Quotes On Trying to "Look Alive"

“What I have discovered in my life as an entrepreneur is that most business owners are amazing liars. You ask them how they’re doing and the answer is always, ‘I’m doing awesome.’ They’re grinning while saying, ‘Life is great. I’m living the dream,’ all while bill collectors are calling, clients are firing them, and employees are burned out.”

Ron Ben-Zeev

“…Successful entrepreneurs tend to be idolized by the masses as they appear to be happier, more successful, and more driven than anyone else. […] Yet, there’s a hidden dark side to being entrepreneur that’s rarely discussed – the lifestyle can be a setup for a variety of serious mental health issues.”

Amy Morin

Tom Rath: “I don’t know anything about public relations.”

Bill Hawthorne: “Who does? You’ve got a clean shirt and you bathe everyday. That’s all there is to it.”

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

“Everyone thought my life was posh dinners and awards dos, not 15 hours a day, barely awake on a laptop, then slapping myself in the face to get a grip.”

Nick Hussey

“You’re not an entrepreneur until you’ve had a mental breakdown”.

Haukur Guðjónsson