Howard Schultz is an American businessman who founded Starbucks, one of the largest and most successful coffee chains in the world. He was born on this day, July 19 in the year 1953.

Here are some of words to motivate us.

“I am convinced that most people can achieve their dreams and beyond if they have the determination to keep trying.”

“Success is empty if you arrive at the finish line alone. The best reward is to get there surrounded by winners.”

“You have to have a 100% belief in your core reason for being.”

“If you dream small dreams, you may succeed in building something small. For many people, that is enough. But if you want to achieve widespread impact and lasting value, be bold.”

“Dream more than others think practical. Expect more than others think possible.”

“If you don’t love what you’re doing with unbridled passion and enthusiasm, you’re not going to succeed when you hit obstacles.”

“You have to be honest and authentic and not hide. I think the leader today has to demonstrate both transparency and vulnerability, and with that comes truthfulness and humility.”

“Great opportunities can be and have been created during tough economic times.”

“All great companies have passed through bad years that forced soul-searching and rethinking of priorities. How we deal with them will be the litmus test.”

“In life, you can blame a lot of people and you can wallow in self-pity, or you can pick yourself up and say, listen, I have to be responsible for myself.”

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