Do you feel like you’re missing out on some positive energy and happiness lately? Sometimes in our busy working world we can easily lose ourselves to the pressures of our jobs and fast-paced lifestyles. Entrepreneur life can lead to some exhausting moments; slow down, breathe and remember what’s important to you.
In order to guide you on your entrepreneurial path to enlightenment we’ve compiled some of our favourite quotes from one of the world’s most beloved leaders, the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama believes, “the purpose of our lives is to be happy.” While this may look different for everyone, take some time out of your day to consider the lessons below and see how you can apply them to your life and become a happy entrepreneur.
The spirit that’s involved in becoming a successful entrepreneur takes energy and vigor. Lessons are always to be learned along the road and gathering insight from fellow colleagues can be invaluable.
Sometimes the words you hear can be so profound they may change your view ultimately for the better. Take these brilliant words, you as an entrepreneur must hear from Sir Richard Branson on your journey to entrepreneurial domination.
Positive thinking is widely known to reduce stress, increase health and promote a more productive workplace culture. In fact, there is psychological research that confirms each of these points. We’ve compiled a list of some tips and tricks to help you combat negativity so you can reap the benefits! All it takes is a little repetition and the will to shift your thinking habits. Everyone can’t be a beam of positive energy all the time, but these tricks should help you get on the right path to positive success!
Lao Tzu (also known as Laozi “old master”) was a Chinese philosopher with an extraordinary mind. Tzu was a distinguished writer and author of the Tao Te Ching, the basis for many Chinese philosophers. Our 20 quotes from this legendary figure will no doubt give you a different outlook on life. Take a moment from your busy day and use these wise words to put a positive spin on your vision.
George Washington, known as the “father of his country,” was the first elected president of the United States Of America. Washington was of strong character and deeply respected by others for his leadership skills. For more than 200 years his legacy lives on and here are some of our favourite quotes to inspire success by George himself:
A founding father of America, you’d be hard-pressed to find something amazing that Benjamin Franklin didn’t do in his lifetime. Here’s 15 of his extraordinary quotes to live by:
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
“Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.”
“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.”
“We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.”
“Money has never made man happy, nor will it, there is nothing in its nature to product happiness. The more of it one has the more one wants.”
“With continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.”
“Well done is better than well said.”
“Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.”
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
“Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.”
“By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail.”
“Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain – and most fools do.”
“The constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.”
A small peek into Franklins mind, here are 13 virtues of character he followed, listed from his autobiography:
Temperance Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
Silence Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
Order Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
Resolution Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
Frugality Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.
Industry Lose no time; be always employ’d in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
Sincerity Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
Justice Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
Moderation Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
Cleanliness Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes, or habitation.
Tranquility Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
Chastity Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dullness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another’s peace or reputation.
If your mind is in a million places all the time goal setting is key. Making notes of key items and goals to achieve whether it’s today or in 6 months gives you a clear path to your vision. Practice writing a few goals for each day, it’s good practice and feels awesome to cross the items off.
“Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm, and harmony.”
Feeling unhappy? Do you feel like your job is taking over your life? Take a breath and give yourself a few minutes to read this article and find out how to bring some balance into your life.
