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The best way to predict the future is to create it.

The best business plans are straightforward documents that spell out the who, what, where, why, and how much.

If you do not know where you are going, every road will get you nowhere

Everything is based on a simple rule: Quality is the best business plan, period.

Any business plan won't survive its first encounter with reality. The reality will always be different. It will never be the plan.

If it really was a no-brainer to make it on your own in business there'd be millions of no-brained, harebrained, and otherwise dubiously brained individuals quitting their day jobs and hanging out their own shingles. Nobody would be left to round out the workforce and execute the business plan.

Riches do not come by crossing your fingers and walking through the day hoping. Riches and wealth comes from well-laid plans.

If you can dream it, you can achieve it.

You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

Proper business planning demands that you focus on the self-interest of the customer at all times.

Organizations are successful because of good implementation,not good business plans.

The business plan should address: "How will I get customers? How will I market the product or service? Who will I target?" The principles of a business plan are pretty much the same. But after page one to two, everything is unpredictable, because costs or competition will change and you don't know how things will be received by the market. You have to be able to continually adapt. Companies that fail to adapt will die. Others are brilliant at adapting.

If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.

In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.

What business strategy is all about-what distinguishes it from all other kinds of business planning-is, in a word, competitive advantage. Without competitors there would be no need for strategy, for the sole purpose of strategic planning is to enable the company to gain, as efficiently as possible, a sustainable edge over its competitors.

Small businesses, you can give them capital, but what they often need as much is mentoring, advice and help with their business plan.

Set your business plan to win; raise the bar or you're not going to be prepared. You need to think that what you're doing will make you $100 million.

Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.

Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.

The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

Businesses planned for service are apt to succeed businesses planned for profit are apt to fail.

The sole purpose of strategic planning is to enable the company to gain, as effectively as possible, a sustainable edge over its competitors.

If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking.

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The 200 Best Inspirational Business Quotes (2024)

Starting a business is tough. Not just practically or financially—but emotionally , too. Which is why these top inspirational business quotes are so valuable.

Each of these quotes is a bite-sized morsel of wisdom , capable of injecting small business owners with much-needed motivation and encouragement to succeed.

So, when you’re exhausted, frustrated, anxious, worried, or just plain freaking out, read these inspirational business quotes for some remarkable ideas.

Best business quotes of all time

Prepare yourself for a collection of motivational business quotes that will light up your entrepreneurial spirit. Each one is a nugget of wisdom from the journeys of the world's most successful entrepreneurs, ready to spark innovation and drive in your own venture.

• “The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new.” —Socrates, father of Western philosophy
• “Always deliver more than expected.” —Larry Page, co-founder of Google
• “Don’t take too much advice. Most people who have a lot of advice to give—with a few exceptions—generalize whatever they did. Don’t over-analyze everything. I myself have been guilty of over-thinking problems. Just build things and find out if they work.” —Ben Silbermann, founder of Pinterest
• “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” —John Quincy Adams, sixth president of the United States
• “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” —Peter F. Drucker
• “Be undeniably good. No marketing effort or social media buzzword can be a substitute for that.” —Anthony Volodkin, founder of Hype Machine 
• “What do you need to start a business? Three simple things: know your product better than anyone, know your customer, and have a burning desire to succeed.” —Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s 
• “If you can’t feed a team with two pizzas, it’s too large.” —Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon 
• “If people like you, they’ll listen to you, but if they trust you, they’ll do business with you.” —Zig Ziglar, author, salesman, and motivational speaker 
• “If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late.” —Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn 
• “The value of an idea lies in the using of it.” —Thomas Edison, co-founder of General Electric 
• “The stars will never align, and the traffic lights of life will never all be green at the same time. The universe doesn’t conspire against you, but it doesn’t go out of its way to line up the pins either. Conditions are never perfect. ‘Someday’ is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you. Pro and con lists are just as bad. If it’s important to you and you want to do it ‘eventually,’ just do it and correct course along the way.” —Tim Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Work Week  
• “Make every detail perfect and limit the number of details to perfect.” —Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter 
• “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” —Steve Jobs, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Apple Inc. 
• “Always look for the fool in the deal. If you don’t find one, it’s you.” —Mark Cuban, AXS TV chairman and entrepreneur 
• “Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.” —Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft 
• “If you just work on stuff that you like and you’re passionate about, you don’t have to have a master plan with how things will play out.” —Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook 
• “If you define yourself by how you differ from the competition, you’re probably in trouble.” —Omar Hamoui, co-founder of AdMob 
• “Wonder what your customer really wants? Ask. Don’t tell.” —Lisa Stone, co-founder and CEO of BlogHer 
• “When you find an idea that you just can’t stop thinking about, that’s probably a good one to pursue.” —Josh James, CEO and co-founder of Omniture 
• “It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.” —Scott Belsky, co-founder of Behance 
• “Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” —Golda Meir, fourth Prime Minister of Israel 
• “There’s nothing wrong with staying small. You can do big things with a small team.” —Jason Fried, 37signals founder and co-author of Rework  
• “The fastest way to change yourself is to hang out with people who are already the way you want to be.” —Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn 
• “Chase the vision, not the money. The money will end up following you.” —Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos 
• “The most dangerous poison is the feeling of achievement. The antidote is to every evening think what can be done better tomorrow.” —Ingvar Kamprad, founder of IKEA 
• “Nothing works better than just improving your product.” —Joel Spolsky, co-founder of Stack Overflow 
• “Get five or six of your smartest friends in a room and ask them to rate your idea.” —Mark Pincus, CEO of Zynga 
• “Money is like gasoline during a road trip. You don’t want to run out of gas on your trip, but you’re not doing a tour of gas stations.” —Tim O’Reilly, founder and CEO of O’Reilly Media 
• “Get big quietly so you don’t tip off potential competitors.” —Chris Dixon, investor at Andreessen Horowitz 
• “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” —Steve Jobs, co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc. 
• “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” —Helen Keller, US author, political activist, and lecturer 
• “Don’t try to be original, just try to be good.” —Paul Rand, graphic designer 
• “Always think outside the box and embrace opportunities that appear, wherever they might be.” —Lakshmi Mittal, chairman & CEO of ArcelorMittal 
• “Don’t worry about people stealing your design work. Worry about the day they stop.” —Jeffrey Zeldman, entrepreneur and web designer 
• “The last 10% it takes to launch something takes as much energy as the first 90%.” —Rob Kalin, founder of Etsy 
• “If you’re interested in the living heart of what you do, focus on building things rather than talking about them.” —Ryan Freitas, co-founder of About.me  
• “Best startups generally come from somebody needing to scratch an itch.” —Michael Arrington, founder and co-editor of TechCrunch 
• “Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen.” —Wayne Huizenga, prolific US business person. 
• “Ideas are easy. Implementation is hard.” —Guy Kawasaki, entrepreneur and co-founder of Alltop 
• “An entrepreneur is someone who has a vision for something and a want to create.” —David Karp, founder, and CEO of Tumblr 
• “Get a mentor in the applicable field if you’re at all unsure of what you’re looking for.” —Kyle Bragger, founder of Forrst and co-founder of Exposure 
• “Every day that we spent not improving our products was a wasted day.” —Joel Spolsky, co-founder of Stack Overflow 
• “Anything that is measured and watched improves.” —Bob Parsons, founder of GoDaddy 
• “Stay self-funded as long as possible.” —Garrett Camp, founder of Expa, Uber, and StumbleUpon 
• “Don’t play games that you don’t understand, even if you see lots of other people making money from them.” —Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos  
• “Timing, perseverance, and 10 years of trying will eventually make you look like an overnight success.” —Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter 
• “Human beings have an innate inner drive to be autonomous, self-determined, and connected to one another. And when that drive is liberated, people achieve more and live richer lives.” —Daniel Pink, author 
• “Fortunes are built during the down market and collected in the upmarket.” —Jason Calacanis, founder of LAUNCH Ticker 
• “It’s more effective to do something valuable than to hope a logo or name will say it for you.” —Jason Cohen, founder of Smartbear Software 
• “No more romanticizing about how cool it is to be an entrepreneur. It’s a struggle to save your company’s life—and your own skin—every day of the week.” —Spencer Fry, co-founder of CarbonMade 
• “You can’t make anything viral, but you can make something good.” —Peter Shankman, founder of HARO 
• “Don’t worry about funding if you don’t need it. Today, it’s cheaper to start a business than ever.” —Noah Everett, founder of Twitpic 
• “Data beats emotions.” —Sean Rad, founder of Tinder 
• “I never dreamed about success, I worked for it.” —Estée Lauder, founder of Estée Lauder Cosmetics 
• “I try not to make any decisions that I’m not excited about.” —Jake Nickell, founder and CEO of Threadless 
• “See things in the present, even if they are in the future.” —Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle 
• “You don’t need to have a 100-person company to develop that idea.” —Larry Page, co-founder of Google 
• “Ideas are commodity. Execution of them is not.” —Michael Dell, chairman, and CEO of Dell 
• “A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.” —Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company 
• “All humans are entrepreneurs, not because they should start companies but because the will to create is encoded in human DNA.” —Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn
• “Great customer service is a critical competitive advantage for a business.” —Steve Benson, editorial cartoonist
• “In the end, a vision without the ability to execute it is probably a hallucination.” —Steve Case, co-founder of AOL 
• “Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create.” —Oprah Winfrey, media proprietor 
• “No matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a solo game, you’ll always lose out to a team.” —Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn 
• “Don’t be cocky. Don’t be flashy. There’s always someone better than you.” —Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos 
• “Embrace what you don’t know, especially in the beginning, because what you don’t know can become your greatest asset. It ensures that you will absolutely be doing things different from everybody else.” —Sara Blakely, founder of SPANX 
• “Diligence is the mother of good luck.” —Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father of the United States 
• “A person who is quietly confident makes the best leader.” —Fred Wilson, co-founder of Union Square Ventures 
• “Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than others think is practical.” —Howard Schultz, former chairman and CEO of Starbucks 

Inspirational quotes about life

Let’s continue our list with some of the top inspirational quotes about life. Every now and then, everyone needs to hear about the positive side of life and the potential it has to offer. These inspirational quotes about life will help empower you to succeed.

• “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.” —Charles R. Swindoll, author, educator, and radio preacher
• “If you can dream it, you can do it.” —Walt Disney, co-founder of the Walt Disney Company
• “However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.” —Stephen Hawking, English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author
• “When I’m old and dying, I plan to look back on my life and say, ‘Wow, that was an adventure,’ not, ‘Wow, I sure felt safe.’” —Tom Preston-Werner, co-founder of Github
• “Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else.” —Les Brown, motivational speaker, author, and former politician
• “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” ―Oprah Winfrey, media proprietor
• “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” —Les Brown, motivational speaker
• “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” —Walt Disney, co-founder of the Walt Disney Company
• “Lean forward into your life. Begin each day as if it were on purpose.” ―Mary Anne Radmacher, author
• “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ―Maya Angelou, poet, singer, and civil rights activist
• “Do not let the memories of your past limit the potential of your future. There are no limits to what you can achieve on your journey through life, except in your mind.” ―Roy T. Bennett, author
• “You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.” ―Oprah Winfrey, media proprietor
• “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” ―George Bernard Shaw, playwright
• “A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” —Charles Darwin, naturalist, geologist and biologist
• “Education costs money. But then so does ignorance.” —Sir Claus Moser, statistician
• “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” —Michael Jordan, former professional basketball player

Inspirational quotes about success

Success doesn’t happen overnight. You have to take each day as an opportunity to meet your potential and to improve. Here’s a list of our favorite inspirational quotes about success to get your day started.

• Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” —Henry David Thoreau, essayist, poet, and philosopher
• “People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed. Similarly, when someone is failing, the tendency is to get on a downward spiral that can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy.” —Tony Robbins, life and business strategist, and author
• “The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same.” —Colin R. Davis, conductor for the London Symphony Orchestra
• “Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It’s quite simple, really: Double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isn’t at all. You can be discouraged by failure or you can learn from it, so go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because remember, that’s where you will find success.” —Thomas J. Watson, former president of IBM, political figure, and philanthropist
• Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” —Winston Churchill, prime minister of Great Britain during World War II
• “Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities.” —Robert H. Schuller, motivational speaker
• “Success is the sum of small efforts—repeated day in and day out.” —Robert Collier, author
• “Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better.” —Jim Rohn, business philosopher
• “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” —Colin Powell, US statesman and retired four-star general in the United States Army
• “A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” —David Brinkley, newscaster
• “Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.” —William Feather, publisher and author
• “Try not to become a man of success. Rather, become a man of value.” —Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist
• “Stop chasing the money and start chasing the passion.” —Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos
• “I never took a day off in my twenties. Not one.” —Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft 
• “I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite.” —G. K. Chesterton, writer, poet, and philosopher
• “If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.” —Steve Jobs, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Apple Inc.
• “Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” —Conrad Hilton, founder of the Hilton Hotels chain

Quotes about not giving up

Never give up. Keep chasing your dreams. Life will be hard at times, and the strength lies in not giving up. Take a look at the best inspirational quotes about not giving up.

• “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. And, if you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” —Martin Luther King Jr., leader of the US civil rights movement
• “I got lucky because I never gave up the search. Are you quitting too soon? Or are you willing to pursue luck with a vengeance?” —Jill Konrath, speaker, author and thought leader
• “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” —Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist
• “The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.” —Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States
• “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” —Thomas Edison, entrepreneur and inventor
• “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” —Winston Churchill, prime minister of Great Britain during World War II
• “You have to believe in yourself when no one else does—that makes you a winner right there.” —Venus Williams, professional tennis player
• “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” —Maya Angelou, poet, singer, and civil rights activist
• “Strength shows not only in the ability to persist, but in the ability to start over.” —F. Scott Fitzgerald, fiction writer
• “Let me tell you the secret that has led to my goal. My strength lies solely on my tenacity.” —Louis Pasteur, biologist, microbiologist and chemist
• “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” —Earl Nightingale, radio speaker and author
• “You do what you can for as long as you can, and when you finally can’t, you do the next best thing. You back up but you don’t give up.” ―Chuck Yeager, former US Air Force officer
• “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.” —Samuel Beckett, Irish avant-garde novelist and playwright
• “It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.” —Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft

Quotes about working hard

Hard work helps to turn dreams into reality. These top quotes about working hard will help you get the job done.

• “So often people are working hard at the wrong thing. Working on the right thing is probably more important than working hard.” —Caterina Fake, co-founder of Flickr
• “If you’re passionate about something and you work hard, then I think you will be successful.” —Pierre Omidyar, founder and chairman of eBay
• “I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.” —Thomas Jefferson, Founding Father and president of the United States
• “When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” —Paulo Coelho, lyricist and novelist
• “A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” —Colin Powell, US statesman and retired four-star general in the United States Army
• “There is simply no substitute for hard work when it comes to achieving success.” —Heather Bresch, CEO of Mylan
• “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” —Pelé, professional footballer
• “No great achiever—even those who made it seem easy—ever succeeded without hard work.” —Jonathan Sacks, author and politician
• “The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work.” —Harry Golden, writer
• “There is no substitute for hard work.” —Thomas Edison, entrepreneur and inventor
• “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” —Babe Ruth, professional baseball player

Quotes about challenges

We all face challenges in life. They can either make you or break you. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite quotes about challenges that will encourage you to keep going.

• “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” —John D. Rockefeller,  oil industry business magnate
• “If you are not willing to risk the usual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.” —Jim Rohn, entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker
• “Fearlessness is like a muscle. I know from my own life that the more I exercise it the more natural it becomes to not let my fears run me.” —Arianna Huffington, co-founder of The Huffington Post and founder of Thrive Global
• “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” —Eleanor Roosevelt, known as First Lady of the World for her human rights advocacy
• “If you can push through that feeling of being scared, that feeling of taking a risk, really amazing things can happen.” —Marissa Mayer, former president and CEO of Yahoo!
• “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” —Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States
• “Challenges are what make life interesting, and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” —Joshua J. Marine, author
• “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” —Michael Jordan, former professional basketball player
• “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” —Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa, political leader, and philanthropist
• “I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” —Stephen Covey, educator, author, and businessman
• “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” —Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of the civil rights movement
• “Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.” —Roger Crawford, public speaker, author, and certified tennis professional
• “Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they’re supposed to help you discover who you are.” —Bernice Johnson Reagon, song composer, and social activist
• “When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change; at such a moment, there is no point in pretending that nothing has happened, or in saying that we are not yet ready. The challenge will not wait. Life does not look back.” —Paulo Coelho, lyricist and novelist
• “There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed.” —Ray Goforth, director of strategy and partnerships at Spredfast

Quotes about overcoming failure

There will be days when things don’t go as planned. You may feel defeated and let down. But that’s a part of life. It’s how you deal with the failures in life that makes you who you are. Here’s a list of our favorite quotes about overcoming failure that will motivate you to forget past mistakes and take a giant stride forward.

• “It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” —Herman Melville, novelist
• “Do not be embarrassed by your failures; learn from them and start again.” —Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group
• “It doesn’t matter how many times you fail. It doesn’t matter how many times you almost get it right. No one is going to know or care about your failures, and neither should you. All you have to do is learn from them and those around you, because all that matters in business is that you get it right once. Then everyone can tell you how lucky you are.” —Mark Cuban, entrepreneur, owner of Landmark Theaters and Chairman of AXS TV
• “I knew that if I failed I wouldn’t regret that, but I knew the one thing I might regret is not trying.” —Jeff Bezos, founder, and CEO of Amazon
• “The only thing worse than starting something and failing … is not starting something.” —Seth Godin, author, entrepreneur, and blogger
• “Don’t worry about failure; you only have to be right once.” —Drew Houston, founder and CEO of Dropbox
• “Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” —Og Mandino, author
• “Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” —George Addair, real-estate developer
• “Don’t worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try.” —Jack Canfield, author, motivational speaker, corporate trainer, and entrepreneur
• “Many of life’s failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”  —Thomas Edison, entrepreneur and inventor
• “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” —Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company
• “Failure is success if we learn from it.” —Malcolm Forbes, entrepreneur and former publisher of Forbes magazine
• “Failure is so important. We speak about success all the time. It is the ability to resist failure or use failure that often leads to greater success. I’ve met people who don’t want to try for fear of failing.” —J.K. Rowling, novelist
• “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” —Michael Jordan, former professional basketball player

Funny quotes to cheer you up

Everyone has a bad day once in a while. These inspirational quotes are guaranteed to inspire you and bring a smile to your face.

• “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily.” —Zig Ziglar, author
• “I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.”—Lily Tomlin, actress
• “The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.” —Will Rogers, performer
• “I didn’t fail the test. I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.” —Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father of the United States
• “When I hear somebody sigh, ‘Life is hard,’ I am always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?’” —Sydney Harris, journalist
• “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs … one step at a time.” —Joe Girard, salesman
• “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” —Thomas Edison, entrepreneur and inventor
• “You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t possibly live long enough to make them all yourself.” —Sam Levenson, humorist
• “Listen, smile, agree, and then do whatever you were gonna do anyway.“ —Robert Downey Jr., actor
• “Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.” —Dale Carnegie, writer
• “Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” —Will Rogers, performer

Inspirational movie quotes

Movies have a certain memorable aspect about them. They have a unique way of teaching us lessons that stay in our memory. Whether it’s by making us smile, or by moving us to tears, movies have a magic about them. Here are some of the best inspirational quotes from movies.

• ”Nobody is gonna hit as hard as life, but it ain’t how hard you can hit. It’s how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. It’s how much you can take, and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done.” —Rocky, Rocky Balboa
• “Don’t ever let somebody tell you you can’t do something, not even me. All right? You dream, you gotta protect it. People can’t do something themselves, they wanna tell you you can’t do it. If you want something, go get it. Period.” —Chris Gardner, The Pursuit of Happyness
• “The only thing standing between you and your goal is the bullshit story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.” —Jordan Belfort, The Wolf of the Wall Street
• “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.” —Gandalf, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
• “Great men are not born great, they grow great.” —Vito Corleone, The Godfather
• “Some people can’t believe in themselves until someone else believes in them first.” —Sean Maguire, Good Will Hunting
• “Why do we fall, sir? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up.” —Alfred Pennyworth, Batman Begins
• “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” —Ferris Bueller, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
• “After a while, you learn to ignore the names people call you and just trust who you are.” —Shrek, Shrek the Third
• “Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss.” —Benjamin Button, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
• “What we do in life echoes in eternity.” —Maximus, Gladiator
• “Sometimes it is the people who no one imagines anything of who do the things that no one can imagine.” —Alan Turing, The Imitation Game
• “Every man dies, but not every man really lives.” —William Wallace, Braveheart
• “Someone I once knew wrote that we walk away from our dreams afraid that we may fail, or worse yet, afraid we may succeed.” —Forrester, Finding Forrester
• “It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices.” —Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
• “There should be no boundaries to human endeavor. We are all different. However bad life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. While there’s life, there is hope.” —Stephen Hawking, The Theory of Everything
• “The accident is your training. Life is a choice. You can choose to be a victim or anything else you’d like to be.” —Socrates, Peaceful Warrior
• “In this lifetime, you don’t have to prove nothing to nobody, except yourself. And after what you’ve gone through, if you haven’t done that by now, it ain’t gonna never happen.” —Fortune, Rudy
• It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.” —Jimmy Dugan, A League of Their Own
• “Oh yes, the past can hurt. But you can either run from it, or learn from it.” —Rafiki, The Lion King
• “No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.” —John Keating, Dead Poets Society
• “You mustn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.” —Eames, Inception
• “Find a truly original idea. It is the only way I will ever distinguish myself. It is the only way I will ever matter.” —John Nash, A Beautiful Mind

Quotes about work

No matter what day of the week it is, this list of inspirational quotes about work will help you get through the day.

• If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” —Steve Jobs, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Apple Inc.
• “Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo Da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.” —H. Jackson Brown Jr., US author
• “The more I want to get something done ,the less I call it work.” —Richard Bach, writer
• “Don’t count the days, make the days count.” —Muhammad Ali, professional boxer
• “A year from now you may wish you had started today.” —Karen Lamb, author
• “Someday is not a day of the week.” —Janet Dailey, author
• “What we fear of doing most is usually what we most need to do.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson, essayist, philosopher, and poet
• “Make each day your masterpiece.” —John Wooden, basketball player
• “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” —Aristotle, father of Western philosophy

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• Believe in yourself
• Focus on quality

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Inspiring Business Planning Quotes

With the world of business constantly evolving, it is important to keep up with the latest trends and insights. Business planning quotes can provide insight into the thoughts of successful entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and business professionals.

Inspirational Business Planning Quotes

“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do.” – Steve Jobs

This quote speaks to the importance of courage and boldness in order to make a real difference in business.

“If something is important enough, even if the odds are against you, you should still do it.” -Elon Mask

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin

This quote is true in many aspects of life. When we fail to plan, we risk not achieving our goals and not reaching our full potential. Planning helps us prioritize tasks, set realistic goals and deadlines, and stay organized.

“Good business plans come from good personal plans. If you don’t know where you’re going in life, how do you expect your business to get there?” – Mark Cuban

“Good plans shape good decisions. That’s why good planning helps to make elusive dreams come true.” – Lester R. Bittel

Good plans are essential components to achieving success. Planning can help us make the right decisions that will lead us closer to our goals, no matter how big or small they may be.

“Opportunities don’t happen; you create them.” – Chris Grosser

This quote emphasizes the importance of taking initiative and creating opportunities for yourself. It’s easy to wait around and hope that something will come your way but it’s much more effective to take control of your own destiny and make things happen. Taking risks, being creative, and setting goals can all help you create opportunities in your life.

“Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better.”- Jim Rohn

“The key is in not spending time, but in investing it” – Stephen Covey

Stephen Covey’s quote reminds us that time is a valuable resource and should be used wisely. We should focus on investing our time in activities that are meaningful and beneficial to us in the long run, rather than simply wasting them on trivial matters. This will help us make the most of our days and create a more productive lifestyle.

“Vision without execution is hallucination” – Thomas Edison

“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.” – Warren Buffett

This highlights the fact that without proper preparation and knowledge, an individual or organization might take risks that lead to undesirable outcomes. It’s important to have a comprehensive understanding of one’s business environment before making any decisions.

“If you don’t drive your business you will be driven out of business.” – Michael Dell

Having a clear vision and plan for your business is essential to its success. Without it, you won’t be able to effectively respond to changes in the market or manage the day-to-day operations of your business. Ultimately, not having control over your business can lead to its downfall.

“Successful people plan their work and work their plan.” – Napoleon Hill

“It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Wishing or hoping your business dreams will come true isn’t enough; it takes effort and hard work to create a successful business plan and bring those wishes to life. Put in the effort now so you can reap the rewards later!

“It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.” – Scott Belsky

“Good businesses are built on relationships.” – Simon Sinek

It is clear that business planning quotes provide a plethora of wisdom and motivation to help entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level. They can be used as a source of inspiration during times of difficulty, or as words of caution for those looking to quickly scale their operations.

By reflecting on these quotes, entrepreneurs can draw upon the collective experiences of industry leaders and innovators. In doing so, they can gain valuable insight and advice from seasoned professionals in order to make more informed decisions about their business.

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150 of the Best, Most Inspiring, and Motivating Business Quotes

Starting a business can be draining and, well, all around quite difficult. Not just financially - but also emotionally. That’s why inspirational business quotes can be such a powerful tool. 

Our list of the 150 best inspiring and motivating business quotes offers nuggets of wisdom and much-needed motivation, inspiration and encouragement. When you feel overwhelmed, or simply exhausted, take a look at this list for a refreshing moment to reconnect with your inspiration and find motivation to move forward. 

Don’t just scroll through the list, though. You’d be doing your business a disservice by just browsing each quote. Instead, really read the quotes and think about how they apply to your business and your industry. And who knows - reflecting on these quotes might bring out some new ideas! 

Without further ado, here are our best inspiring and motivating business quotes. 

150 of the Best, Most Inspiring, and Motivating Business Quotes:

1. “Always deliver more than expected.” - Larry Page, co-founder of Google. 

2. “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” - John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States

3. I knew that if I failed I wouldn’t regret that, but I knew the one thing I might regret is not trying.” - Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder

4. “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

5. “If you’re passionate about something and you work hard, then I think you will be successful.” - Pierre Omidyar, founder of Ebay

6.  “The only thing worse than starting something and failing… is not starting something.” - Seth Godin, author

7. “Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” - Richard Branson, business owner and entrepreneur 

8. “You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.” - Warren Buffett

9. “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” - Anaïs Nin, author

10. “I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite.” - G.K. Chesterton

11. “Often, the more money you make the more money you spend; that’s why more money doesn’t make you rich – assets make you rich.” – Robert Kiyosaki

12. “Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” - Theodore Roosevelt

13. “Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying into space.” - Chris Hadfield

14. “If you don’t love something, you’re not going to go the extra mile, work the extra weekend, challenge the status quo as much.” – Steve Jobs

15. “The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.” - Barack Obama

16. “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved.” - Helen Keller

17. “I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” - Stephen Covey

18. “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” - Pele, a Brazilian football player

19. “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” - Walt Disney

20. “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.” - Colin Powell

21. “Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.” - Coco Chanel

22. “I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.” - Oprah Winfrey

23. “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” - Nelson Mandela

24. “If you’re competitor-focused, you have to wait until there is a competitor doing something. Being customer-focused allows you to be more pioneering.” – Jeff Bezos

25. “When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” - Paulo Coelho

26. “If you are not willing to risk the usual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.” - Jim Rohn

27. “Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.” - Babe Ruth

28. “The only way around is through.” - Robert Frost

29. “Most of our competitors were one-product wonders … They would do their one product, but never get their engineering sorted out.” – Bill Gates

30. “There is one rule for the industrialist and that is: make the best quality goods possible at the lowest cost possible, paying the highest wages possible.” – Henry Ford

31. “Don’t worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try.” – Jack Canfield, author

32. “If you just work on stuff that you like and you’re passionate about, you don’t have to have a master plan with how things will play out.” - Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook 

33. “Wonder what your customer really wants? Ask. Don’t tell.” - Lisa Stone, co-founder and CEO of BlogHer

34. “It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.” - Scott Belsky, co-founder of Behance

35. “Failure is success if we learn from it.” - Malcolm Forbes

36. “Brands mature over time, like a marriage. The bond you feel with your spouse is different than when you first met each other. Excitement and discovery are replaced by comfort and depth.” - Gary Vaynerchuck

37. “If you define yourself by how you differ from the competition, you’re probably in trouble.” - Omar Hamoui, co-founder of AdMob

38. “There’s nothing wrong with staying small. You can do big things with a small team.” - Jason Fried, 37signals founder and co-author of Rework

39. “Chase the vision, not the money, the money will end up following you.” - Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos

40. “Nothing works better than just improving your product.” - Joel Spolsky, co-founder of Stack Overflow 

41. “The most dangerous poison is the feeling of achievement. The antidote is to every evening think what can be done better tomorrow.” - Ingvar Kamprad, founder of IKEA

42. “The more I want to get something done the less I call it work.” - Richard Bach, author

43. “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” - Steve Jobs, co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc.

44. “Many of life’s failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”  - Thomas Edison

45. "There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed.” - Ray Goforth

46. “Get five or six of your smartest friends in a room and ask them to rate your idea.” - Mark Pincus, CEO of Zynga

47. “If you can’t feed a team with two pizzas, it’s too large.” - Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon

48. "Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it." - Henry David Thoreau

49. “When you find an idea that you just can’t stop thinking about, that’s probably a good one to pursue.” - Josh James, CEO of Omniture

50. "Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great." -John D. Rockefeller

51. “Get big quietly, so you don’t tip off potential competitors.” - Chris Dixon, an investor at Andreessen Horowitz

52. "Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value." - Albert Einstein

53. “Money is like gasoline during a road trip. You don’t want to run out of gas on your trip, but you’re not doing a tour of gas stations.” - Tim O’Reilly, founder, and CEO of O’Reilly Media

54. “Failure is so important. We speak about success all the time. It is the ability to resist failure or use failure that often leads to greater success. I’ve met people who don’t want to try for fear of failing.” - J.K. Rowling, author

55. “What do you need to start a business? Three simple things: know your product better than anyone, know your customer, and have a burning desire to succeed.” - Dave Thomas, Founder of Wendy’s

56. "There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed." - Ray Goforth

57. "Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It's quite simple, really: Double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isn't at all. You can be discouraged by failure or you can learn from it, so go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because remember that's where you will find success." - Thomas J. Watson

58. “You don’t need to have a 100-person company to develop that idea.” - Larry Page, co-founder of Google

59. “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” - Helen Keller, American author, political activist and lecturer

60. "Stop chasing the money and start chasing the passion." - Tony Hsieh 

61. "If you are not willing to risk the usual, you will have to settle for the ordinary." - Jim Rohn

62. “Always think outside the box and embrace opportunities that appear, wherever they might be.” - Lakshmi Mittal, Chairman & CEO of ArcelorMittal

63. “A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts.” – Richard Branson, entrepreneur 

64. “The great accomplishments of man have resulted from the transmission of ideas of enthusiasm.” - Thomas Watson

65. “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” - Japanese Proverb

66. "People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed. Similarly, when someone is failing, the tendency is to get on a downward spiral that can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy." - Tony Robbins

67. “You have to believe in yourself when no one else does — that makes you a winner right there.” - Venus Williams, athlete

68. “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” - Zig Ziglar, author

69. “If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late.” - Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn

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70. "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." - Colin Powell

71. “Ideas are easy. Implementation is hard.” - Guy Kawasaki, entrepreneur and co-founder of Alltop

72. “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” - Earl Nightingale

73. “Anything that is measured and watched, improves.” - Bob Parsons, founder of GoDaddy

74. “Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen.” — Wayne Huizenga, prolific American business person, owner of Blockbuster Video and the sports team the Miami Dolphins

75. “When I hear somebody sigh, Life is hard, I am always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?’” - Sydney Harris, journalist

76. “Please think about your legacy, because you’re writing it every day.” - Gary Vaynerchuck

77. “If you’re interested in the living heart of what you do, focus on building things rather than talking about them.” — Ryan Freitas, co-founder of About.me

78. "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." - Albert Schweitzer

79. "A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that other throw at him." - David Brinkley

80. “The stars will never align, and the traffic lights of life will never all be green at the same time. The universe doesn’t conspire against you, but it doesn’t go out of its way to line up the pins either. Conditions are never perfect. ‘Someday’ is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you. Pro and con lists are just as bad. If it’s important to you and you want to do it ‘eventually,’ just do it and correct course along the way.” - Tim Ferriss, author 

81. “I never took a day off in my twenties. Not one.” - Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder

82. “It’s more effective to do something valuable than to hope a logo or name will say it for you.” - Jason Cohen, founder of Smartbear Software

83. “You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t possibly live long enough to make them all yourself.” - Sam Levenson, humorist

84. “If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.” - Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple

85. "Don’t worry about funding if you don’t need it. Today it’s cheaper to start a business than ever.” - Noah Everett, founder of Twitpic

86. “Make every detail perfect and limit the number of details to perfect.” - Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter

87. “I never dreamed about success, I worked for it.” - Estee Lauder, founder of Estee Lauder Cosmetics

88. “So often people are working hard at the wrong thing. Working on the right thing is probably more important than working hard.” - Caterina Fake, Flickr co-founder

89. "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

90. “It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” - Herman Melville, author

91. “Sometimes it is the people who no one imagines anything of who do the things that no one can imagine.” – Alan Turing, inventor

92. “If you can’t fly then run. If you can’t run, then walk. And, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

93. "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." - Thomas Edison

94. “Human beings have an innate inner drive to be autonomous, self-determined and connected to one another. And, when that drive is liberated, people achieve more and live richer lives.” - Daniel Pink, author

95. "I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure--It is: Try to please everybody." - Herbert Bayard Swope

96. “Always look for the fool in the deal. If you don’t find one, it’s you.” - Mark Cuban, entrepreneur

97. “Embrace what you don’t know, especially in the beginning, because what you don’t know can become your greatest asset. It ensures that you will absolutely be doing things different from everybody else.” - Sara Blakely, founder of SPANX

98. “No more romanticizing about how cool it is to be an entrepreneur. It’s a struggle to save your company’s life – and your own skin – every day of the week.” — Spencer Fry, co-founder of CarbonMade

99. “I try not to make any decisions that I’m not excited about.” - Jake Nickell, founder and CEO of Threadless

100. “Don’t play games that you don’t understand, even if you see lots of other people making money from them.” - Tony Hsieh, Zappos CEO

101. “It doesn’t matter how many times you fail. It doesn’t matter how many times you almost get it right. No one is going to know or care about your failures, and neither should you. All you have to do is learn from them and those around you because all that matters in business is that you get it right once. Then everyone can tell you how lucky you are.” — Mark Cuban, entrepreneur

102. “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t – you’re right.” — Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company

103. “Don’t worry about people stealing your design work. Worry about the day they stop.” - Jeffrey Zeldman, entrepreneur and web designer

104. “There should be no boundaries to human endeavor. We are all different. However bad life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at. While there’s life, there is hope.” - Stephen Hawking

105. "Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember--the only taste of success some people get is to take a bite out of you." - Zig Ziglar

106. “In the end, a vision without the ability to execute it is probably a hallucination.” - Steve Case, co-founder of AOL

107. “Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create.” - Oprah Winfrey

108. “Timing, perseverance, and ten years of trying will eventually make you look like an overnight success.” - Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter

109. "You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job, and not be paid for it." - Oprah Winfrey

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110. “Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better.” - Jim Rohn

111. “A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” - David Brinkley, newscaster

112. “Get a mentor in the applicable field if you’re at all unsure of what you’re looking for.” - Kyle Bragger, founder of Forrst, and co-founder of Exposure

113. "Don't let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning." - Robert Kiyosaki

114. "Keep on going, and the chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I never heard of anyone ever stumbling on something sitting down." - Charles F. Kettering

115. "Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit." - Conrad Hilton

116. “Every day that we spent not improving our products was a wasted day.” - Joel Spolsky, co-founder of Stack Overflow

117. "There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality." - Anthony Robbins

118. “The last 10% it takes to launch something takes as much energy as the first 90%.” - Rob Kalin, founder of Etsy

119. “The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency.” - Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft

120. "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." - Walt Disney

121. “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” - Aristotle

122. “Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.” - Dale Carnegie

123. “Today’s Accomplishments Were Yesterday’s Impossibilities.” - Robert H. Schuller

124. “Best startups generally come from somebody needing to scratch an itch.” - Michael Arrington, founder and co-editor of TechCrunch

125. “I didn’t fail the test. I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.” – Benjamin Franklin

126. “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” - Michael Jordan

127. "Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great." -John D. Rockefeller

128. “If you can dream it, you can do it.” - Walt Disney

129. “All humans are entrepreneurs not because they should start companies but because the will to create is encoded in human DNA.” - Reid Hoffman, a co-founder of LinkedIn

130. "I never did anything worth doing by accident, nor did any of my inventions come indirectly through accident, except the phonograph. No, when I have fully decided that a result is worth getting, I go about it, and make trial after trial, until it comes." - Thomas Edison, inventor 

131. “Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again.” - Richard Branson

132. "The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same." - Colin R. Davis

133. "The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary." - Vidal Sassoon

134. “Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than others think is practical.” - Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks

135. “Lean forward into your life. Begin each day as if it were on purpose.” - Mary Anne Radmacher, author

136. “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” - Henry David Thoreau

137. “It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.” - Scott Belsky, co-founder of Behance

138. “The fastest way to change yourself is to hang out with people who are already the way you want to be.” - Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder

139. “Don’t count the days, make the days count.” - Muhammad Ali, athlete

140. “What we fear of doing most is usually what we most need to do.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson, poet

141. “The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vidal Sassoon

142. “To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business, and your business in your heart.” - Thomas Watson

143. “Change is not a threat, it’s an opportunity. Survival is not the goal, trans-formative success is.” – Seth Godin

144. “Don’t be addicted to money. Work to learn. don’t work for money. Work for knowledge.” – Robert Kiyosaki

145. “You know, you don’t have to have money to be a successful businessperson. You don’t need a college degree, you just need a lot of common sense backed up by a willingness to work hard.” – Farrah Gray

146. “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

147. “Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” – Dwight Eisenhower

148. “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.” – Napoleon Bonaparte

149. “If you see a bandwagon, it’s too late.” – James Goldsmith

150. “To think is easy, to act is difficult. To act as one thinks is the most difficult.” – Johann Wolfgang Von Goeth

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199+ Best Planning Quotes

Planning is an essential part of achieving any goal. It helps us map out the steps we need to take to succeed, anticipate challenges, and allocate resources effectively. In this article, we've gathered a variety of quotes about planning.

These insights come from business leaders, philosophers, and comedians, offering both serious and lighthearted perspectives on why planning is crucial in different aspects of life and work.

50 Best Planning Quotes

1. "A goal without a plan is just a wish." – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

2. "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." – Benjamin Franklin

3. "Plans are nothing; planning is everything." – Dwight D. Eisenhower

4. "Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now." – Alan Lakein

5. "He who fails to plan is planning to fail." – Winston Churchill

6. "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." – Abraham Lincoln

7. "A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow." – Proverb

8. "Always plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark." – Richard Cushing

9. "The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining." – John F. Kennedy

10. "Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning." – Thomas Edison

11. "Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us." – Richard I. Winwood

12. "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." – Chinese Proverb

13. "In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." – Dwight D. Eisenhower

14. "Plan for what is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small." – Sun Tzu

15. "You need a plan to build a house. To build a life, it is even more important to have a plan or goal." – Zig Ziglar

16. "Planning ahead is a measure of class. The rich and even the middle class plan for future generations, but the poor can plan ahead only a few weeks or days." – Gloria Steinem

17. "Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning." – Gloria Steinem

18. "To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time." – Leonard Bernstein

19. "Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan." – Margaret Thatcher

20. "An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing." – Dale Carnegie

21. "Planning is everything. the plan is nothing." – Field Marshal Helmuth Graf von Moltke

22. "The man who is prepared has his battle half fought." – Miguel de Cervantes

23. "Make time for planning: Wars are won in the general’s tent." – Stephen R. Covey

24. "Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential." – Winston Churchill

25. "Meticulous planning will enable everything a man does to appear spontaneous." – Mark Caine

26. "A clear vision, backed by definite plans, gives you a tremendous feeling of confidence and personal power." – Brian Tracy

27. "Never begin the day until it is finished on paper." – Jim Rohn

28. "Success doesn’t just happen. It’s planned for." – Anonymous

29. "I always say, don’t make plans, make options." – Jennifer Aniston

30. "It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan." – Eleanor Roosevelt

31. "Plan your life like you will live forever, and live your life like you will die the next day." – Unknown

32. "Bad planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part." – Proverb

33. "Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up." – A. A. Milne

34. "A man who does not plan long ahead will find trouble at his door." – Confucius

35. "Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans." – Allen Saunders

36. "If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much." – Jim Rohn

37. "You cannot predict the future, but you can create it." – Peter Drucker

38. "Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans." – Peter F. Drucker

39. "The more time you spend contemplating what you should have done...

you lose valuable time planning what you can and will do." – Lil Wayne

40. "Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work." – Peter Drucker

41. "I like planning, and I like a structured life. It allows me the

freedom to focus on the important things." – Mark Zuckerberg

42. "The first step in business planning is to determine that you will make a profit." – Robert Kiyosaki

43. "You can't have a million dollar dream with a minimum wage work ethic." – Stephen C. Hogan

44. "Effective planning is about maximizing impact, not maximizing order." – Tim Ferriss

45. "If you don't have a plan, you become part of somebody else's plan." – Terence McKenna

46. "Strategy is a commodity, execution is an art." – Peter Drucker

47. "There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction." – John F. Kennedy

48. "When your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt." – Henry J. Kaiser

49. "Measure twice, cut once." – Proverb

50. "Planning is deciding in advance what to do and how to do it. It is one of the basic management functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling." – Charles T. Horngren

50 Inspirational Planning Quotes

4. "He who fails to plan is planning to fail." – Winston Churchill

5. "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." – Abraham Lincoln

6. "Always plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark." – Richard Cushing

7. "The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining." – John F. Kennedy

8. "Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning." – Thomas Edison

9. "Plan for what is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small." – Sun Tzu

10. "You need a plan to build a house. To build a life, it is even more important to have a plan or goal." – Zig Ziglar

12. "In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." – Dwight D. Eisenhower

13. "An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing." – Dale Carnegie

14. "Make time for planning: Wars are won in the general’s tent." – Stephen R. Covey

15. "Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential." – Winston Churchill

16. "Meticulous planning will enable everything a man does to appear spontaneous." – Mark Caine

17. "A clear vision, backed by definite plans, gives you a tremendous feeling of confidence and personal power." – Brian Tracy

18. "Success doesn’t just happen. It’s planned for." – Anonymous

19. "It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan." – Eleanor Roosevelt

20. "Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up." – A. A. Milne

21. "Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans." – Allen Saunders

22. "You cannot predict the future, but you can create it." – Peter Drucker

23. "Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work." – Peter Drucker

24. "Planning is deciding in advance what to do and how to do it. It is one of the basic management functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling." – Charles T. Horngren

25. "To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe." – Anatole France

26. "Planning is everything. The plan is nothing." – Field Marshal Helmuth Graf von Moltke

27. "Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now." – Alan Lakein

28. "Never begin the day until it is finished on paper." – Jim Rohn

30. "Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan." – Margaret Thatcher

31. "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." – Chinese Proverb

33. "The man who is prepared has his battle half fought." – Miguel de Cervantes

34. "Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans." – Peter F. Drucker

35. "The more time you spend contemplating what you should have done... you lose valuable time planning what you can and will do." – Lil Wayne

36. "A man who does not plan long ahead will find trouble at his door." – Confucius

37. "If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much." – Jim Rohn

38. "Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning." – Gloria Steinem

"Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning." – Thomas Edison

40. "If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans." – Woody Allen

41. "Measure twice, cut once." – Proverb

42. "Plan your life like you will live forever, and live your life like you will die the next day." – Unknown

43. "A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow." – Proverb

44. "Planning ahead is a measure of class. The rich and even the middle class plan for future generations, but the poor can plan ahead only a few weeks or days." – Gloria Steinem

45. "Effective planning is about maximizing impact, not maximizing order." – Tim Ferriss

46. "The first step in business planning is to determine that you will make a profit." – Robert Kiyosaki

47. "You can't have a million dollar dream with a minimum wage work ethic." – Stephen C. Hogan

49. "The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today." – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

50. "You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you are going, because you might not get there." – Yogi Berra

These quotes highlight the significance of planning in achieving goals and realizing dreams.

50 Best Planning Quotes For Business

2. "In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield." – Warren Buffett

3. "Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work." – Peter Drucker

5. "Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans." – Peter F. Drucker

6. "Good business planning is 9 parts execution for every 1 part strategy." – Tim Berry

7. "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." – Benjamin Franklin

8. "You need a plan to build a house. To build a business, it is even more important to have a plan or goal." – Zig Ziglar

9. "Every minute you spend in planning saves 10 minutes in execution; this gives you a 1,000 percent return on energy!" – Brian Tracy

10. "Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized." – Daniel Burnham

11. "Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming." – Richard Branson

12. "Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan." – Margaret Thatcher

13. "The first step in business planning is to determine that you will make a profit." – Robert Kiyosaki

14. "Strategy is not a lengthy action plan. It is the evolution of a central idea through continually changing circumstances." – Jack Welch

15. "In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." – Dwight D. Eisenhower

16. "A clear vision, backed by definite plans, gives you a tremendous feeling of confidence and personal power." – Brian Tracy

17. "It's not the plan that's important, it's the planning." – Dr. Gramme Edwards

18. "If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else." – Yogi Berra

19. "Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." – Mike Tyson

20. "Planning is everything. The plan is nothing." – Field Marshal Helmuth Graf von Moltke

21. "Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning." – Thomas Edison

22. "Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing." – Warren Buffett

23. "The best way to predict the future is to create it." – Peter Drucker

24. "Plan for what is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small." – Sun Tzu

25. "He who fails to plan is planning to fail." – Winston Churchill

26. "To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe." – Anatole France

27. "An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing." – Dale Carnegie

28. "I always say, don’t make plans, make options." – Jennifer Aniston

29. "Planning without action is futile, action without planning is fatal." – Cornelius Fitchner

30. "Measure twice, cut once." – Proverb

31. "Your strategy is your promise to deliver value; your business plan is the roadmap to deliver on that promise." – Steve Blank

32. "The man who does not plan long ahead will find trouble at his door." – Confucius

33. "Meticulous planning will enable everything a man does to appear spontaneous." – Mark Caine

34. "All human plans are subject to ruthless revision by Nature, or Fate, or whatever one preferred to call the powers behind the Universe." – Arthur C. Clarke

35. "Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential." – Winston Churchill

36. "If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!" – Benjamin Franklin

37. "You can't have a million-dollar dream with a minimum-wage work ethic." – Stephen C. Hogan

38. "The more time you spend contemplating what you should have done... you lose valuable time planning what you can and will do." – Lil Wayne

39. "Business is like war in one respect. If its grand strategy is correct, any number of tactical errors can be made and yet the enterprise proves successful." – **Robert

40. "Strategy requires thought, tactics require observation." – Max Euwe

41. "In the world of business, the people who are most successful are those who are doing what they love." – Warren Buffett

42. "Always deliver more than expected." – Larry Page

43. "Effective execution is what counts and what delivers results." – Peter Drucker

44. "Simple can be harder than complex; you have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple." – Steve Jobs

45. "Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat." – Sun Tzu

46. "The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today." – Elbert Hubbard

47. "You don’t need a new plan for next year. You need a commitment." – Seth Godin

48. "If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there." – Lewis Carroll

49. "It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." – Charles Darwin

50. "The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do." – Michael Porter

50 Planning Quotes Funny

1. "I am very organized these days, and I keep my life in my handbag, like most women." – Anna Friel

2. "I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by." – Douglas Adams

3. "If Plan A doesn’t work, the alphabet has 25 more letters." – Unknown

4. "Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back." – Oscar Wilde

5. "I plan on living forever. So far, so good." – Steven Wright

6. "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." – John Lennon

7. "You can’t have everything. Where would you put it?" – Steven Wright

8. "Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes." – Jim Carrey

9. "I’m an excellent housekeeper. Every time I get a divorce, I keep the house." – Zsa Zsa Gabor

10. "If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?" – George Carlin

11. "I always arrive late at the office, but I make up for it by leaving early." – Charles Lamb

12. "My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I’ve finished two bags of M&Ms and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

13. "A clean house is a sign of a wasted life." – Unknown

14. "If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative." – Woody Allen

15. "The best time to start thinking about your retirement is before the boss does." – Anonymous

16. "The only time I ever enjoyed ironing was the day I accidentally got gin in the steam iron." – Phyllis Diller

17. "A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don’t need it." – Bob Hope

18. "Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." – Mike Tyson

19. "Plan to be spontaneous tomorrow." – Steven Wright

20. "I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious." – Michael Scott (The Office)

21. "My biggest regret in life is that I didn’t hit John Denver in the mouth while I has the chance." – Denis Leary

22. "I'm on a seafood diet. I see food and I eat it." – Anonymous

23. "I am on a 20-day diet, so far I've lost 10 days." – Unknown

24. "My favorite machine at the gym is the vending machine." – Caroline Rhea

25. "If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan but never the goal." – Unknown

26. "I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat." – Will Rogers

27. "I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time." – Charles Schulz

28. "If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you." – Steven Wright

29. "To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research." – Steven Wright

30. "Trying is the first step toward failure." – Homer Simpson

31. "I’m not procrastinating. I’m doing side quests." – Unknown

32. "If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito." – Dalai Lama

33. "I used to sell furniture for a living. The trouble was, it was my own." – Les Dawson

34. "A day without sunshine is like, you know, night." – Steve Martin

35. "For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned." – Anonymous, likely never cleaned a garage

36. "Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive." – Elbert Hubbard

37. "Why do they call it rush hour when nothing moves?" – Robin Williams

38. "The road to success is always under construction." – Lily Tomlin

39. "I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact." – Elon Musk

40. "The only thing that ever sat its way to success was a hen." – Sarah Brown

41. "I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down." – Unknown

42. "If you don’t know where you are going, you might

wind up someplace else." – Yogi Berra

43. "Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please." – Mark Twain

44. "If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there." – Lewis Carroll

45. "My plan is to wing it, but with absolute confidence." – Unknown

46. "If you want to make an easy job seem mighty hard, just keep putting off doing it." – Olin Miller

47. "People who want milk should not seat themselves on a stool in the middle of a field in hope that the cow will back up to them." – Elbert Hubbard

48. "Not all who wander are lost, but I sure am." – Unknown

49. "I don’t have a bucket list but my bucket does have a list of things it needs to catch." – Unknown

50. "Life is like a ten-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use." – Charles M. Schulz

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30 Best Business Quotes to Inspire Entrepreneurs & Go-Getters

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Daily affirmations have long been used to boost self-esteem. They compel people to start their days on the right foot. But while letting a smile be your umbrella might fortify your positive attitude, it’s not going to inspire your business ventures.

Everyone must work, but for many of us that job isn’t just a paycheck, it’s an opportunity to express ourselves and make something better. Entrepreneurs and go-getters often feel as if they carry the weight of an entire organization on their backs, and therefore could always use a little extra motivation.

To all the entrepreneurs and go-getters out there, these 30 inspiring business quotes are for you. Now, get out there and change the world—one project at a time!

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1. “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill

Churchill lead Britain through one of its darkest periods. With enemies threatening to advance across the English Channel, bombing London daily, the pressure to survive was paramount. But Churchill, like any entrepreneur worth their salt, understood that failure was part of the process. One learned from their mistakes, and the greatest lesson was that there was always another day to fight on.

2. “Play by the rules, but be ferocious.” – Phil Knight

The brand that gave us “Just do it!” qualifies that tagline, which always felt a bit broad, to include boundaries. You can’t “just do it” without regard to the rules, as Knight clearly states. Those rules are what level the playing field and protect fair competition. But rules have nothing to do with the passion in which you play within them.

3. “Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” – Richard Branson

Branson’s Virgin has proven that from record labels to airlines, where there is a will there is a way. The door isn’t always open, but sometimes it’s ajar or the key is on the floor. All you must do is pick it up and turn the lock. Basically, the right environment for success ebbs and flows, but a keen businessperson is never passive.

Related: Free Small Business Plan Template

4. “Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.” – Anthony Robbins

The idea that one can go through life without conflict or issues arising is unrealistic. Some might dream of a frictionless ride through the world as the ideal journey, but without some form of pushback, growth is impossible. It is these problems that we face which build our character, engage our creativity and build humility.

Related: 10 Conflict Resolution Strategies That Actually Work

5. “You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.” – Warren Buffett

The idea of right and wrong is a construct, of course, and it might feel overly simplistic to suggest that making the right choices will smooth the path forward. But the famous investor is merely noting with this business quote that avoiding a wrong decision is as important as making the right one. Avoiding bad decisions is aided, of course, with careful planning.

6. “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Henry David Thoreau

Philosopher, naturalist, essayist, etc.—Thoreau knew a thing or two about productivity. He wisely saw that those who are seeking success are more likely romanticizing the idea and not doing the hard, practical work necessary to achieve it.

7. “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anaïs Nin

Nin was no stranger to the creative act. As a writer, she had to take pen to paper or her stories would remain phantoms in her mind. It is safer to keep these ideas to oneself. There’s no rejection or criticism that way, but there’s also no way to hone one’s skills and produce something of value.

8. “There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.” – Seth Godin

Writer and former dotcom businessman, Godin is saying that talk is cheap, but in a nicer way. Yes, ideas are a dime a dozen, but the real meat on those bones comes from trying to realize them. It is only then that the problems show up and the real work of resolving them starts.

Related: 10 Strategies for Successful Project Execution

9. “I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite.” – G.K. Chesterton

Chesterton, a writer of paradoxical stories, is the contrarian on our list. He speaks for the pig-headed and visionary alike. Sometimes one must buck the conventional wisdom. The hard part is knowing whether you’re acting out of conviction for your ideals or if you’re just being deluded by ego.

10. “I don’t know the word ‘quit.’ Either I never did, or I have abolished it.” – Susan Butcher

She’s not being literal, but rather exaggerating to make a point. There comes a time in everyone’s life where the idea of just throwing in the towel is attractive. You’re exhausted. The obstacles feel insurmountable. But those who can reject the idea of quitting and tap an unforeseen reservoir are usually those who cross the finish line.

11. “Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” – Theodore Roosevelt

People get caught up in the product and forget the worth of anything lies in the process. Win or lose, it’s the fact that you tried, with all you could offer, to do the best at something you feel is of value. That alone is rewarding.

12. “If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.” – Steve Jobs

We only see the success after it’s been reached. Like a tree that reaches the clouds, the roots that hold it up are invisible. They’re beneath the ground, having spent years digging through the hard ground to stabilize and feed the tree’s growth. It is also so with business.

13. “Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying into space.” – Chris Hadfield

True, but not all risks are created equally. Going into space feels like a bigger risk than starting a company. That puts things in perspective, though, and acknowledges the fact that nothing is without risk , therefore, don’t try to completely bubble-wrap your enterprise. Play it safe, of course, but not to the point of inertia.

14. “Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” – Will Rodgers

America’s ambassador of good cheer did more than pass out smiles in his life. He offered practical business advice: complacency is death. Even if you’re doing the right thing, if you’re not moving forward, constantly pushing yourself to reach beyond your comfort zone, then you’re in trouble. The competition will overtake you.

15. “The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.” – Barack Obama

The president knows a lot about failure and success. The Affordable Healthcare Act was more than once dead in the water, but the president didn’t give up. He compromised, he convinced and he labored, but not once did he allow himself to become embittered.

Related: The 25 Most Inspiring Leadership Quotes

16. “Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you’re going to do now and do it.” – William Durant

There is only the present, so the enlightened ones tell us, and we cannot allow ourselves to become tied to the past or enchanted by the future. There is only the here and now. We must concentrate on that and act. This quote doesn’t reject the lessons of the past or the plans for the future, but we only have this moment, so do your best in it.

17. “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” – Albert Einstein

You’ll have noticed that often one inspirational quote contradicts the next. That’s because it is in these paradoxes that real wisdom is born. There is never just one way to look at something and with perspective comes opportunity. Ideas might be nothing without execution, but without those ideas the execution is empty.

18. “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved.” – Helen Keller

People should take failure as a badge of honor . It’s a crucible that burns things down to their essence and shows us what we’re really made from. If the path to success was clear, then everyone would be one it and success would lose all meaning.

19. “The first one gets the oyster, the second gets the shell.” – Andrew Carnegie

It sounds brutal, and one doesn’t become a steel baron without nerves of steel, but there is a harsh truth in this statement. Resources are exploited by businesses to achieve their goals. They’re not a collective, sharing the wealth, so like the early bird, if you want the worm, then get up early.

20. “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney

The more business quotes from these masters of industry and history, the more you notice a common thread knitting them together. They tend to same things only in different ways. That alone should make it clear that actions speak louder than words, to use another old axiom.

21. “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!” – Henry Ford

This statement might confuse at first, but once you get it, like a Zen koan, it makes perfect sense. What the father of automotive automation is imparting with this quote is that success is as much a mind game as it is determined by fate. With the right attitude you can do almost anything.

22. “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell

Inspiration is great, but there’s no point in reinventing the wheel. The general is right. Success is being prepared, working hard and learning from mistakes, as many others have also stated. If we can edit the quote a wee bit, we’d add luck to fill out the recipe for success. There’s always an unknown element in the mix.

Related: 9 Ways to Be a Lucky Project Manager

23. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer

Many people have it backwards, struggling to achieve success in order to feel good about themselves. But the irony is that it’s in the doing, not the goal, where the happiness resides. Even if you fail at your enterprise, if you enjoy the process, then you’ll be happy.

24. “Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.” – Coco Chanel

If you’re keeping your eyes on what can go wrong, it will go wrong. Successful people strive to move on. They aren’t ignorant of failure, but they’re also not stymied by it. They don’t know what failure is, because to them it’s merely a bump in the road, not its terminus.

25. “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison

The famous story about Edison and the incandescent lightbulb, which took thousands of tries to find a filament that would burn but not extinguish, is proof to the pudding of his statement. You just never know what’s around the corner until you get there.

26. “I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.” – Oprah Winfrey

We spoke of luck as a crucial element to any success. There are always those forces beyond our control, but there are also those forces which are within our ability to regulate. If opportunities are rare, then one must be ready for them when they come in order to take advantage. That might not be the definition of luck, but it does feel like good fortune.

27. “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” – Estée Lauder

People can get lost in thought. In their mind’s eye success is clearly laid out. It’s as if they’re already there. Daydreaming might be creative, but creativity takes work. You’re not going to get anywhere standing in place.

28. “Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.” – Babe Ruth

This has been said in many ways, but sometimes it takes the sports analogy to get it to sink through. Of course, for Ruth this wasn’t a metaphor but fact. However, it also applies to business. We can’t rest on past glory.

29. “The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vidal Sassoon

It’s a funny way to look at things, but there’s truth in the fact that success is not something we are handed. It is something we must work at. Success isn’t inheritance. While we might get handed great wealth, power and prestige, it’s what we do with it that counts.

30. “The only way around is through.” – Robert Frost

What the great America poet is saying is that there is no way to avoid what must be done. We cannot go around the difficulties in our life or business but face them head on and work through them. Just having the courage to do that is the hallmark of success.

Bonus Quote: “The best investment is in the tools of one’s own trade.” – Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was one of the founders of the United States of America, but even beyond that revolutionary achievement, he was an inventor and businessman who knew the importance of having the right tools for the job.

If our bespectacled founding father was alive today, he’d certainly have ProjectManager . No online project management software has its breadth of features to control every aspect of a project.

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31 Most Inspiring Business Strategy Quotes

Success in business depends on unleashing the power of business strategy. It takes a keen sense of direction, a fearless attitude, and the ability to adapt to the constantly changing winds of the business world. Business leaders, economists, and researchers are the right people to impart this strategic wisdom to us. 

There is a treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration in these quotes from some of the world’s leading experts. There’s so much to learn about business strategy from these quotes, from differentiation to innovation to vision to experimentation.

In this article, we’ll explore 21 of the most insightful business strategy quotes and find out what they mean. They may inject you with a healthy dose of optimism to help you get through your day.

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Strategy is about making choices, trade-offs; it’s about deliberately choosing to be different. Michael Porter

Michael Porter is a well-known economist and business strategist. He’s a Harvard Business School professor and the author of 20 business strategy and economics books, including “Competitive Advantage” and “Competitive Strategy.”. 

He popularized the concept of differentiation strategy. Dr. Porter’s differentiation strategy is a way for a company to stand out from its competitors. The goal is to offer products or services that are unique in some way so that the company can charge a premium price and enjoy a competitive advantage.

In the above quote, he says the strategy is about allocating resources and focusing efforts to accomplish a goal. Trade-offs or sacrifices are involved when deciding what to do and what not to do. 

For example, a company might focus on a few product lines to become the market leader for those products. But, unfortunately, that means they might lose out on diversifying in their quest for a larger market share of a few specialized products. 

There’s a fundamental distinction between strategy and operational effectiveness. Micheal porter

Here, Porter distinguishes between strategy and operational effectiveness. Companies develop strategies to achieve their long-term goals and objectives. It’s how companies compete in the market and create value for customers.

In contrast, operational effectiveness is how a company delivers its products or services daily. It’s how well and efficiently a company executes its strategy.

According to Porter, operational effectiveness is important, but it’s not a substitute for strategy. If a company doesn’t have a good strategy, it can have outstanding operational performance and still fail. The only way to win a sustainable competitive advantage is through strategy; without a strategy, operational capabilities alone don’t work.

The biggest risk is not taking any risk… In a world that is changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks. Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg, the Co-Founder of Facebook and CEO of Meta Platforms, is often credited with this quote. He’s a philanthropist and an entrepreneur. A key part of his leadership style is taking risks, and he believes it’s helped him succeed.

The quote speaks volumes about his entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take calculated risks in order to succeed. It may seem daunting, but there’s no denying that is sometimes taking a leap into uncharted territory results in greater rewards. The alternative is to stay where you know what works best already.

The only way to stay relevant and competitive is to innovate and stay ahead. If you’re too cautious or don’t take risks, you might fail because you can’t adapt. Taking risks can be nerve-racking, but it can open up new doors.

A satisfied customer is the best business strategy of all. Michael LeBoeuf

Many successful companies today use the concept behind this quote – from Apple providing individualized tech support to small restaurants partnering with delivery services.

In the long run, these companies know that investing time and resources into satisfying their current clients will pay off. Increasing loyalty among existing clients attracts new ones through word-of-mouth marketing and positive reviews on online platforms such as Yelp, TripAdvisor, or other review websites.

Michael LeBoeuf is an American business author and management consultant. He was a professor at the University of New Orleans. He’s known for emphasizing customer satisfaction as the key to business success.

Dr. LeBoeuf’s published books include ‘Fast Forward: How to Win a Lot More Business in a Lot Less Time,’ ‘The Productivity Challenge and Getting Results! The Secret to Motivating Yourself and Others, and ‘Working Smart.’

Strategic planning is worthless – unless there is first a strategic vision. John Naisbitt

In his famous book “Megatrends: Ten New Directions Transforming our Lives,” John Naisbitt predicted the boom in high-tech in the early 1980s. Back then, he recognized several tech trends that were coming up. That’s what businesses and organizations also need in today’s ever-changing business landscape, where disruption is inevitable.

Any successful strategic plan starts with a clear vision. He calls this “strategic vision” – an ambitious, long-term vision of what your company wants to accomplish over time that changes as new changes and opportunities come up. Without it, you can’t set specific goals or figure out how to get there; without direction, strategic planning fails! 

Today’s tactical victory does not guarantee tomorrow’s strategic success. Peter Pace

This quote by General Peter Pace is a reminder of the importance of considering long-term goals when making decisions. Make sure you plan for long-term success instead of relying too heavily on short-term goals. 

We get caught up in the excitement of quick wins without thinking about the big picture. You have to take a step back and figure out how each decision might affect your overall strategy if you want to succeed. 

General Peter Pace has had an impressive career as a military leader and public servant. Under President George W Bush, he served as the 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Since retiring from active duty service in 2007, he’s served on multiple national security policy boards.

Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat. Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu’s quote speaks volumes about his wisdom and understanding of warfare. He was a Chinese military strategist who wrote “The Art of War” over 2,500 years ago. His words still hold true today as they did back then – that an effective strategy and tactical plan is essential for success in any endeavour or battle. 

Tactics are short-term solutions to achieve immediate results, while strategies involve long-term plans designed with larger goals in mind. Each informs the other. If we wish to win whatever battles we face, we should not take either lightly. 

Sun Tzu recognized this balance between strategy and tactics long ago, and he realized that combining them could maximize their chances of success. With an understanding of how to prepare for success on any battlefield, he was ahead of his time.

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. Steve Jobs

Leaders set trends for others to follow by innovating new products, services, or processes. In contrast, followers imitate what has been done before instead of coming up with something original. 

An organization can develop the ability to innovate through research, experimentation and collaboration with other industry partners. However, it requires an open mind from all involved parties if it is going to be successful. 

Being on top of current trends will help organizations identify innovations before they become mainstream, giving them the first-mover advantage. 

Steve Jobs co-founded Apple Inc., one of the most influential people in modern tech. He was known for his visionary approach and ability to predict and shape industry trends.

The more Strategic Work you do, the more effective, productive, and joyful the Tactical Work becomes. Michael Gerber

Entrepreneur and consultant Michael Gerber, author of “The E-Myth Revisited,” has a powerful message about how Strategy makes Tactical Work easier.

As Gerber points out, in order to maximize their effectiveness, organizations need to focus on both types of work and prioritize them correctly – with a focus on Strategic work rather than Tactical work.

Creating clear plans and sound strategies helps companies create an environment where employees know exactly what to do daily, ultimately leading to success.

Success is 20% skills and 80% strategy. You might know how to succeed, but more importantly, what’s your plan to succeed? Jim Rohn

Having the right skills is only part of achieving success. You need a well-thought-out plan of action if you want actual results. Without an effective roadmap for where you want to go, success can be difficult or even impossible at times.

It means dedicating time to creating an achievable game plan with attainable milestones along the way. This will help maintain motivation while ensuring steady progress toward desired outcomes.

Jim Rohn was an American entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker. He’s one of the most influential self-help and professional development thinkers. He wrote several books and gave hundreds of lectures over his five-decade career. His first book, ‘The Art of Exceptional Living,’ came out in 1979.

When your headlights aren’t on, the best rearview mirror available isn’t likely to improve your driving. Martha Rogers

In this quote, Martha Rogers reminds us to stay in the present. But unfortunately, we usually focus too much on our past mistakes. And it can prevent us from progressing in the right direction.

Professor Martha Rogers teaches business administration at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. She is a consultant, author, and speaker. Her specializations are customer relationship management, customer-centric strategy, and customer experience design. 

Her work on ‘One-to-one’ marketing with Don Peppers is well known, emphasizing building customer relationships. “ The One to One Future: Building Relationships One Customer at a Time ” and “ The One to One Manager: Real-World Lessons in Customer Relationship Management ” are among her books coauthored with Don Peppers.

More Great Strategy Quotes to Inspire You

“Our goal is more modest: We simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful.” – Warren Buffett

“ It’s easy to forget how little strategic thinking ever gets done in the day. Judging by the ideas generated there, our beds have more of a right to be called our offices than our offices.” – Alain de Botton

“ Strategy is not the consequence of planning, but the opposite: its starting point. ” –  Henry Mintzberg

“In real life, strategy is actually very straightforward. You pick a general direction and implement like hell.” – Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric

“If you’re clear on what you believe, you have a great foundation to go make a market.” —Ginni Rometty, Chairman, president and CEO of IBM

“Option A is not available. So let’s kick the sh** out of option B.” – Sheryl Sandberg , COO of Facebook

“ When a plan or strategy fails, people are tempted to assume it was the wrong vision. Plans and strategies can always be changed and improved. But vision doesn’t change. Visions are simply refined with time. ” – Andy Stanley

“ In marketing I’ve seen only one strategy that can’t miss – and that is to market to your best customers first, your best prospects second and the rest of the world last. ” – John Romero

“Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.” – Bill Gates

“ The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” – Helen Keller

“Strategy is simply resource allocation.  When you strip away all the noise, that’s what it comes down to. Strategy means making clear cut choices about how to compete.  You cannot be everything to everybody, no matter what the size of your business or how deep its pockets.” – Jack Welch

 “With the level of uncertainty we see today, more people are asking, how can you develop a strategy in a world that keeps changing so fast?  They are afraid that a set of rigid principles will hinder their ability to react quickly.  I argue that it is precisely at such times that you need a strategy.” – Orit Gadiesh

“Designing a winning strategy is the art of asking questions, experimenting and then constantly renewing the thinking process by questioning the answers.  No matter how good today’s strategy is, you must always keep reinventing it.” – Constantinos Markides

“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” — Michael E. Porter, American  economist and founder of strategic management

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” — Benjamin Franklin

“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” — Yogi Berra, American baseball player

“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.” — Sun Tzu, Chinese philosopher and military strategist

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, French writer and pilot

Concluding Thoughts

The world of business strategy is ever-evolving, and it takes visionaries like Michael Porter, Steve Jobs, and John Naisbitt to provide insight into how companies can stay ahead. The authors remind us that successful strategies require differentiation from competitors. 

Also, a clear vision for personal growth and development is crucial. Innovation in leadership roles holds the key. Alignment of work with the company’s goals and experimentation as a learning process is necessary. 

Successful businesses must continuously challenge their existing strategies by questioning them often. Experimentation should be part of the process in order to learn more about what works best for the company’s unique circumstances. Refining your approach is always bold, even when you think you have found something that works well. 

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39 Inspiring Quotes About Business Growth — and Tips for Success

Here are some favorite quotes about business growth to inspire you — plus expert advice to spark new ideas.

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Businesses face pressure to grow and evolve rapidly to stay competitive. But growth can be difficult, and even the most intrepid among us sometimes need an extra dose of inspiration .

We’ve rounded up 39 quotes about business growth — and advice for success — to inspire you and spark new ideas. Have a favorite quote that we missed? Click to tweet and add yours.

Quotes about business growth and change

“Becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end.” – Michelle Obama, from Becoming

“Play by the rules, but be ferocious.” – Phil Knight, founder, Nike

“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.” – Sigmund Freud, neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis

“Motivation is the catalyzing ingredient for every successful innovation.” – Clayton Christensen, economist and Harvard professor

“Every problem is a gift — without problems we would not grow.” – Tony Robbins, motivational speaker and writer

“Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” – John F. Kennedy, 35th U.S. president

Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth. John F. Kennedy

“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” – Napoleon Hill, author

“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.” – Andy Rooney, broadcast journalist

“Mistakes are the growing pains of wisdom.” – William George Jordan, writer/editor

“The greatest thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, writer/statesman

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anaïs Nin, writer

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” – T.S. Eliot, author

“The only way you are going to have success is to have lots of failures first.” – Sergey Brin, co-founder, Google

“If you don’t build your dream, someone else will hire you to help them build theirs.” – Dhirubhai Ambani, founder, Reliance Industries

“I do not know the word ‘quit.’ Either I never did, or I have abolished it.” – Susan Butcher, sled dog racer

I do not know the word ‘quit.’ Either I never did, or I have abolished it. Susan Butcher

“To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business, and your business in your heart.” – Thomas Watson, Sr., former chairman and CEO, IBM

“It’s very easy to be different but very difficult to be better.” – Jonathan Ive, former chief design officer, Apple

“Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying in space.” – Chris Hadfield, astronaut

“Happy employees lead to happy customers, which leads to more profits.” – Vaughn Aust, COO, Gemini

Happy employees lead to happy customers, which leads to more profits. Vaughn Aust

“Employees want to feel inspired by their leaders…hire individuals who will lead by example.” – Jody Kohner, EVP global enablement, Salesforce

“Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you’re going to do now and do it.” – William Durant, co-founder, General Motors

“Many companies get trapped by the paradox of hitting numbers ‘now’ versus improving sales for future quarters or years ahead.” – Tiffani Bova , growth and innovation evangelist, Salesforce

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu, Chinese Taoist philosopher

Quotes about business transformation

“[Businesses] rarely come up for air to re-evaluate how they are selling. This means that current sales practices, process, and organizational structure may in fact be hindering their growth more than any external factor they believe they are facing.” – Tiffani Bova, growth and innovation evangelist, Salesforce

“Consumers now expect to be able to get things, talk to someone, and do what they want at any time. That’s led to a divide. Some companies and products provide such a perfect, seamless experience that it has raised the bar. In fact, it’s so easy and seamless that we kind of forget to be impressed. But what they’re doing is making the ones that don’t deliver that kind of great experience all the more obvious.” — Susan Weinschenk, chief behavioral scientist and CEO, The Team W

“Customer experience professionals love to think about their customer journey maps, but these can be very rigid. How many consumers follow the same exact path to get to their outcome? Very few. I believe consumer experiences need to be far more dynamic than they are today — not just personalized, which we’ve been talking about for a few years. After all, companies can leverage data about customers in the moment — what they did in the last 24 minutes or hours, not in the last 24 days.” — Tom Puthiyamadam, transformation consulting leader, PwC [ read the full interview ]

“We’ve been talking about the importance of ‘ customer-centricity ’ for some time. But until now retailers have lacked both the technology and the mandate to connect marketing, sales, service, and commerce systems to enable a 360-degree view of the customer. Now that relevant and personalized engagement has emerged as a key differentiator, retailers will finally make the investments to deliver on the promise of putting the customer at the center of everything they do.” — Rob Garf, vice president and general manager, retail, Salesforce

“Companies that invest more in digital transformation actually outperform their peers over time. These companies are more prepared for disruption, better able to monetize new digital channels, and better able to build a bigger user base. What’s more, this phenomenon exists regardless of industry.” — Geoff Cubitt, CEO and founder, Cardinal Griffin, LLC

Companies that invest more in digital transformation actually outperform their peers over time. Geoff Cubitt

“Data itself is not enough to create personalized experiences. Artificial intelligence is required to turn a comprehensive data trove into insights that can anticipate customers’ needs and act as their digital assistant. Much like his or her pre-industrial counterpart, a B2I (business-to-individual) virtual tailor, for example, would know each individual’s measurements and tastes in fabrics, styles, and other variables, and could thus make highly personalized recommendations.” — Peter Schwartz, senior vice president, strategic planning, Salesforce [ read the full article ]

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Quotes about the artificial intelligence impact on business growth.

“Accenture forecasts that AI could double the economic growth rates of 12 major countries by 2035. These gains will come from computers doing what they have always been good at — freeing us to make better use of our time. For instance, AI makes it possible to automate routine tasks such as responding to simple customer questions. It can also be used to spot changes in customer preferences, identify visual problems in manufacturing, further automate agriculture, identify fraud, and better inform business decision-making.” — Richard Socher, CEO, You.com [ read the full article ]

“AI is about more than replacing each worker with a robot. It will involve the disruption and reshaping of whole industries. Business models will evolve to be quite transparent. In a world of AI, consumers will have high access to information, perhaps using their digital assistant to find the best price or analyze which product has received the best reviews. It will no longer be possible to use information asymmetry to charge people a disproportionate amount.” — Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, chairman and CEO, Sinovation Ventures 

“Imagine a customer walking up to a supermarket shelf and holding his or her smartphone up against different bags of potato chips. Using image processing, language processing, and analytics, AI-enabled systems can help that customer check which brand is best for their low-sodium diet, or whatever their taste profile might be.” — Glen Hartman, president and co-founder, Accenture Interactive [ read the full interview ]

“You don’t need to know how the technology of a microwave works to use it — it is simply a tool. We’re now entering the same phase with AI, thanks to the influx of no-code, point-and-click tools. AI will become a widely used utility by everyone, regardless of technical background. As a result, most of the AI applications in the coming years will be built by people with little or no AI training.” — Vitaly Gordon, co-founder and CEO, Faros AI 

AI will become a widely used utility by everyone, regardless of technical background. Vitaly Gordon 

“Companies use technologies such as deep learning to help them feed their computer networks vast quantities of information so they recognize patterns more quickly. But for all their enormous potential, current success is based on fitting to patterns of historical training data. There’s still much work to do to train models how to reason. They can only be trained to find patterns in historical data. The problem is this training data isn’t neutral — it can easily reflect the biases of the people who put it together. It can encode trends and patterns that reflect and perpetuate prejudice and harmful stereotypes.” — Timnit Gebru, founder and executive director, The Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR), [ read the full interview ]

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Quotes about growing workplace trends.

“Workers will need different skills to thrive in the workplace of the future. We’ll see a growing demand for advanced technological skills such as programming. Social, emotional, and higher cognitive skills — such as creativity, critical thinking, and complex information processing — will also be in demand. Growing occupations, meanwhile, will include those with difficult-to-automate activities, such as managers and doctors, as well as care workers and teachers. Training and retraining mid-career workers and new generations for the coming challenges will be another imperative.” — James Manyika, senior vice president, Google-Alphabet [ read the full interview ]

“In 1950, only 55% of the working-age population in the U.S. was employed. By 2015, that percentage had risen to 60% — representing a net increase of about 100 million jobs — after many potentially job-killing technologies had been introduced. These included shipping cranes, ATMs, and personal computer spreadsheets. The same could well be true of [AI], especially if we put into place the innovations in education that could help people adapt.” — Peter Schwartz, senior vice president, strategic planning, Salesforce [ read the full article ]

“AI is about enabling machines to augment humans — in other words, to complement human skills — rather than merely replace them. In most cases, AI’s skills are different to a human’s, so we are moving towards a symbiosis of the two.” — Robin Bordoli, partner, Authentic Ventures

“Beyond doing the right thing for their workers, companies have another reason to lean into workforce development initiatives: their own competitiveness. As demand for skills for the intelligent era heat up, so too will a war for talent.” — Sarah Franklin, CMO, Salesforce

“The shift to lifelong learning is absolutely essential. As the pace of technological change quickens, we need to be sure that employees are keeping up with the right skills to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution . That applies to both technical and soft skills. There will be changes in both areas.” — Zvika Krieger, technology advisor and former director of responsible innovation at Facebook 

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46 Project Planning Quotes To Help You Reach Your Goals

Project planning can be tough.

There’s risks to mitigate, stakeholders to include, and other ups and downs to contend with.

So we put together a list of famous project planning quotes for your inspiration!

These quotes on project planning will hopefully help focus your team and jolt you into finishing your plans. The end goal depends on you making a solid plan to chart your destination.

In this post, you’ll find powerful quotes on planning from business leaders, entrepreneurs, and powerful leaders that will show you the value of moving your projects forward.

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46 Project Planning Quotes

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, writer and pioneering aviator

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father of the United States

“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” ― Yogi Berra, former New York Yankees catcher “Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.” ― Peter F. Drucker, author and educator

“I am a person who continually destroys the possibilities of a future because of the numbers of alternative viewpoints I can focus on the present.” ― Doris Lessing, author of The Golden Notebook “Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential.” ― Winston Churchill, former British Prime Minister

“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.” ― Alan Lakein, author

“Plans are nothing; planning is everything.” ― Dwight D. Eisenhower, former U.S. President

“The more time you spend contemplating what you should have done… you lose valuable time planning what you can and will do.” ― Lil Wayne, rapper

“Don’t worry about planning every step of your life.” ― Rick Wagoner, former chairman and CEO of General Motors

“A man who does not plan long ahead will find trouble at his door.” ― Confucius, Chinese philosopher

“Always plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.” ― Richard Cushing, American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church

“Few people have any next, they live from hand to mouth without a plan, and are always at the end of their line.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson, poet and essayist

“Every minute you spend in planning saves 10 minutes in execution; this gives you a 1,000 percent return on energy!” ― Brian Tracy, author and motivational speaker

“It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt, former first lady of the United States

“The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” ― John F. Kennedy, former U.S. President

“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” — Warren Buffett, investor

“I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best.” ― Benjamin Disraeli, British politician and author

“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” ― Pablo Picasso, painter

“Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan.” ― Tom Landry, Hall of Fame football coach

“Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.” ― Thomas Edison, inventor

“You can always amend a big plan, but you can never expand a little one. I don’t believe in little plans. I believe in plans big enough to meet a situation which we can’t possibly foresee now.” ― Harry S. Truman, former U.S. President

“Just because you make a good plan, doesn’t mean that’s what’s gonna happen.” ― Taylor Swift, singer and songwriter

“A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.” ― George S. Patton, former Officer in the U.S. Army

“Unless you have a definite, precise, clearly set goals, you are not going to realize the maximum potential that lies within you.” ― Zig Ziglar, author and motivational speaker

“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” ― Alexander Graham Bell, inventor

“To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time.” ― Leonard Bernstein, composer and conductor

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” ― Abraham Lincoln, former U.S. President

“Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan.” ― Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

“Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire and begin at once, whether you ready or not, to put this plan into action.” ― Napoleon Hill, author

“The reason that everybody likes planning is that nobody has to do anything.” ― Jerry Brown, Governor of California

“Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.” ― Henry David Thoreau, essayist and poet

“…everything has a past. Everything – a person, an object, a word, everything. If you don’t know the past, you can’t understand the present and plan properly for the future.” ― Chaim Potok, author

“A clear vision, backed by definite plans, gives you a tremendous feeling of confidence and personal power.” ― Brian Tracy, author and motivational speaker

“Proper planning and preparation prevents poor performance.” ― Stephen Keague, author

“Plan your next move because every step contributes towards your goal.” ― Sukant Ratnakar, author and motivational speaker

“Always have a plan, and believe in it. Nothing happens by accident.” ― Chuck Knox, former NFL head coach

“The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don’t define them, or ever seriously consider them as believable or achievable. Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along the way, and who will be sharing the adventure with them.” ― Denis Waitley, writer and motivational speaker

“Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination.” ― Fitzhugh Dodson, author

“I ain’t Martin Luther King. I don’t need a dream. I have a plan.” ― Spike Lee, actor and director

“Never begin the day until it is finished on paper.” ― Jim Rohn, entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker

“Speaking from my personal experiences, setting goals, along with a detailed action plan, has actually changed my life from one cast in frustration to one of purpose.” ― Catherine Pulsifer, author

“Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation.” ― Robert H. Schuller, author and televangelist

“The trouble with many plans is that they are based on the way things are now. To be successful, your personal plan must focus on what you want, not what you have.” ― Nido Qubein, president of High Point University

“If plan A doesn’t work, the alphabet has 25 more letters – 204 if you’re in Japan.” ― Claire Cook, writer and motivational speaker

“We cannot drive people; we must direct their development” – Henry Gantt , creator of the Gantt Chart

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39 empowering business quotes

Business quotes are a great way to empower your team to be their very best. We’ve gathered 39 inspiring quotes from successful entrepreneurs.

Everyone needs a little inspiration now and then, especially in a professional setting. Your job as a leader is to motivate your team members through empowering actions and statements. 

From Steve Jobs to Arianna Huffington, take a look at these 39 inspirational quotes to share with your teammates. 

Quotes to help you start a business

Starting a business is a difficult endeavor—and one that doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time and devotion to turn your business into what you've always dreamed it would be. These quotes will give you the drive to build something that you’ll be proud of.

1. “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.”

— Peter Drucker, Management consultant and educator

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2. “A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well.”

— Jeff Bezos, Founder and executive chairman of Amazon

3. “Risk-taking is the cornerstone of empires.”

— Estée Lauder, Businesswoman and co-founder of Estée Lauder 

4. “In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible.”

— Seth Godin, Author and former business executive

5. “Effectively, change is almost impossible without industry-wide collaboration, cooperation and consensus.”

— Simon Mainwaring, Global keynote speaker, CEO of We First, and best-selling author

6. “I think a simple rule of business is, if you do the things that are easier first, then you can actually make a lot of progress.”

— Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and co-founder of Facebook

7. “In the past a leader was a boss. Today's leaders must be partners with their people... they no longer can lead solely based on positional power.”

— Ken Blanchard, Author and motivational speaker

8. “Feeling confident—or pretending that you feel confident—is necessary to reach for opportunities. It's a cliché, but opportunities are rarely offered; they're seized.”

— Sheryl Sandberg, Business executive and COO of Facebook

Quotes to improve self development

Part of growing your skills is about developing your emotional intelligence in order to be the best leader you can be. The quotes below will keep you mindful of your habits and help you become the ideal version of yourself.

9. “Embrace what you don’t know, especially in the beginning, because what you don’t know can become your greatest asset. It ensures that you will absolutely be doing things different from everybody else.”

— Sara Blakely, Businesswoman and founder of Spanx

10. “The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.”

— Stephen Covey, Educator and author

11. “Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.”

— Oprah Winfrey, Talk show host and media magnate

12. “I have a theory and I really believe it. I think your worst weakness can become your greatest single strength.”

— Barbara Corcoran, Businesswoman and Shark on ABC’s reality series

13. “Patience is the art of concealing your impatience.”

— Guy Kawasaki, Marketing leader and Silicon Valley venture capitalist

14. “If you start thinking that only your biggest and shiniest moments count, you're setting yourself up to feel like a failure most of the time.”

— Chris Hadfield, Former Canadian Space Agency astronaut

15. “Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations.” 

— Steve Jobs, Business magnate and co-founder of Apple

16. “Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change.”

— Iyanla Vanzant, Inspirational speaker and lawyer 

17. “Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength.”

— Phil Jackson, Former professional basketball player and coach

18. “Learning from each mistake requires self-awareness and humility, but it can be one of the biggest keys to reaching your full potential.”

— Amy Morin, Psychotherapist and mental strength trainer

19. “As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.”

— Bill Gates, Business magnate and co-founder of Microsoft

20. “Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.”

— Henry Ford, Industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company

21. “You renew yourself every day. Sometimes you’re successful, sometimes you’re not, but it’s the average that counts.”

— Satya Nadella, Business executive and CEO of Microsoft

22. “People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously.”

— Eleanor Roosevelt, Political figure and former First Lady

Quotes to help you achieve success

Success isn’t obtained overnight. It takes hard work and dedication to achieve your dreams. However, success comes in many forms. Whether it be your business, your work, your family, or something completely different, these quotes will guide you through finding success.

23. “Success is very much the intersection of luck and hard work.”

— Dustin Moskovitz, Co-founder and CEO of Asana

24. “Don't worry about failure; you only have to be right once.”

— Drew Houston, Entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Dropbox

25. “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”

— Helen Keller, Author and disability rights advocate

26. “We think, mistakenly, that success is the result of the amount of time we put in at work, instead of the quality of time we put in.”

— Arianna Huffington, Businesswoman and CEO of Thrive Global

27. “You don’t achieve success, you attract success.”

— Farshad Asl, Entrepreneur and CEO of Top Leaders

28. “Be brutally honest about the short term, and optimistic and confident about the long term.”

— Reed Hastings, Businessman and co-CEO of Netflix

29. “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.”

— Maya Angelou, Poet and civil rights activist

30. “I was taught to strive not because there were any guarantees of success but because the act of striving is in itself the only way to keep faith with life.”

— Madeleine Albright, Politician and former Secretary of State of the United States 

31. “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.”

— Abraham Lincoln, Politician and 16th president of the United States

32. “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.”

— Albert Einstein, Physicist known for developing the theory of relativity

33. “Success is a decision. Dare to choose it.”

— Jill Konrath, Sales strategist and author of the book Selling to Big Companies

Quotes about building—and achieving—dreams

Everyone has a dream that they’ve always wanted to achieve. For some, those dreams may be harder to accomplish. With a little bit of courage, dedication, and inspirational quotes, you can ensure those dreams are within reach.

34. “First, think. Second, believe. Third, dream. And finally, dare.”

— Walt Disney, Entrepreneur and co-founder of The Walt Disney Company

35. “If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.”

— Thomas Edison, Inventor and businessman

36. “You never lose a dream. It just incubates as a hobby.”

— Larry Page, Entrepreneur and co-founder of Google

37. “A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.”

— Mary Kay Ash, Businesswoman and founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics

38. “They tell you: Follow your dreams... Dream and dream big. I think that's crap. I think a lot of people dream. And while they are busy dreaming, the really happy people, the really successful people, the really interesting, powerful, engaged people? Are busy doing.”

— Shonda Rhimes, Television producer and screenwriter

39. “Most ideas are born and lost in isolation.”

— Scott Belsky, Entrepreneur and co-creator of Behance

Tips to empower your team

Along with sharing inspiring business quotes to motivate your teammates, there are a few other ways you can take it to the next level. From encouraging intrinsic motivation using team bonding activities to leading by example, you have the capability to empower your team to do great work.

Here are three ways to get started:

Encourage intrinsic motivation : Intrinsic motivation refers to behavior driven by internal rewards. Examples of this include participating in a team building game because you want to, not because you have to, and learning new skills because you like to be challenged. By encouraging intrinsic motivation in the workplace, you can empower your team to be their very best.

Lead by serving your team: Servant leadership is an approach that focuses on serving others rather than managing for results. This helps create an environment where team members can thrive. Characteristics that you can embody include strong listening skills, empathy, self-awareness, and the desire to create a healthy work environment—all of which will help your team feel heard and empowered.

Establish group norms: Group norms are the spoken or unspoken rules that guide how team members interact, collaborate, and work. By identifying group norms, you can build and empower your team in order to take them to the next level. Some examples include creating meeting agendas, tracking to-dos, and communicating in shared tools—all of which can help build clarity and successful group norms.

These three ways to empower your team can have a lasting impact on the success and overall happiness of each of your team members. Plus, they can help foster a collaborative, productive, and efficient workplace.

Inspire your team with these business quotes

These inspirational business quotes can be the motivating factor to push your team members out of their comfort zones and explore new possibilities within your organization. While they may not be the only way to foster team empowerment, sharing motivational quotes can positively impact your teammates. 

Not only that, but the right business quotes can shape your own work ethic and leadership style . From offering business insight to sharing helpful resources, quotes from successful entrepreneurs could just be the push you need. 

If you’re looking for additional ways to support your team through collaboration, check out 45 team building games to improve communication. Or, try collaboration software to manage your work more productively. 

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The Top Business Strategy & Strategic Planning Quotes

Quotes about business best practices, the top quotes on business strategy & strategic planning, business strategy and strategic planning is important for business professionals, teams, and organizations. included in the quotes below are deep insights about how to apply strategy and planning in business..

• A vision without a strategy remains an illusion. –Lee Bolman
• The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do. –Michael Porter
• You cannot be everything to everyone. If you decide to go north, you cannot go south at the same time. –Jeroen De Flander
• Strategy without process is little more than a wish list. –Robert FilekStrategy is about making choices, trade-offs; it’s about deliberately choosing to be different. –Michael Porter
• Hope is not a strategy. –Vince Lombardi
• In reality strategy is actually very straightforward. You pick a general direction and implement like hell. –Jack Welch
• Strategy is about setting yourself apart from the competition. It’s not a matter of being better at what you do – it’s a matter of being different at what you do. –Michael Porter
• Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat. –Sun Tzu
• Failure is nothing more than a chance to revise your strategy. –Anonymous
• Strategy is a fancy word for coming up with a long-term plan and putting it into action. –Ellie Pidot
• Success is 20% skills and 80% strategy. You might know how to succeed, but more importantly, what’s your plan to succeed? –Jim Rohn
• There’s only one growth strategy: work hard. –William Hague
• However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. –Sir Winston Churchill
• Without strategy, execution is aimless. Without execution, strategy is useless. –Morris Chang
• Strategy is a commodity, execution is an art. –Peter Drucker
• A satisfied customer is the best business strategy of all. –Michael LeBoeuf
• Strategy is a style of thinking, a conscious and deliberate process, an intensive implementation system, the science of insuring future success. –Pete Johnson
• Always start at the end before you begin. –Robert Kiyosaki
• Execution is the ability to mesh strategy with reality, align people with goals, and achieve the promised results. –Larry Bossidy
• A strategy is necessary because the future is unpredictable. –Robert Waterman
• Be real and adjust your strategy according to honest results. –Charles Caleb Colton
• When your headlights aren’t on, the best rearview mirror available isn’t likely to improve your driving. –Marth Rogers
• The best content in the world won’t drive revenue if nobody sees it. –Anonymous
• Make generosity part of your growth strategy. –Anonymous
• You have to be fast on your feet and adaptive or else a strategy is useless. –Charles de Gaulle
• I believe that people make their own luck by great preparation and good strategy. –Jack Canfield
• The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that’s changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks. –Mark Zuckerberg
• Perfect moves hold you back from moves at all. –Anonymous
• There is only one winning strategy. It is to carefully define the target market and direct a superior offering to that target market. –Philip Kotler
• Fitting in is a short-term strategy, standing out pays off in the long run. –Seth Godin
• The best marketing strategy ever: Care. –Gary Vaynerchuck
• Sound strategy starts with having the right goal. –Michael Porter
• Creating value for humanity should not be an afterthought but a core business strategy. –Anonymous
• A vision and strategy aren’t enough. The long-term key to success is execution. Each day. Every day. –Richard M. Kovacevich
• We live in a world where finding fault in others seems to be the favorite blood sport. It has long been the basis of political campaign strategy. It is the theme of much television programming across the world. It sells newspapers. Whenever we meet anyone, our first, almost unconscious reaction may be to look for imperfections. –Henry B. Eyring
• Creative without strategy is called ‘art.’ Creative with strategy is called advertising. –Jef I. Richards
• Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy. –Norman Schwarzkopf
• Travel becomes a strategy for accumulating photographs. –Susan Sontag
• Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy. –Rudy Giuliani
• All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved. –Sun Tzu
• Stock market goes up or down, and you can’t adjust your portfolio based on the whims of the market, so you have to have a strategy in a position and stay true to that strategy and not pay attention to noise that could surround any particular investment. –John Paulson
• Don’t give up. Obstacles can be overcome through strategy and learning. –Hidetaka Miyazaki
• Obstacles, of course, are developmentally necessary: they teach kids strategy, patience, critical thinking, resilience and resourcefulness. –Naomi Wolf
• Study strategy over the years and achieve the spirit of the warrior. Today is victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is your victory over lesser men. –Miyamoto Musashi
• A lot of people think international relations is like a game of chess. But it’s not a game of chess, where people sit quietly, thinking out their strategy, taking their time between moves. It’s more like a game of billiards, with a bunch of balls clustered together. –Madeleine Albright
• Investing in early childhood nutrition is a surefire strategy. The returns are incredibly high. –Anne M. Mulcahy
• In boxing you create a strategy to beat each new opponent, it’s just like chess. –Lennox Lewis
• There’s only one growth strategy: work hard. –William Hague
• In chess, you gotta come up with a strategy. I made a lot of plans in my life. ‘I’ma do this, I’ma do that, this is gonna happen, that’s gonna happen.’ And a lot of stuff don’t go as planned. You really gotta act on events as they unfold. That’s how I compare chess to life. –Tee Grizzley
• Foresight turns out to be a critical adaptive strategy for times of great stress. –Jamais Cascio
• Baseball is about talent, hard work, and strategy. But at the deepest level, it’s about love, integrity, and respect. –Pat Gillick
• The correct strategy in heads-up poker is based on identifying and acting upon your opponent’s strengths and weaknesses. –Daniel Negreanu
• I don’t have any magical ability. I look at a problem, play with it, work out a strategy. –Terence Tao
• Famous pivot stories are often failures but you don’t need to fail before you pivot. All a pivot is is a change in strategy without a change in vision. Whenever entrepreneurs see a new way to achieve their vision – a way to be more successful – they have to remain nimble enough to take it. –Eric Ries
• The company without a strategy is willing to try anything. –Michael Porter
• You’ve got to eat while you dream. You’ve got to deliver on short-range commitments, while you develop a long-range strategy and vision and implement it. The success of doing both. Walking and chewing gum if you will. Getting it done in the short-range, and delivering a long-range plan, and executing on that. –Jack Welch
• Companies that grow for the sake of growth or that expand into areas outside their core business strategy often stumble. On the other hand, companies that build scale for the benefit of their customers and shareholders more often succeed over time. –Jamie Dimon
• One of my key mental fitness tips is to make sure you are aware of your target and develop a strategy – a routine that you can depend on while in the race. This is a crucial part of mental fitness and preparation. –Nino Schurter
• Who asks whether the enemy was defeated by strategy or valor? –Virgil
• In every fight the strategy is to baptize and take their soul – that’s always the strategy. –Jorge Masvidal
• Alignment of business strategy and risk appetite should minimize the firm’s exposure to large and unexpected losses. In addition, the firm’s risk management capabilities need to be commensurate with the risks it expects to take. –Jerome Powell
• What we need to do is always lean into the future; when the world changes around you and when it changes against you – what used to be a tail wind is now a head wind – you have to lean into that and figure out what to do because complaining isn’t a strategy. –Jeff Bezos
• Strategy requires thought, tactics require observation. –Max Euwe
• Globalization means that business strategy and business ethics cannot be separated from each other. –Ofra Strauss
• Strategy is about making choices, trade-offs; it’s about deliberately choosing to be different. –Michael Porter
• Look at a football field. It looks like a big movie screen. This is theatre. Football combines the strategy of chess. It’s part ballet. It’s part battleground, part playground. We clarify, amplify and glorify the game with our footage, the narration and that music, and in the end create an inspirational piece of footage. –Steve Sabol
• Success doesn’t necessarily come from breakthrough innovation but from flawless execution. A great strategy alone won’t win a game or a battle; the win comes from basic blocking and tackling. –Naveen Jain
• Writing the perfect paper is a lot like a military operation. It takes discipline, foresight, research, strategy, and, if done right, ends in total victory. –Ryan Holiday
• We need economic growth, yes, but growth can be jobless, so a sustainable development framework for employment must include a job creation strategy. –Sharan Burrow
• Strategy 101 is about choices: You can’t be all things to all people. –Michael Porter
• As an infantry officer who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, I have led men in combat and trained them on tactics and strategy. The mission of the infantry is to ‘close with, and destroy, the enemy.’ Our job, in a direct way, is to fight and win wars. –Pete Hegseth
• Leaders establish the vision for the future and set the strategy for getting there. –John P. Kotter
• The basis of our partnership strategy and our partnership approach: We build the social technology. They provide the music. –Mark Zuckerberg
• Communication and communication strategy is not just part of the game – it is the game. –Oscar Munoz
• Every successful social movement in this country’s history has used disruption as a strategy to fight for social change. Whether it was the Boston Tea Party to the sit-ins at lunch counters throughout the South, no change has been won without disruptive action. –Alicia Garza
• In marketing I’ve seen only one strategy that can’t miss – and that is to market to your best customers first, your best prospects second and the rest of the world last. –John Romero
• The essence of strategy is that you must set limits on what you’re trying to accomplish. –Michael Porter
• You may not be interested in strategy, but strategy is interested in you. –Leon Trotsky
• The entrance strategy is actually more important than the exit strategy. –Edward Lampert
• A successful economic development strategy must focus on improving the skills of the area’s workforce, reducing the cost of doing business and making available the resources business needs to compete and thrive in today’s global economy. –Rod Blagojevich
• Strategy is, at some level, the ability to predict what’s going to happen, but it’s also about understanding the context in which it is being formulated. And then you have to be open-minded to the fact that you’re not going to get it right at the very beginning. –Martin Dempsey
• The best CEOs I know are teachers, and at the core of what they teach is strategy. –Michael Porter
• Being a unique superpower undermines the military intelligence of strategy. To think strategically, one has to imagine oneself in the enemy’s place. If one cannot do this, it is impossible to foresee, to take by surprise, to outflank. Misinterpreting an enemy can lead to defeat. This is how empires fall. –John Berger
• What I found over the years is the most important thing is for a team to come together over a compelling vision, a comprehensive strategy for achieving that vision, and then a relentless implementation plan. –Alan Mulally
• For me, the winning strategy in any start-up business is, Think big but start small. –Carmen Busquets
• As an entrepreneur, one of the biggest challenges you will face will be building your brand. The ultimate goal is to set your company and your brand apart from the crowd. If you form a strategy without doing the research, your brand will barely float – and at the speed industries move at today, brands sink fast. –Ryan Holmes
• There’s a fundamental distinction between strategy and operational effectiveness. –Michael Porter
• My basic strategy is to stick to my core business and to my area of expertise. –Henry Sy
• Most people generalize whatever they did, and say that was the strategy that made it work. –Ben Silbermann
• For acquiring companies, the excitement is almost always about where they are going – that is, their strategy for gaining greater growth and productivity. But when mergers fail, it’s often because no one focused on who they are – that is, their culture, which is critical to successfully bringing different groups of people together. –Punit Renjen
• The underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of technology or the pace of change. –Michael Porter
• When a plan or strategy fails, people are tempted to assume it was the wrong vision. Plans and strategies can always be changed and improved. But vision doesn’t change. Visions are simply refined with time. –Andy Stanley
• The most passionately anti-Obama Republican politicians and activists consider themselves the truest and purest of conservatives, and often unleash their scorn and fury on others who also call themselves conservative but differ on strategy and tactics. –John Podhoretz
• Policing is an integral part of governance. It is a whole, but it is also a part of the larger whole. Just like a human organ like the head, it’s got intelligence, stamina, strategy and surveillance. But it cannot function independently in the absence of other life-sustaining organs. –Kiran Bedi
• Prudence is not the same thing as caution. Caution is a helpful strategy when you’re crossing a minefield; it’s a disaster when you’re in a gold rush. –John Ortberg
• Incentives are not strategy, they are tactics. Defensive measures. –Carlos Ghosn
• We need a better strategy to achieve the national goal of a stable population, healthier and better educated. –Rajiv Gandhi
• Finally, strategy must have continuity. It can’t be constantly reinvented. –Michael Porter
• It’s not that other countries steal jobs from you guys. It’s your strategy. Distribute the money and things in a proper way. –Jack Ma
• If I had one golf course, from a design standpoint, one that I really love, it would probably be Pinehurst. There’s a totally tree-lined golf course where trees are not a part of the strategy. –Jack Nicklaus
• My investment strategy, which is to focus on sectors that are a national priority for India, hasn’t changed. –Gautam Adani
• Strategy is not really a solo sport – even If you’re the CEO. –Max McKeown
• I think any good government will target on the finishing date, that is, the polling day and make sure that their strategy is strong and in place to get them successfully re-elected. –Alexander Downer
• Living in the past is a Jethro Tull album, not a smart poker strategy. –Richard Roeper
• In Spain, the game’s a lot more open. They score a lot more goals. They play football more. Here in Italy, they are much more concerned with tactics and strategy, and sometime we don’t play football. –Ronaldo
• Talent is the No. 1 priority for a CEO. You think it’s about vision and strategy, but you have to get the right people first. –Andrea Jung
• Renewable energy is an essential part of our strategy of decarbonization, decentralization, as well as digitalization of energy. –Isabelle Kocher
• There’s just a spirit about you that it’s such a beautiful art form in which you can implement strategy in order to subdue another individual. And I really feel like that’s in wrestling and UFC; we’re kind of – we collaborate in that way. –Jordan Burroughs
• Compromise is not such ignoble and deplorable a thing as we generally think. It is rather an indispensable factor in the political strategy. Any nation that rises against the oppressors is bound to fail in the beginning and to gain partial reforms during the medieval period of its struggle through compromises. –Bhagat Singh
• I will continue to focus on global strategy and to do everything I can to help Yahoo! realize its full potential and enhance its leading culture of technology and product excellence and innovation. –Jerry Yang
• To become a good coach, it is important to be equipped with tactics and strategy. But first of all, you need to have strong leadership. –Park Ji-sung
• Faith is not a political strategy and should not be a political strategy. If it is being used as a tool to garner votes, to convince people they should support one political party or the other, I think that is a huge mistake. –John Edwards
• Being steadfast and immovable with our heels in tar on the Lord’s side of the line is the only strategy that works long-term against Lucifer. –Sheri L. Dew
• I am a sprinter, and I love to go fast. It’s very difficult for me to be patient and follow a race strategy or conserve energy. –Allyson Felix
• And I guess what I would say is that we can’t think narrowly about movements for black liberation and we can’t necessarily see this class division as simply a product or a certain strategy that black movements have developed for liberation. –Angela Davis
• A strategy delineates a territory in which a company seeks to be unique. –Michael Porter
• A strategy is something like, an innovative new product; globalization, taking your products around the world; be the low-cost producer. A strategy is something you can touch; you can motivate people with; be number one and number two in every business. You can energize people around the message. –Jack Welch
• Cutting prices or putting things on sale is not sustainable business strategy. The other side of it is that you can’t cut enough costs to save your way to prosperity. –Howard Schultz
• The biggest mistake is to assume that another writer’s successful strategy will work for you, too. Publishers’ marketers – and even freelance publicists who cost mega bucks – tend to do the same basic things for all books. –M. J. Rose
• My theory on an existing crisis is that you have to be very strategic about each case’s unique elements. If a crisis involves a legal component, you need a communication strategy that complements the company’s legal objective. A strategy for a plea deal is different than a case going to trial. –Judy Smith
• Creative universities are bedrock of every developed nation’s S&T strategy. –Atal Bihari Vajpayee
• It’s very clear that AI is going to impact every industry. I think that every nation needs to make sure that AI is a part of their national strategy. Every country will be impacted. –Jensen Huang
• I’m in a position now where I can play certain roles and when I get older, I won’t be able to. So, I don’t have a strategy of trying to grow up too quick, I just want to kind of look at everything. –Tom Welling
• Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy’s strategy. –Sun Tzu
• Generally, older people in their fifties, sixties, and seventies are running most countries and are CEOs of corporations. Which isn’t to say there aren’t entrepreneurs, but if the young were better in every respect, there’d be no reason for the old. Our life span reflects our particular life strategy. –Cynthia Kenyon
• I basically see two reasons for a going public: Glencore gets access to more money. It is a way of funding your business and to finance growth. Plus: You have more liquid shares. It is easier to leave the company and redeem your shares. The ‘going public’ may also be an exit strategy for the top management. –Marc Rich
• Luck is not scalable. Luck is not a national strategy. –Priscilla Chan
• As a group, we want to follow good and green strategy. Setting targets is one element of that. The second part is to design products which meet environmental goals. –Jamshyd Godrej
• Strategy is buying a bottle of fine wine when you take a lady out for dinner. Tactics is getting her to drink it. –Frank Muir
• The way we look at manufacturing is this: the U.S.’s strategy should be to skate where the puck is going, not where it is. –Tim Cook
• However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. –Unknown
• I am able to ride the bike and think clearly about strategy and tyres. I also have positive thinking. I am very constructively critical. –Valentino Rossi
• Our strategy should be based on indigenisation and import substitution. The government must provide opportunities for domestic companies to participate in sectors in which the country continues to depend on imports. –Baba Kalyani
• If adolescent pregnancy prevention is to become a priority, then our strategy, as advocates, must contain two key elements: civic engagement and education. –Jane Fonda
• Accountability in friendship is the equivalent of love without strategy. –Anita Brookner
• I got an album concept called ‘Exit Strategy,’ that might be one of my last ones. It’s a term they use in business when you build companies. You create an exit strategy as you make a company. You don’t wait till you’re five years in it; you create a exit strategy as you make the company. –Nipsey Hussle
• I’m undefeated in Scrabble. I can figure out an opponent’s strategy and mold mine to offset theirs. I play a couple times a week, and I’ll often play a game on my bed by myself against myself, which I realize sounds completely mad. –Ryan Kwanten
• Clinton and Obama practice this politics known quaintly as the Richard Speck strategy: if you cannot take on everyone in the room at once, take them out of the room one at a time. –Grover Norquist
• When you get to the tee on a really long par 5, I know what you’re feeling. You want to let the shaft out on the driver and try to bomb it down there. I get the same feeling. But a big tee shot is not always the best strategy, especially on a long hole. –Ernie Els
• Trump is a master obfuscator. Like an octopus escaping a predator, he releases a cloud of ink when called to the carpet on one of his many lies. His strategy? Obfuscate, then reference others. ‘Millions agree, everyone knows, many have done it. –Pamela Meyer
• Martyrdom of followers is a strategy of political leaders to grab money and power. –Sreenivasan
• If GE’s strategy of investment in China is wrong, it represents a loss of a billion dollars, perhaps a couple of billion dollars. If it is right, it is the future of this company for the next century. –Jack Welch
• The strength of self-reliance and self-development is that of science and technology, and the shortcut to implementing the five-year strategy is to give importance and precedence to science and technology. –Kim Jong-un
• The success of one market model cannot be migrated to another. Ignoring Macau’s special characteristics and duplicating a Las Vegas or an Atlantic City would not be a successful strategy. –Stanley Ho
• I really don’t have much respect for the people who live their lives motivated by an exit strategy existing, being performed. There was no option that we were trained in that says, If it gets too hard, get up and leave. –Andy Grove
• We need a comprehensive strategy that includes expanding criminal background checks for all commercial gun sales, dedicated federal law to combat gun trafficking, and a strong commitment to mental health services. –Elizabeth Esty
• Today, I think a CFO needs to be more of an operating CFO: someone who’s using the financial data and the data of the company to help drive strategy, the allocation of capital, and the management of risks. –Anthony Noto
• The problem with a cost reduction strategy is that there is a finite limit.You can only get to zero. –Eliyahu Goldratt
• In a period of economic downturn, the overwhelming instinct is to pare back, cut costs, and lay off. If you do that, do so with your strategy in mind. The worst mistake is to cut across the board. Instead, reconnect and recommit to a clear strategy that will distinguish yourself from others. –Michael Porter
• We continue to advise that investors remain committed to a patient, long-term outlook and that the best way to do well in stocks is to use a disciplined, time-tested strategy that has the benefit of empirically tested results over a variety of market environments. –James O’Shaughnessy
• Weeks go by, and I don’t paint until finally I can’t stand it any longer. I get fed up. I almost don’t want to talk about it, because I don’t want to become self-conscious about it, but perhaps I create these little crises as a kind of a secret strategy to push myself. –Gerhard Richter
• I don’t even think of it as a strategy. It’s me in my element; it’s my forte. Me being with all the mandem on the ends, spitting to an old school grime riddim, is me in my element; that’s when I feel I’m at my best. –Stormzy
• My exit strategy from pro wrestling wasn’t carved in stone. I retired because of a few neck issues, some neurological issues. –Stone Cold Steve Austin
• If your strategy calls for you to be in America, then you will go into America. If your strategy calls for you to be in M&A, then you’ll do an acquisition. You usually acquire a company to acquire technology, geographic advantage, etc. Similarly, geographic expansion is very much like M&A. It’s done to advance a strategy. –Anand Mahindra
• Our first use of cash is invested organically, secondly returning values our shareholders – roughly 100 percent free cash flow. And then thirdly, mergers, acquisitions, partnerships that complement our organic strategy. We are going to continue down that path. –Dennis Muilenburg
• My career strategy has never been the most important thing; my conscience is. –Parvathy
• The majority of the world’s Muslims do not believe that terrorism is a legitimate strategy or that Islam is incompatible with democracy. –Gijs de Vries
• There is a feeling among the Arabs – encouraging terrorist activity is part of the broad new Arab strategy – that sooner or later, Israel will be forced to withdraw from Samaria, Judea and Gaza. –Ariel Sharon
• As leaders, it is incumbent on all of us to make sure we are building a world in which every individual has an opportunity to thrive. Understanding what AI can do and how it fits into your strategy is the beginning, not the end, of that process. –Andrew Ng
• Business is another kind of world that I don’t think is as passionate. It is not the pressure to perform as you have in football. It is more about strategy, skill, about how you deal with all the information you have. Some of the things from football I can bring to business, and some things from business I can bring to football. –Gerard Pique
• The rigor and discipline we use in running our business is key to consistently executing our growth strategy. And we systematically applied the same discipline to our investments, including acquisitions. –Pierre Nanterme
• Cutting prices or putting things on sale is not sustainable business strategy. –Howard Schultz
• Even for defeating extremists, you need more than a military strategy. –Mohammad Javad Zarif
• My objective with strategy is to be very repetitive, to be somewhat boring, to allow people to coalesce behind a common direction. –Mark V. Hurd
• The object of China’s strategy is inexorably to supplant the United States as the world’s premier economic power, and if necessary, to defeat us militarily. –Frank Gaffney
• But the central point is that any campaign against Iraq, whatever the strategy, cost and risks, is certain to divert us for some indefinite period from our war on terrorism. –Brent Scowcroft
• You build your own strategy. You don’t define it by what another competitor is doing. –Ginni Rometty
• If you can’t define a winning exit strategy for the American people, where we somehow come out ahead, then we’re wasting our money, and we’re wasting our strategic resources. –Jon Huntsman, Jr.
• The French elites’ strategy of trying to defeat the Le Pens by aping their rhetoric, stealing their policies, and pandering to their voters has been a political and moral failure. –Mehdi Hasan
• The ability to have influence and create change and drive the strategy of an organization is really what excites me. –Adena Friedman
• Our priority is to go after ISIL. And so what we have said is that we are not engaging in a military action against the Syrian regime. We are going after ISIL facilities and personnel who are using Syria as a safe haven, in service of our strategy in Iraq. –Barack Obama
• Giving feels good, but it’s also good for the bottom line. Charity is a viable growth strategy for a lot of companies. Our customers get excited to be a part of what we’re doing. If you ask anyone wearing Toms how they first heard about us, most won’t mention an advertisement; they’ll say a friend told them our story. –Blake Mycoskie
• We intend to follow one strategy: that is to reach out to each and every resident in the constituency. We do not believe in just waving to the people from cars. –Atishi
• Our strategy in dealing with patents in Mono is the same strategy that any other software developer would take. In the event of a patent claim, we will try to find prior art to the claim of the patent. –Miguel de Icaza
• Real love is a pilgrimage. It happens when there is no strategy, but it is very rare because most people are strategists. –Anita Brookner
• I realized that every sermon I preached should be designed not to ‘teach’ or ‘convert’ people, but rather to encourage them, to give them a lift. I decided to adopt the spirit, style, strategy and substance of a ‘therapist’ in the pulpit. –Robert H. Schuller
• You know the best thing about competition? There’s this whole strategy game, and when it all works out its like solving that hard math equation. You finally get the answer and you’re so happy. –Shaun White
• One strategy for getting ahead is being incredibly good at a particular skill; you need to be world-class to stand out for that skill. In my case, I layered fairly average skills together until the combination became special. –Scott Adams
• We need to stop thinking about infrastructure as an economic stimulant and start thinking about it as a strategy. Economic stimulants produce Bridges to Nowhere. Strategic investment in infrastructure produces a foundation for long-term growth. –Roger McNamee
• It is what makes the reform process an art, not just a science. You have to develop a strategy that tells you what reform measures you should follow and in what sequence. –Vaclav Klaus
• What I learned with Cecil Taylor was strategy and survival and how to resist temptations and resist getting discouraged. –Steve Lacy
• I start with people’s growth, my own growth included. I don’t start with the company’s strategy or products. I start with people’s growth because I believe that if the people who are running and participating in a company grow, then the company’s growth will in many respects take care of itself. –James McNerney
• If all you’re doing is grinding for the man, it’s going to burden you. Once you say, ‘Hey, I’m grinding for the man, but I’m putting money away, and this is part of my exit strategy,’ you’re working for you. –Jocko Willink
• Every few years, you have to change your strategy. You have to look at how the world is mutating, and mutate. Not in the same way but in parallel. –Genesis P-Orridge
• When you have no one to answer to, vendetta as investment strategy is as legitimate as anything. –Carl Icahn
• I think there are a lot of hurdles between a normal consumer brand figuring out their mobile strategy – let alone their chat app strategy – and programming a Facebook Messenger chatbot. –Harper Reed
• Being tough on China is one thing. Being completely erratic with no strategy and dragging businesses and farmers through the mud, using them as pawns in the game, is not the way to beat China. –Tim Ryan
• Choosing a role is very difficult. There’s no way to have a strategy. –Lena Olin
• I think any student of military strategy would tell you that in order to attack a position, you should have a ratio of approximately 3 to 1 in favor of the attacker. –Norman Schwarzkopf
• When something you use again and again is on sale, take advantage. This strategy doesn’t apply to perishable items, and you don’t want to buy so much more than you need just to get a deal, but if you know you’re going to use a product eventually, it pays to take advantage of the cheaper price. –Jean Chatzky
• The sad fact is that it would be fair to say that United is a generic, bureaucratic, tired company. A sort of DMV in the sky. No real culture. No real strategy. No real expectations for employees or customers. All of which is a shame. –Patrick Lencioni
• So we need the same strategy, we need young, aggressive judges to be appointed, and that’s what the President has done, but getting them through is the challenge. –Jay Alan Sekulow
• Kindness is not a business. True kindness expects nothing in return and should never act with conditions. –Roy Bennett
• The message of the Kaizen strategy is that not a day should go by without some kind of improvement being made somewhere in the company. –Masaaki Imai
• In a world that is changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks. –Mark Zuckerberg
• The only sustainable competitive advantage is your innovation culture. –Soren Kaplan

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50 Best Business Quotes to Inspire Entrepreneurs

Successful entrepreneurs understand that staying in business means more than just having a great product or service . It also means having the passion, drive, and determination to continue growing your company – even in the face of adversity.

As a new entrepreneur, you'll face various hurdles. A successful business demands effort and perseverance. But with these great business quotes from some of the world’s best entrepreneurs, you’ll have everything you need to succeed in your new venture.

You must be prepared to work if you ever want to grow and expand your business. The primary reason for starting a business is to make a profit — not necessarily a monetary profit.

However, you cannot make a profit if you don't put in the necessary work and attention. The quality of work you put in determines the quality of work you will get.

Success comes through continuous effort, not just one-time actions. It requires you to have the right attitude, focus on your goals, and take steps towards achieving them. What you achieve in life is directly proportional to your effort.

It is a common misconception that creativity and business don’t go hand in hand. Thinking outside the box is valuable, but it's even more crucial to back that up with a well-thought-out plan. Lacking a coherent plan, creativity is nothing more than a form of expression.

Your inventiveness ought to be in step with your company's objectives. To be effective, it must also resonate with the people you intend to reach . Effective advertising strategies employ creative approaches to address corporate challenges.

You can't be a successful entrepreneur and not be willing to step outside your comfort zone. Staying too long in your comfort zone hinders you from searching for new challenges and chances. You will never succeed if you stick to doing things the same way over and over again.

Entrepreneurship is an adventure. You need to step out and explore new ideas in your industry. I have never seen a successful entrepreneur who stayed in the same spot for over five years. They are always evolving because the market is evolving too.

You need to move out of that zone to challenge yourself to greatness.

Another comfort zone problem is that it becomes boring and monotonous over time. You find yourself doing the same thing repeatedly with only mediocre results. There is no fun in that. You must be confident to leave your comfort zone when the time is right.

One big mistake young entrepreneurs make is that they give up too soon. Some may try to work their way through but only to a limit.

Entrepreneurship is not a walk in the park. It tests your will and desire to succeed. Therefore, you don't quit when you don't see immediate results.

I was talking to a young aspiring entrepreneur once, and the young man had such a crazy idea. However, he was expecting that as soon as he launched his idea, he would start making quick money immediately. I was surprised.

He is not the only one with such thoughts.

Many aspiring entrepreneurs like him believe you can become an instant millionaire in less than six months. I mean, without the hard and intense work.

There are no roses in the entrepreneurship garden. Even if there are, you must bypass some thorns before getting to them.

Successful people are willing to work hard and persevere through difficulties. To be successful, be persistent, dedicated, and hard-working.

In business, the goal for any entrepreneur is to be successful. But you can't achieve this goal by doing nothing. People tend to wait for things to happen rather than actively seeking them out. Unfortunately, you can never stumble upon success .

No one ever has and never will. Success is not obtained by accident. Maybe fame and money can, but they will fade off if you don't work intentionally to keep them. Even the top business tycoons in the world put in more work to get to where they are.

Achieving success as an entrepreneur requires a strong will, intense concentration, and commitment. You must be willing to work for your ideas to become a reality.

In business, you will make mistakes along the way. That's inevitable. But as long as you don't make too many mistakes and as long as you learn from your mistakes, you'll be just fine. You don't have to be perfect, and you don't have to do everything perfectly. Just focus on doing the most important things to you and do them well.

One of these things is to set smart goals and focus on them.

What are your goals? What do you want to achieve? Focus on those things, and don't let anything get in your way.

This is a wonderful mantra to keep in the forefront of your mind when working on your business plan or goals. You should always deliver more than expected with your product or service.

To impress your clients, you should always exceed their expectations. You don't need to claim all that you are not. It may be tempting to do so, especially because you want to show clients that you are the right choice.

However, you can make the mistake of placing the expectations too high. Then when you are unable to deliver on your promises, your clients will feel disappointed and give your business a bad reputation.

Also, you should consistently exceed your own expectations for your firm. Similar to how “content” will always triumph over “ads,” making an effort will always be more rewarding than taking the easy route.

Always make an effort to go above and beyond , deliver more than what is expected of you, and to surpass expectations. This is what makes you stand out from the others.

Past success does not guarantee future success. If you're in the business world and you're not continuously trying to get better and coming up with new ideas, you will get left behind.

The business world is always evolving, and trends are always changing. You are responsible for always staying up to date about market trends, running a business, networking, and so on.

One of the best ways to sharpen your entrepreneurial mindset is to keep reading the best books about business . Reading these books will enlighten you on what it takes to grow a successful business and stay at the top of your game.

The best thing you can do is to set new goals for yourself after you have achieved the previous ones. You should never stop putting in hard work and making an effort to accomplish even more.

It is important to understand that running a business is a form of art. It is about creativity, innovation, and imagination .

As an entrepreneur, you are the founder of your own company. You are responsible for its growth, profits, and success. Like a gardener who cultivates a beautiful garden, you are responsible for growing your business into a success.

Let's use the illustrations of gardening. Gardening is a skillful art, and one of the most important rules of successful gardening is to enrich the soil. Soil enrichment can give plants the nutrients they need to grow strong and healthy.

Similarly, enriching the soil is important in business, and you do this by working hard, being dedicated, and setting smart goals.

Okay, you have an idea and want to launch it into a business. You have discussed your idea with some friends and family, and everyone is in support.

You go ahead to find sources to finance your business . However, you have not started yet.

It's because you don't have a large team to start your company with.

You DON'T NEED a large team to start your business. You can do great things with a small team — a small team of goal-oriented and success-driven people.

What matters most is that you have a great business idea and a willingness to take a risk, learn from your mistakes, and grow from each experience.

There is no such thing as an overnight success. Most overnight successes are years of hard work, perseverance, and diligence. But we only see the success, not the story behind it. Many of these successful business people had a very low return on investment (ROI) in the first few years of starting their business. It looked like they were going nowhere but they eventually hit it big.

A crucial aspect of success in the business world is perseverance. It is the ability to keep going even when things look grim. Perseverance is essential in many aspects of life but is especially important for entrepreneurs.

It can be hard to keep pushing forward when you feel like you have hit a dead end. But the key to success is to keep trying new things and pushing forward even when things don’t work out. If you keep trying and pushing forward, you will find a way to succeed sooner or later.

We learn best from challenges. Yes, you cannot become better if there are no challenges.

It could be a wonderful thing sometimes, but it could also be terrible if all of your clients are always satisfied and never find anything to complain about. Many times, the people who are most likely to complain are actually helping you in a way.

This is because their complaints will tell you when and where you are missing it, encouraging you to look into your shortcomings and strengthen them.

Always accept customer feedback as a lesson to improve.

There will always be new and amazing business opportunities , so if you don't like the first one that comes your way, you can pick the next one. However, it also means that you can never really rest on your laurels. You must constantly look for new opportunities, and when you find one, you must be prepared to seize them.

Advertising and public relations are two of the most important aspects of running a successful business. You can meet potential and current buyers through them while promoting your goods. It's a public forum for discussing your company, which can have positive or negative effects depending on the circumstances.

Carelessness on social media can have serious consequences for your company's reputation. Remember that you should come across as authentic and honest rather than spammy. Be so good at what you do.

Inspirational Quotes For Business Leaders About Growing A Business

Growing your business can be challenging, especially when doing it independently. You have to ensure everything is in place and that you are ticking all the right boxes. You need to take care of many things simultaneously if you want to grow your business.

If you feel things are getting a little out of control at work, these business quotes for leaders will help you get back on track and rediscover your drive as an entrepreneur. Read on to find some useful advice that will help get your business back in gear.

Creating an excellent and clear vision is one of the top leadership qualities every leader/entrepreneur must have.

Having a vision helps you plan the right strategies and tactics. It ensures that everyone in your organization is working towards the same goal and that your actions are aligned with your desired future state.

A good vision should be inspirational but also achievable. It should get you excited to come to work every day and drive you to continue pushing forward even when things are tough.

Failure is a certainty for entrepreneurs. In fact, most successful entrepreneurs have failed many times before they finally hit it big.

Mistakes are not failures; they are valuable learning experiences. We can all learn from our mistakes.

Therefore, instead of letting them hold you back, use them as a catalyst to propel you forward. Mistakes are a part of life, but shame and guilt have no place in the journey to success. Remember, it is not the mistake that matters, but what you do with it.

So what do you do then?

Exactly what the quote says, “Forget past mistakes. Forget failures”.

Every entrepreneur will face setbacks and failures, but it's what they do next that counts. Do you let the experience harden you, or do you give up? Do you use it as a learning opportunity to help grow your business?

The answer to this question can be the difference between success and failure as an entrepreneur. If you want to be successful, don't be afraid of failure. Embrace it, learn from it and use it to make your business stronger.

The idea that you need a big group to accomplish anything is widely held. However, this is not always the situation. As the saying goes, “no task is too big” for even a modest crew. As a matter of fact, many companies are founded and operated by a small group of people.

What makes the team strong is not in their number but their focus and willingness to achieve set goals. For such a team, all things are possible. You can use a business management software to manage your business and its operations effectively.

Small business ownership has benefits and challenges. Suppose you have less money and fewer workers, for example. You can overcome these barriers if you're well-prepared and have a clear company aim.

Many qualities make a good leader, but confidence is often overlooked. What exactly is quiet confidence? It’s the ability to lead without needing to constantly be in the spotlight or needing to be the center of attention.

As an entrepreneur, you will be called upon to make decisions impacting your business and those who work for you. You must project confidence in your ability to make the right decision, even if unsure of the outcome.

Confident leaders gain the trust and respect of those they work with. This is because people can see that they believe in what they are doing and are not afraid to take risks.

Optimism is one of the key characteristics every entrepreneur must have. As an entrepreneur, you need to be able to see the opportunity in every difficulty. You'll face many hurdles and hardships, but it's up to you to seize each opportunity.

Focusing on the negative and perceiving only the obstacles is tempting, but every difficulty gives a learning opportunity. You will be better equipped to overcome challenges and grow your business when you see the opportunity in every difficulty. Have a positive outlook, be resilient, be adaptable, and be persistent.

Optimism is essential for success. You cannot be success-driven if you do not have a positive mindset. Try meditating on some inspiring success quotes to increase your drive for success.

Marketing is about creating demand for your product or service, while innovation creates new products or services that meet that demand. Both functions are essential for businesses to succeed.

However, many businesses focus too much on marketing and not enough on innovation. As a result, they eventually run out of new ideas and fail to grow.

To avoid this, as an entrepreneur, you must allocate enough resources to marketing and innovation. Create a creative, risk-taking business environment . Only then will you be able to keep coming up with new ideas to drive growth.

While owning your business may seem like a dream come true, it's crucial to be prepared for the reality of the industry before taking the plunge. Entrepreneurship is sometimes misunderstood as “having your own business and being your own boss.”

In actuality, a lot of it is just plain old hard work and making some tough choices. Getting into business with your eyes wide open is crucial because it can be a fight to maintain your firm's viability and yourself.

Entrepreneurship is not all fun and games. In fact, you are most likely to take a business loan . However, you need to ensure you are eligible for the loan . Entrepreneurship requires a lot of sacrifices and effort. It's great to be your own boss, but it does come with a price. However, you must be willing to pay that price if you want to be successful.

The entrepreneur's journey is not easy. You will always have to innovate to grow your business. If you don't grow after a long period, you risk adapting to the changing market and losing your position in the industry.

In business, you have to think and analyze carefully before making rash decisions. That's why I always say that the game of business is not for the faint-hearted. Be prepared to make some wins and losses simultaneously.

This quote simply means that we shouldn't confine ourselves to only one side of the box. Entrepreneurship is all about exploring. This also includes going out of the box to create your path — a path that others haven't thought about before.

You innovate and create new ideas. The best way to do this is to be attending. For example, while conducting market research , you will be surprised how many crucial areas have been left untouched or neglected. These areas are very under-served. When you keep digging, you will notice that you can create a business for them.

As an entrepreneur, you will face many challenges and obstacles. How you face these challenges and obstacles will determine your success or failure. Some people see problems as a negative thing, something to be avoided at all costs.

However, if you look at problems as an opportunity to learn and grow, you will be in a much better position to overcome them. Problems can teach us about our strengths and weaknesses, the strengths and weaknesses of our businesses, and how to solve problems better in the future.

The finest advice is often not what you want to hear. Entrepreneurs get good and bad counsel. This doesn't mean that you should blindly follow every piece of advice you receive, but it does mean that you should consider it thoughtfully before making a decision.

You are the one who knows your business best and who will ultimately be responsible for its success or failure. So trust your gut and make the decisions.

Don’t just dream about success; work for it. This is one of the most valuable lessons that entrepreneurs can learn. Success doesn’t come easy. Achieving business success takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and determination.

Estee Lauder is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in history. She didn’t just dream about success; she worked hard for it. Lauder built a global cosmetics empire that is still going strong today.

Hard work doesn't just happen. You have to plan your steps and remain consistent in your efforts. You can meditate on motivating hard work quotes to encourage yourself and your team to work hard.

Time is the greatest and most valuable currency of every business professional. As business owners, you have to be very careful with how you spend your time. You can't afford to waste even a single day.

Each day you need to focus on activities that will help you move your business forward. You need to be productive and efficient with your time to achieve your goals and grow your company or business.

One way to become more productive and efficient is to manage your tasks , including delegating tasks effectively to your team members. If you try to do everything independently, you risk breaking down and reducing your efficiency for many days.

You cannot build a business from scratch as a one-person team. It would be best if you had a whole team of goal-oriented people (whether small or big) to buy into your vision and run with you. It doesn't matter what type of entrepreneur you are; you need a team.

Each member should be responsible for handling a task or position when you have a team. Effective delegation makes it easy to achieve much within a period. Through suitable task management software , you will be able to monitor and track the progress of each task you delegate.

Inspirational Business Quotes To Inspire You To Reach Your Business Goals

It is a challenge to stay motivated at work every day. Whether you are an entrepreneur or business owner or work for someone else, it’s easy to lose sight of your goals when you become overwhelmed.

However, with the right inspiration, we can all stay on track and achieve our business goals.

You might find it challenging to find the motivation necessary to keep pursuing your company’s goals. Inspirational business quotes can be just what you need to get back on track and push yourself towards success.

Not everyone will support you in your goal, and that is fine. You must understand that you don't need everyone's approval to succeed. All you need is your determination and will to succeed. At the end of the day, your results will speak for you.

Never Quit your goals just because people didn't believe in you. They will turn around when they start seeing results. So stick with your goals and never lose sight of them.

Coming up with an idea is the easy part. The hard part is taking that idea and putting it to work. Ideas are like the ingredients in a recipe. You need to put them together correctly to create something valuable . In other words, you need to execute your ideas to make them work.

After planning, the next stage is the execution phase. This is where you put your plan into action.

In any field, the first step to success is to do something. You need to take action to achieve your goal and desires. As an entrepreneur, you have to take action if you want to reach that business goal.

If you continue to do nothing but wait for good fortune and the right circumstances, you will never be able to accomplish anything worthwhile. You are the one who is responsible for your aspirations and objectives. You are the only one who can make things work.

If you are trying to build something from the ground up, you will have to spend a lot of time working on it. This is called hustling. You can’t just wish for success or go to sleep expecting it to happen out of nowhere. Success comes through hard work; you must stay awake and keep working on your goals.

Every morning, after meditating on some hustle quotes to be inspired, you go out there to hustle. Stay focused on your goals, and don’t let up. Keep pushing yourself and working towards success.

We all know that entrepreneurship is not easy and comes with a lot of hard work. Passion is the fuel that will keep you going through tough times . When things aren’t going as you thought they would, staying motivated and focused on your end goal is important. You are more likely to succeed in any business venture if you are passionate about your work.

Entrepreneurship is not all sunshine and roses. No matter how well you plan, there will always be surprises along the way. The key is to expect the best but prepare for the worst. That way, you can capitalize on what comes your way and keep your business moving forward.

Have a plan B and be Flexible. Have contingency plans in place and be prepared to pivot

Every entrepreneur must be flexible. You can't keep doing the same thing and think you'll get a different outcome; that's not fair. Whether you manage the firm or employ work methods, you must make room for adjustments before getting the desired results.

Innovation is the lifeblood of successful entrepreneurs. Try new things, and don't be afraid to fail . Without doing this, you can't expand your company or make any headway toward success.

There are two kinds of people in the world when it comes to reacting to failure: The winners and the losers. The winners are those who take inspiration from their failures and keep moving.

The losers? They do the exact opposite.

Learning from your mistakes is one of the most critical things you can do to build a successful business, even though there are many different routes. How you handle failure matters a lot.

Some of the most successful businesspeople have experienced the greatest number of failures . They know that setbacks are a natural part of the learning process and may be leveraged to get them closer to their objectives.

Too often, we see people who want to start their businesses but are unwilling to put in the hard work required to succeed. They think being an entrepreneur is all about making money and having a flexible lifestyle.

While those things certainly benefit entrepreneurship, they're not the only things that matter. This misconception is why many (90%) start-up businesses fail .

Business success requires doing things most people won't. Work hard even when it's hard. You must sacrifice time and comfort for your business. You must take risks even when success is uncertain. In short, you have to be better than the average person.

Just because you have a great idea doesn’t mean it will succeed without the hustle and hard work. You need to be constantly moving and evolving to reach your goals. This is why it’s so important to have a growth mindset.

With a growth mindset, you see every challenge as an opportunity to learn and grow. You’re not afraid of failure because you know it’s all part of the journey. Be open to trying new things, even if they seem crazy at first. You never know what might work out in the end.

If you feel your mindset is fixed and you need to develop a positive and learning mindset, you need to focus on growth mindset quotes every morning before work.

There comes a point in everyone's life when they have to decide: stay safe and comfortable in their comfort zone or take a risk and venture out into the unknown.

It's not necessarily about taking risks for the sake of taking risks. It's about recognizing when the pain of staying where you are becomes greater than taking a leap of faith.

In other words, sometimes, the only way to grow and achieve your goals is to take risks. And while there is always a chance of failure when you do so, the rewards can be great if you succeed.

Many entrepreneurs find that their biggest successes come after their biggest failures. That’s because they learn valuable lessons from their mistakes that they can apply to future endeavors.

To be successful in business, entrepreneurs need to be risk-takers. They also need to be resilient and have the ability to pick themselves up after a setback. It’s okay to make mistakes; failure is a part of the process. Learn from your mistakes, be resilient, and don’t give up.

Optimism makes you more powerful and invincible. You turn your weaknesses into your strengths and focus on what truly matters. Nothing can break an optimistic spirit.

People will always be critical of your ideas or try to undermine your efforts. These people can be customers, employees, partners, suppliers, or even family members or friends. It doesn’t matter who they are or what their motives are. You can't let their words bring you down; instead, you need to use them as motivation to push yourself even harder.

Don't give up on your dreams just because things get tough; remember, success is attainable as long as you have the tenacity and dedication to see it through.

Often, the most successful businesses are those started by someone willing to take a risk. If you want to be successful, you must be willing to do the same.

It's normal to face setbacks and obstacles along the way. The key is never to give up and keep moving toward your goals. You need to be able to make decisions quickly and without fear.

To build a successful business, it is important to have a clear and attainable goal. It is also essential to be passionate about your business and have the tenacity to see it through.

These are valuable lessons that any entrepreneur can learn from. The entrepreneurship journey is full of challenges, and you must be prepared for them. Entrepreneurship requires hard work and dedication to achieve success.

After setting your business goals, the next thing is to create an action plan . You can begin execution when you have created your plan and made it known to your team.

Profit is the essence of a successful business. It is a simple principle, but it is not easy to implement. You must have the right product or service, price, and marketing plan to succeed. This may seem like common sense, but it is surprising how many businesses ignore one or more of these critical elements.

It is not enough to have a great idea; it is also important to have the determination to put in the hard work to make that idea happen. After planning, what next?

Execution!!!

The more you “over-plan,” the more you procrastinate. Eventually, you begin to overthink and worry about problems you haven't confirmed yet.

From the moment you come up with an idea, start working towards its execution. Keep track of all the progress and improve your approach as you go along. You can have the best product in the world, but if you don’t have the drive to get it out there and promote it, it will not go anywhere.

Sure, you can make a lot of money by simply selling products or services people want or need. But what’s the point of making all that money if you’re not doing anything good with it?

Many entrepreneurs get so wrapped up in making money that they forget to focus on anything else, like adding value to society. This can be a recipe for disaster, leading to defective products, unhappy customers, and, ultimately, a failed business.

If you want your business to be successful in the long run, you need to create a product or service that people actually want or need, and you need to treat your employees and customers well. Only then will you be able to reach your business goals.

Too often, people think that the hardest part of starting a business is coming up with a great idea. But the truth is, it’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen. If you have a great idea for a business, the first step is to put a plan together and start taking action.

Your goals will only remain a dream unless you start implementing your action plan. The sooner you get started, the better. The longer you wait, the more likely someone else will beat you to it.

The difference between success and failure is simply persistence. If you give up too soon, you may never know how close you were to achieving your goal . Handling a business is not easy. You will face many challenges, and there will be times when you feel like giving up. Understand that failure is a part of the process, don’t take it personally, don’t give up, learn from your mistakes and use your failures as motivation to succeed.

When you’re an entrepreneur, it’s easy to get bogged down in the details and forget to take action. Instead of sitting around and waiting for things to happen, go out and make them happen! Making mistakes is part of the process, but you can’t let them stop you from moving forward. You will make mistakes, but don't quit.

No matter how many setbacks you face, what matters most is that you keep moving forward. Whenever you feel like quitting or like you are in a place where you can't keep moving, take some time to focus on some inspiring determination quotes . You will see every reason to remain persistent, keep moving, and develop the inner strength to carry on.

When starting a business, many things need to be done to get the business off the ground. Getting caught up in what other people are doing can be easy, but it's important to remember that everyone is on their own journey.

Focusing on your own goals will help you stay motivated and keep your eye on the prize. It's also important to remember that no one knows everything, so don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

In today's business world, entrepreneurs must take the time to learn from their good and bad experiences. Experience will help you learn and grow as an entrepreneur , eventually leading to more success and money.

So don't be afraid to invest in yourself and your business by taking on new challenges and learning from your mistakes. The rewards will come eventually!

Be Empowered With These Inspiring Business Quotes

Although you may have a great idea that you think will be a big hit with the public, you can't rely on luck to get you there. You need to take calculated risks and ensure your business has a solid plan for success. If you're willing to go all in and bet on yourself, you can make it. If you think you might struggle with business ventures, start by taking small steps towards your goals. You can always make adjustments as you go along.

What's important is that you don't give up. Use these business quotes as a daily reminder that you can be the best business professional you set out to be only if you put your mind to it. The only way to get better is to keep trying and making some effort.

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Inspiring Planning Quotes | Plan Your Project’s Success

I’ve always believed that a well-planned journey leads to a memorable destination. Whether it’s a road trip with friends or a strategic business decision, planning is the key to success. This belief isn’t just mine, though. Throughout history, countless thinkers, leaders, and innovators have highlighted the importance of planning through their insightful quotes.

In this article, I’ll share some of my favorite Planning quotes that have not only inspired me but have also guided many on their path to success. These powerful words encapsulate the essence of planning, its significance, and how it can make a difference in our lives. So, if you’re looking for a dose of motivation or a fresh perspective on planning, you’re in the right place. Let’s embark on this journey together, exploring the wisdom encapsulated in these quotes.

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The Power of Planning Quotes

Planning quotes possess potent influence and guide countless people towards success. Their power lies not only in the inspiring thoughts they encapsulate but also in the motivating force they exert on our actions. Here, I’ll delve into the transformative impact of planning quotes on action and their relevance in daily life.

Inspiring Action Through Words

• Motivating Purpose : Planning quotes can spark action, such as Thomas Edison’s, “Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.” This quotation counsels the value of preparation and strategic thinking, rousing us to take control of our prospects.
• Focus on Goals : They can also drive us to focus on our goals. For instance, Benjamin Franklin’s “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” emphasizes the crucial role planning plays in achieving success.
• Facilitating Change : Quotes about planning also equip us with the impetus for change. An example is, “Make a work plan for today and every day, then work your plan,” by Margaret Thatcher. This quote encourages us to constantly shape and follow our plans for continuous progress.
• Organization : Planning quotes have pragmatic benefits in our daily life. Quotes such as, “Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort,” by Paul J. Meyer, helps us understand the importance of planning in organizing our tasks.
• Personal Development : They also help to foster personal growth. Alan Lakein’s “Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now,” encourages us to think ahead and take proactive measures for our development.
• Navigating Challenges : Quotes can provide guiding lean principles for facing life’s challenges. As Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable,” underlining the constant need for flexibility and planning, regardless of the accuracy of original plans.

How Planning Quotes Can Shape Mindsets

To comprehend the power of words, consider planning quotes. These nuggets of wisdom shift perceptions and guide one’s mental framework to align with future targets, potentially paving the way for long-term growth and prosperity. As the previously discussed points hint, planning quotes contribute to personal development and can greatly affect business strategies.

The Role in Personal Development

Delving into the realm of personal development, planning quotes play an instrumental role. Comprehending and applying the powerful messages they carry shapes one’s mindset, fostering growth and resilience. Let’s take Anthony Robbins’ quote for instance. He once said, “A real decision is measured by the fact that you’ve taken a new action.”

This simple sentence acts as a catalyst, propelling the reader towards taking initiative rather than remaining in indecisiveness. It emphasizes the importance of moving into action, thereby nurturing the spirit of decisiveness—a critical characteristic for personal growth and development. Such compelling quotes, when reflected upon, ignite the spark of self-improvement, help overcome procrastination, and encourage a growth-oriented mindset.

Influencing Business Strategies

Planning quotes can also hold considerable sway over business strategies. They provide brief yet thought-provoking insights that serve as guiding principles for corporate decision making. A well-timed quote can inspire innovative ideas, advocate risk-taking, and enhance problem-solving skills. For instance, consider the wise words of Alan Lakein, “Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.”

This quote illuminates the importance of forward-thinking and proactive behavior in business contexts. It conveys that good planning enables one to anticipate future challenges and act preemptively. Businesses that internalize this message cultivate success by creating robust strategies, powered by the potential of well-informed foresight. Hence, planning quotes, in essence, shape strategic thought processes, driving business success.

Notable Figures and Their Thoughts on Planning

As we delve further into the power of planning quotes, let’s explore how notable figures – ranging from historical leaders to modern thought leaders and entrepreneurs – have encapsulated their ideas on planning. These adept leaders, with a variety of backgrounds, have provided profound insights into the significance of planning.

Historical Leaders on Planning

Historical leaders – from military strategists such as Sun Tzu, to political figures as diverse as Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill – have emphasized the power of planning in their quotes.

Sun Tzu, in his seminal work “The Art of War”, expressed that, “Every battle is won before it’s even fought.” Emphasizing planning’s role in winning battles, the quote reveals that strategizing ensures victories are secured long before the actual fight.

Likewise, President Abraham Lincoln held planning in high regard, and famously said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I’ll spend the first four sharpening the axe.” The essence of his quote articulates the role effective preparation and planning play in achieving efficient results.

Modern Thought Leaders and Entrepreneurs

Venturing into the realm of modern thought leaders and entrepreneurs, planning continues to hold substantial sway. Elon Musk, the visionary behind Tesla and SpaceX, asserted, “I think it’s very important to have a feedback loop, where you’re constantly thinking about what you’ve done and how you could be doing it better.” Here, Musk emphasizes the role of strategic planning and continuous improvement in achieving greatness.

Equally impactful is Stephen Covey’s input, a self-help guru, who stressed, “Begin with the end in mind.” This quote accentuates the necessity to envisage a clear end goal as a part of your planning process.

These compelling quotes provide a glimpse into how the concept of planning has shaped and continues to shape successful individuals in diverse fields.

Planning Quotes in Literature and Pop Culture

The gravitational force of planning quotes permeates not only the business world but also literature and our favorite moments in pop culture. Let’s examine how.

Literary References

In the realm of literature, renowned authors employed the wisdom of planning in their works. Consider F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic, “The Great Gatsby,” where he asserted, “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” This quote underlines the necessity of planning for the future while acknowledging past mistakes.

Jane Austen, in “Pride and Prejudice,” stated, “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” This project management example highlights Austen’s view of strategic planning as a crucial element of social dynamics.

Another noteworthy quote comes from Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland”, allowing us insights into the folly of aimless actions: “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” It emphasizes the importance of goal mapping and thorough planning.

Quotes in Movies and TV Shows

Moving to the vibrant sphere of pop culture, several iconic movies and TV shows serve timely reminders of the power of planning through memorable quotes.

In the movie “The Dark Knight,” the character Joker quips, “Do I really look like a guy with a plan?” This rhetorical question emphasizes the chaotic outcomes of the lack of a well-defined plan, holding a mirror to the destructive potential of randomness.

On the small screen, the classic sit-com “Friends” gave us Ross’s unforgettable planning motto during the iconic “pivot” scene: “I’ve got a plan. And I’m not gonna let us screw it up. I don’t care how much crying or begging or pleading there is”. Ross’s fervor underlines the role of meticulous planning in achieving success, even in the most prosaic tasks.

In sum, from printed pages to moving pictures, the universality of planning quotes resonates deeply. Such quotes, with their innate wisdom, continue to motivate and inspire, echoing across various platforms and generations. They commodify the abstract concept of planning into digestible wisdom, fostering a deeper appreciation of prudent foresight in our personal and professional lives.

The Impact of Sharing Planning Quotes

As we’ve navigated through the significance of planning quotes, their historical context, and their presence in literature and pop culture, we now move forward to explore their impact when shared, especially in social media platforms and educational environments.

Social Media and Quote Sharing

In the immersive world of social media, sharing quotes, particularly planning quotes, contributes to a culture of motivation and inspiration. Users often share planning quotes to express their thoughts, their intents, and, at times, even their life ethos. For instance, Elon Musk’s quote “If something is important enough, even if the odds are against you, you (you can) still do it,” serves as a rallying cry for those facing challenging tasks.

Planning quotes pique the interest of many due to their universality and applicability. They resonate with diverse audiences, traversing boundaries of age, profession, and personal beliefs. I’ve frequently seen a quote from military tactician Sun Tzu adorning professional profiles: “The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought.” Consequently, social media’s viral nature empowers these quotes, amplifying their reach and impact.

Educational Environments

Educational environments form another sphere influenced profoundly by planning quotes. They foster an enriching environment for learning and growth. For example, Abraham Lincoln’s well-known quote, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I’ll spend the first four sharpening the axe,” serves as a potent reminder of the value of preparation and planning in these settings.

In classrooms, from academia to professional training courses, educators often incorporate planning quotes into lessons and presentations. They articulate critical messages, shape mindsets, and can even catalyze paradigm shifts. A popular quote by Benjamin Franklin often used in project management phases lectures is “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” emphasizing the paramount importance of planning in achieving objectives.

Both these examples prove that the sharing of planning quotes, whether through social media or in educational settings, indeed has notable effects, stimulating thought processes, instilling motivation, and fostering a mindful approach to personal and professional pursuits.

I’ve walked you through the dynamic impact of planning quotes, their role in shaping success, and their influence on personal growth and business strategies. We’ve seen the profound insights of leaders past and present, and how their wisdom resonates with us today. We’ve also explored how these quotes permeate various aspects of our culture, from literature and pop culture to social media and education. It’s clear that planning quotes aren’t just words; they’re powerful tools that inspire, motivate, and guide us in our personal and professional journeys. So, whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a lifelong learner, or someone seeking personal growth, remember: planning quotes can be a beacon of inspiration in your journey. Let them guide you towards your goals, fuel your ambition, and help you plan for success.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. what role do planning quotes play.

Planning quotes inspire success, motivate intent, and aid in personal development. They shape mindsets, influence personal growth, and impact business strategies. They resonate across mediums and offer timeless wisdom, inspiring individuals in various personal and professional pursuits.

Q2. Who are some leaders referenced in planning quotes?

Historical leaders such as Sun Tzu and Abraham Lincoln, along with modern thought leaders like Elon Musk and Stephen Covey, are often used as sources for planning quotes that inspire and motivate.

Q3. What is the relevance of planning quotes in pop culture and social media?

Sharing planning quotes in pop culture and on social media platforms contributes to creating a culture of inspiration and motivation. For example, a quote from Elon Musk could spur innovation and ambition.

Q4. How are planning quotes used in educational settings?

In educational settings, planning quotes foster learning and growth. They serve as concise, thoughtful nuggets of wisdom. Quotes from Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin, for instance, are often used to drive this home.

Q5. Why are planning quotes prevalent in literature?

Planning quotes are prevalent in literature as they encapsulate transformative life lessons and offer diverse perspectives on strategic thinking, making them a popular tool for conveying profound insights.

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Best 30 Planning Quotes you need to know about

It is important to plan well to come up with the best project management plan . You have to take care of the planning because it will lead to the success of your project.

Project management is one of the easiest yet complicated processes because if you do not plan well, the results will not be fruitful. If you are a project manager, the first thing you should keep in mind is to come up with the best strategy and plan, as it is going to decide the future of the project. 

You can also discuss it with your group members because they can provide you with the best ideas. It is always beneficial to work in a group while working on the project because it will keep everything convenient and in hand. Group work and team management are the key rules for successful project management. Influential words play a powerful role in our daily lives, including project management. 

You have to plan well, which is why you should know some of the best quotations that can keep you motivated in order to plan well for your project management. Many quotations can come to your rescue, and you will know how to manage your project to your full strength. There were many wise people who left wise pieces of advice for us, which are beneficial in every field of life. It is going to help a lot in planning well for project management and any such project of professional or personal life.

Best 30 Planning Quotes that are going to motivate you to come up with the best planning strategy

It is important to have motivation in life that can keep you going forward, especially when it comes to project management . Wise words keep us going forward because they have a great impact on our lives. When we read motivating quotations and phrases from some of the most successful people, it boosts our motivation and energy level. 

We will discuss the Best 30 Planning Quotes that are going to help you a lot in order to come up with the best plan. It will also help you understand why planning is important for any project.

"Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans."

― Allen Saunders

Life works on the principle of making plans and then working for them. When we have a direction, we can work towards it in a really good way. Everything can turn out to be the best when you have a direction and a proper plan.

"A goal without a plan is just a wish."

― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

We cannot make anything happen without having a plan for it. It is not just about wishing but also working on something that you really want to do. However, you must come up with a solid plan which can be acted upon and which is a realistic plan.

"Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax."

― Abraham Lincoln

These are some beautiful words by Abraham Lincoln that emphasized why it is important to make a plan even if you have less time if you plan everything well and in a proper way.

"Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning."

― Gloria Steinem

It is human nature that when we do not plan about something and do not know about its outcomes, we lose interest in it. We do not work hard for anything that we did not plan for.

"If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else."

― Yogi Berra

The important thing before starting anything is to know where it will lead you. This is only possible if you have a proper plan for it. It provides us with small steps, and we know our destiny.

Without a plan, we will just wander here and there, which can be very frustrating most of the time.

"Don't wait until you're in a crisis to come up with a crisis plan."

– Phil McGraw (Dr. Phil)

No matter what phase of life it is, we should always have a plan to get out of a critical situation. You have to sit down and think about the realities of life and know how to come out of it. This can be very helpful at the time of need as you will have coping skills.

"Speaking from my personal experiences, setting goals, along with a detailed action plan, has actually changed my life from one cast in frustration to one of purpose."

― Catherine Pulsifer

You have to set small goals in order to do something big. This cannot be possible without the power of having a proper plan for it.

"Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan."

― Tom Landry

Sometimes, the plan that we make can be so hard that it will become impossible to stick with it. However, you have to make a realistic plan which will make things easier for you. The main idea is not to drop whatever you aim for Just because of difficulties you are facing on the way to it.

"Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning."

― Thomas Edison

We can really make magical things happen when there is proper planning behind them. You have to make use of the opportunity and come up with a solid plan so that everything can turn out to be the best.

"The backbone of success is hard work, determination, good planning, and perseverance."

It is a known fact that without planning, you will not be able to achieve your goal. This is one of the key factors for making something big happen.

"He, who every morning plans the transactions of the day and follows that plan, carries a thread that will guide him through a labyrinth of the busiest life."

– Victor Hugo

It is important to plan even the smallest moments of your life. This will provide a proper direction towards your life, and everything will be sorted out.

"Chance favors the prepared mind."

– Louis Pasteur

When you are prepared for the good things to happen, they will come to you. You have to keep in mind that everything good will happen, and you should also have a proper plan for it.

"The majority of men meet with failure because of their lack of persistence in creating new plans to take the place of those which fail."

–Napoleon Hill

Sometimes, we have a very beautiful idea. It has not happened because of the lack of preparation and planning for it. 

"If you have accomplished all that you have planned for yourself, you have not planned enough."

– Edward Everett Hale

You have to keep learning about your life and whatever it throws at you till the day you breathe your last. Do not consider any destiny in your life as the last.

"I always say don't make plans, make options."

– Jennifer Aniston

When you can plan well, you can come up with several plans. This will provide you with various options to act upon.

"The wise man bridges the gap by laying out the path by means of which he can get from where he is to where he wants to go."

– J.P. Morgan

Wherever you want to go, you have to make a bridge of plan towards that. It is the only way you can get to the point where you want to be.

"For every minute spent in organizing, an hour is earned."

– Benjamin Franklin

You have to keep everything organized by properly planning for it. Even if you utilize most of your time in planning, it will always end well.

"If I can create the minimum of my plans and desires, there shall be no regrets.

– Bessie Coleman

If you plan everything properly, there will be nothing you will regret for. There is so much power in planning and no consequences.

"The Most Successful People are those who are good at Plan B."

James Yorke

Sometimes, the plan we make can fail. This makes it important to come up with other plans to use as an alternative in difficult situations. 

"Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to completion."

—Jack Welch

You have to come up with a vision and make a plan for it. After that, you have to work hard in order to achieve the goal.

Once leaders have this vision in their minds, they communicate it clearly to others. They use words and actions to describe the vision to their team. It will help them to make everyone understand what they are aiming for.

Then, they work tirelessly to make their vision a reality. They are usually persistent and determined to create plans and strategies to achieve their vision. 

"Once you're more aware of people's needs, you can create action plans for others to follow. That way, you're responsible for your own well-being, too."

– Deepak Chopra

Before making the plan, you have to be aware of all the situations that can come in between. You also have to consider what people think about the idea and how you should plan for it.

"The finest plans have always been spoiled by the littleness of them that should carry them out. Even emperors can't do it all by themselves."

–Bertolt Brecht

It is important not to get influenced by whatever people say about your plans. You can come up with great influencing plans anyway.

"Goal setting is the most important aspect of all improvement and personal development plans. It is the key to all fulfillment and achievement."

– Paul J. Meyer

Goals are like milestones or markers on your journey to success. They help you measure progress and provide direction. Achieving your goals gives you a sense of accomplishment and success. However, reaching your goals always requires proper planning. 

It is very important to set goals; however, it is more important to have a proper plan. This will save you from a lot of trouble and inconvenience.

A proper plan can let you identify challenges and hurdles that might come up while pursuing your goals. In contrast, planning allows you to prepare and make adjustments, reducing the chances of getting into trouble. 

"In games, you have plans, you have strategies, and you follow them."

–Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Plan and strategy are two of the most important factors you have to work on. This will lead you to any destination of your choice. This quote explains that having plans and strategies are important, and sticking to them can lead you to success. Before starting a game, you must think about how to play and what your goals are. It will help you to decide how you are going to achieve your goals. A strategy will help you to figure out steps you must take to follow your plan. 

Sticking to these plans will ultimately help you achieve success. 

"A good plan is like a road map: it shows the final destination and usually the best way to get there."

– H. Stanely Judd

It is important to come up with a good plan because it will decide your destiny. If you want everything to be organized and to be done properly, you should come up with a very good plan.

"Everybody has to take curveballs as they come in life and hopefully have the ability to adjust their plans." –

Chris Sullivan

You have to make plans in order to get adjusted to new situations. How well you have made your plans with always influence your entire project .

"Short-termism is no good: plans must be carried through to the end."

–Frank Rijkaard

You must have short-term and long-term planning for every project and aspect of life. This will make things easier for you, and you will be able to see it from a broader perspective.

"An average person with average talents and ambition and average education can outstrip the most brilliant genius in our society if that person has clear, focused goals."

– Mark Kay Ash

No matter how educated and talented you are, you have to come up with proper plans that can provide you with achievements and success.

"Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now."

– Alan Lakein

When you plan for the upcoming things, you are actually living in it. It is therapeutic to live in your dream. You need to keep yourself in the reality also.

"Those who plan do better than those who do not plan, even should they rarely stick to their plan."

– Winston Churchill

You have to stick to your plan of the making if you want to do better than many other people.  You need to be consistent if you want to have good things.

“An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing.”

 – Dale Carnegie.

Regardless of what plan you are up to complete, spending some time planning your project is imperative before delving into the actual work. 

Planning can help you to find out most effective and efficient ways to approach your tasks. By spending some time on project planning , you can easily gather the necessary resources and create a roadmap for what needs to be done. With proper planning, you can also identify potential problems or pitfalls in advance. 

This allows you to come up with solutions or adjustments before any issue arises. You can certainly experience improved efficiency. So, overall, it will help you save a lot of time when executing your project planning. 

"It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations if you live near one."

 – J.R.R. Tolkien

It is always important to consider the potential challenges of any project in our plans and decisions. We should be aware of and account for risks and threats in our lives, even if they seem unlikely or distant. It clearly highlights the importance of being prepared and cautious in our actions and decision-making.

"Failing to plan is planning to fail." 

— Allen Lakein

Not planning properly for what you want to do in your project or how you will manage different stages of the project means you will be more likely to fail. It is because project planning provides us with a roadmap to the goals we want to achieve. Otherwise, you may get lost in distractions and not reach the destination. 

Planning can help you to find out what steps to take, what resources you need , and how to overcome obstacles. It's like making a game plan before playing a game. Without it, you're just guessing and reducing your chances of success.

"Planning without action is futile; action without planning is fatal." 

— Cornelius Fichtner

The importance of both planning and taking action can never be overstated. Setting goals without actually putting those plans into action is a waste of time. In contrast, planning alone, without taking steps to implement those plans, won't lead to any meaningful results.

So, you must strike a balance between planning and taking action.

"There are dreamers, and there are planners; the planners make their dreams come true." 

— Edwin Louis Cole.

Dreamers are individuals who have big ideas, aspirations, and goals. They often envision exciting possibilities for their future but may not always take concrete steps to turn those dreams into reality. It is because dreaming is not enough on its own.

In contrast, planners are people who not only dream but also take action to make their dreams come true. Planners who put in the effort to make organized plans and follow through with them have a better chance of turning their dreams into reality.

“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” 

— Stephen Covey. 

It is always important to focus on what truly matters in our lives. Rather than simply following a busy schedule with multiple commitments and tasks, it helps us to identify and prioritize our most important goals and values. 

As a result, we can ensure that they receive the attention they deserve by scheduling time for these priorities. This approach helps us stay aligned with our long-term objectives and make the right choices about how we allocate our time and energy. 

“Plans are nothing; planning is everything." 

— Dwight D. Eisenhower.

The significance of the planning process over the specific plans themselves can never be emphasized enough. Plans can change due to unforeseen circumstances; therefore, these can be unreliable alone. In contrast, planning involves thinking, strategizing, and preparing for various scenarios. So you can have the flexibility and adaptability needed to navigate uncertainties effectively. It will consequently ensure greater success and resilience. 

“Planning is a skill and an art which takes a lifetime to master.” 

— Paddick Van Zyl.

Project planning is a multifaceted skill that evolves. It combines both practical expertise and creativity. It requires a keen eye for detail, the ability to see the bigger picture, and the finesse to adapt to various situations. Mastery of planning is a lifelong journey because it involves continuous learning and improvement. With each experience, you refine your project planning abilities, learn from successes and failures, and gain a deeper understanding of how to set goals. 

“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else." 

— Yogi Berra

This quote emphasizes the importance of having clear goals and direction in life. Without a destination in mind, you may roam around aimlessly and eventually find yourself in a place you didn't want to be. It clarifies the importance of purpose and planning in life. Having your purpose and then planning to reach the purpose is what can keep you aligned throughout time . Consequently, you can accomplish what exactly you want. 

It is always necessary to have some motivation in your life. Best 30 Planning Quotes and wise words are discussed in detail to give your morale a boost and to provide you with direction.

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277 Powerful Business Quotes (to Motivate & Inspire You)

“Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It’s quite simple, really: Double your rate of failure.” – Former IBM President Thomas J. Watson

One common trait of successful business owners is their love for learning. While some of us like learning the hard way, there are other options. One of those options is listening to the advice of those who came before us. That’s why we’ve gathered as many motivational business quotes to inspire you to keep moving forward.

If you’re looking for business quotes to inspire, look through our list and find one that resonates with you.

Small business quotes

“You have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right. If you’re not passionate enough from the start, you’ll never stick it out.” – Steve Jobs

“What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” – Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Meta

“The best investment is in the tools of one’s own trade.” – Benjamin Franklin

“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity” ― Sun-Tzu, A Arte da Guerra

“If you don’t drive your business, you will be driven out of business.” – B. C. Forbes, Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Forbes magazine until his death in 1954.

“Rejection is an opportunity for your selection.” ― Bernard Branson

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“I view myself as here to support my staff.”

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“The critical ingredient is getting off your butt and doing something. It’s as simple as that. A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who decide to do something about them now. Not tomorrow. Not next week. But today. The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer.” – Nolan Bushnell

 “You don’t need to have a 100-person company to develop that idea.” – Google cofounder Larry Page

“If you’re going to run a small business, you need to know what everyone is doing, be the first one in and the last one out, and work weekends.” – Glen Mazzara

“Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” – Peter F. Drucker, business writer and consultant

“For maximum attention, nothing beats a good mistake.” – Unknown

“There’s nothing wrong with staying small. You can do big things with a small team.” – Jason Fried, cofounder of 37signals , which created Ruby on Rails software language (used in every Shopify store).

“Best startups generally come from somebody needing to scratch an itch.” – Michael Arrington, TechCrunch founder and crypto VC

Inspirational business quotes

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill

“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” – Albert Einstein

 “You have to believe in yourself when no one else does—that makes you a winner right there.” – Venus Williams

“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” – John D. Rockefeller

“It always seems impossible, until it is done.” – Nelson Mandela

“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill

“If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney

“Creative without strategy is called art. Creative with strategy is called advertising.” – Jeff I. Richards, Associated Press Photographer and Professor of Advertising at Michigan State University. 

 “Make every detail perfect and limit the number of details to perfect.” – Jack Dorsey

“Always deliver more than expected.” – Google cofounder Larry Page

Support small business quotes

While we always try to please our customers, most unhappy customers will often want something for free. Here are some positive business quotes you could use on signs to explain that refunds are not available in most solutions.

“Good things come to those who shop local.” – Melinda Lemay.

“There is no beauty in the finest cloth if it makes hunger and unhappiness.” – Mahatma Gandhi.

“As consumers, we have so much power to change the world by just being careful in what we buy.” – Emma Watson, actress

“Behind every small business, there’s a story worth knowing.” – Paul Ryan, politician

“A big business starts small.” – Richard Branson

“When you support an independent business, you’re supporting a true reflection of the person or people behind it.” – Stella Ishii.

“Supporting another person’s success won’t ever dampen yours.” – Attributed to several great thinkers, including C.S. Lewis and Layla Fidel

“Most independent businesses are run by people—not by boards, not by stockholders, not by algorithms.” – Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur

“Independent business bring originality and variety in a world that’s becoming increasingly homogenized.” – Craig Costello

“Support each other. Why do you need a reason to do that besides the fact that it’s the right thing to do?” – Scarr and Los Franco.

Of course, you should give a refund if there’s a legitimate reason to provide a refund. Let’s look at some motivational quotes next.

Motivational business quotes

No matter how well you run a business, we all have a bad day now and then. So we’ve provided some motivational business quotes to help inspire you when you struggle to get through your day.

“The only way around is through.” – Robert Frost

“Remain a lifelong student. Don’t lose that curiosity.” – Former Pepsi CEO Indra Nooyi

“Don’t complicate things, look for problems, and solve those problems with elegance and if you do that, pretty amazing things can happen in an individual’s life.” – Paul Akers, FastCap Founder and CEO. 

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“It is difficult, but not impossible, to conduct strictly honest business.” – Mahatma Gandhi

“Ideas are commodity. Execution of them is not.” – Michael Dell, Founder of Dell computers

“Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to completion.” – Jack Welch

“Good ideas come from bad ideas, but only if there are enough of them.” – Seth Godin, Former President of Direct marketing at Yahoo, tech entrepreneur, and author about marketing

“Stop chasing the money and start chasing the passion.” – Tony Hsieh, former CEO of Zappos, Venture Capitalist, and the brain behind Downtown Project in Las Vegas. The changes he initiated in my hometown have been amazing! May he rest in peace.

“Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” – Golda Meir, Israel’s first and only woman to become Prime Minister

Did you find business motivational quotes to inspire you? If not, don’t worry. We have more motivational quotes from successful business owners.

More business motivational quotes

That right we’ve got more motivational quotes to help you become a prolific American business person. Keep reading to find one that inspires you.

“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” – Motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas Edison

“See things in the present, even if they are in the future.” – Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison

“For every sale you miss because you’re too enthusiastic, you will miss a hundred because you’re not enthusiastic enough.” – Zig Ziglar

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” – Henry Ford

“Be undeniably good. No marketing effort or social media buzzword can be a substitute for that.” – Hype Machine founder Anthony Volodkin

 “Don’t let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning.” – Robert Kiyosaki

“If you believe in yourself, you can do just about anything.” – Keith McCall, Founder and CEO of Pollen Systems

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“If you can dream it, then you can achieve it. You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want.” – Zig Ziglar

“Where we fall are the stepping-stones for our journey.” – Lolly Daskal, founder of Lead From Within, and executive coach and leadership training firm

Want more business motivation quotes? We’re not done yet.

Other business quotes motivation

Every good business looks up to someone. These business motivational quotes come from authors, scientists, the co-founder of Apple, journalists, and venture capitalists. One of these business quotes is sure to inspire you.

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer, Nobel Peace Prize Winner for his work on the Reverence for Life and contribution to ethics

“Days are expensive. When you spend a day you have one less day to spend. So make sure you spend each one wisely.” – Jim Rohn, Tony Robbins Mentor

“Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.” – Albert Einstein

“A person who is quietly confident makes the best leader.” – Fred Wilson, Venture Capitalist

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“Outstanding people have one thing in common: An absolute sense of mission.” – Zig Ziglar

“You become what you think about.” – Napoleon Hill, Author of Think and Grow Rich . Get his books on Amazon.

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“If everything is a priority, nothing is.” – Yuri van der Sluis, Sales Improvement Consultant

“It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference.” – Tom Brokaw, Journalist

“Wonder what your customer really wants? Ask. Don’t tell.” – Lisa Stone, BrainTrust Founders Studio founder

I’m done with business motivational quotes for a minute, but I found these to be some of the most powerful business quotes while I searched for words of wisdom to inspire you.

Powerful business quotes

These business quotes are short—but sweet. They are powerful and I might even say they are…

The Very Best Advice

“Play by the rules, but be ferocious.” – Phil Knight

“The first one gets the oyster, the second gets the shell.” – Andrew Carnegie

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Civil rights activist Maya Angelou

“Tenacity of purpose is supreme.” – Aliko Dangote, Richest Person in Africa, owns a conglomerate called Dangote Group

“Details create the big picture.” – Sanford I. Weill, former CEO of Citigroup

“The value of an idea lies in the using of it.” – Thomas Edison

“A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.” – Henry Ford

“Great companies are built on great products.” – Elon Musk

“Don’t play games that you don’t understand, even if you see lots of other people making money from them.” – Tony Hsieh

“The entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity.” – Peter Drucker

Did one of those inspire you to quit talking and begin again?

If not, keep reading because we have plenty more to come.

Hustle small business quotes

The business world requires hustle.

You can rock anything you decide to conquer, but sometimes there are so many opportunities that you can’t keep up. That’s why you have to know how to hustle and when to fold. All of these discuss ways to get your hustle on.

“Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” – Richard Branson

“Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.” – Babe Ruth

“Take risks. Failure is a stepping stone to success.” – Arianna Huffington, co-founder of Huffington Post

“When you undervalue what you do, the world will undervalue who you are.” – Oprah Winfrey

“If you want to start your own business without money, the easiest way is to sell your time.” – Mike Andes, Owner of Augusta Lawn. 

“Business is never so healthy as when, like a chicken, it must do a certain amount of scratching around for what it gets.” – Henry Ford

“Talent can be hired, money has to be earned. ” – Vishnu, Hindu God of Preservation

“If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late.” – LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman

“It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.” – Scott Belsky, Cofounder of Behance, Inc

“A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well.” – Jeff Bezos

I hope this doesn’t create the most unhappy customers…

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Business motivation quotes

“There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.” – Seth Godin

 “Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better.” – Jim Rohn, philosopher

“Make it about profit and lose. The real benefits an organization will see when they eliminate waste are happier customers and employees. You’ll also be putting out fewer fires because your organization runs more smoothly.” – Paul Akers

“Failure doesn’t mean you are a failure, it just means you haven’t succeeded yet. ” – Robert H. Schuller, motivational speaker

“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” – Dale Carnegie, wrote How to Win Friends and Influence People

 “Today’s Accomplishments Were Yesterday’s Impossibilities.” – Robert H. Schuller, motivational speaker

“Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.” – Henry Ford, Founder of Ford Motor Company

“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.” – Oprah Winfrey

“Success is the sum of small efforts—repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier, author

If the business motivational quotes didn’t inspire you, maybe some funny quotes for business will do the trick.

Funny quotes for business

Laughter is the best medicine. Of course business quotes aren’t normally funny, but these are some humorous takes on running a good business.

“I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite.” – G.K. Chesterton, writer of contrarian stories

“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vidal Sassoon

“The road to success is always under construction.” – Comedian Lily Tomlin

“Longevity is a fleeting moment that lasts forever.” – Vidal Sassoon

“Carpe per diem—seize the check.” – Robin Williams

“A vision without the ability to execute it is probably a hallucination.” – AOL cofounder Steve Case

“My own business always bores me to death; I prefer other people’s.” – Oscar Wilde

“Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy.” – Norman Schwarzkopf, U.S. Army General during the Gulf War

“Illegitimi non carborundum” – Believed to have originated from the British military in WWII with some Latin concepts, this loosely translates to, “Don’t let people grind you down.”

 “A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” – David Brinkley

Next, we’ll provide some of the best business quotes about success.

Success quotes for business

Quotes for business owners are all about success, so we’ve provided some success quotes.

“You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.” – Warren Buffett

“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Henry David Thoreau

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell

“Too many companies believe people are interchangeable. Truly gifted people never are. They have unique talents. Such people cannot be forced into roles they are not suited for, nor should they be. Effective leaders allow great people to do the work they were born to do.” – Warren Bennis, University of Southern California Leadership Institute Founding Chairman

“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Six-Time NBA Champion Michael Jordan

“Every sale has five basic obstacles: no need, no money, no hurry, no desire, no trust.” – Zig Ziglar

“To succeed in business it is necessary to make others see things as you see them.” – John H. Patterson, who bought the patents and business National Cash Register in 1884 and turned it into a market leader through sales scripts and other processes. It is still the world’s largest POS provider .

“Failure defeats losers, failure inspires winners.” – Robert T. Kiyosaki, Rich Dad, Poor Dad author and brand creator

“The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same.” – Sir Colin R. Davis, former conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra.

“Success seems to be connected to action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” – Conrad Hilton, founder of Hilton Hotels.

So many success quotes for business owners are from men, but we’ve made it a point to separate some of the best business quotes from women, too.

Business woman quotes

We’ve gathered some of the most inspirational business quotes from successful business women and other female professionals. We hope you find these as inspirational as we do.

The first millionaire businesswoman, Madam C.J. Walker once said:

“Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.”

“I don’t know the word ‘quit.’ Either I never did, or I have abolished it.” – Susan Butcher, second woman to win the Iditarod (a snow dog race across Alaska)

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” – Helen Keller

“Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.” – Coco Chanel

“Dreams do not come true just because you dream them. It’s hard work that makes things happen. It’s hard work that creates change.” – Shonda Rhimes, executive producer and writer of Grey’s Anatomy

Sales strategist Jill Konrath said:

“I got lucky because I never gave up the search. Are you quitting too soon? Or are you willing to pursue luck with a vengeance too?”

“If you push through that feeling of being scared, that feeling of taking risk, really amazing things can happen.” – Marissa Mayer, Sunshine Contacts cofounder and former Yahoo CEO

“Simple, genuine goodness is the best capital to found the business of this life upon. It lasts when fame and money fail and is the only riches we can take out of this world with us.” – Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women

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Business inspirational quotes

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“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” – George Addair, Founder of The Omega Vector .

“All humans are entrepreneurs not because they should start companies but because the will to create is encoded in human DNA.” – Reid Hoffman

“Do what you love and success will follow. Passion is the fuel behind a successful career.” – Meg Whitman, Former CEO of HP and Quibi

“Live each day as if your life had just begun.” – Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – Attributed to several influential people, including C.S. Lewis

“If you can’t fly then run. If you can’t run, then walk. And, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

“Strength shows not only in the ability to persist, but in the ability to start over.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald

Positive business quotes

“The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.” – Barack Obama

“People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed. Similarly, when someone is failing, the tendency is to get on a downward spiral that can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy.” – Tony Robbins

“However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.” – Stephen Hawking

 “Lean forward into your life. Begin each day as if it were on purpose.” – Mary Anne Radmacher, author

“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” – Michael Jordan, former professional basketball player

“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.” – Samuel Beckett

“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth

Quotes about business

“Happy employees are productive employees. The whole point of kaizen is to get rid of the things that bug you. If you get rid of them, you make all our lives easier, and we can work better as a team.” – Paul Akers Owner of Fast Cap. 

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“Timing, perseverance, and ten years of trying will eventually make you look like an overnight success.” – Biz Stone, Twitter cofounder and tech investor

 “Don’t try to be original, just try to be good.” – Paul Rand, Designer of IBM and UPS logo .

“In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield.” – Warren Buffett

“When I’m old and dying, I plan to look back on my life and say, ‘Wow, that was an adventure.’” – Github cofounder Tom Preston-Werner

“While the law of competition may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department.” – Andrew Carnegie

“Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.” – Charles R. Swindoll, author

 “Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” – Richard Branson

“It’s more effective to do something valuable than to hope a logo or name will say it for you.” – Jason Cohen, producer and director

“If you’re trying to create a company, it’s like baking a cake. You have to have all the ingredients in the right proportion.” – Elon Musk

Funny cleaning quotes for business

“We are used to cleaning the outside house, but the most important house to clean is yourself—your own house—which we never do.” – Marina Abramovic

“Housekeeping is like being caught in a revolving door.” – Marcelene Cox

“We dream of having a clean house—but who dreams of actually doing the cleaning?” – Marcus Buckingham

“Nothing inspires cleanliness more than an unexpected guest.” – Radhika Mundra

“I make no secret of the fact that I would rather lie on a sofa than sweep beneath it.” – Shirley Conran

“Cleaning up with children around is like shoveling during a blizzard.” – Margaret Culkin Banning

“You have got to clean your own house first before you tell other people that they aren’t doing it right.” – Dan Webster

“Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture.” – Mario Buatta

“Housework is what a woman does that nobody notices unless she hasn’t done it.” – Evan Esar

“Everybody wants to save the earth; no one wants to help mom do the dishes.” – P.J. O’Rourke

“Housework is like cleaning fish. No matter how often you do it, it still stinks.” – Thelma Harper

“You don’t get anything clean without getting something else dirty.” – Cecil Baxter

Business quotes about growth

“Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.” – Anthony Robbins

“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” – Will Rogers, Famous Actor

 “Get big quietly, so you don’t tip off potential competitors.” – Chris Dixon, Angel Investor

“Embrace what you don’t know, especially in the beginning, because what you don’t know can become your greatest asset. It ensures that you will absolutely be doing things different from everybody else.” – SPANX founder Sara Blakely

“If you want to grow you have to do something different from the majority of people.” – multinational steel company ArcelorMittal CEO Lakshmi Mittal

“Find local brands and partner with them to grow your network. By partnering with them, you’ll be able to expand your network. You’ll promote them, they’ll promote you, everyone grows. Then you can reach out to bigger partners once you’ve grown. This strategy got me to where Jay Z wore one of my shirts at a Nets game. That was huge for me!” – Lee Smith, Urbanity 

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“The continuation of success depends on greediness, patience, and dissatisfaction.” – Dhirendra Pandey

 “An organization’s ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage.” – Jack Welch

“Money is like gasoline during a road trip. You don’t want to run out of gas on your trip, but you’re not doing a tour of gas stations.” – Tim O’Reilly

 “Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create.” – Oprah Winfrey

Communication quotes in business

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney

“I have lots of things going on in my head, but I’m not always good about sharing it, so I am working on that. ” – Maxwell Mooney

 “Every time we launch a feature, people yell at us.” – deviantART cofounder Angelo Sotira

“Don’t be cocky. Don’t be flashy. There’s always someone better than you.” – Tony Hsieh

“Metaphors have a way of holding the most truth in the least space.” – Orson Scott Card

“Take advantage of every opportunity to practice your communication skills so that when important occasions arise, you will have the gift, the style, the sharpness, the clarity, and the emotions to affect other people.” – Jim Rohn

“I think it’s very important to have a feedback loop, where you’re constantly thinking about what you’ve done and how you could be doing it better. I think that’s the single best piece of advice: constantly think about how you could be doing things better and questioning yourself.” – Elon Musk

“If you have an important point to make, don’t try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time—a tremendous whack.” – WInston Churchill

“Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.” – Lao Tzu

“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” – Peter Drucker

Quotes for business

Former Pepsi CEO Indray Nooyi once said:

 “It’s important that leaders are consistent. You can change your mind, but change your mind against a consistent framework.”

“Dedicate yourself to a core set of values. Without them, you will never be able to find personal fulfillment, and you will never be able to lead effectively.” – Former AmEx Ceo Kenneth Chenault

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams

“A business becomes successful when it becomes mutually beneficial for you and your customers.” – Pooja Agnihotri, 17 Reasons Why Businesses Fail author

“Don’t worry about funding if you don’t need it. Today it’s cheaper to start a business than ever.” – Noah Everett, creator of TwitPic (software used to post pictures to Twitter before they were incorporated in Twitter.)

 “Fortunes are built during the down market and collected in the upmarket.” – Jason Calacanis, Tech VC

“Anything that is measured and watched, improves.” – Bob Parsons

“Don’t over-analyze everything.” – Pinterest Founder Ben Silbermann

“What do you need to start a business? Three simple things: know your product better than anyone, know your customer, and have a burning desire to succeed.” – Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas

“Nothing works better than just improving your product.” – Stack Overflow cofounder Joel Spolsky

Best business quotes

“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” – Theodore Roosevelt

“If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.” – Steve Jobs

“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!” – Henry Ford

“Every day that we spent not improving our products was a wasted day.” – Joel Spolsky, Trello CEO

“Education costs money. But then so does ignorance.” – Sir Claus Moser, British statistician

Business owner quotes

“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” – Henry Ford

“There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.” – Sam Walton

“Get five or six of your smartest friends in a room and ask them to rate your idea.” – Zynga CEO Mark Pincus

“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” – Steve Jobs

“The last 10% it takes to launch something takes as much energy as the first 90%.” – Etsy founder Rob Kalin

“I try not to make any decisions that I’m not excited about.” – Threadless CEO Jake Nickell

“It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure. ” – Bill Gates

Women in business quotes

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anaïs Nin talking about growth

“I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.” – Oprah Winfrey

 “A year from now you may wish you had started today.” – Karen Lamb, Author

“I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” – Estée Lauder

“Someday is not a day of the week.” – Janet Dailey, novelist

“There is simply no substitute for hard work when it comes to achieving success.” – Mylan CEO Heather Bresch

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou

“I got lucky because I never gave up the search. Are you quitting too soon? Or, are you willing to pursue luck with a vengeance?” – Jill Konrath

“So often people are working hard at the wrong thing. Working on the right thing is probably more important than working hard.” – Flickr cofounder Caterina Fake

Mindset business quotes

“Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying into space.” – Chris Hadfield, Former Commander of the International Space Station

“Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you’re going to do now and do it.” – William Durant

“Don’t worry about failure. You only have to be right once.” – CEO and cofounder of Dropbox, Drew Houston

“Just because something doesn’t do what you planned it to do doesn’t mean it’s useless.” – Thomas A. Edison

“Don’t worry about people stealing your design work. Worry about the day they stop.” – Designer Jeffrey Zeldman

 “One of the tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency.” – Arnold H. Glasow, comic author

“The most dangerous poison is the feeling of achievement. The antidote is to every evening think what can be done better tomorrow.” – IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad

“Always think outside the box and embrace opportunities that appear, wherever they might be.” – Lakshmi Mittal

“If you’re interested in the living heart of what you do, focus on building things rather than talking about them.” – About.me cofounder Ryan Freitas

 “Diligence is the mother of good luck.” – Benjamin Franklin

“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” – Playwright and lyricist Paulo Coelho

Business relationships quotes

 “To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

 “Start with good people, lay out the rules, communicate with your employees, motivate them and reward them. If you do all those things effectively, you can’t miss.” – Lee Iacocca, former Ford and Chrysler CEO best known for development of the Ford Mustang

“Word of mouth is the best medium of all.” – William Bernbach, cofounder of international marketing firm Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB). The firm is best known for the Mikey Life Commercials.

 “No matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a solo game, you’ll always lose out to a team.” – Reid Hoffman, cofounder of LinkedIn

“An organization, no matter how well designed, is only as good as the people who live and work in it.” – Dee Hock, bank owner who through a series of fortunate events accidentally created Visa credit systems

“The fastest way to change yourself is to hang out with people who are already the way you want to be.” – Reid Hoffman

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

“Individually we are one drop, but together we are an ocean.” – Ryunosuke Satoro

“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” – Booker T. Washington

More quotes about business relationships

“Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.” – Bill Gates

“All lasting business is built on friendship.” – Alfred A. Montapert, Author

“A company is only as good as the people it keeps.” – Mary Kay Ash, Founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics

“Get a mentor in the applicable field if you’re at all unsure of what you’re looking for.” – Kyle Bragger , software engineer and entrepreneur

“If you can’t feed a team with two pizzas, it’s too large.” – Jeff Bezos

“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Sir Isaac Newton

“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.” – Mother Teresa

“One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team.” – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.” – Indira Gandhi

Additional quotes on business relationships

“Profit in business comes from repeat customers, customers that boast about your project or service, and that bring friends with them.” – W. Edwards Deming, Project Management expert best known for Plan-Do-Check-Act or PDCA

“The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency.” – Bill Gates

We’re all water from different rivers, that’s why it’s so easy to meet; we’re all water in this vast, vast ocean, someday we’ll evaporate together.” – Yoko Ono

“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Good quotes about business

“Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen.” – Wayne Huizenga, Founder of Waste Management Inc. and AutoNation, plus owner of multiple sports teams

“Stay self-funded as long as possible.” – Garrett Camp, cofounder of Uber

“You do what you can for as long as you can, and when you finally can’t, you do the next best thing. You back up, but you don’t give up.” – Chuck Yeager, test pilot

“If you just work on stuff that you like and you’re passionate about, you don’t have to have a master plan with how things will play out.” – Mark Zuckerberg

“Human beings have an innate inner drive to be autonomous, self-determined, and connected to one another. And when that drive is liberated, people achieve more and live richer lives.” – Daniel Pink, author

“Data beats emotions.” – Tinder Founder Sean Rad

“Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than others think is practical.” – Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz

“I never took a day off in my twenties. Not one.” – Bill Gates

“Fall seven times, stand up eight.” – Japanese Proverb

Relationship business quotes

“Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough, so they don’t want to.” – Sir Richard Branson, Virgin 

“The purpose of business is to create and keep a customer.” – Peter Drucker

 “If people like you, they’ll listen to you, but if they trust you, they’ll do business with you.” – Zig Ziglar

“If you define yourself by how you differ from the competition, you’re probably in trouble.” – AdMob cofounder Omar Hamoui

Friends who don’t support your business quotes

Small business owners sometimes want quotes about supporting a friend’s business. Here are some of the best ones.

“No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.” – P.T. Barnum

“Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” – Oprah 

“Support your friend’s businesses and progressions in the same way you support celebrities you don’t know.” – Sandip Kumar

“You want to know who your real friends are? Start your own business and ask for their support.” – Steve Jobs

“You can’t be your own cheerleader all of the time. Be there to support your friends and let them support you.” – Rachel Sklar

“Anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.” – Misty Copeland

“People who plead with you for favours may eventually prove to be great flatterers. Your friends are only those who all the time cheerfully support your heart’s aspiration-flames.” – Sri Chinmoy

“I just want to thank everyone for their support. Sometimes friends need the help of their friends to get by.” – Richie Sambora

When you support a small business quotes

“When you buy something made by a person, there is something special there, and you feel it. The consciousness with which a thing is made is often more important than the thing itself.” – J. Donald Walters

“Every time you spend money you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want.” – Anna Lappé

“Small businesses provide the feeling that a real person is behind it all, someone who cares more about giving us a quality product or service, over just taking our hard-earned dollars.” – Annia Bukhman

“The ultimate goal of business is not to make a profit. Profit is just the means. The goal is general welfare.” – Adam Smith, economist

“We need to keep our small businesses healthy in order to keep our economy strong.” – Keith Haynes

Inspirational quotes for work

“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” – Charles Darwin

“In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later.” – Harold S. Geneen, Former CEO of ITT Inc .

“The universe doesn’t conspire against you, but it doesn’t go out of its way to line up the pins either.” – Tim Ferriss

 “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” – George Bernard Shaw, playwright

“We may encounter many defeats but We must not be defeated.” – Maya Angelou

“Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” – Earl Nightingale

Entrepreneur quotes

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison

“If you don’t build your dream, someone else will hire you to help them build theirs.” – Dhirubhai Ambani, founder of Reliance Industries , which is an Indian conglomerate similar to Berkshire Hathaway.

“An entrepreneur is someone who has a vision for something and a want to create.” – David Karp, Founder of Tumblr.

“No more romanticizing about how cool it is to be an entrepreneur. It’s a struggle to save your company’s—and your own skin—every day of the week.” – Spencer Fry, Founder of Podia

“Always look for the fool in the deal. If you don’t find one, it’s you.” – Mark Cuban

When you find an idea that you just can’t stop thinking about, that’s probably a good one to pursue.” – Omniture CEO Josh James

You can’t make anything viral, but you can make something good.” – HARO founder Peter Shankman

“Do not let the memories of your past limit the potential of your future. There are no limits to what you can achieve on your journey through life, except in your mind.” – Roy T. Bennett

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” – Thomas Edison

“Let me tell you the secret that has led to my goal. My strength lies solely on my tenacity.” – Louis Pasteur

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Quotes can be a great way to get attention. Consider putting motivational quotes on two-sided business cards to make them standout. Both Moo and VistaPrint make it easy to design a business card with two sides. VistaPrint is more affordable, while Moo is more focused on creative and artistic designs. 

Personally, I’d use Moo if you are putting business inspirational quotes on them.

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What Are Online Financial Advisors?

A financial advisor is a catch-all term that includes financial planners and investment advisors. Most online advisors offer investment management — whether it's carried out by a human or a sophisticated computer algorithm — and financial planning services or tools.

Types of Online Advisors

The main types of online financial advisors are: 

• Robo-Advisors: Automated investment platforms (aka robo-advisors) use algorithms to generate a custom investment portfolio based on an individual's risk tolerance, goals, and time horizon. Robo-advisors typically offer low-cost ETFs as a cost-effective way to instantly diversify an investor's asset allocation and mitigate risk. 
• Human Advisors (Virtual): Financial advisors that offer personalized financial planning and investment advice online through virtual meetings, email, and other virtual communication channels. 
• Hybrid Models: Some online brokerages offer hybrid financial advice, combining automated investment advice and management through a robo-advisor and one-on-one consultation from a human advisor. 

Benefits of Using Online Financial Advisors

Online financial advisors allow you to ditch the in-person hassle and access expert financial guidance from your phone or home computer. Online financial advisors leverage investment technology and generally low-cost compared to traditional in-person consultants.  

Not only does it make investing more affordable for many individuals, but clients can more easily adjust and monitor their investments on their own time. Robo-advisor and hybrid online advisors typically offer online dashboards and tools for convenient managing and monitoring. 

Compare the Top Online Financial Advisors 2024

For this list, we didn't consider online advisors that match clients and advisors for comprehensive financial  planning services, such as Zoe Financial or Facet Wealth . Instead, we focused on tech-driven firms where you can access an automated and personalized portfolio and consult a professional for advice when needed.

Here are our top picks for the best online financial advisors as picked by Business Insider editors in 2024.

SoFi Automated: Best Online Advisor for Low Fees 

SoFi Automated Investing supports individual investment accounts, joint accounts, traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, and 401(k) rollovers.

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. No account minimum or management fees to invest
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Goal planning and automatic portfolio rebalancing
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Range of other account options across SoFi website
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. SoFi offers complimentary CFP access across all accounts
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. No tax-loss harvesting
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. No socially responsible portfolio options

SoFi Invest is one of the best investment apps and the best investment apps for beginners. It's a great platform for US investors who are looking for an intuitive online trading experience, an open active or automated investing account, and assets like cryptocurrencies.

• Promotion: None at this time.
• Consider it if: You're new to investing and want to leave the trading decisions to professionals.

SoFi Automated Investing offers individual and joint taxable brokerage accounts , traditional IRA, Roth IRA, and SEP IRA.

SoFi stands out for its lack of advisory fees, free one-on-one consultations with CFPs, portfolio diversity, and goal-planning features. SoFi builds a personalized investment portfolio based on your risk tolerance, goals, and time horizon. Additional SoFi membership perks include loan discounts and career counseling. 

What to look out for: SoFi doesn't have tax-loss harvesting features and limited portfolio diversity. 

SoFi Invest review

Betterment: Best Online Advisor for Diversified Investing

Betterment offers individual or joint accounts, IRAs, trust accounts, and cash reserve or checking accounts.

$0 to open, $10 to start investing ($100,000 for premium plan)

$4 per month (or 0.25%/year) for digital plan; 0.40%/ year for premium plan; 1%/year for crypto portfolios

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. No minimum for standard investing account
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Goal-based planning, tax-loss harvesting, charitable giving, and socially responsible investing available
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Access to certified financial planners
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Mobile app with external account syncing options
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. You'll have to pay to consult a human advisor, unless you have the premium plan
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. $4 monthly fee (or 0.25% annual fee)

Betterment is best for hands-off investors who want to take advantage of professionally built, personalized ETF and cryptocurrency portfolios. The platform offers CFP access, so it could suit those in search of additional guidance from human advisors.

• App store rating: 4.7 iOS/4.5 Android
• Consider it if: You want access to robo-advice with multiple service levels.

Betterment Investing offers individual and joint taxable brokerage, traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, inherited IRA, and trust.

What stands out:  Betterment is a robust trading platform offering premium plans with unlimited access to CFPs through phone or email. Investors can use the platform's goal-setting feature, ESG investing, automatic rebalancing, and easy-to-use financial dashboard. 

What to look out for:  Accounts with a $100,000 balance can upgrade to get advisor access, but the annual fee increases from 0.25% (an industry low) to 0.40%

Betterment review

Wealthfront: Best Online Advisor for 529 Plans

Fund your first taxable investment account with at least $500 in the first 30 days of account opening and earn a $50 bonus.

$1 ($500 for automated investing)

$0 for stock trades. 0.25% for automated investing (0.06% to 0.13% for fund fees)

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Low annual fee for investment accounts; crypto trust investments available
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Tax-loss harvesting, portfolio lines of credit, 529 college savings plans available
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Cash account
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Mobile app and investing and retirement tools
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. You need at least $100,000 to utilize additional investment strategies
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. No human advisor access

Wealthfront is one of the best robo-advisor options if you're in search of low-cost automated portfolio management, and one of the best socially responsible investing apps for features like tax-loss harvesting, US direct indexing, and crypto trusts.

• Consider it if: You're balancing several goals and want to streamline your finances.
• Promotion: Fund your first taxable investment account with at least $500 in the first 30 days of account opening and earn a $50 bonus.

Wealthfront Investing offers individual and joint taxable brokerage, traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, trust, and 529 savings plan .

Wealthfront is one of the best online financial advisors for college education savings and cryptocurrency trusts. You can borrow up to 30% of your investment balance at a low interest rate with a portfolio line of credit. Wealthfront also offers personalized recommendations with smart financial planning software. 

What to look out for:  On-staff financial advisors don't offer personalized advice

Wealthfront review

Ellevest: Best Online Advisor for Financial Planning and Personal Development

Ellevest offers two investing portfolios to fit your needs.

$1 - $240 (varies by portfolio)

$54 - $97 annually; $5 or $9/month

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Personalized, automated investment advice with a $0 minimum requirement
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Monthly plans include discounted access to certified financial planners
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Automated IRA accounts and 401(k)/403(b) rollovers available
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Private wealth management for individuals, families, and institutions who have at least $1 million to invest
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. No active trading opportunities available; money is mainly invested in stock ETFs and bond ETFs
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. You can only open individual investment accounts and retirement accounts; joint accounts or custodial accounts not available

Ellevest is one of the best robo-advisors for goal-focused investing. It could be a good fit if you want automated investing and retirement accounts.

• Consider it if: You're looking for a one-stop shop for financial planning.

Ellevest offers individual taxable brokerage, traditional IRA, Roth IRA, and SEP IRA (all held at Folio Investments).

Ellevest is a comprehensive financial advisor and trading platform built around women's unique needs and challenges. Investors get access to an extensive library of content and advisor-led workshops. Additionally, Ellevest offers a socially responsible investment portfolio and monthly progress reports. 

What to look out for:  Financial coaching costs extra (but members get 30%- 50% off). Access to retirement account management requires an upgrade.

Ellevest review

Ameriprise Financial Investments: Best Online Advisor for Retirement Saving

Ameriprise Financial Services has been operating for 130 years Ameriprise Financial Services is licensed in all 50 states but only has 10 physical locations throughout the US; it's currently headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Varies by account

$500 annual advisory fee, 2% AUM

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Access to personal finance research and investment tools
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Fiduciary financial advisor access
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Various account and investment options
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. High account minimums
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Difficult to navigate website
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Complex fee structure

Ameriprise Financial Services is a brokerage and financial advisory firm best for experienced, passive investors interested in using the site's financial planning services, wealth management tools, and fiduciary advisor access.

Ameriprise Financial Investments offers three managed account options that can be opened as an individual brokerage account, traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, Simple IRAs, SEP IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 529 plans, and Coverdell education savings accounts (CESA). 

Ameriprise Financial Investments is one of the largest registered investment advisors in the US and is best for experienced investors looking for advanced charting and investing features. You'll get access to fiduciary financial advisors for consultations or account management. 

What to look out for: Ameriprise 's managed account fees are high, and it has a complex fee structure. 

Ameriprise Financial Services review

How Much Do Online Financial Advisors Cost?

Financial advisors providing financial advice often charge by the hour, typically between $100 to $300. Advisors creating a comprehensive financial plan tend to charge a flat rate between $1,000 and $3,000. 

If you hire an advisor to manage your investment portfolio, you'll be charged a percentage of your account balance, typically between 1% and 3% annually. In comparison, that's much higher than the fees that the best robo-advisors charge; you get the added benefit of building a relationship with a trusted source who can adjust your strategy as needed, provide personal recommendations, and answer questions when they arise.

How to Choose the Best Online Financial Advisors

The best online financial advisor for you depends on your goals, risk tolerance, investments, and time horizon. If you're a new investor interested in passive investing, an online robo-advisor is likely a good place to start. On the other hand, if you're looking for professional insight and a customized financial plan, you're better off with access to a human advisor through phone or video calls. 

You can also meet with an expert in person for financial guidance. So if you prefer to meet face-to-face, here are some tools to find some in your area:

• This is a database of all CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals who are authorized to use their CFP® marks by the CFP® Board and are accepting new clients.
• Using the advanced search function, you can choose from over 40 focus areas you're looking to get help with and include your current amount of investable assets.
• Click here to visit the CFP Board website .
• This database helps connect young professionals — those in generations X and Y (millennials) — with individual advisors.
• Every advisor holds the CFP® certification, is a fiduciary , does not require a minimum net worth to take on new clients, and does not earn commissions.
• Click here to visit XY Planning Network .
• This platform maintains a database of fee-only financial advisors, not specifically CFP® certificates, who commit to a fiduciary oath once a year. 
• You can filter by location to see a list of advisory firms in your area.
• Click here to visit the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors website .

Online financial advisors are generally trustworthy. The best advisors follow the fiduciary rule, meaning they operate in their clients' best interest and are fee-only. This means client fees are their only compensation, and they don't earn a commission when they invest in certain funds or buy financial products.

Not everyone needs a robo-advisor, but beginners or passive investors looking for a hands-off approach to stock trading may prefer how cost-effective and convenient robo-advisors are. Affordable financial advisors can be hard to come by, so robo-advisors are a great alternative for many people. However, a financial advisor may be better if you need specific advice on your finances or investment strategy or if you're too overwhelmed or confused by your money to plan for retirement or invest in the stock market. 

The cost of an online financial advisor varies from platform to platform and advisor to advisor. The cost largely depends on the services, licensing, account balance, and complexity. Robo-advisors typically charge lower fees than human advisors. 

Why You Should Trust Us: Our Methodology

We Reviewed the best online financial advisors using Business Insider's methodology for rating investment platforms . We compared a long list of Registered Investment advisors (RIAs), considering fees, investment selection, access, ethics, and customer service. The best online advisors have top marks in all five categories. Investment platforms are given a rating between 0 and 5.

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Senate Democrats are starting to prepare for an impending battle over the expiration of key parts of a Trump-era tax law next year that could result in higher taxes on wealthy Americans and corporations. 

At a meeting last week, Senate Finance Committee Democrats said they are working on a number of different tax provisions they want to address as part of the 2025 fiscal cliff, including steeper taxes on wealthy individuals and multinational corporations. 

"The main goal here is this can’t just be a debate about the 2017 tax cuts," Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., said, according to Bloomberg . "This is going to be Tax Armageddon. It’s time to suit up."

SUPREME COURT REJECTS CHALLENGE THAT COULD PREEMPTIVELY BAN A WEALTH TAX

Enacted by former President Donald Trump in 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act drastically overhauled the nation's tax code, including reducing the top individual income tax bracket to 37% from 39.6% and nearly doubling the size of the standard deduction.

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However, those changes to the individual section of the tax code are poised to sunset in 2025, meaning that many taxpayers – including those who earn less than $400,000 – will face steeper levies if the law is not extended.

"If lawmakers allow full expiration to occur, most Americans will see their personal tax bills rise and incentives for working and investing worsen," said Erica York, senior economist and research director at the Tax Foundation.

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said he will work with other Democrats to come up with a "menu" of possible tax provisions they want to prioritize next year. Wyden mentioned a plan that he proposed in 2021, which would require billionaires to pay taxes on unrealized capital gains.

View of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington, D.C., on January 24, 2023.  ((Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) / Getty Images)

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The proposal would set the so-called billionaires' income tax at $1 billion in income, or three consecutive years of $100 million or more in income. It would affect roughly 700 taxpayers, or about 0.0002% of the richest Americans. 

"The menu means that we’re doing our homework. We’re coming up with smart, cost-effective ways to close loopholes," Wyden said last week. "Make no mistake about it: When we do, we’re going to look at ways to get that help to areas that really need it, like housing and child care, and billionaires and multinational companies are going to pay their fair share."

In addition to lowering the top tax bracket for wealthy Americans, the Trump-era law raised the thresholds for several income tax brackets, essentially lowering the liability for many households. 

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., speaks during a news conference in 2021. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images / Getty Images)

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The expiration of the tax law on Dec. 31, 2025, will mean that many Americans will be forced to pay anywhere between 1% to 4% more in taxes unless certain provisions are extended or made permanent, according to the Tax Foundation. 

The matter is likely to be a source of contention during the general election . Trump has pledged to make the tax cuts permanent if he is re-elected in November. President Biden, meanwhile, has said that he would allow the tax cuts for the wealthy to expire, while preserving the reductions for those making less than $400,000 during a second term in the White House, 

The Congressional Budget Office estimates extending the TCJA would add roughly $3.7 trillion to the federal budget deficit. 

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Adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate and children under 18 are now eligible to apply to the Canadian Dental Care Plan

From: Employment and Social Development Canada

News release

Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities joined the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, to announce that eligible children under the age of 18 and adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate can now apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan.

June 27, 2024 | Mississauga, Ontario | Government of Canada Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities joined the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, to announce that eligible children under the age of 18 and adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate can now apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Since the launch of the CDCP, more than 2 million seniors have been approved to receive coverage under the Plan and since May 1, more than 200,000 have already gotten care for services like cleaning, fillings, dentures. With applications opening today for two new groups of Canadians, approximately 1.2 million more people will soon have access to improved oral health. This will mean approximately 938,000 children and close to 183,000 adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate will have more affordable access to the oral health care that they need. There are currently more than 11,400 oral health providers including hygienists, dentists, and denturists offering a wide range of services to CDCP clients. If CDCP clients do not already have an oral health provider, they can consult Sun Life's CDCP Provider Search to find a provider in their community or speak to their local oral health provider to see if they accept CDCP clients. As of July 8, any oral health providers will be able to bill Sun Life directly for care provided to any CDCP client without having to formally participate in the program. Successful applicants will receive a welcome package from Sun Life within approximately three months of their application, which will include an overview of their coverage and their coverage start date. Expenses for treatments provided under the CDCP will not be covered prior to the coverage start date. CDCP patients may have to pay additional charges, in addition to their co-payment, if applicable, depending on the services received and the cost of the treatment. Before receiving any services, CDCP patients should confirm the amount that is not covered by the CDCP. Oral health care is health care. No one should have to choose between taking care of their teeth and paying their bills. The CDCP is going to help make dental care more affordable for up to nine million Canadians who are estimated to currently not have coverage.

For more information, visit Canada.ca/dental . 

“Expanding eligibility to the CDCP to children under the age of 18 and to adults with valid Disability Tax Credits will mean that more than one million additional Canadians will have affordable access to the oral health care they need. This is about fairness and making sure people have access to the care they need to be healthy and have the dignity they deserve.”  The Honourable Mark Holland Minister of Health

“Oral health is crucial for your overall well-being. Applications to the Canadian Dental Care Plan have been seamless with more than two million successful applicants since its launch in December 2023. Our primary goal is to ensure that eligible individuals with disabilities, children under 18, and seniors have access to essential oral health services. Service Canada is fully prepared to deliver high-quality and smooth client service as Canadians continue to apply.”  The Honourable Terry Beech Minister of Citizens’ Services

“Canadians with disabilities and youth can now apply for the Canada Dental Care Plan! This will provide almost 1.2 million Canadians with dental coverage, in addition to the 2 million seniors who have already received coverage. By asking the very wealthy to pay their fair share in taxes we’re delivering historic programs like the Canada Dental Care Plan that is putting money back in the pockets of Canadians while also making our country fairer for everyone.” The Honourable Kamal Khera Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities

“As a mom, I understand how crucial regular dental checkups are for our kids. With the expansion of the Canadian Dental Care Plan, more young Canadians will have access to the dental care they need without adding financial stress to their families. This plan is about fairness and giving every child the best start in life. It's about reducing barriers and ensuring a healthier future for all.” The Honourable Marci Ien Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth

“Today is what fairness for every generation is all about. This announcement is part of our Budget 2024 plan to make sure every Canadian succeeds, and that starts with investments in healthcare and pharmacare. By expanding access to our dental care plan to children under 18 and persons with disabilities, we’re making sure that everyone can benefit from a more fair and just healthcare system.” The Honourable Rechie Valdez Minister of Small Business

“Fairness for every generation starts with ensuring every child in Canada has the best start in life. That’s why we’ve made transformative investments such as affordable child care and the Canada Child Benefit. Increasing access to dental health care to all children under 18 builds on our plan to support families and their children across the country, while ensuring every generation can reach their full potential.” The Honourable Jenna Sudds Minister of Families, Children and Social Development

“Today marks another major milestone in ensuring Canadians get better access to affordable dental care. Following the successful rollout of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) for seniors, children and youth under 18 and adults living with a disability are now able to enroll to receive the oral health care they need and deserve. Nobody should have to delay getting essential dental care because they can’t pay for it, and the CDCP is changing that.” The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos Minister of Public Services and Procurement

“Individuals who may be eligible for the disability tax credit (DTC) can apply for it with the Canada Revenue Agency, even if they do not have taxable income. Being approved for the DTC can help access other federal programs like the Canadian Dental Care Plan.” The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau Minister of National Revenue 

“The Canadian Dental Care Plan is changing lives. So no one has to live with toothaches, gum disease, or old dentures. We're expanding the Plan to help kids under 18 and persons with disabilities get the care they need.” The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr. Minister of Labour and Seniors

Quick facts

Eligible seniors aged 65 and over can continue to apply to the CDCP using the online application. 

In December 2022, the Government of Canada launched the interim Canada Dental Benefit (CDB) to help lower dental costs for eligible families. The CDB helped close to 450,000 children under 12 receive oral health care. With the CDB coming to an end on June 30 th , those parents and guardians are now invited to apply to the CDCP for the children under their care.

All remaining eligible Canadian residents between the ages of 18 and 64 will be able to apply online in 2025.

CDCP provider participation is voluntary. Oral health providers eligible to participate and who can bill for services include:

• dental hygienists
• dental specialists

Earlier this month, the Government of Canada launched the Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF) . This Fund will support projects that aim to improve training and capacity for oral health care providers, connect people to oral health care, and deliver prevention and education efforts to improve oral health.

Associated links

• Canadian Dental Care Plan – Apply
• CDCP Provider Search Tool
• OHAF Call for proposals

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