When it comes to finding the motivation to finally change the direction of your life and start striving towards your goals, both personally and professionally, it will sometimes take the words of another to really help you see the right path. Whether you are looking to finally get that dream promotion, embark on that dream business venture or even just looking to improve yourself in a more general manner, there is nothing better than a great motivational quote to inspire you and fill you with hope and determination for the future. Claire Roberts at Assignment Masters believes that hearing motivational words from the mouths of people who have already achieved their dreams can be really affirming for your state of mind, so with that in mind, here are ten of the best quotes from billionaires that we think can be extremely inspiring to you.
- Jeff Bezos
“Life’s too short to hang out with people who aren’t resourceful.”
This quote from the Amazon billionaire sends the message that you need to surround yourself with people who are going to aid you in your search for success. Don’t allow people in to your life who aren’t going to offer you anything; this can range from love and support to professional partnership.
- Sara Blakely
“It’s important to be willing to make mistakes. The worst thing that can happen is you become memorable.”
This relates to the fact that it is better try and fail, than to never try at all. If you aren’t willing to put yourself on the line for the things that you want, then you don’t deserve to have them in the first place. Don’t be afraid of failure. It is a by product of being one of life’s great ‘try-ers’.
- Michael Bloomberg
“I don’t know why you should be proud of something. It doesn’t make you any better or worse. You are what you are.”
This is a reminder from Michael Bloomberg not to let any success you have go to your head. Staying humble is one of the most important factors to enjoying long periods of success, because the moment you get carried away and start to take things for granted, you will risk losing them.
- Warren Buffett
“If past history was all there was to the game, the richest people would be librarians.”
Buffett is trying to get across the point that you have to be forward thinking in your business ventures rather than relying on the past for inspiration. Make the effort to pave your own way rather than looking to the past, because it is the innovators who become the remembered legends.
- Larry Ellison
“I have had all of the disadvantages required for success.”
A reminder from Larry Ellison that those who are born with silver spoons in their mouths aren’t always the best equipped for success. If you have experienced adversity and obstacles in your life, then you are even better prepared to graft and do the hard work that it takes to become the best.
- Bill Gates
“Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.”
The richest man in the world uses his wise words to let you know that you will only ever continue to flourish if you are willing to listen to negative feedback as well as positive. Changing the bad is much better than altering what it already good. You should always be looking for ways to improve.
- Elon Musk
“When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favour.”
Elon Musk knows better than anyone the prospect of doing something that nobody believes is possible! When it comes to success in business, the trick is to only put your efforts in to something that you truly believe in and are passionate about, even if that thing isn’t necessarily going to guarantee you immediate benefits.
- Larry Page
“If you’re changing the world, you’re working on important things. You’re excited to get up in the morning.”
Larry Page with a great reminder here that when you are working on important business, you are effectively changing the world and improving the lives of millions of others as well as yourself. This is a big responsibility to think about, but it is also a responsibility that should really inspire and motivate you to work to the absolute best of your ability.
- K. Rowling
“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.”
These words were not said by J.K. Rowling herself, but rather by one of her most iconic characters, Albus Dumbledore. They had meaning to Neville, Harry, Hermione, Ron and co. in the beloved children’s book series, but they can also offer a great message to apply to the real business world. Sometimes in life, you have to make big decisions that might affect your friends as well as your foes, but the important thing is to listen to your heart and do what you think is best, rather than what you think might have the least repercussions on people that you love. Business can be a selfish game, and sometimes you have to make a few hard choices on the road to success.
- Oprah Winfrey
“Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.”
American television personality and business legend Oprah Winfrey with an important reminder here; a reminder that you should make the effort to stay in the present and enjoy the ride, even if your mind is constantly striving to be in the future. If you are so committed to the cause that you can’t find time to enjoy yourself along the way, then you will find at the end of the road that even though you have reached your goal, you are not filled with the kind of satisfaction that you had anticipated.
Bio:
William Grigsby is a book addict and professional editor. He lives for literature and its seduction of Mankind. Whatever challenges he goes through, he has one motto to rely on: keep reading, keep writing.