Every entrepreneur and successful man has his or her own share of failure and success stories. There are numerous stories from entrepreneurs, that can make you awestruck for a long time. They not only motivate, but also bestow a surprising strength to handle with the vicissitudes in your life.
Self-made millionaires are one of the best people to give real-life lessons. The struggle, misery, strength, confrontations and stories of self-made millionaires are a source of inspiration.
Here are our favorite picks of the lessons given by greatest self-made business icons:
1. Steve Jobs
A s vital source of inspiration for most of us, Steve Jobs was the founder/originator of the Apple Incorporation. Here are the best lessons and motivational speeches given by the self-made millionaire.
Steve Jobs quotes
- Beginners do not have a baggage “Getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me.”
- It is the crazy ones who changes the world differently. Do not be afraid or frightened to be different. The crazy ones change the world!"
- Do not live someone else’s life “Your time is very limited, so don’t just waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people’s thinking.”
- Innovation simply has no limits/boundaries “The only limit is your imagination. It’s time for you to begin thinking out of the box.”
2. Walt Disney
We all know the famous cartoonist and the founder of Walt Disney Inc made a strong impact on the minds of people. Below are few great lessons, which is an inspiration to all of us:
Quotes from Walt Disney
- When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, unquestionably and explicitly.
- The way to get started is to quit talking and start doing.
- Apparently, it's kind of fun to do the impossible.
- You can design and create, and build the most incredible place in the world. But it simply takes people to make the dream a reality.
Narayan Murthy
The owner of the India’s largest software company Infosys is a self-made millionaire with a strong vision. Murthy has given quite a number of inspiring lessons to us.
Quotes from Narayana Murthy
- Our assets walk out of the door each evening. We have to make sure that they come back the next morning.”
- A clear conscience is the softest pillow in the world.
- The true power of money is the power to give it away
- Learn to finish the race first in order to finish first
4. Warren buffet
Warren Edward Buffett is a famous name in the American markets and around the world. He is a business mogul, philanthropist and investor.
Quotes from Warren Buffet
- Select business deals like you are 'looking for a spouse/partner.
- Always respect the people you work with and work with people you respect.
- Look for three aspects in people called integrity, energy and intelligence.
- Predict what the future will look like.
- Think of people as investments.
Following these lessons can help in achieving goals and success in our lives. After all, first come adversities, then come accolades!
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