How do you define success? While Merriam-Webster describes it as achieving wealth, respect, or a goal, everyone has their own take. There’s no single path to success, but many successful entrepreneurs, from Virgin Atlantic’s founder to Walt Disney, have shared their insights.
Richard Branson, British entrepreneur, believes being successful is all about being an active part of something big and exciting. People who love their work or careers have a clear advantage over people who don’t. “The more you’re actively and practically engaged, the more successful you will feel.”
Sara Blakely, Spanx founder, believes that success is all about trying new things — even if some of them don’t work out so well. “If you don’t try, then you fail. If you try, you succeed.”
Steve Jobs, of Apple fame, once said that the key to success is perseverance. “I’m convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful entrepreneurs is perseverance,” he once said.
Elon Musk, founder of PayPal, explains that success is “to be involved in things that change the world.”
Kevin Systrom co-founder of Instagram, believes that small steps over time can lead to big results. “If you’ve got an idea, start today. There’s no better time than now to get going. That doesn’t mean quit your job and jump into your idea 100 percent from day one, but there’s always small progress that can be made to start the movement.”
And then there’s Walt Disney, who believes that rather than letting a major setback undermine your confidence in your ability to achieve success, let it be your rallying cry. Said Disney: “You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.”
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