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Being a gig worker or freelancer can be both rewarding and challenging. Without the structure and support of a traditional job, it can be easy to become demotivated or lose sight of your goals. That's why we've compiled a list of motivational quotes specifically tailored to gig workers and freelancers. These quotes offer wisdom and inspiration from some of the most successful and respected independent professionals and can help you stay motivated, focused, and on track as you navigate the gig economy.
These quotes cover a wide range of topics, from the importance of hard work and perseverance to the value of flexibility and self-motivation. They offer valuable insights into the minds of some of the most accomplished freelancers and can help you stay focused on your goals, manage your time effectively, and overcome the challenges that come with working independently.
Whether you're a freelancer just starting out or a seasoned gig worker, these motivational quotes are sure to provide the inspiration and motivation you need to take your career to the next level. Use them as a source of inspiration, a reminder of your goals, or as a tool to help you stay motivated and focused when things get tough.
56 Motivational Quotes for Gig Workers and Freelancers
1. “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” ― Pele
2. “Don’t get distracted. Never tell yourself that you need to be the biggest brand in the whole world. Start by working on what you need at the present moment and then what you need to do tomorrow. So, set yourself manageable targets.” — Jas Bagniewski, founder and CEO of Eve Mattress.
3. “Every champion was once a contender that didn’t give up.” ― Gabby Douglas
4. “If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.” — Jim Rohn
5. “The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say ‘no’ to almost everything.” ― Warren Buffett
6. “I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” ― Muhammad Ali
7. “Opportunities don’t happen. You create them.” ― Chris Grosser
8. “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” ― Maya Angelou
9. “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” ― Walt Disney
10. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” ― Mark Twain
11. “Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” ― Roy T. Bennett
12. “Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.” ― Mary Kay Ash
13. “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” ― Babe Ruth
14. “I wake up every morning and think to myself, ‘how far can I push this company in the next 24 hours.’” ― Leah Busque
15. “If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far that you can’t hear them anymore.” ― Michele Ruiz
16. “Everything you can imagine is real.”― Pablo Picasso
17. “When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.” ― Helen Keller
18. “Smart people learn from everything and everyone, average people from their experiences, stupid people already have all the answers.” ― Socrates
19. “Whatever you are, be a good one.” ― Abraham Lincoln
20. “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” ― Dalai Lama XIV
21.” You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours.” ― Herb Brooks
22. “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt
23. “If you want to fly give up everything that weighs you down.” ― Buddha
24. “Do one thing every day that scares you.”― Eleanor Roosevelt
25. “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” ― Suzy Kassem
26. “I never lose. Either I win or learn.” ― Nelson Mandela
27. “Do what you feel in your heart to be right ― for you’ll be criticized anyway.”― Eleanor Roosevelt
29. People Who Are Crazy Enough To Think They Can Change The World, Are The Ones Who Do. — Rob Siltanen,
30. “You Are Never Too Old To Set Another Goal Or To Dream A New Dream.” — C.S. Lewis
31. “if You Are Working On Something That You Really Care About, You Don’t Have To Be Pushed. The Vision Pulls You.” — Steve Jobs
32. “Hold the vision, trust the process.” ― Unknown
33. “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together” ― Vincent Van Gogh
34. “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” ― Tim Notke
35. “The hard days are what make you stronger.” ― Aly Raisman
36. “Focus on being productive instead of busy.” ― Tim Ferriss
37. “Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want.” ― Ken Poirot
38.“If we have the attitude that it’s going to be a great day it usually is.” ― Catherine Pulsifier
39. “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” ― Kurt Cobain
40. I Think Goals Should Never Be Easy, They Should Force You To Work, Even If They Are Uncomfortable At The Time.— Michael Phelps
41. “Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life―think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.” — Swami Vivekananda, Indian Hindu monk
42. “Whenever you see a successful person you only see the public glories, never the private sacrifices to reach them.” — Vaibhav Shah, Founder and CEO of Techuz InfoWeb
43. “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” ― Sean Patrick Flanery
44. “You can either experience the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The choice is yours.” ― Unknown
45. “Impossible is just an opinion.” ― Paulo Coelho
46. “Your passion is waiting for your courage to catch up.” ― Isabelle Lafleche
47. “Magic is believing in yourself. If you can make that happen, you can make anything happen.” ― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
48. “If something is important enough, even if the odds are stacked against you, you should still do it.” ― Elon Musk
49. Either you run the day or the day runs you.” ― Jim Rohn
50. “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” ― John D. Rockefeller
51. “People who wonder if the glass is half empty or full miss the point. The glass is refillable.” ― Unknown
52. “Without hustle, talent will only carry you so far.” ― Gary Vaynerchuk
53. “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out.” — Robert Collier, American author
54. “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” ― Anne Frank
55. “If you believe it’ll work out, you’ll see opportunities. If you don’t believe it’ll work out, you’ll see obstacles.” ― Wayne Dyer
56. “You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.” ― George Lorimer
Key takeaways
These quotes offer wisdom and inspiration from some of the most successful and respected independent professionals, and can help you stay motivated, focused, and on track as you navigate the gig economy.
Being a gig worker or freelancer comes with its own set of challenges, but it also allows for a great deal of flexibility and autonomy. These quotes can help remind us of the benefits of working independently and can provide inspiration and motivation to push through the tough times.
Whether you're just starting out as a freelancer or you've been working independently for years, these quotes can serve as a source of inspiration, a reminder of your goals, or as a tool to help you stay motivated and focused when things get tough.
We hope that you've found these quotes to be helpful, and that they've provided you with the motivation and inspiration you need to take your freelance career to the next level. Remember to stay focused on your goals, work hard, and never give up on your dreams. The gig economy can be challenging, but with the right mindset, anything is possible.
