Monday mornings can be a challenging time for everyone, and entrepreneurs are no exception. As the start of the workweek, Mondays often come with a list of tasks to complete, goals to reach, and problems to solve. However, it is also a fresh opportunity to make progress and to accomplish great things.

To help you kick-start your week with a dose of motivation, here are some quotes from famous entrepreneurs:

1. Steve Jobs, Co-founder of Apple Inc., once said, “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” This Monday, strive to be a leader in your field, pushing the boundaries and innovating in ways that only you can.
2. Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder, gives us a fitting phrase for the challenges of entrepreneurship, “If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late.” Remember, it’s okay to iterate and improve. Use your Mondays to create, make mistakes, learn, and grow.
3. Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, imparts wisdom about the importance of enjoying your work. “Fun is one of the most important and underrated ingredients in any successful venture. If you’re not having fun, then it’s probably time to call it quits.” Don’t forget to sprinkle fun into your Monday routine, even amidst all the hustle.
4. Oprah Winfrey, renowned media executive and entrepreneur, offers a reminder of the importance of perseverance. “Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do.” Use your Mondays to put in the work, and soon, you’ll reap the benefits.
5. Elon Musk, Tesla and SpaceX CEO, famously said, “When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.” Remember, every Monday is a new opportunity to tackle the week, no matter what the odds might be.
6. Mary Kay Ash, founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, shared an important lesson about prioritizing, “There are three types of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who wonder what happened.” On this Monday, strive to be the one who makes things happen.
7. Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, advises us about the nature of experimentation and failure: “If you know in advance that it’s going to work, it’s not an experiment.” Use your Mondays to experiment, innovate, and occasionally, to fail. Every failure is another step closer to success.

Every Monday presents a fresh canvas on which you can paint the success story of your venture. Draw inspiration from these entrepreneur quotes and make the most of each Monday and every other day of the week. Success is not a destination, but a journey that begins afresh with each sunrise. And remember, motivation gets you started, but habit is what keeps you going. Be motivated this Monday, develop those habits, and the rest of the week will follow suit.

Resources & Support

The future may be a bit bumpy for some, more so for others. Knowing who to turn to and when to turn to for guidance and help is important. Having resources at your disposal is also important.

So, if you hit a wall, for whatever reason, please feel free to reach out to me for assistance or even if you just need someone to talk to. Please do not hesitate.

You can reach me on LinkedIn, by email to Paul@Acceler8Success.com, and by phone or text at (832) 797-9851.

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Make it a great day. Make it happen. Make it count!