Richard is one heck of an adventurer and going through his book 'Losing my Virginity' helped me appreciate risk taking. Of course, it doesn't come without a cost but what is life without risks?
From making things happen, navigating through monopolized sectors to breaking through strong political forces, Richard was always doing something remarkable. The beautiful thing about his adventure was that it had a soul - he just wanted to contribute his own quota towards making the world a better place to live in. In the end, humanity still counts above everything and Richard has exemplified this with his connections, businesses and adventures.
The book is voluminous, no doubt but it is worth every time spent reading.