6 Quotes to Inspire Event Planners
If you’re an event planner, it’s probably pretty difficult to ruffle your feathers. The best event planners thrive under pressure and possess no shortage of innovation and flexibility.
Even so, nothing has tested our resiliency as a whole more than COVID-19. If you are feeling a bit discouraged, take heart in knowing that you are not alone!
To help you kick that case of the blues and gather up the motivation to keep going, I’ve compiled some of my favorite inspirational quotes and tips for event planners like you!
“Never forget why you started.”
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What is your ‘why?’ Event planners provide an invaluable service to their clients. They are in the business of making dreams come true! When you’re feeling discouraged, come back to your ‘why’ like a touchstone to get you through.
“Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.” - Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
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As an event planner, Dwayne Johnson may not be the first person you look to for inspiration. However, I think everyone could stand to take a page or two out of his book. After all, he did turn a wrestling career into an acting career and, ultimately, an empire. He knows a thing or two about hard work- just like you.
“The two things in life you are in total control over are your attitude and your effort.” - Billy Cox
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As an event planner, you know to expect the unexpected because there are simply too many factors that are out of your control. COVID-19 was certainly nothing short of unexpected. Many of the surrounding factors have been uncontrollable, but luckily, there are at least two things that you can always control.
“To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail.” - Giorgio Armani
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Armani has been an iconic brand for decades, so it’s no surprise that its founder has a thing or two to say about what it takes to accomplish exceptional work. The best event planners certainly do not shy away from the minute details, either. That strategy can feel overwhelming, at times, so just remember that it’ll all be worth it in the end.
“A little progress each day adds up to big results.” - Satya Nani
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Speaking of small details, if you feel yourself getting bogged down and not accomplishing as much as you hoped in a day, remember this quote. All of that seemingly small progress will eventually result in an amazing event!
“People don’t buy goods and services. They buy relations, stories, and magic.” - Seth Godin
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Read that one again. You’re not selling “events.” You are selling your interpersonal skills, the magic of achieving your client’s dream event and the stories they will tell post-event. The value you provide as an event planner is so much more than your services.
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Event planning can be a challenging industry, especially these days. We all need a little pick-me-up once in a while. Save your favorite quotes or print them out to add to your mood board for those especially challenging days!