Luke Johnson (businessman) - Inspiration and Philosophy

Inspiration and Philosophy

As well as the meeting with Branson and an admiration for the durability of Rupert Murdoch, Johnson quotes the advice financier JP Morgan gave to a frantic man who asked him what the markets would do: "Young man, the market will continue to fluctuate." Johnson says: "It's a great piece of advice because if you're involved in the stock market you should never worry about the day-to-day price of your shares. What's more important is the reality of your day-to-day business."

Johnson's business philosophy is: "Not to dwell on mistakes and not to get overwhelmed with regret. When things go wrong you have to move forward and look at each week afresh."