I remember my first financial meltdown. I was 23. I’d invested my whole salary - $25,000 (half of it debt!)- in a mining company on a “hot tip.” It tanked within two days. Since then I’ve learned to be a little more scrutinizing about what I invest my money in, while also following my gut. People told me I was a mad man for “investing” in a $30,000 watch! But guess what - that watch was worth TWICE what I paid for it almost the second I walked out the store. And I looked good too. #sharktank #investmentadvice …see more

If you could go back in time and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be? I know what mind would be... STOP BUYING SO MUCH SHIT!

The year was 1959. This is a story of #entrepreneurship , #courage , and self-reliance. The one which proves anything is possible once you decide to do something about the situation. The story of 7 women without any fancy #education , not only improved their own lives but gave livelihoods to many other women and built an empire worth Rs. 1600 crore …see more

On the great disconnect between financial #markets and the real #economy . H/T Robert Koenigsberger. #WallStreet #mainstreet #investing #stocks #bonds #investors #fed #centralbanks #federalreserve …see more

I got chance to hit the greens at the Necker Open, and it was a real privilege to play with Sir Nick Faldo and Rod Laver https://virg.in/iFA

Because of his remarkable commitment to helping others, I nominated Bruce Deel as someone to learn from when it comes to fulfilling our potential in 2018. Through Bruce's leadership, City of Refuge, Inc. provides thousands of people with a platform to fulfill their own potential every single day. …see more

Social media is the cornerstone of how I promote all of my companies products and services. One significant challenge is acquiring perpetual music rights for all the video we publish because it's very un-cool to steal music. The solution? Make your own. I encourage all the entrepreneurs I invest in to develop an artistic interest, It helps you think and solve problems more creatively! …see more

Adam Grant: The more ideas you generate, the more likely you will stumble across a good one: https://virg.in/RKE Literati

What would happen if you pushed a D'Angelico Guitars of America  12 string acoustic guitar through a wah wah pedal? Lets find out!

America’s use of the death penalty has racist roots, and that bias is still with us today: https://virg.in/Gur

Delighted to see the UN’s Commission on Narcotic Drugs remove medical cannabis from its schedule of most dangerous drugs, a long overdue step in the right direction. Hope this will stimulate further multilateral debate to finally end the failed war on drugs, improve public health and safety, and save lives …see more

Two more of the joys I have found in working from home: Our wonderful pup kept me company under the desk while I was working ... and next to me while I took a nap. (To be more precise: I decided to be next to her for the nap, forgoing the sofa!). #dogs #pups #workingfromhome …see more

A moment I really enjoyed last year was surprising more than 800 start-up founders. I joined a Virgin StartUp Meet Up to chat to Simon Sinek Inc. about how we can stay optimistic even in the middle of uncertainty and challenges:

'Leaders eat last.' - Simon Sinek Great leaders make everyone feel comfortable and safe. #Startuplife is dynamic with inherent results-oriented culture. Leaders should hit a pause every now and then to reflect on their organizational culture. Are we creating a safe environment? Are we leading by example? Are we being mentors and guides for our teams? This recent turkey video, captured in New Hampshire surely makes us revisit the lessons of #Leadership . …see more

In 1964 Robert Arthur Moog, an American engineer introduced the first Moog Synthesizer. He is the pioneer of electronic music. In 1970 #EmersonLake &Palmer used the Moog extensively on their debut album and the Moog sound exploded onto the rock scene. Who can forget the last synth riff on #LuckyMan ! …see more

Wardrobe for #sharktank can get really complicated if you let it. I don't. I have standardized on a black suit, crisp white shirt, a tie pin and a black tie. I have 25 sets. It never gets old. Where I shake it up is in the accessories. I wear a different watch in every "pod". This year I have to choose eight. How do you favor one child over another? It's brutal. Here are the season 12 selections. I'm calling them the Shark Tank 8 BTW Shark Tank just got nominated for two #emmyawards Prime Time Baby! …see more

I remember the time i had to take my daughter to sit in a board meeting when she was 4 years old. she sat in the corner colouring. Raising kids and working requires being creative to find the right Balance.

Why optimism is one of the most important traits to have in business – especially right now: https://virg.in/Ezh

Our WHY is the one constant that will guide us toward fulfillment in our work and life. So my team and I have put together two live online classes to help people find their WHY (Start With WHY: https://bit.ly/3nRID3M ) and then put it into action (Live Your WHY: https://bit.ly/33h1YDL ). Join our virtual classroom and start living life with purpose, on purpose. …see more

Sirimavo Bandaranaike was elected the modern world's first female head of government in 1960 when she became prime minister of Sri Lanka, or Ceylon as it was known then. We are sometimes thrust into unexpected circumstances and asked to rise to the occasion altering the course of our life. Such people accept life as it comes. They believe in accepting the intricacies with grace and consider them an #opportunity . This story is of a woman who shed her shyness and reluctance to deal with extraordinary circumstances – a mother to three children and no background or intention of getting into politics, yet finding her bearing to guide her country at a critical time. #Leadership #womenleadership #professionalwomen Video Source: BBC News …see more