Sunday, June 5, 2016

Quotes to Inspire and Motivate You in your Small Business

We all need a little inspiration now and then.  Whether it is to get us through a particularly rough week, or simply to get us going on a Monday morning!

And this need is especially true of Small Business Owners, and even more so if you are a SolopreneurThe entire success or failure of our businesses lie with us alone. And that is true even as outside pressures, or even people, do their best to derail us!

Sometimes, despite our best efforts to stay focused and positive, we find ourselves falling prey to feelings of inadequacy or indecision. That is when we should look for inspiration wherever we can find it!

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Some of us can find it within. We rely on our own courage and resources to pick ourselves up and keep going. But many of us need something more. That is when we search for outside influences and motivation.

At API, we have found our own will to keep going from many sources.  
Sometimes it comes from our peer group. Being able to vent or bounce ideas off of others who are going through the same things makes sense.

Other times we simply need to break away. That can mean taking a well-deserved vacation, a long weekend, or just taking the time to get up and move!

Taking periodic “active” breaks throughout the day has truly helped us stay focused and creative. Find out more about how you can do this in; “Tips to Help You Gain Focus & Get Active!”.

But how else can we find inspiration in the midst of our day to day grind? Sometimes all it takes is a few words of wisdom!
For us, those words often come from favorite quotes (and we have shared some of these before in; “Top 10 Motivational Quotes to Inspire You”).

We find that these quotes are often just the quick “pick me up” we need, and we think they could help you too! 

Our “go-to” inspirational quotes:

Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be” and “Every person’s happiness is their own responsibility.” ~ Abraham Lincoln

We have always believed that we need to CHOOSE each day whether or not to be happy ~ even when we feel anything but! I, personally, have made this conscious choice while going through breast cancer, dealing with the death of my father, facing the uncertainties during this pandemic, and even during lesser times of stress or worry. And while it might not always be easy, it works! 

These two quotes are great inspiration for every entrepreneur ~

The best way to predict your future is to create it” – Abraham Lincoln

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When we make the choice to start our own businesses, we put ourselves squarely in charge of our own future. With that responsibility, we often need to reach deep and find the strength to keep going. This is when we truly discover “what lies within us”!

But no matter how hard we try, there are times we will be faced with obstacles along the way.  





The key to overcoming any obstacle is to believe that you can!



As entrepreneurs, we are often called upon to face our fears. These can be fear of failure or fear that we are not capable enough. That is when these quotes will help pull you through ~



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Instead of giving in, we need to remember….


We also believe that…….

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and…….
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Putting ourselves out there and taking a chance is often the hardest part of being an entrepreneur.
That is why, for us, these words from Eleanor Roosevelt make sense…
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Finally, we will leave you with this…. 
Life is hard but so very beautiful” – Abraham Lincoln.
Please Leave a comment and Let Us Know what motivates You and share your favorite quote!

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