Jay Samit is on a mission to help create more entrepreneurs… more individuals creating wealth through their ideas, creativity, ingenuity and mindset. You know we’re all over that, so sharing these Jay Samit quotes and the recommendation to read his books and catch his interviews.

If you need a boost in confidence and possibility thinking, this is a good place to start.

So far, all of these quotes have been excerpted from Jay Samit’s latest book, Future Proofing You: Twelve Truths for Creating Opportunity, Maximizing Wealth, and Controlling your Destiny in an Uncertain World.

I’m still in chapter one and have already culled a number of great quotes from it and will go back and order his previous book and highly recommend Jays books.

Jay Samit Quotes

“I ascribe to the belief that ‘the purpose of life is to live a life of purpose.’ The more meaning we can put into our work, the more fulfillment we will feel.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“To succeed you need to embrace a growth mindset.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“The more you believe that you can improve, the more effort you will put toward your goals.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Over time, students with a growth mindset attain higher achievement and a more positive outlook on life.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Positive thinking expands creativity, increases energy… and raises intelligence.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Success doesn’t make you happy. Being happy creates success. As long as you’re in control of your happiness, you are future proof.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Having a growth mindset not only changes how you deal with setbacks, it actually rewires the physiology of your brain.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Numerous studies in neuroscience have proven that the connectivity between neurons in the brain’s neural networks grow with experience. The brain’s plasticity — the degree to which it is malleable — can be improved by basic actions such as asking questions, eating healthy foods, and getting enough sleep.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“How does an adult develop a growth mindset?
The first truth you must accept for future proofing you is that nothing can be achieved without a growth mindset. Developing and maintaining a growth mindset is the foundation upon which all other great accomplishments can be achieved.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“If you train your own mind, it will silence all the naysayers in your life.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“With a growth mindset, you teach yourself to reframe every fixed negative thought into a potentiality.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Instead of thinking, ‘I tried and I failed’, ask yourself, ‘Are there other strategies I could try?’ Start embracing obstacles as opportunities.
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Remember, your future is mutable.”
~Jay Samit, entrepreneur, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Learn to embrace your imperfections. Imperfections are not career ending flaws, but rather, areas for personal growth and improvement.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Once you focus on learning how to overcome obstacles, you will start to enjoy the journey instead of constantly focusing on the ultimate destination.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“You don’t need other’s approval, you need their criticism. When you constantly seek validation, you’re putting praise ahead of learning. Too many people’s careers are ruined by praise instead of propelled by criticism. The only path to success is constant learning and improvement.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“You should look at everyday at work, every interaction with others, as a chance to learn.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Having a purpose puts you in control of your destiny. You are not creating wealth to be rich, but rather to enrich the world by fulfilling your purpose.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Think of your job — even if it is a job you hate — as you’re getting paid to learn, you are getting a degree in business without any student debt.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Keeping a daily journal is crucial to changing your mindset. It focuses you to take a moment every evening to analyze what worked and what didn’t work each day.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“People who write down their goals do significantly better in life.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Remember, you don’t fail, you learn. Replace judging yourself harshly everytime you make a mistake or fall short of your goals, with self acceptance.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Keeping a journal will give you a sense of purpose. You are on a mission. You are not competing with others as if life is some kind of race… measure personal growth over speed.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“You don’t need others’ validation to achieve your goals. Be who you want to be and don’t worry about what others think. Take solace in the fact that people who want to bring you down are already below you.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“The more you build a growth mindset and focus on your internal voice telling you what is possible, the more you will come to realize that haters are speaking their truth, not yours.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“When anyone tells you ‘no’, they’re not saying you can’t do it, they’re just informing you that you won’t be doing it with them.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Part of growth and acceptance is redefining genius. Genius isn’t a gift anointed on a select few at birth. ‘Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration’, as the inventor, Thomas Edison famously proclaimed.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“The more you keep track of your hard work in your journal, the more you will start to internalize the fact that genius is not born but created.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Success is not about comparing yourself with others, but we can shorten the road to success by learning from the mistakes of others.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t want to share their knowledge and feel appreciated for what they have accomplished. And I’ve yet to meet someone who I can’t learn from.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“The more you learn about the mistakes successful people have made along the way, the more willing you will become to take risks and try new ideas.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Your business will never grow if your team has fixed mindsets.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Take time every evening when you are journaling, and every morning when you look in the mirror, to practice gratitude.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“The antidote to self pity and negative thinking is gratitude. Find something to be grateful for… the roof over your head, food in your stomach and the fortitude to continue executing on your goals.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Feeling true gratitude silences all the negative emotions floating around in your head. Regret, envy, fear and resentment lead to anger and depression. Remember the warning Yoda gave to young Luke Skywalker: ‘Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.'”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Gratitude enhances your health by reducing aggression.”
~Jay Samit, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, b.1/31/1961

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

“Success is a team sport.”
~Jay Samit, entrepreneur, author

SOURCE: Future Proofing You by Jay Samit

6 TECHNIQUES FOR DEVELOPING A GROWTH MINDSET:

1. Stop failing and start learning.
2. You don’t need other’s approval, you need their criticism.
3. Track your progress with a journal.
4. Focus inwardly and not on your image.
5. Learn and grow from the mistakes of others.
6. Practice gratitude.

Jay Samit Interviews on Impact Theory

For more of Jay’s wisdom, you’ll probably enjoy this inspiring interview with Tom Bilyeu on Impact Theory.

Jay Samit – Radical Disruption

Jay Samit – 2 Things for Success