I didn't want my epitaph to read 'Here lies John Caudwell, billionaire.' I knew that wasn't enough. I've had a charitable instinct all my life, but working gave me no time for it. John Caudwell billionairecaudwellcharitable Change image and share on social
I'm known for value for money. I was brought up to be frugal, and it's definitely a factor in my success. I was born in the Fifties, which was a frugal era, and my family had to be very careful with money out of necessity. John Caudwell bearbringcareful share on social
I always switch off from the business when I go across the threshold. Home is home, and I try to keep it that way. John Caudwell businesshomeswitch Change image and share on social
At the end of the day, if you've got the great idea, and someone judges you've got the managerial capability, you'll probably get the backing for it. John Caudwell backcapabilityday Change image and share on social
If I died tomorrow, I would regret growing so wealthy and still running the business when there are so many more people I could have helped. John Caudwell businessdiegrow Change image and share on social
I don't think I'm going to live until I'm 70, no; I could die tomorrow. So there isn't a panic that time is running out, but there is an element that anything could happen. John Caudwell dieelementhappen Change image and share on social
I might have made more money if I had outsourced to India, and I knew I'd find it easier to hire senior managers in London. But I wanted to be in Stoke. What could be more satisfying than creating work for 3,000 people in my home town? John Caudwell 000createeasy share on social
The power of fear of failure, with will to win, is an incredible force. I don't think we should be worried about having a fear of failure; I think it's quite natural. If you surveyed any top businessman or any top athlete, I bet if they were truthful, they would all say they've got a fear of losing and a fear of failure. John Caudwell athletebetbusinessman share on social
When the country's indebtedness is so colossal and where the budget deficit is so huge, there is a moral obligation on people to pay their fair and reasonable dues. John Caudwell budgetcolossalcountry Change image and share on social
People are much more important than superficial environments. John Caudwell environmentimportantpeople Change image and share on social