“We’re not really good at knowing what we want, and we are very quick to say, ‘this sucks.’ That’s where the opportunity lies.” -Gary Vaynerchuk

Vaynerchuk is the co-founder/CEO of a social media agency as well as the co-owner of a wine retail store.

“The key to success for everything in business, science and technology is never to follow others.” -Masaru Ibuka

Masaru Ibuka co-founded what is now Sony in 1946 and served as its president and chairman.

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” -Walt Disney

Disney was an animator, producer and director. He co-founded Walt Disney Productions in 1923.

“You shouldn’t focus on why you can’t do something, which is what most people do. You should focus on why perhaps you can, and be one of the exceptions.” -Steve Case

Case is the former CEO and chairman of AOL. He serves as Chairman of the Startup America Partnership.

“When people are placed in situations slightly above what they expect, they are apt to excel.” -Richard Branson

Sir Richard Branson is the founder and chairman of Virgin Group.

“If you aren’t getting rejected on a daily basis, your goals aren’t ambitious enough.” -Chris Dixon

Co-founder and former CEO of Hunch, Dixon is an entrepreneur and investor.

“When you innovate, you’ve got to be prepared for people telling you that you are nuts.” -Larry Ellison

Larry Ellison, co-founder and CEO of Oracle Corporation, is a business magnate owns stakes in Salesforce.com and Netsuite.

“Criticism is the best sign you’re onto something.” -Rands (Michael Lopp)

Lopp is a software engineering manager who worked with Apple for over 8 years before moving to Palantir.

“It’s hard to do a really good job on anything you don’t think about in the shower.” -Paul Graham

Graham is an essayist and programmer, best known for co-founding Viaweb and the Y Combinator seed capital firm.

“A person who is quietly confident makes the best leader.” -Fred Wilson

Wilson is the co-founder of Union Square Ventures, which has investments in companies such as Twitter and Tumblr.