6 Positive Quotes for Entrepreneurs To Live By

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1. “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t -- you’re right.” – Henry Ford.

Venerated entrepreneur Henry Ford understood that it’s typically not external forces keeping us from achieving our dreams -- it’s our mindset. Do you think you can, or do you think you can’t?

2. “You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing and falling over.” – Richard Branson

If you think about it, it’s true. Children are on their own when it comes to learning to walk and talk. They may get pushed in the right direction, but ultimately their success depends on their determination and ability to learn from their mistakes.

3. “I’m convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.” – Steve Jobs

Take it from the founder of Apple: success is not given; it’s fought for. It’s a recurring theme in success quotes, and yet people give up on things every day. We can’t control every aspect of our lives, but we always have the choice to keep trying.

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4. "It is never too late to be what you might have been." – George Eliot

Life has a way of putting our dreams on hold as we take on the challenges of everyday reality. But like George Eliot says, there is no time limit for starting anew. Despite what some people might tell you, there’s no right time or wrong time to begin –there is only your decision to begin or not.

5. “The secret to my success is that I bit off more than I could chew and chewed as fast as I could.” – Paul Hogan

Anything can be done if you’re willing to learn on the fly. Once you’re as prepared as you can be, take the step into the unknown and adapt as fast as you can. You might be surprised what you’re capable of!

6. “Never, never, never give up.” – Winston Churchill

If you remember any of these quotes, remember this one. Churchill’s elegantly simple, five-word piece of advice should be tattooed on every entrepreneur’s forehead because ultimately, giving up is the only thing that can keep you from success.