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Some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs exude such confidence and composure that they make owning a business look easy. The reality could not be more different. Think of any business, even Google or Facebook, and while they are the epitome of brand success today, their owners endured a lot of dark days before coming through at the other side, all the better for the experience.

To succeed at business, you need motivation. Lots of it. Every single day. Whatever you find that sparks you into life and makes you unflinchingly determined to conquer everything in your path, embrace it and use it to your advantage. Some are motivated by encouragement and the visualization of the rewards that come from success. Others are motivated by the fear of failure and a refusal to give anything but 100%. Whichever approach works for you, make the most of it.

This infographic from ERS IT Solutions  https://ers.ie/services/mobile-app-development-solutions/  highlights 10 successful business people who use Instagram to inspire fledgling entrepreneurs to ride out the tough times and relish the entrepreneurial journey. You might find that so-called motivational quotes are empty rhetoric, but you could also listen to these words of wisdom, or glance upon a powerful image, and find that extra portion of energy which could make a massive difference today – and the day after.

– Colm Stafford, ERS Computer Solutions Ltd