"Research your idea. See if there's a demand. A lot of people have great ideas, but they don't know if there's a need for it. You also have to research your competition."

-- Magic Johnson

"You're only poor if you give up. The most important thing is that you did something. Most people only talk and dream of getting rich. You've done something."

-- Robert Kiyosaki

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."

-- Thomas Edison

"Good grooming is integral, and impeccable style is a must. If you don't look the part, no one will want to give you time or money."

-- Daymond John

"There is no such thing as a wasted attempt. It is only wasted if there is no attempt at all."

-- Anonymous

"Courage comes with action. The minute you step forward, the minute you declare your decision, the minute you say, 'This is how it's going to go,' courage comes."

-- Gail Blanke

"What many people don't realize is that when you force yourself to do something you don't want to do, you have to deplete the energy from your body to do it."

-- Pamela Slim

"People are drawn to entrepreneurship. It's the chance to build a team of their own."

-- Dan Pink

"Most things make no difference. Being busy is a form of mental laziness."

-- Timothy Ferriss

"I believe that being successful means having a balance of success stories across the many areas of your life. You can't truly be considered successful in your business life if your home life is in shambles."

-- Zig Ziglar