The birth of a start-up is an exciting time. Headquarters are established, roles are assigned and announcements made. That’s the easy part. But once the dust settles and the hard work begins, many entrepreneurs are surprised by how difficult it can be to succeed. It’s important to stay motivated and remember, as Chinese philosopher Laozi famously said, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. Laozi founded Taoism 2,500 years ago but, believe it or not, it can still teach us a lot about how to stay motivated while starting a business. Here are five tips.