Richard Branson: To Be Successful, Take the Stairs BIZ Experiencess should focus on a gradual climb to success.

By Rose Leadem

Opinions expressed by BIZ Experiences contributors are their own.

Featureflash / Shutterstock.com
Richard Branson

Although Richard Branson admits to being a big fan of the elevator pitch, he thinks it's also important to take the stairs -- literally.

Related: Watch Richard Branson's Mannequin Challenge Video

The outgoing Virgin founder believes that taking the stairs whenever you can is a great way to exercise, especially if you're busy working all day. In a recent blog post, Branson not only addresses the importance of physically taking the stairs, but finds that an "BIZ Experiences is essentially taking the stairs every day of their career."

As most of us know -- BIZ Experiencesship takes time. Branson calls it a "gradual climb," with "inevitable failures and setbacks along the way." Very few BIZ Experiencess can take the elevator to instant success, he writes.

Related: Richard Branson: Why Every Budding BIZ Experiences Needs a Full-Time Job First

Take the slower route. You'll be able to learn from your experience and better prepare yourself for a future of success, Branson advises. "Rather than getting to the top without the experience, you will have years of experience, failure, learnings -- climbing stairs -- to fall back on."

Rose Leadem is a freelance writer for BIZ Experiences.com. 

Want to be an BIZ Experiences Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Business Ideas

70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for BIZ Experiencess to pursue in 2025.

Science & Technology

OpenAI's Latest Move Is a Game Changer — Here's How Smart Solopreneurs Are Turning It Into Profit

OpenAI's latest AI tool acts like a full-time assistant, helping solopreneurs save time, find leads and grow their business without hiring.

Social Media

How To Start a Youtube Channel: Step-by-Step Guide

YouTube can be a valuable way to grow your audience. If you're ready to create content, read more about starting a business YouTube Channel.

Money & Finance

These Are the Expected Retirement Ages By Generation, From Gen Z to Boomers — and the Average Savings Anticipated. How Do Yours Compare?

Many Americans say inflation prevents them from saving enough and fear they won't reach their financial goals.

Starting a Business

I Built a $20 Million Company by Age 22 While Still in College. Here's How I Did It and What I Learned Along the Way.

Wealth-building in your early twenties isn't about playing it safe; it's about exploiting the one time in life when having nothing to lose gives you everything to gain.

Business Solutions

Boost Team Productivity and Security With Windows 11 Pro, Now $15 for Life

Ideal for BIZ Experiencess and small-business owners who are looking to streamline their PC setup.