“It’s important to be willing to make mistakes. The worst thing that can happen is you become memorable.” – Sara Blakely

“Life-fulfilling work is never about the money⁠—when you feel true passion for something, you instinctively find ways to nurture it.” – Eileen Fisher, fashion designer and founder of Eileen Fisher Inc

“I definitely see a correlation between how many things a company gets right and how fast a company grows.” – Garrett Camp, co-founder of Uber

“Entrepreneurship is the last refuge of the trouble-making individual.” – Natalie Clifford Barney, playwright and novelist

“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” – Coco Chanel

“I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint—and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.” – Oprah Winfrey

“Success in the knowledge economy comes to those who know themselves—their strengths, their values, and how they best perform.” – Peter Drucker, management consultant, educator, and author

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar, author, salesman, and motivational speaker

“I had to make my own living and my own opportunity. But I made it! Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.” – Madam C.J. Walker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social activist

“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.” – Henry Ford