page 3)
- Just Do It! (page 6)
- Have Fun! (page 17)
- Be Bold (page 32)
- Challenge yourself (page 44)
- Stand on your own feet (page 56)
- Live the moment (page 63)
- Value family and friends (page 73)
- Have respect (page 86)
- Do some good (page 94)
- Epilogue (page 107)
Introduction
- Branson is a "Maverick in paradise"
- His businesses operate differently than most
- He balances hard work with fun
Further Lessons and Experiences
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Branson learned lessons from early age
- Learning lessons from home, school, and business from his teens
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Emphasizes perseverance and overcoming challenges
- "Screw it, let's do it!" is his motto
- Importance of not saying "no" or "I can't"
- Finding ways around rules
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Importance of believing in oneself and in goals
- Even if others doubt your ability to reach a goal
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He emphasizes practical application of goals
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Importance of planning and preparation despite potential risks
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He attributes his success to a combination of courage, hard work, and using his wits.
More Lessons from Branson
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Dealing with setbacks and challenges in business ventures
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Examples of entrepreneurial pursuits.
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Personal anecdotes and stories, including his mother's career
- His mother's adventures as a pilot during the war
- His grandfather's contributions to exploration
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Branson's experiences with the Blue Riband challenge
- First attempt unsuccessful due to unforeseen circumstances
- Second attempt successful, setting a two-hour record
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He highlights the importance of taking calculated risks to achieve goals
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The challenges of hot air ballooning
- Navigating the wind and weather
- Avoiding disaster during a difficult attempt at a record
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Importance of lessons learned from early experiences, including finding early inspiration, determination to achieve goals, and courage.
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Importance of preparation in achieving goals
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Importance of practical approach and a supportive network for success
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Explore the key takeaways from Richard Branson's book on life and business. This quiz highlights the essence of believing in yourself, having fun, and valuing relationships. Dive into the lessons learned through Branson's unique career journey and experiences.
