Read inspirational quotes about putting in the effort, chasing perfection and bringing creativity and joy to business.
Branson On Passion
A business has to be involving, it has to be fun and it has to exercise your creative instincts.
Richard Branson, Virgin Group founder
Hilfiger On Effort
The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it's possible to achieve the American dream.
Tommy Hilfiger, fashion designer
Charles On Tenacity
Do it right or don't do it at all. That comes from my mom. If there's something I want to do, I'm one of those people that won't be satisfied until I get it done. If I'm trying to sing something and I can't get it, I'm going to keep at it until I get it where I want it.
Ray Charles, musician
Krieger On Effort
You can control two things: your work ethic and your attitude about anything.
Ali Krieger, soccer player
Howard On Pressure
I love leaving the door open to good ideas. I get charged by problem-solving, usually under some kind of stress — the sun is going down and we have eight minutes and we have to solve it. Great things come out of it.
Ron Howard, movie director
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