Being an entrepreneur is something to be wildly proud of, but this doesn’t mean that it comes without stress.
You may or may not be walking on entirely uncharted territory, and as an entrepreneur, it’s likely that you have had your fair share of busy days and late nights.
Whether you’re facing adversity and need a boost, need a reminder to slow down and use self-care, want to remember what truly matters in business and in life, or are looking for words that’ll help you center yourself and internalize that everything will be okay, here are 20 quotes to help you keep going on the hard days as an entrepreneur.
20 Quotes To Help You Care For Your Mental Health As An Entrepreneur
1. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
2. “Don’t worry about being successful, but work toward being significant, and the success will naturally follow.” – Oprah Winfrey
3. “Business opportunities are like buses; there’s always another one coming.” – Richard Branson
4. “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” – Steve Jobs
5. “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito.” – Lisa Lieberman-Wang
6. “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” – Albert Einstein
7. “Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” – Mark Twain
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8. “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” – Mae Jemison
9. “Just don’t give up what you’re trying to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” – Ella Fitzgerald
10. “If Plan A doesn’t work, the alphabet has 25 more letters.” – Claire Cook
11. “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamot
12. “Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” – Michelle Obama
13. “There are lots of bad reasons to start a company, but there’s only one good, legitimate reason, and I think you know what it is: it’s to change the world.” – Phil Libin
14. “You are where you are today because you stand on somebody’s shoulders. And wherever you are heading, you cannot get there by yourself. If you stand on the shoulders of others, you have a reciprocal responsibility to live your life so that others may stand on your shoulders. It’s the quid pro quo of life. We exist temporarily through what we take, but we live forever through what we give.” – Vernon Jordan
15. “If you hear a voice within you saying ‘you are not a painter,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” – Vincent Van Gogh
16. “Play fair, be prepared for others to play dirty, and don’t let them drag you into the mud.” – Richard Branson
17. “Keep on going, and the chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I never heard of anyone ever stumbling on something sitting down.” – Charles Kettering
18. “You’re not obligated to win. You’re obligated to keep trying to do the best you can every day.” – Marian Wright Edelman
19. “A small business is an amazing way to serve and leave an impact on the world you live in.” – Nicole Snow
20. “Please think about your legacy because you’re writing it every day.” – Gary Vaynerchuck
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Caring For Your Mental Health
When it comes to mental health, having support is crucial. You don’t have to do it all on your own. If you find yourself stressed, overwhelmed, or burnt out, a therapist or counselor can help.
People see therapists for many different reasons, including but not limited to mental health conditions, relationships, familial issues, grief, and life stressors.
You can find a therapist or counselor by searching the web, using an online therapy website, asking your doctor for a referral, or contacting your insurance company to see who they cover if applicable.
Additionally, using a website like Mind Diagnostics, you can learn more about mental health, take tests such as the separation anxiety test, or use the therapist directory to find a provider.
No matter what’s going on in your life, you deserve a safe space to get support, so don’t hesitate to reach out.
