When you are having a tough day in your working life, it’s always a good idea to look elsewhere for inspiration. Learning about other inspirational entrepreneurs can help you push past your challenges based on their experiences and the inspiration they provide for you by learning about their stories. Let’s meet nine of the most inspirational entrepreneurs who know exactly why they are getting up and hustling so hard each and every day.
The Purpose Driven Life
by Rick Warren
⏱ 14 minutes reading time
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Richard Branson
If you think about the world’s top entrepreneurs, Richard Branson is one of the most inspirational ones out there. He’s overcoming many personal and professional challenges in his life but keeps pushing the boundaries of what is possible. With his recent venture into space, he’s shown that nothing is impossible for him. Even as he enters the later years of his career, we keep being blown away by the work he does and the charities he supports as part of this.
Elon Musk
While many people have strong feelings about Elon Musk and his work, there’s no denying that he is one of the most driven men in the world today. He’s always looking to see what he can push himself to do year after year and doesn’t let anyone get in the way of his progress. We can all learn a lot about determination and work ethic from him, no matter what your feelings are on his current plans.
Mark Zuckerberg
If you’ve ever watched The Social Network, you’ll know the story of how Mark Zuckerberg brought Facebook to life from his college dorm. He’s a fantastic example of how anyone can build an empire and works to make the world a more connected place each and every day. College students around the world can see that anything is possible regardless of their age, which is a lesson we can take with us into the later stages of our life as well.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah’s story has inspired generations of men and women around the world. Still, we are particularly drawn to her for all of her charity work and the incredible causes she supports. Oprah knows that giving back is a huge part of her success story, and it’s an example we can all follow when we start to become more successful. It’s so important never to lose sight of how got you where you are today, even if you become one of the world’s most successful superstars.
Walt Disney
While Walt Disney is sadly no longer with us, he’s one of the best examples of someone who hustled hard to make a change in the world. Inspired by his young children, he built Disneyland as a place where families could spend quality time together. This is something that has lived on long after his life was over and encourages people to take time out to remember what is really important in their lives. His legacy has inspired businessmen and women for generations, and it just goes to show that your work doesn’t always have to be very serious to make a change in the world.
Vera Wang
Fashion designers aren’t always thought of as people who are trying to make a change in the world, but Vera Wang is a great example of this. You’ll realize that anything is possible in your life when you learn more about her story and how she found the success she enjoys today. Vera Wang has inspired generations of potential dress and clothing designers and is someone many people look up to for her strength and grace in any situation.
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos is another controversial figure who may not be everyone’s favorite entrepreneur, but he certainly knew what he was hustling for when he first entered the online space. Most of you will know his story and how his billion-dollar empire came to be, and it just goes to show that you don’t need experience in your field in order to come out on top. So many of us find that we are putting ourselves into a box when it comes to our futures and careers, but Jeff Bezos shows that you can achieve anything no matter where you started.
Gavin Armstrong
As the CEO of Lucky Iron Fish, Gavin Armstrong isn’t a household name just yet. However, we were blown away by learning about how he’s helped thousands of people during his career to date. He’s inspired to make a change and empower other people, believing in the power of one. Gavin knows that one person and one action can have a ripple effect that can make a huge difference in the world. This is a message we think everyone can get behind in order to make the most of every day of our lives.
Tim Chen
Tim Chen of NerdWallet is also inspired by change and how we can seize this opportunity at any time. By proving that anything is possible for everyone, you can change someone’s life when you lead by example. Tim tries to plant seeds in his employees’ minds, which will help them to see what they can achieve with their time on this planet. Telling people that they are capable of so much more than they believe is the first step to making positive change in the world around us.
These are just nine of the world’s most inspirational entrepreneurs who clearly know why they are hustling so hard every day. When you wake up each morning, you want to feel inspired to make a change in the world and ensure that you aren’t just drifting through your day-to-day life. By learning more about these entrepreneurs’ stories and how they are changing the world around us, you, too, could find yourself on this type of list in the future. It’s never too late to start hustling for something you are passionate about, which will keep you feeling inspired for years to come, even on the toughest of days.
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