RICHARD BRANSON ON THE 8 RULES HE SWEARS BY TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AND ENJOYABLE LIFE

Richard Branson.

• Multibillionaire Richard Branson launched his first business as a teenager, and has since founded a slew of companies and conglomerates, including Virgin Records, Virgin Airlines, Virgin Express, Virgin Mobile, Virgin Hotels, Virgin Cruises and Virgin Galactic.

• He also seems perpetually set to "happy" mode, and is known to truly enjoy the life he has created — which is far more important to him than his wealth. "I've never gone into business to make money," he once said.

• Among his rules for building a successful, happy life: Be fearless in trying new things, and find a hobby that gets you outside.

By nearly any measure, Richard Branson is at the top of the success-o-meter of life. The multibillionaire launched his first business as a teenager. By 20, he had started a mail-order record business and by 22 he was running a chain of record stores. He has since founded a slew of companies and conglomerates, including Virgin Records, Virgin Airlines, Virgin Express, Virgin Mobile, Virgin Hotels, Virgin Cruises and Virgin Galactic.

But it's not just his ability to create entrepreneurial success that sets him apart. Branson seems perpetually set to "happy" mode. When he's not engaging in some outdoor sport or extreme hobby, he's spending time with family and friends he truly seems to adore.

According to Branson, creating such a life is pretty simple: love others, be grateful for all you have, be kind and be mindful. Oh, and " Never say no, just keep going until you succeed."

So take some tips from the master of success and happiness. Use these eight keys and build your own amazing life.

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