“Grab hold of every small opportunity and the bigger ones will follow. Push yourself and show the world what you can do.” – Phuti Mahanyele, Naspers CEO, SA

In 2019, Phuti Mahanyele Dabengwa made history when she was appointed as Naspers CEO for South Africa. She became the company’s first female and first black chief executive. In celebration of Phuti’s achievements, here are some of her most inspirational quotes to inspire you to improve your work ethic and achieve career success.

25 Phuti Mahanyele quotes

  • “Your mindset drives everything.”
  • “Failure should not be the norm, especially today.”
  • “You need to take advantage of the opportunities in your environment.”
  • “The opportunities in South Africa are immense. You just have to be “willing to take advantage of them.”
  • “To be successful, you need to do the detailed work that no one else is willing to do.”
  • “Be the best person you can be in whatever you choose to do.”
  • “A good work ethic, consistency and focus always pay off.” – Phuti Mahanyele Dabengwa
  • “To be successful, you need a consistent work ethic and focus.”
  • “Your focus determines your decisions.” – Phuti Mahanyele
  • “If you’re not focused, you will be moving from one thing to the next without gaining any depth.”
  • “To build a career, learn as much as you can, put in the time and put in as much work as you can.”
  • “It’s not about the number of hours you spend in the office. It is about your output.”
  • “My purpose is to provide opportunities to people who don’t have opportunities.”
  • “Opportunities give people confidence.”
  • “My father made me believe that I could achieve anything.” – Phuti Mahanyele
  • “Lamenting your financial difficulties will get you nowhere.”
  • “Live your life to live out your purpose.”
  • “Put in the work and build strong professional relationships.”
  • “Through professional relationships, people get to understand who you are, what you are about and what you are working on.”
  • “There is a time when you need to put in your all into your career.”
  • “When we look at people who have succeeded, we forget that people have walked a road to get there.”
  • “People are always afraid to invest during the difficult times.”
  • “Your goals have to speak to your values.”
  • “Your goals should be about building significance.”
  • “My parents came from humble backgrounds and I was inspired by what they achieved.” – Phuti Mahanyele Quotes

Phuti Mahanyele Quotes – Image Gallery

  • "Your mindset drives everything." – Phuti Mahanyele
  • “Your goals have to speak to your values.” – Phuti Mahanyele
  • “It’s not about the number of hours you spend in the office. It is about your output.” – Phuti Mahanyele
  • "Your mindset drives everything." – Phuti Mahanyele
  • “To be successful, you need to do the detailed work that no one else is willing to do.” – Phuti Mahanyele
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