The Livelihood Podcast

EP#9 - How to Stay Motivated when Starting a New Business: Top 10 Tips to Stay Inspired and Moving Forwards.


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Starting a business is bloody hard. It takes self belief and consistent effort. We go through our favourite quotes for staying ahead of the struggle.

Talking Points 

  1. Motivation is a learnt skill. 
  2. There is no finish line. Phil Knight - Founder of Nike.
  3. Just Start. When you have an idea for something you're at peak inspiration. 
  4. Start small. Start at the basics and try out low risk strategies first. 
  5. Stop theorising. Focus on action. Stop focusing on absorbing information.
  6. Have a Dopamine Detox - Remove social media, netflix, video games, junk food.
  7. When you're building a wall, don't think about it, just lay the first brick as perfectly as you can. 
  8. Discuss your ideas with someone who shares your passion.
  9. See the good in the bad - work around obstacles and challenges.
  10.  It's not about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep getting up. 

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The Livelihood PodcastBy Entrepreneur Luke Emery & Product Designer Alex Peet