Whether you are just starting out and looking for some inspiration or a well-seasoned freelancer who needs a bit of a confidence boost, we all need a little motivation from time to time or validation that we made the right choice to work for ourselves. (Hint – you did!)
We’ve put together 6 motivational and inspirational quotes for you, along with why we think they are ideal for freelancers and small business owners.
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and starting on the first one.” – Mark Twain
We thought we’d start with a quote from one of America’s greatest writers and humorists, Mark Twain.
It can be easy to procrastinate or worry about things that haven’t even happened or focus on what our competitors are doing rather than keeping in our own lane and doing what needs to be done.
But simply taking action is one of the most powerful things we can do. And to make the big, seemingly overwhelming tasks more manageable, break them down into smaller, more manageable chunks.
If you want to go freelance, break down the steps you need to take to break free from the 9 to 5. It will make everything much more straightforward. If you need to, hire a freelance coach or mentor who has done it already.
You’ve got this!
“Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want.” – Ken Poirot
If you are stuck in a 9 to 5 job but dreaming of running your own business or becoming a freelancer, now is the time to start putting your dreams into action.
Start planning how you’ll make your dream future better by taking action today. And it doesn’t have to be anything too drastic, either. You could start by putting money aside to act as a buffer fund for when you do go freelance, or you could do freelance gigs on the side now while you have a salaried role and transition to being a full-time freelancer later.
If you are already running your own business, how can you improve it, what do you want to achieve, and what’s your vision for what’s next?
Remember – good is the enemy of great!
“If you don’t build your dream, someone else will hire you to help them build theirs.” – Tony Gaskins
The message here is a simple yet candid observation.
If you have a dream – go for it.
Why build someone else’s dream business and life and not your own? Wouldn’t you rather be working toward your own retirement and legacy – instead of building up someone else’s nest egg? Why pass over the opportunity to someone else?
When you look at it this way, if you dream of building your own business, this quote will spur you into action.
And if you are already self-employed, it should remind you of why you did so in the first place.
Dream big and keep on going!
“Trust yourself that you can do it and get it.” – Baz Luhrmann
The right mindset plays a huge role in success – any success.
Without self-belief, you’ll struggle when it comes to running your own business. Whatever you think will turn out to be true – so if you think you can’t – you’ll be proven right.
You have to have trust in your abilities and have a will to succeed.
Most people experience self-doubt, that’s normal – but don’t let it stay for long or rule your life.
Know you can do it and attain it – this advice is universal, not simply for those just starting out but for those running businesses.
You’ve done it before; you can do it again. Trust yourself.
“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” – Dwayne Johnson
We love this quote because it reminds us all that it doesn’t matter how naturally gifted someone is – if they are inconsistent and don’t dedicate themselves to repeatedly doing whatever it is that they strive to do, i.e. run a thriving and profitable freelance business, produce top quality work day in and day out, etc., then it is unlikely they will ever achieve sustainable long-term success.
As they say, ‘Consistency is the key! If you can’t be consistent, then you can’t be anything.”
“If not you, then who? If not now, when?” – Hillel the Elder
We’ve left the best till last.
If this quote doesn’t energize and inspire you, we don’t know what will. It’s a great reminder to keep you motivated and focused on your business journey. You have a calling, and now you need to listen to it and take action. Why wait any longer? Why can’t it be you? Why can’t you do something great and live the life of your dreams?
Accept your path and be a winner.
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