Successful innovation is often inspired by those who have innovated before us. In my earlier years with Orange Pegs, I would often find myself searching for articles, books, and even inspirational business quotes to help me get through the doldrums of an otherwise frustrating period in time... to help bring clarity to my existing position, and to start piecing together a plan to overcome my most daunting challenges.
As I did this, I realized that my mission statement began to form around these ideas, and eventually, all aspects of my core business strategy were somehow engrained with thse moments of inspiration.
So, I thought I would share a few of my favorites with you--some are well-known, while others hidden gems. Let me know what you think!
What are your favorite business growth quotes?
In no particular order:
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" (there are MANY variations of this quote)
- Wayne Gretsky, Hockey Legend"Entrepreneurship is about creating change, not just creating companies"
-Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO of Facebook"To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business, and your business in your heart"
- Thomas Watson Sr., Former CEO of IBM"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity"
"Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning"
- Seneca, Roman Philosopher
- Benjamin Franklin, Former US President, guy on the $100 bill
"Conformity is the jailer of freedom and enemy of growth"
- John F Kennedy, Former US President
" Sales cures all. There has never been a company in the history of companies that has ever succeeded without sales"
- Mark Cuban, Billionaire entrepreneur
One can get lost in the sea of awesome quotes for business growth from inspirational leaders. What are your favorites? Do you have any original words of wisdom you'd like to share?
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