One of the most difficult aspects of entrepreneurship is the need for self motivation and determination. This is your show, and no one is going to be there to pat you on the back (well except maybe Mom.) If you’re in need of some motivation check out this awesome playlist I put together to help keep me motivated during the work week.
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Andy Grammer- Keep Your Head Up: That VC hasn’t replied in six weeks, keep your head up…or send a friendly reminder?
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Ace Hood-Hustle Hard: If you want to buy your mom a house you’re gonna have to hustle and bring your product to market…or something like that.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd-Free Bird: What’s better than the freedom of running your own business? Answer: Funding.
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Jimmy Eat World- The Middle: Just try your best, try everything you can…or go back to working at Arby’s.
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Eminem- Lose Yourself: You only get one shot. Opportunity comes once in a lifetime…except when you make a pivot.
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300 Violin Orchestra: Just look at this title. It screams motivation…and awesome.
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Chumbawamba- Tubthumping: Ok, so you messed up your pitch. No worries, we all have bad days.
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What songs keep you motivated? Leave your response in the comments below and I’ll add them to the playlist.
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Chumbawamba- Tubthumping is one of the song which always makes me feel relaxed. This is a pretty interesting collection of songs. Thank you for the collection.
May I offer the following tracks for inclusion:
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Oh and dont forget about this one! Â :)Â http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OnnDqH6Wj8Â
Gonna Fly Now (Rocky's song): train hard to knock out your competition!
http://youtu.be/RD-iZWOikoo
Eye of the Tiger: grit and determination will win the day!
http://youtu.be/VgSMxY6asoE
What about "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy and Bruno Mars? :) That's my favorite!
Great list! "Beautiful Day" by U2 is also one of those feel-good songs that you can’t help but be motivated by!
This one always does it for me http://youtu.be/HInrAQsS7HQ
Stand tall like a man. Â Head strong like a horse...
Here's a version with video but not full http://youtu.be/1iA1tS9n-kUÂ
I'm going to suggest another one
Right here Right now by Jesus Jones
"watching the World wake up from history"
http://youtu.be/2rlQqWbp7rY
Psychological studies show that the psychological propensities for male and female entrepreneurs are more similar than different. Perceived gender differences may be due more to gender stereotyping.