7 Motivational Songs for Entrepreneurs

By January 4, 2012

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.