One motivational quote can instantly invigorate us. Over the years our culture\u2019s near obsession with inspiring quotes has not ceased to wane. We hang them on our walls, we Tweet them, we post them on our Facebook pages, we end speeches with them, we hashtag them, we put them in bios, and more.<\/p>\n

We keep finding new ways to show our love of quotes that inspire us, almost as if they were a part of our identities, which in a way they become. We gravitate to quotes that match our aspirations and resonate with our life situations. They speak directly to us in moments when we look to the universe for some sign that we are not crazy in our pursuits. We get our own set of personal cheerleaders from the great people of the past and present, reminding us of the strength we have within ourselves.<\/p>\n

Motivational quotes that best resonate with us are often from people who have been in our shoes. Their words invoke empathy because they know exactly what it\u2019s like to not know the outcome of an enterprise or how it feels to face the difficulties that come when you start a new business.<\/p>\n

Here are a few quotes from those real entrepreneurs who, like you, had days when they felt like giving up but persisted to a point that they can now share what they learned from it all.<\/p>\n

Bricia Lopez<\/h3>\n

Bricia Lopez\u00a0has become a trailblazer for Latinas. From her humble beginnings working in her family\u2019s four-table restaurant, Lopez and her siblings have expanded their restaurant brand,\u00a0Guelaguetza, to a successful online product line and one of the most well-respected restaurants in Los Angeles. She and her sister also started a successful podcast,\u00a0Super\u00a0Mam\u00e1s, for new mothers and Latino families in America. Her advice\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cWe all have an inner voice. It takes time and a lot of work to be constantly connected to it. It can also be tricky because that same voice can make you doubt yourself over and over again. You need to build a deeper connection with yourself and filter through the fear; truly embrace the fact that growth only comes inside uncertainty.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dorie Clark<\/h3>\n

Dorie Clark\u00a0held a lot of different jobs before she found her calling. Leaving her home at a young age to pursue her education in theology, Clark became a journalist, documentary film director, presidential campaign spokesperson, and leader of a non-profit organization. That was all before she started her own business,\u00a0Clark Strategic Communications, one of the top marketing strategy consulting companies in the world. Clark continues to find meaning by influencing others through her bestselling books and as a frequent guest lecturer. She says of her journey\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cI ended up where I am now because of an abject string of failures which I ultimately turned to my advantage.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnytime you\u2019re making a transition, there\u2019s going to be step back. But it\u2019s a temporary, strategic step back\u2026Nobody in their life can have this pure upward trajectory forever and ever. It doesn\u2019t work that way.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThink of everything as a pilot. If it doesn\u2019t work, it isn\u2019t a failure. It\u2019s data.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ryan Blair<\/h3>\n

Ryan Blair\u2019s life before the success of his company was filled with more ups and downs than he can count. Growing up in an abusive home and as a member of a Los Angeles gang, Blair was in and out of juvenile hall for years. That is until one judge gave him a chance to change his life by giving him leniency instead of another sentence. Blair was able to start and sell a company by 24 years old, but soon fell into bankruptcy after reckless spending. He came back from that upset, too, when he cofounded a multi-billion dollar company,\u00a0ViSalus, that promotes weight-loss and healthy lifestyles. What he\u2019s learned from all of this\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cCheck your ego and be willing to ask for help.\u201d<\/p>\n

John Lee Dumas<\/h3>\n

John Lee Dumas\u00a0hit a point in his life when he felt lost and without a purpose. He had done everything he was told to do: graduated from college, served in Iraq, and came back to go to law school. However he didn\u2019t feel like this was what he was meant to do. So he dropped out of law school and took his car across the country to California for a new start. Still not sure of which direction he should take, Dumas began listening to podcasts while he drove to his day job. He found a podcasting niche that hadn\u2019t been explored\u2015no one was producing daily content, only weekly podcasts. Dumas poured all his energy into filling that niche by creating a daily podcast,\u00a0Entrepreneurs on Fire, that interviews an entrepreneur a day. His success has created\u00a0a multi-million dollar business\u00a0and he continues to interview famous entrepreneurs such as Tony Robbins, Gary Vaynerchuk, and more. He says\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cI just wanted freedom. I just wanted to do work that inspired others.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe number one question I receive is, \u2018What is the biggest commonality all your guests possess?\u2019 My answer was always, \u2018Hard work!\u2019, but after digging deeper I realized each successful entrepreneur knew how to ACCOMPLISH goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI kept taking one step forward for every half step I was taking back.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tonya Rapley<\/h3>\n

Tonya Rapley\u00a0lived a very structured life as the daughter of military parents. She didn\u2019t know what she wanted to do when she grew up, but she did know that she wanted to be her own boss. This became even more of a dream for Rapley after suffering through an abusive relationship in college and being broke through most of her 20\u2019s. It became her goal to gain not only financial independence for herself, but to give other people that same hope and freedom. This lead Rapley to create\u00a0My Fab Finance, a financial and lifestyle blog that offers tools and advice for millennials seeking financial and personal stability. Named\u00a0\u201ca modern-day history maker,\u201d\u00a0Rapley says from her experiences\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201c[With] entrepreneurship, no matter how much you prepare, there\u2019s a certain amount of instability, especially when you\u2019re first starting your company\u2026Unpredictable setbacks are inevitable in every business.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can be smart, and you can have dignity and you don\u2019t have to compromise your morality in order to be well-known and respected.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s all about\u00a0finding your niche\u2026If you\u2019re weird or different, hold on to that. There\u2019s a way to monetize that. Your tribe is out there, waiting for you to lead them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Remember that you are never alone on your journey towards success. There are hundreds of people who have been exactly where you are, who persisted and now want to cheer you on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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