Living the Dream

My celebrity role model would have to be Richard Branson. Branson is a man of many ventures and sticks out as one of a kind. A self-made billionaire and one of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs is one of the few reasons I find him so fascinating. Richard Branson did not become famous for acting or singing or even playing sports. He set his life goals high and through hard work stands where he does now. What makes him so interesting isn’t just his business accomplishments, it’s his personality, a life enthusiast. Not many figures of his stature live a life as unpredictable as he does. A great quote from Branson’s autobiography reads, “My interest in life comes from setting myself huge, apparently unachievable challenges and trying to rise above them...from the perspective of wanting to live life to the full, I felt that I had to attempt it.” In my opinion Branson should be a role model to anyone who is looking to achieve a goal or live out their life and the pursuit of happiness. I have had the opportunity to personally meet Richard Branson and hear him talk about his life and careers. The more you know about the man the more you have to respect him and his unbelievable life.