It's that time of the week again. You throw back the coffee, drive to the office, log in to your computer and begin the work week anew. But the cycle need not be so tedious, because we've got five new quotes to brighten up your days.
This week's collection of sound bites come from people involved in the worlds of retail, entrepreneurship and sweet treats.
— By CNBC's Josh Weiss
Posted 18 April 2016
Bill Rancic, serial entrepreneur
Much like enjoying a night out, you need good company when it comes to business. And in more ways than one. It's also about putting aside your pride, differences and beliefs and working together.
"It's about surrounding yourself with good people and checking your egos at the door," said Bill Rancic.
Danae Ringelmann, Indiegogo founder and chief development officer
Nobody said starting your own business would be easy. But with websites like Ringelmann's Indiegogo, budding entrepreneurs have found an easier way to find funding and support.
"When launching a business, expect resistance and be prepared. Don't get derailed by self-doubt," she said.
Kevin Callahan, MapMyRun founder and COO of Maggie Louise Confection
You know what they say: Chocolate empires weren't built in a day. That's the philosophy of Kevin Callahan. You have to know where you're going and how you're going to get there. Much like MapMyRun!
"Set goals for the day, year and five years ahead, and constantly think about how to get there. We dream big," he said.
Marvin Ellison, J.C. Penney CEO
Curious on how to get ahead in your career? J.C. Penney CEO Marvin Ellison shares his number one strategy.
"The easiest thing to do is to find someone in a job you'd love to have in five years and figure out how they got there, reverse engineer their path," Ellison said.
Richard Branson, VirginGroup chairman and founder
Sometimes, success is all about getting out into the real world.
"You just learn so much by getting in the jungle and surviving," said Richard Branson, VirginGroup chairman and founder.