It all starts with an idea, a germination of something you’ve always imagined doing and finally taking the first step into a larger world. This is the origin for most entrepreneurs around the world, oftentimes it is this crucial first step that is the hardest to make – there are no shortcuts to the top after all and for many entrepreneurs, it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel on the more challenging early days.
Fostering an idea is about finding the will to see it through, the wisdom to heed advice, and more importantly, the resilience to keep going when the going gets tough.
These 6 pieces of advice come from those who have been through it before – for any budding entrepreneur, or anyone needing a boost in their morale – take their words on board.
1) Ariana Huffington –
“We need to accept that we won’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes — understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.”
2) Anita Roddick –
“Nobody talks about entrepreneurship as survival, but that’s exactly what it is and what nurtures creative thinking. Running that first shop taught me business is not financial science. It’s about trading — buying and selling.”
3) Elon Musk –
“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.”
4) Demi Markogiannaki –
“Never give someone else permission to treat you in a way that is contrary to your values, principles, and beliefs.”
5) Jack Ma –
“You should learn from your competitor, but never copy. Copy and you die.”
6) Steve Jobs –
“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. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.”
Good luck entrepreneurs!
