Running your own business inarguably has many benefits, but like any road worth walking, the way is not always smooth. Sometimes, the e-commerce world can become overwhelming, but it’s important not to give up. I have yet to hear a success story that isn’t the result of hard work, dedication, and a lot of trial and error along the way. Need some inspiration to help you through a hiccup, to fortify yourself for trials to come, or as a reminder that you aren’t alone in your experience, and you’re just where you need to be? Check out these inspirational quotes:
1. “The good news about entrepreneurship is that your fate is in your hands. The bad news is that your fate is in your hands!” -Guy Kawasaki (American author and marketing specialist)
Feeling the weight of responsibility on your own shoulders can be overwhelming, but being able to reap the awards of the work you directly put into something is an amazing feeling. You’ve got this!
2. “The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake. You can’t learn anything from being perfect.” - Adam Osborne (British-American author and business founder)
Have the strength to let go of things that aren’t working, and the confidence to admit when you are wrong. You’ll figure it out, one attempt at a time.
3. “Stick with it, even on the bad days.” -Vivienne Harr (12-year-old American charity founder)
Sometimes the best advice comes from children, who have the uncanny ability to see things just as they are. It never hurts to take a moment to reflect on why you’re doing this in the first place. With life, comes challenges. It’s important to look for the silver lining and reframe negative experiences into opportunities for learning and growth.
4. “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” -Eleanor Roosevelt (American political figure and activist)
Learning is a lifelong process. Stay curious. If you are continually researching your field, seeking advice, and reading as much as you can, you’ll be more likely to avoid learning lessons the hard way.
5. “You have to see failure as the beginning and the middle, but never entertain it as an end.” -Jessica DiLullo Herrin (American business founder and CEO)
Failure is a decision, and it only happens when someone gives up. If you look at obstacles and mistakes along the way as stepping stones to better things, then they become lessons rather than failures. If something isn’t working or doesn’t turn out the way you had hoped, it doesn’t mean you’re finished--it means you are still on your way.
6. “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” - Peter Drucker (Austrian-born American management consultant, educator, and author)
When things get tough, it can help to think back and remember why you chose to start your own business in the first place. Chances are, those reasons are still important to you now. You’ve probably even added more to the list. Congratulate yourself for taking that difficult leap once upon a time, and do what you need to do to persevere.
7. “There’s no luck in business. There’s only drive, determination, and more drive.” -Sophie Kinsella (English author)
Well, maybe sometimes, very rarely, luck plays a minor role in success--but it is never the sole factor. If you’re sitting back and hoping that something will happen on its own, it might be time to reevaluate. If something isn’t working, there has to be a reason. Find that reason.
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