Tory Burch and others argue overnight success is a myth. Biz Stone, Twitter's co-founder, said it takes 10 years of hard work and perseverance to look like an overnight success. The entrepreneurial mindset means seeing hidden connections, seizing bold opportunities, and pursuing ideas that excite and scare you.
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Good morning, Believe Nation! Today's message is: There is no overnight success. Over to you, Tory Burch.
I wake up every morning with espresso to keep me going.
Being an entrepreneur isn't just a job title. It isn't just about starting a company. It's about a state of mind. It's about seeing connections others can't, seizing opportunities others won't, and forging new directions that others haven't. It's about being entrepreneurial wherever you are and in whatever you do. It's about having the courage to give into a passion for an idea that makes your heart race. And if it doesn't scare you, the idea isn't big enough. Here's what I've learned. We may live in an age of instant messaging, instant gratification, and Instagram, but there is no way to short-circuit the path to success. It takes hard work, tenacity, and a lot of patience. There are many things you can do overnight. You can write a decent paper, you can put finishing touches on a fashion show, I hear you can even have a pretty good time at Rogers Pub. But there is no such thing as an overnight success. It is a myth that glosses over what being an entrepreneur is all about. As Biz Stone, one of the founders of Twitter, has put it, "Timing, perseverance, and 10 years of really hard work will eventually make you look like an overnight success." So the question today for you guys is, do you believe that overnight success is a myth?
Leave it in the comments below. I'll join the discussion. Thank you guys so much for watching. Have an amazing day. Continue to believe. And I'll see you again tomorrow morning for another shot of espresso.
