How to be Happy by Virgin Billionaire, Richard Branson

Richard Branson and Virgin Air Hostesses (Picture: Rex)

How can we be happy - the mystery which all of us try to solve and some never do…

Luckily, Virgin CEO and billionaire Richard Branson offers his solution.

On his Virgin blog, he stresses that we shouldn’t write and complete a to-do list but rather concentrate on achieving a ‘to-be list’.

Mr Branson explains: ‘So many people get caught up in doing what they think will make them happy but, in my opinion, this is where they fail. Happiness is not about doing, it’s about being.

‘In order to be happy, you need to think consciously about it. Don’t forget the to-do list, but remember to write a to-be list too.

‘For me, it’s watching the flamingos fly across Necker Island [His private island] at dusk. It’s holding my new grandchildren’s tiny hands. It’s looking up at the stars and dreaming of seeing them up close one day.’

Richard Branson at the launch of Virgi Cruises in Miami (Picture: Rex)

So in conclusion - we should not think about getting married, having kids and mortgage but look to have life-changing and affirming experiences with those we love.

A free all-inclusive stay in one of Necker Island’s luxury lodges might help, nudge, nudge…