6 Quotes on Success From Powerful Female Billionaires

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The number of billionaires around the world is growing, rising by 15 percent to 2,754 people in 2017 from the previous year, according to data by market research firm Wealth-X. Out of that total number of billionaires, there are 321 women, which is a rise of 18 percent from last year. While women still have a long way to go, the statistics show that things are beginning to change.

Female entrepreneurs have shattered ceilings and scaled new heights, creating companies and building fortunes in everything from genetic testing to aerospace. They are not letting the expectations that society has put on women stop them from achieving their goals and dreams. Rather, they are jumping over these obstacles and paving the way for future women to succeed.

These women have worked for years, gathering intelligence on how to be successful. These quotes share a snippet of their bountiful advice. You will be inspired to succeed in your own life through their tips.

Laurene Powell Jobs

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“My relationship with money is that it's a tool to be self-sufficient, but it's not something that is a part of who I am.“

Laurene Powell Jobs is a businesswoman, executive and the founder of Emerson Collective, a social impact organization that, among other investing and philanthropic activities, advocates for policies concerning education and immigration reform, social justice and environmental conservation. Laurene inherited her fortune from that of her late husband, Steve Jobs, however that doesn't make her any less of an iconic businesswomen.

Her advice really reminds us that money shouldn't be the only reason you strive for success in life. No matter what money you have in your bank account it should never define you as a person. Instead, Laurene is choosing to give that money back to those who need it the most, defining herself as a philanthropist.

Abigail Johnson

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“Every day, you have to get up with new energy and new ideas to contribute to pushing the organization forward.“

Since 2014, Abigail Johnson has been president and chief executive officer of American investment firm Fidelity Investments and chairman of its international sister company Fidelity International. Founded by her grandfather, Abigail learned all she knew about business from her family.

Johnson's advice teaches us that we should always be trying to push ourselves and our businesses forward. To be successful, you have to take risk and bring new ideas to the table each day. Rather than worry about the obstacles ahead, we should be finding solutions to overcome them. Having taken over the business from her elders, Abigail was able to bring a fresh new perspective. The perspective you have to offer can be of value, too.

Gina Rinehart

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“There is no monopoly on becoming a millionaire. If you're jealous of those with more money, don't just sit there and complain - do something to make more money yourself.“

Gina Rinehart is an Australian mining magnate and heiress who is chairman of Hancock Prospecting, a privately owned mineral exploration and extraction company founded by her father Lang Hancock. Though she also was someone who inherited money, her advice still rings true.

One thing most people do each day is complain about what they do not have. They complain they do not have a better house, a better job, or a better bank account. Those same people choose to take no real action. This solves absolutely nothing. If you want to be successful in life, you have to take the steps necessary to get there. It is a ton of hard work, but the best things in life never come easy.

Meg Whitman

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“I want to spend 100 percent of my time focused on what I think I can make the biggest difference.“

Meg Whitman is a business executive, political activist, and philanthropist. Whitman served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hewlett Packard Enterprise as well as eBay. Whitman was a senior member of Mitt Romney's presidential campaigns in both 2008 and 2012 and ran for governor of California.

Whitman didn't inherit her fortune, and instead worked hard to obtain it. She could keep her money to herself, but she chooses to take her power and use it for something good - giving back to those who need it most. Being successful isn't just about money, it's about making a real impact on the world for the values that you believe in the most.

Sara Blakely

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“Don't be intimidated by what you don't know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else. “

Sara Blakely is a billionaire businesswoman, and founder of Spanx, an American intimate apparel company with pants and leggings. Born in Florida, Sara went to Florida State University and originally planned to become an attorney. After not succeeding, Sara decided to go out and follow her dreams of owning her own company.

Through her innovation and willingness to take a risk, Sara is now on the list of billionaires. She could have been intimated and held herself back, but instead she pushed forward and did something no one else had done before. Her advice really inspires us to push forward and take those risks. Without risk, there cannot be a reward.