The road to success is paved with failures, setbacks, and hardships. However, a few have the passion, courage, and determination to make their dreams a reality.

To help you on your own path to success, here are the top 30 thoughts, sentiments, and lessons that some of the most successful men and women in the world like Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffet, J.K. Rowling, and Oprah Winfrey, have learned while becoming self-made millionaires and billionaires…

Be Misunderstood

Be willing to be misunderstood if you’re trying to do something innovative.

Choose Friends Wisely

Stop hanging out with people who aren’t resourceful.

Nothing Is Perfect

Realize there is always room for improvement and innovation.

Be Prepared To Fall

Be open to make mistakes, no matter how big.

Don’t Waste Your Life

Remember that time is a finite luxury.

Broaden Your Intentions

Set out to not only make your own life better, but make the rest of the world a better place.

Pay Your Dues

Don’t be greedy and remember that taxes are a necessary evil.

Be A Contrarian

People will constantly try to dissuade you from your goal. Use that as motivation.

Forget About Popularity

Prove everyone wrong by taking the unpopular path.

You Are Who You Are

Don’t forget that your achievements don’t necessarily make you a good person.

Don’t Make Things Harder

Don’t complicate things that are naturally simple or easy.

Money Vs. Morals

Money doesn’t make you a good person. Jerks with money are still just jerks.

The Price Of Innovation

Be prepared for people to think you are crazy when you innovate.

Clarify Your Goals

Figure out what your dreams are and follow them.

Never Make Excuses

Don’t let disadvantages become excuses for not following or giving up on your dreams.

Success Is A Trick

Remember that success teaches you nothing. It only tricks you into thinking you can’t lose.

The Most Valuable Teacher

Unhappy customers are the greatest key to learning and improving.

The Importance Of Importance

You will only keep trying if something is important enough to you.

Question Everything

Always question yourself and how you can do things better.

The Sign Of Importance

If you’re working on something truly important, you should be excited to wake up in the morning.

A Life Guarantee

Remind yourself that it is impossible to live without failing if you’re truly living.

Be Courageous

It takes just as much, if not more, courage to stand up against friends and loved ones.

Every Choice Matters

Our choices show who we really are, not our talents and abilities.

Always Have Integrity

Have integrity. Do the right thing even when no one is watching.

Stop Guessing The Future

Remember that life will lead you to places you could never imagine or anticipate.

Don’t Be Attached To Anything

Never try to hold on to things too tightly. Be prepared to let everything go.

The One Thing You Truly Have

Keep in mind that the only thing you have for sure is the present moment.

A Failing Strategy

In an ever-changing world, the one stategy that is guaranteed to fail is being unwilling to change.

Progress Is Progress

Do things that are easier first to make more progress and build momentum.

The Core Desire

Never forget that everyone you come in contact with has a core desire to express who they are.