Written by

Seon Barbera
August 07, 2015

21 Motivational Business Quotes to Read Now

Stuck in a rut? Project derailed? Not sure where to start? We’ve all been there. But in business, persistent effort and dedication is often the most important factor in determining whether you get ahead or fall behind. Success is built on the basis of hard work and, while it can sometimes be challenging to stay motivated, we need to persevere if we want to meet our goals.  

We want to help you stay motivated at work so you can meet those goals, so we started sharing inspiring and motivational quotes from some of the brightest minds history has known – both contemporary and historic. We share these quotes in the morning to help you start your work day with wisdom and inspiration. Here are 21 of our most popular #BreakfastBites quotes from the first half of the year:


1.) If anyone is qualified to identify the people who will change the world, it's Steve Jobs. This quote should serve as a reminder to think outside of the box.

 
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2.) Tim Cook believes we should give 100% today because nothing is guaranteed tomorrow. This quote is also a good reminder to not procrastinate.
 
 
  
 
3.) Change is a constant in business and Jeff Bezos knows we have to evolve to stay ahead of the competition. It's dangerous to stagnate.
 
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4.) Walt Disney is the perfect person to advise us to follow our dreams. We can all make our own magic.
 
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5.) Steve Jobs understood the difference between leaders and followers, and it can come down to whether or not a person can innovate.
 
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6.) He also knew how to appreciate the misfits and the standouts, long before "disruption" was a buzz word in the industry.
 
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7.) Instead of wishing for success, work for it. Work makes things happen.
 
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8.) Steve Jobs believed that the difference between success and failure in entrepreneurship was perserverance.
 
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9.) There's something to be said for positive thinking. Envisioning the finish line makes the race much more doable.
 
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10.) Don't ever stagnate.
 
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11.) Many people have said similar things, but it's incredibly important to enjoy what you do.
 
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12.) We win some and we lose some. The important thing is to never give up.
 
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13.) Is there any good reason to be mired down by inaction for fear of failure? Dare to live the life you dream of.
 
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14.) If you're worried about other people, don't be. Compete against yourself to be a better you.
 
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15.) You can't achieve your goals without working for them. We all need to roll up our sleeves and get things done.
 
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16.) Believe you can.
 
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17.) Here's to the geeks!
 
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18.) Don't waste time being afraid to fail. Use that energy to be bold and take risks.
 
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19.) There will always be another opportunity as long as you can recognize it and you're prepared to go for it.
 
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20.) Do the things you think you can't do if you want to improveupon your current skills.
 
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21.) Lastly, we make our own luck, so make things happen yourself!
 
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These are just a few of many inspiring quotes that can help you crush it at work. If you want more, just follow the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BreakfastBites. Stay motivated!

Which quote is your favorite? Please let us know in the comments below.

Written by

Seon Barbera

ERP