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119 Be Your Own Boss Quotes To Help You Be a Successful Entrepreneur

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119 Be Your Own Boss Quotes To Help You Be a Successful Entrepreneur

Do you dream of starting your own business and becoming a successful entrepreneur? 

It might not be easy but it’s definitely possible! But how do you stay motivated and inspired when the going gets tough?

We all need a bit of motivation now and then. One way to keep yourself going is by reading words of wisdom from some of the most successful entrepreneurs.

If you’re feeling low in your entrepreneurial journey, listening to these words of advice can make a difference. 

To help you out, here are some of the best “be your own boss quotes” to bring back that enthusiasm and drive.

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119 Be Your Own Boss Quotes To Help You Be a Successful Entrepreneur

  1. “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”
  2. “Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better.
  3. “If you are not willing to risk the usual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.”
  4. “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
  5. “The only thing worse than starting something and failing…is not starting something.”
  6. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. “
  7. “People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed. Similarly, when someone is failing, the tendency is to get on a downward spiral that can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
  8. “The secret of success is to do the common thing uncommonly well.”
  9. “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
  10. “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”
  11. Successful entrepreneurs are givers and not takers of positive energy.”
  12. “Waiting for perfect is never as smart as making progress.”
  13. “Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.”
  14. “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
  15. “Successful entrepreneurs know that every failure is a step closer to success.”
  16. “If you want to be successful, find someone who has achieved the results you want and copy what they do and you’ll achieve the same results.”
  17. “Success isn’t about being the best; it’s about always getting better.”
  18. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
  19. “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”
  20. “It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.”
  21. “The only limit to your impact is your imagination and commitment.”
  22. “Success isn’t a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.”
  23. “Without ambition one starts nothing.Without work one finishes nothing.The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.”
  24. “Successful entrepreneurs don’t wait for things to happen, they make them happen.”
  25. “What is it that you like doing? If you don’t like it, get out of it, because you’ll be lousy at it. You don’t have to stay with a job for the rest of your life, because if you don’t like it you’ll never be successful in it.”
  26. Successful entrepreneurs don’t fear failure; they use it as a stepping stone.
  27. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking.”
  28. If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do, keep moving forward.
  29. “Successful entrepreneurs are not afraid to take risks and try new things.”
  30. “Without ambition one starts nothing.Without work one finishes nothing.The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.”
  31. “Successful entrepreneurs understand that failure is an essential part of the journey.”
  32. “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
  33. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking.”
  34. “Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”
  35. “Successful entrepreneurs are not afraid of failure; they use it as a learning experience and an opportunity to grow.”
  36. “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”
  37. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.”
  38. “Successful entrepreneurs never give up, no matter how hard the challenges they face.”
  39. “You will never change your life until you change something you do daily.”
  40. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
  41. The secret of success is to never give up and keep pushing yourself.
  42. “Successful entrepreneurs never stop learning and they never stop growing.”
  43. “Winners never quit and quitters never win.”
  44. “Successful entrepreneurs are willing to take risks, try new things, and never give up.”
  45. “One of the huge mistakes people make is that they try to force an interest on themselves. You don’t choose your passions; your passions choose you.”
  46. “Successful entrepreneurs have the courage to follow their dreams and never give up.”
  47. “Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.”
  48. “Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead to success.”
  49. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.”
  50. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
  51. “Successful entrepreneurs are not afraid to take risks and try new things.”
  52. “There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.”
  53. “Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.”
  54. “Success is not a destination, it’s a journey and it’s up to you to make the most of it.”
  55. “You have to be willing to take risks and try new things if you want to be your own boss.”
  56. “Successful entrepreneurs have the courage to follow their dreams and never give up.”
  57. “You can control your decisions, earnings and work hours by being your own boss.”
  58. “Successful entrepreneurs never stop learning and they never stop growing.”
  59. “If you want to be successful, you have to take risks and make sacrifices.”
  60. “Don’t be afraid to fail. Be afraid not to try.”
  61. “If you can dream it, you can do it.”
  62. “Winners don’t do different things , they do things differently”
  63. “Success is not a destination, it’s a journey and it’s up to you to make the most of it.”
  64. “You will never leave where you are, until you decide where you’d rather be.”
  65. “Successful entrepreneurs are not afraid to take risks and try new things.”
  66. “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”
  67. “Successful entrepreneurs never give up, no matter how hard the challenges they face.”
  68. “Don’t be afraid to take calculated risks. That is how you will become successful.”
  69. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
  70. “The only limit to your success is the strength of your dreams and your willingness to work for them.”
  71. “Think big and don’t listen to people who tell you it can’t be done.Life’s too short to think small.”
  72. “The only difference between success and failure is the ability to take action.”
  73. “Successful entrepreneurs never stop learning, adapting and growing.”
  74. “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
  75. “Successful entrepreneurs are courageous enough to dream big and take risks.”
  76. “If you want to be your own boss, you must be willing to take risks and never give up.”
  77. “Successful entrepreneurs are always willing to learn, grow, and take risks.”
  78. “People capable of making enough money to never work again are the same people who will never quit working.”
  79. “Successful entrepreneurs have the courage to take risks and never give up on their dreams.”
  80. “Don’t spend so much time trying to choose the perfect opportunity, that you miss the right opportunity.”
  81. “Successful entrepreneurs never stop growing, learning, and adapting to the world around them.”
  82. “The only way to be successful is to take risks, try new things, and never give up.”
  83. “Successful entrepreneurs don’t wait for the perfect opportunity, they create it.”
  84. “You have to be willing to take risks, try new things, and make mistakes in order to be successful.”
  85. “Successful entrepreneurs are always looking for ways to improve and grow their business.”
  86. “I’m the master of my life. I’ve got the keys to my own kingdom. I got the means and the ways. And I make my own rules. I am now the master of my own life because I am my own boss. You should be your own boss.”
  87. “Successful entrepreneurs have the courage to take risks, make mistakes, and learn from them.”
  88. “Winning is not about being the best, it’s about never giving up and believing in yourself.”
  89. “Being your own boss means you have the freedom to make your own decisions and create your own success.”
  90. “If you want to be your own boss, then put your sights on the stars, and reach for the moon and the sky. Thankfully, they’re within your reach.”
  91. “Don’t be afraid to take risks, because the biggest risk of all is not taking any at all.”
  92. “Running your own business means you have the power to create your own success and make your dreams come true.”
  93. Your dreams are only limited by your willingness to take risks and work hard to make them happen.
  94. “Dream big , take risks, and never give up on your goals. That’s the key to success as an entrepreneur.”
  95. “Don’t be afraid to take risks and make mistakes. That’s how you become successful as an entrepreneur.”
  96. Your success as an entrepreneur is determined by your willingness to take risks and never give up on your dreams.
  97. “Difficult moments are the best opportunity to learn, grow and become successful as an entrepreneur.”
  98. “Tough times don’t last, but tough people do. Be your own boss and never give up on your dreams.”
  99. “Winners never quit and quitters never win. Believe in yourself and be your own boss.”
  100. “Leverage your strengths and take risks. That’s the key to success as an entrepreneur.”
  101. “Business is about taking risks and making mistakes. Don’t be afraid to fail, because failure is the key to success.”
  102. “You have the power to create your own success. Believe in yourself and be your own boss.”
  103. “Hold yourself accountable and never give up on your dreams. That’s the key to success as an entrepreneur.”
  104. “Money isn’t everything. Believe in yourself and take risks to create your own success.”
  105. “Failure is part of the journey. Don’t be afraid to take risks and make mistakes, because that’s how you become successful.”
  106. “Successful entrepreneurs never give up on their dreams. Believe in yourself and be your own boss.”
  107. “Life is going to be a roller coaster of ups and downs. You need to be in charge and set your own goals. Be your own boss.”
  108. “Be brave, take risks, and never give up. That’s the key to success as an entrepreneur.”
  109. “Motivation is the key to success. Believe in yourself and be your own boss.”
  110. Discipline and hard work are the keys to success. Believe in yourself and be your own boss.”
  111. “Winning is not about being the best, it’s about never giving up and believing in yourself.”
  112. “Don’t be afraid to lose , because that’s how you learn and become successful.”
  113. “Successful entrepreneurs are always looking for ways to improve and grow their business.”
  114. “Be your own boss and never give up on your dreams. That’s the key to success.”
  115. “The only way to succeed is to take risks and never give up. Believe in yourself and be your own boss.”
  116. “You’re only as good as your last success. Believe in yourself and be your own boss.”
  117. Your environment is a reflection of your mindset. Believe in yourself and be your own boss.”
  118. “Success is a journey, not a destination.”
  119. “The only way to succeed is to take risks and never give up.”

Final Thoughts

I hope that these quotes on being your own boss can help you to run a successful business, as well as helping you to be the brilliant business owner in your day to day life.

Best of luck!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Felix Prasetyo is the founder and publisher at Lifengoal, covering relationships, social skills, and personal growth. Felix holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia, and has also contributed to other media publications such as Addicted2Success.com and YogiApproved.

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