Theo Paphitis | Business Advice

Theo Paphitis tells of what he's learned in his career as a businessman. SUBSCRIBE for more speakers ► http://is.gd/OxfordUnion Facebook @ http://fb.me/theoxfordunion Twitter @   / oxfordunion   Oxford Union Website @ http://www.oxford-union.org/ Theo opens by saying he left school with just a GCSE in Geography. He was dyslexic at school so he had to put in 3 times the effort of everyone else to reach a normal level of achievement and highlights that it was this approach that lead to his success. He goes on to say that it's never good to compete with people with the same odds as you and that you have to find an advantage. Never do something that you're average at, find something that you're good at and enjoy and can be successful in because that is a measure of true success, not the money you make but the enjoyment you get out of it. Money should be a by-product of success, not the driving force, you're passion should be your driving force. Filmed on Wednesday 6th February 2013 ABOUT THE BUSINESS FORUM: The Oxford Union and The Oxford Guild Business Society present a unique panel discussion with four of the highest profile figures in British business and politics. Each of them has followed a very different path to success, encompassing a diverse range of fields. Discussing their illustrious careers will be former leader of the Conservative Party Lord Michael Howard, former Chairman of Lloyds Banking Group Sir Victor Blank, BBC Dragon's Den star Theo Paphitis and former Millwall Football Club Chairman Peter de Savary. ABOUT THE OXFORD UNION SOCIETY: The Union is the world's most prestigious debating society, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to Oxford. It has been established for 189 years, aiming to promote debate and discussion not just in Oxford University, but across the globe.