Forget about a “case of the Mondays.” Most weeks, it’s Wednesday when you start to wonder why you’re doing what you do. To get you through hump day with a little more pep in your step, we’ve gathered seven thought-provoking quotes from some of the most famous innovators and trailblazers. Maybe they’ll inspire you to stick with what you committed to, or finally take the leap and follow your passion. Have a quote you’d like us to feature? Tweet @Bplans, and we’ll add your quote to our list of submissions. 

 

7 Quotes About the Value and Risk of Innovation:

a new idea is delicate charles bower

“A new idea is delicate. It can be killed by a sneer or a yawn; it can be stabbed to death by a quip and worried to death by a frown on the right man’s brow.”
― Charles Bower; Tweet this!

dreamers are mocked as impractical robin sharma

“Dreamers are mocked as impractical. The truth is they are the most practical, as their innovations lead to progress and a better way of life for all of us.”
Robin S. Sharma; Tweet this!

if you want something new you have to stop doing something old peter drucker

“If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old”
― Peter F. Drucker; Tweet this!

innovation is not about saying yes steve jobs

“Innovation is not about saying yes to everything. It’s about saying NO to all but the most crucial features.”
— Steve Jobs; Tweet this!

starting and growing a business elon musk

“Starting and growing a business is as much about the innovation, drive and determination of the people who do it as it is about the product they sell.”
Elon Musk; Tweet this!

the business that depends on innovation tim berry

“The business that depends on innovation usually positions itself on innovation and loses big time when somebody else comes up with the next new bigger, faster, and better.”
Tim Berry; Tweet this!

we cannot solve a problem by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them albert einstein

“We cannot solve a problem by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”
— Albert Einstein; Tweet this!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AvatarJonathan Michael

Jonathan is the Engagement Marketing Manager for Palo Alto Software, and has spent the last 9 years developing and implementing digital marketing strategies. During that time, he has learned that empathy and authenticity are strengths by which companies can effectively engage with individuals at every point throughout the customer journey.