In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, a spark of wisdom can ignite a thousand innovations.
Today, we’re unwrapping nuggets of wisdom. Get ready for a dose of inspiration straight from the heart of some amazing business books.
- Behind the Curtain: How We Picked These Timeless Quotes
- 10 Timeless Quotes from Business Books
- 1. I wouldn’t say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one.
- 2. “If the career you have chosen has some unexpected inconvenience, console yourself by reflecting that no career is without them.”
- 3. “Your mindset matters. It affects everything from the business and investment decisions you make, to the way you raise your children, to your stress levels and overall well-being.”
- 4. “To be successful, you have to have your heart and your business and your business in your heart.”
- 5. “Try, try, try, and keep on trying is the rule that must be followed to become an expert in anything.”
- 6. Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when they’re seemed to be no hope at all.
- 7. “I get to play golf for a living. What more can you ask for – getting paid for doing what you love.”
- 8. “If you listen to your fears, you will die never knowing what a great person you might have been.”
- 9. “There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.”
- 10. “Just because something doesn’t do what you planned it to do doesn’t mean it’s useless.”
Behind the Curtain: How We Picked These Timeless Quotes
To uncover nuggets of wisdom that aren’t just words but powerful beacons in the business cosmos, our team huddled up with coffee mugs, stacks of business books. We flipped pages, swapped recommendations, and basically had a blast finding gems that will not only resonate with you but also kickstart your business mojo.
Below each quote is a link to Amazon in case you’re interested in purchasing the book.
The following quotes embody real, practical wisdom to fuel your journey. So, how did we pick ’em? Simple. Each quote had to be a game-changer, a little spark that lights up your business path. Let’s dive into the wisdom together! 💼🚀
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10 Timeless Quotes from Business Books
1. I wouldn’t say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one.
– Brian Clough
Brian Clough: Nobody Ever Says Thank You: The Biography
2. “If the career you have chosen has some unexpected inconvenience, console yourself by reflecting that no career is without them.”
– Jane Fonda
My Life So Far
3. “Your mindset matters. It affects everything from the business and investment decisions you make, to the way you raise your children, to your stress levels and overall well-being.”
– Peter Diamandis
Bold: How to Go Big, Make Bank, and Better the World
4. “To be successful, you have to have your heart and your business and your business in your heart.”
– Thomas J. Watson
Father, Son & Co.: My Life at IBM and Beyond
5. “Try, try, try, and keep on trying is the rule that must be followed to become an expert in anything.”
– W. Clement Stone
The Success System That Never Fails
6. Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when they’re seemed to be no hope at all.
– Dale Carnegie
The Leader In You: How to Win Friends, Influence People & Succeed in a Changing World
7. “I get to play golf for a living. What more can you ask for – getting paid for doing what you love.”
– Tiger Woods
Roaring Back: The Fall and Rise of Tiger Woods
8. “If you listen to your fears, you will die never knowing what a great person you might have been.”
– Robert H. Schuller
Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do!
9. “There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.”
– Sam A. Walton
Sam Walton: Made In America
10. “Just because something doesn’t do what you planned it to do doesn’t mean it’s useless.”
– Thomas A. Edison
Thomas Edison: Quotes & Facts