There are two types of start-up entrepreneurs: impulsive and calculative.

Both kinds have equal chances of becoming a success, perhaps that is the reason why many aspiring entrepreneurs get skeptical about making their idea a reality. There is no way of knowing if the idea will work or not; it's all about a leap of faith.

While compiling these inspiring quotations by successful entrepreneurs talking about start-ups, I realized that everyone has different opinions and ideas, but they have one common denominator: innovation.

If you are someone who is in a position where these guys were couple of years ago, then check out these inspiring words that come from experience.


"Openly share and talk to people about your idea. Use their lack of interest or doubt to fuel your motivation to make it happen." 

-Todd Garland. Founder, BuySellAds

"Entrepreneur is someone who has a vision for something and a want to create it."

-David Karp. Founder, Tumblr

"I never thought of myself as an entrepreneur before I started this. I just like to build things."

-Andrew Mason. Founder, Groupon.

"Stay self-funded as long as possible."

-Garret Camp. Co-founder, StumbleUpon.

"Timing, perseverance, and ten years of trying will eventually make you look like an overnight success."

-Biz Stone. Co-founder, Twitter.

"Don't  make decisions based on fear."

-Jake Nickell. Co-founder, Threadless.

"When you are ready to quit, you're closer than you think."

-Bob Parsons. Founder, Go Daddy.

"If you're building a product, you can't be afraid of hearing criticism about it."

-Kyle Bragger. Co-founder Forrst.

"If you are not getting rejected in daily basis, your goals are not ambitious enough."

-Chris Dixon. Founder, Hunch.

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."

-Walt Disney. Co-founder, Disney.

Source: StartUp Quotes

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