11. “Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.” – General Patton.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
I wanted to wrap up the section on quotes about taking risk with something a bit more level headed, and this quote from George Patton does the job.<\/p>\n
I think it is very easy to think yourself into inaction, or to suffer paralysis by analysis.<\/p>\n
On the flip side, I think it can also be incredibly easy to throw all caution to the wind and to act rashly<\/em>.<\/p>\nLearning how to take calculated risks is an important life skill, especially when it comes to entrepreneurship. Besides, as a history fan, I couldn't write a post on quotes without including at least one famous general.<\/p>\n
Quotes About Leading A Great Life<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhat is the point of building something, or working hard, or taking risks in general if we just crawl into a box and die at the end of the day?<\/p>\n
Alright, morbid, but you get my point. It's great to set goals and to hustle, but all the money in the world doesn't mean a thing if you don't live a life of meaning.<\/p>\n
So, here are some quotes I personally enjoy on the subject!<\/p>\n
12. “It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old. They grow old because they stop pursuing dreams.” – Gabriel Garc\u00eda M\u00e1rquez<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
M\u00e1rquez is a famous Colombian author, and if you've ever read his famous works 100 Years of Solitude, this quote might strike you as a bit odd coming from him seeing as 100 Years of Solitude is incredibly fatalistic and kinda depressing.<\/p>\n
But, I love this quote nevertheless. I think this mentality is also why I love the concept of side hustling as well. Idleness isn't good, at any age, and it is important to remember that!<\/p>\n
13. “Creating is the essence of life.” – Julius Caesar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Alright, I couldn't resist, I had to sneak one more military general into this list of hustling and motivational quotes.<\/p>\n
Caesar is actually my answer for the question: ‘if you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be?” The man was just EPIC. <\/em>Seriously, read his biography sometime and you'll see what I mean.<\/p>\nBut this quote rings very true. I truly believe that we are the happiest when we are creating, and if that's not the reason I'm blogging at 1:00am on a Friday night, I don't really know what is.<\/p>\n
14. “If you get up in the morning and think the future is going to be better, it is a bright day. Otherwise, it's not.” – Elon Musk<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Elon Musk is definitely my favorite entrepreneur, and his mentality of perseverance and always keeping the bigger picture in mind is what inspires me the most.<\/p>\n
If there is one motivational quote you take away from this post, I hope it is this one. Nothing is possible if you wake up already defeated, so always remember to look on the bright side of things.<\/p>\n
15. “Be not afraid of going slowly. Be afraid only of standing still.” – Chinese Proverb.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
This is another vital quote I hope you take away from this post.<\/p>\n
I've always had the type of personality that wants things faster.<\/em><\/p>\nI rushed my graduation, I want to grow my blog faster, I want to earn\/save more money at a quicker rate…all fine goals on their own, but in aggregate they can be a toxic and unappreciative way of thinking and living.<\/p>\n
Set incredibly ambitious goals.<\/strong><\/p>\nBut don't be frustrated if it takes longer to reach them than you originally thought.<\/p>\n
Rather, just be sure you continue to move towards them and continue to better yourself. This is true for both side hustling and any part of life, really.<\/p>\n
Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\nI'll admit, this was a very different style of post than I am used to writing on WebMonkey.<\/p>\n
I'll also admit that I'm generally not a fan of the whole ‘rise and grind' hype. It's overdone, and I'm also pretty tired of YouTubers or entrepreneur gurus like Gary Vaynerchuk using it for the basis of their cult-like following (have you ever met a hardcore Gary V fan? It's somewhat frightening).<\/p>\n
However, when it comes to sticking with your side hustle or financial goals, it can be hard to remain motivated…especially if your particular goals of 5, 10, or 15+ years down the line.<\/p>\n
So again, just remember: consistency and perseverance is the key, don't be afraid to take risks, and always remember to have a have a dream or bigger picture you are working towards. Otherwise none of this hustling stuff is really worth it anyway!<\/p>\n
I hope you guys enjoyed, I'll catch you in the next one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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