Wonderful words of wisdom from brilliant business brains.
We’ve all, at some point in time, have thoughts about venturing into the world of business after seeing an episode of Dragons Den and thinking, “Ah! I could do that.”
It’s never that simple, though.
Turning a basic concept into a practical idea is what separates the authentic business people from the would-be wannabes, but even the real-deals need some sage advice from experienced business innovators.
If you’re thinking about starting up on your own then maybe one or two of these quotes, although seemingly general in their delivery, will actually make all the difference in your future career.
Let’s take a look at some crucial philosophies from genius minds in the field of commerce.
Michael O’Leary – CEO of Ryanair
“Short of committing murder, negative publicity sells more seats than positive publicity.”
Mark Zuckerberg – founder of Facebook
“Some people dream of success… while others wake up and work hard at it.”
Larry Page – co-founder of Google
“Always work hard on something uncomfortably exciting.”
Evan Williams – co-founder of Twitter
“Be a user of your own product. Make it better based on your own desires. But don’t trick yourself into thinking you are your user.”
Mike Krieger – co-founder of Instagram
“Just because you’ve Googled something doesn’t mean you’ve learned.”
Russell Simmons – co-founder of Def Jam Records
“You just have to pay attention to what people need and what has not been done.”
Walt Disney – cartoonist, voice actor, film producer, animator
“All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them.”
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Steve Jobs – co-founder of Apple
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
Henry Ford – founder of the Ford Motor Company
“Paying attention to simple little things that most men neglect makes a few men rich.”
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Warren Buffett – legendary business investor
“I like to go for cinches. I like to shoot fish in a barrel. But I like to do it after the water has run out.”
Bill Gates – co-founder of Microsoft
“Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose.”
Richard Branson – founder of Virgin Group
“One thing is certain in business. You and everyone around you will make mistakes.”