25 Quotes for Entrepreneurs to Get You Going

It is not always easy being an entrepreneur. There are days when you hit the ground running and other days where it feels like everything goes in slow motion. One way to get out of a rut is by reading 25 quotes for entrepreneurs that will give you the motivation and inspiration you need to keep going!

1. “If you want something you never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.” -Anonymous
2. “If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” – Dolly Parton
3. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” -Steve Jobs
4. “Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” – Steve Jobs
5. “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” – Steve Jobs
6. “The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win.” -Kobe Bryant
7. “Stop doubting yourself. Work hard and make things happen.” – Unknown
8. “Defeat is a state of mind; no one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as a reality.” – Bruce Lee
9. “The most successful people in life are those who have the best information and use it at the right time.”- Robert Kiyosaki
10. “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” -Confucius
11. “Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong.” – Unknown
12. “You never win if you never begin.” – Helen Rowland
13. “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” -Zig Ziglar
14. “Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can.” -Paul Tournier
15. “Having the courage to follow our dreams will ultimately lead us to happiness and success.”- Unknown
16. “Success is never final; failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts. ” -Winston Churchill
17. “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities!” -Norman Vincent Peale
18. “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” -Mae West
19. “You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.” —George Lorimer F
20. “The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.” – Marcus Aurelius
21. “If you find a book you really want to read but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” – Toni Morrison
22. “If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.” -Abraham Maslow
23. “May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future.” -Unknown
24. “If you don’t turn your life into a story, you just become a part of someone else’s story.” – Terry Pratchett
25. “Chase the vision, not the money; the money will end up following you.” -Tony Hsieh

That was 25 powerful quotes for entrepreneurs! Remember, when times get tough and you feel like giving up, just read through this list and remember why you started down this path in the first place. The rewards of entrepreneurship are worth fighting for, so keep going!

John Lawson is one of the most trusted and experienced eCommerce professionals in the industry. John is the founder of The Ecommerce Group, which he started in 2011 to share his knowledge with other entrepreneurs in the industry. It’s the oldest eCommerce group on Facebook with over 8,500 members from around the world!

John speaks at conferences all around the world, including Retail Global, South by Southwest, Etail, Digital Summit, Hubspot Inbound, Ad-Tech and more. He also writes for several international publications such as Power Retail, Small Business Trends and Disrupt Magazine.