Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure may have made Socrates famous in America in the early 90’s, but since 399 B.C one man has been known as the father of political philosophy, ethics or moral philosophy, and as a figurehead of all the central themes in Western philosophy.

Socrates:

Even though there are few actual writings of his own, many of his followers Plato, Xenophon, Aristotle, and Aristophanes carried on his legacy for all of history to remember.

During the days when Socrates was alive, he would walk around the Athens markets and walk right up to people and ask them pointed questions.  “What is Justice?” , “What is the Meaning of Life?”, often asking the most affluent . Strange on might think. But not for a man who is considered the founder of Philosophy.

Personally I like this quote of his “my wisdom is limited to an awareness of my own ignorance.”

So today I leave you with Socrates last words:

“Crito, we owe a cock to Asclepius. Please, don’t forget to pay the debt.”

Meaning that death is the cure—and freedom, of the soul from the body.

This weeks profile is another personal favorite of mine. A man who gives the definition to Entrepreneur sure does it well.  Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of Virgin in my opinion is one of the best examples of a truly successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, innovator, and visionary.

After dropping out of school, and constantly thinking outside the box with a very edgy approach to business Richard Branson is constantly innovating. Most recently his company Virgin is bringing people into space via Virgin Galactic, and Virgin America’s new fleet of Boeings have became a smash hit for travelers in the US.

Although that is not even the tip of the iceberg of Virgins 300+ companies.

Richard has three books, which I have read and recommend all as great reads:

Business Stripped Bare

Losing My Virginity

Screw it Lets Do It

Richard currently lives on Necker Island part time, which surely can’t be too stressful. Waking up to the crashing waves of the Caribbean is just about everyone’s picture of relaxation. But he doesn’t quit there….

Here are three more fun resources about Richard if you would like to learn more.

I suggest taking a look at his blog here:

http://entrepreneur.virgin.com/index.php

Here is a great video with Richard at a TED Talks:

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/richard_branson_s_life_at_30_000_feet.html

An absolutely hilarious video with him and Steven Colbert:

http://www.comcast.net/video/colbert-branson-in-on-air-water-fight/481544970/

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