By Peter Diamandis

How much better would our world be if more successful entrepreneurs and leaders dedicated their expertise and resources to creating an abundant future for all?

This question constantly drives me. And I find endless inspiration in the wisdom of visionary leaders who’ve made the journey from success to significance.

Today, I want to share 10 powerful insights that I regularly return to when I need a reminder of why we do what we do.

I hope these words inspire you as much as they inspire me…

1. “Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose. Moving beyond success means acknowledging that significance lies in making a lasting impact.”

— Bill Gates, Co-Founder of Microsoft

2. “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.“

— Winston Churchill, Former Prime Minister of the UK

3. “True leaders understand that wealth is a means to an end, not an end in itself. They aim to use their success to better the world around them.“

— Howard Schultz, Former CEO of Starbucks

4. “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it. And now, I aim to work for something that gives back.“

— Estee Lauder, Founder of Estée Lauder Inc.

5. “Find something you are passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it, and that will become your way to give back to the world.”

— Julia Child, Chef and Author

6. “We need to redefine success. Instead of wealth and power, we should measure success by the difference we make in people’s lives.”

— Jacinda Ardern, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand

7. “The question isn’t whether you’ve achieved success – it’s what you plan to do with it. Will you use it as a platform for personal gain, or as a foundation to create lasting positive change?“

— Melanie Perkins, Co-Founder & CEO of Canva

8. “Wealth isn’t just about money; true wealth lies in contributing to something bigger than yourself.”

— Tony Hsieh, Late CEO of Zappos

9. “We make a mistake when we think success is the end goal. It’s merely the foundation for doing something truly meaningful.”

— Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder of Acumen Fund

10. “The only true success is leaving the world a little better than you found it. Everything else is just scorekeeping.“

— Reed Hastings, Co-Founder of Netflix

Now that you’ve committed to going big and creating positive impact in the world, you might be wondering: how do you rally others around your cause?

Being an entrepreneur or business leader can feel lonely, especially when pursuing bold, “crazy” ideas that others might not understand yet.

In my next few emails, I’ll share strategies for finding and connecting with others who share your vision of going big and creating meaningful impact. Because the most significant changes always start with a community of believers…

To creating lasting impact,

Peter

P.S. Which quote resonates most with you? Share your thoughts with me on X @PeterDiamandis – I’d love to hear your perspective.

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