Top 35 Joy Mangano Quotes

The Miracle Mop created an entirely new category of stick goods – the twist mop. And when I demonstrated it for people, they’d invariably say, ‘I have to have that.’

As natural as it is for a parent to talk about their child, it is for me to talk about my product.

I made all sorts of things: drawings, sculptures – I was doing origami before I even knew the word. I was constantly creating.

I would love to see every woman feel that she knows who she is and how she wants to lead. Every part of me is passionate about having the ability to do what I never could do when I was young.

From the start, I was focused on getting the Good Housekeeping Seal. I wanted to go on TV and tell everyone that the Miracle Mop had it. Now, I can proudly say 26 of my products have been approved!

When I look back, some of the greatest people in the history of the world have created things where paths have never been with such resiliency.

You have to make a decision: Am gonna be the person that takes the risk? Am I gonna be the person that says I’m gonna start this business and I’m gonna follow through with it no matter what the obstacles?

Don’t be afraid to have a reality check. Taking risks is OK, but you must be realistic.

Early on, QVC was the most appealing medium for me because it allowed me to share the stories behind my products and directly communicate the features and benefits.

You can find a product and be aware of all the other products out there in just seconds. That’s a very attractive method for companies and consumers. At the same time, it also creates a lot of competition.

I am of the philosophy that if you work really hard and focus on things, you will get there in some form or fashion.

Each time I invent something and have it manufactured, it’s so incredibly exciting that I can’t imagine ever wanting to stop. Envisioning new products is easy for me. I just don’t have enough time in the day to design them all.

Overcome obstacles one at a time: Sometimes the end goal becomes too daunting, so take things one step at a time and overcome each obstacle as you get to it.

It’s easy to design expensive products. But there’s that product democracy that I believe very strongly in to make something affordable for almost anybody that would want to use it.

I’ll see somebody struggling with something, and it doesn’t matter if it’s ironing or mopping or traveling, my brain just starts to percolate.

If you experience that feeling of being in a rut in your life, then something’s not right. A lot of people who feel that way don’t take the time to say, ‘O.K., well, what am I doing? Is that what I want to be doing? What is it making me feel this way?’ You have to identify what specifically is making you feel stuck.

Trust your instincts: If your instincts have always served you well, trust them and follow them.

I told myself the next time I had a good idea, I would bring it to market.

You can tell when somebody’s authentic about what they’re saying.

There is something special when creative people get together.

Something I learned along the way is that you really have to have courage in life. You can do amazing things on any level. It doesn’t have to change the world; it can just impact the people around you – that’s just as amazing.

Obviously, you have to find the confidence within yourself to pursue your ideas, but there’s nothing wrong with having people around you who are going to say, ‘I think that’s a great idea,’ or, ‘I think you’re doing the right thing.’

I look at life through product, and my goal is to impact people and make their lives better.

I’ve been working on the new Miracle Mop for many years.

I’ve stood up in front of America for 25 years, and I wish I could bring everybody into my home that I have touched in my career. That would be an amazing thing.

I was just was tired of bending down, putting my hands in dirty water, ringing out a mop. So, I said, ‘There’s gotta be a better way.’

Your destination might not end up being exactly what you envisioned to start with, but if you stick it out and work through the challenges, what you end up with will be far better than you could have ever imagined.

I grew up with an Italian family in an era when a woman’s path was laid out for her: You got married and had children. Simple, right? Then I got to a point around the age of 30 when I had three little children and was a single mom, and I realized life was not so simple.

I actually didn’t believe the producers when they said, ‘Joy, we’re writing a movie about your life’. I was like, ‘Oh, OK, fine, call me tomorrow.’

I’m a mom. I work. I have a house to clean, things to organize. We all have certain similar needs, and I address them.

My famous line is ‘Product is king.’

I’m fortunate to have success, but it was a long and challenging road, so I try to make that not be the case for other women.

I am an entrepreneur. Beyond that, I am a mother and part of a wonderful family that is part of a wonderful business.

I’ve been told I miss every pass made at me! It would be wonderful to have a partner, but in my mind, it has to be like making a product. The product has to be meaningful, impact people – it has to be a great product.

Find a way and make it happen: I’ve always been the type of person who couldn’t rest until I found a way to make something happen. If I couldn’t go around the rock, I’d find a way to go over it or under it or through it.