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Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won’t Teach You at Business School by Richard Branson is a brilliant guide by the business mogul himself for those who dream of becoming entrepreneurs, or have successful careers or aiming to improve their leadership qualities. Summary of the Book In Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won’t Teach You at Business School, Richard discusses and shares his ideas about being an entrepreneur that are actually not a part of textbooks or not taught academically. Most of these are based on his own massive success and experience in business. He proposes a Top 5 Secrets of Business Success idea, talks about financial crisis in the world and explains the most important concepts that are essential to begin and sustain a business. The book is both inspiring and educative and is a must have for aspiring entrepreneurs. About Richard Branson Richard Branson is an English business tycoon with a well-known pioneering spirit. He has written books like Business Stripped Bare, Reach for the Skies and Screw Business As Usual. His inspiring, bestselling autobiography is called Losing My Virginity. His writing focuses on various aspects of entrepreneurship and leadership. Through his own remarkable story, he provides invaluable insight and advice into the world of business. Branson was born on July 18, 1950, in London, England. He was educated at the Scaitcliffe School and later the Stowe school. His magazine Student, established when he was 16, was his first ever business venture. His primary business venture called the Virgin Group is an umbrella for as many as 400 diverse companies, including Virgin Atlantic Airways, Virgin Records, and Virgin Mobile. He has attempted several world records, and even set some of them. He has also done cameos in several films. He has won several awards for his pioneering achievements as well as humanitarian activities. Branson has been married twice and has two children. He also had another daughter who passed away when she was just a 4-day-old baby. He has been listed as the 4th richest citizen of the United Kingdom according to Forbes 2011.