Sir Richard Branson owns the Virgin Brand and Group of Companies. More than 400 companies are under his control. His companies include media companies, aviation companies and even space travel companies (Virgin Galactica).
He was asked once what he considered to be the most important thing he does that allows him to have the energy to do all the things he does. His answer? “Working Out”.
When he isn’t traveling the world working in his 400 different businesses, he is at his tropical paradise home on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. There he plays tennis, water skis, and kite surfs, among other activities requiring a fairly high degree of physical fitness and personal energy. According to Wikipedia, he holds several World Kitesurfing records.
In a quote from a recent article in Forbes Magazine, he said:
“When I’m fit, when I’m healthy, when I haven’t been drinking too much, when my body is humming, I can achieve anything, and that should go without saying. The majority of us go through life where we don’t reach that peak.”
So, when you say you don’t have time or don’t have the energy to “work out”, think about a 66 year old multi-billionaire with 400 companies to run. If Sir Richard Branson can do it, are you going to suggest that you can’t. Really?
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