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Dreams require down payments. Dreams are free, but the journey isn't. There is a price to pay. When you find your why you'll find your way. When you develop your will you will embark on your way. Many people start; few

Dreams require down payments. Dreams are free, but the journey isn't. There is a price to pay. When you find your why you'll find your way. When you develop your will you will embark on your way. Many people start; few people finish. Many people have a dream; few people achieve their dreams.

John C. Maxwell
Dream, Journey, People

A big man is one who makes us feel bigger when we are with him.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Leadership, Character
John C. Maxwell (2013). “Be A People Person: Effective Leadership Through Effective Relationships”, p.53, David C Cook

COMMITMENT is the first step to every good thing I know, and the only step that matters when it comes to achievement. It inspires and attracts people, shows them you have conviction and goals, that you are focused and determined. And the commitment that is based on values will endure. Any time you make choices based on solid life values, you are in a better position to sustain your level of commitment, because you don't have to continually re-evaluate its importance.

John C. Maxwell
Commitment, People, Goal
FaceBook post by John C. Maxwell from Sep 25, 2014

Family and friendships are two of the greatest facilitators of happiness.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Two, Family And Friends
Twitter post from Nov 24, 2016

We cannot achieve our wildest dreams by remaining who we are

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Dream, Who We Are, Achieve
John C. Maxwell (2007). “Leadership Principles for Graduates: Create Success in Life One Day at a Time”, p.35, Thomas Nelson Inc

Have the humility to learn from those around you.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Humility

When you face discouragement, you can do one of two things, and the one you choose will color your perspective. You can look at others to place the blame, or you can look at yourself to discover your opportunities. The choice is yours.

John C. Maxwell
Encouragement, Opportunity, Color
John C. Maxwell (2006). “The Difference Maker: Making Your Attitude Your Greatest Asset”, p.68, Thomas Nelson Inc

There is no success without a successor.

John C. Maxwell
Leader, Successors
John C. Maxwell (2002). “Your Road Map For Success: You Can Get There from Here”, p.220, Thomas Nelson Inc

You are only an attitude away from success!

John C. Maxwell
Attitude
John C. Maxwell (2008). “Courageous Leadership Workbook: The EQUIP Leadership Series”, p.16, Thomas Nelson

Management is the process of assuring that the program and objectives of the organization are implemented. Leadership on the other hand has to do with casting vision and motivating people.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Hands, Organization
John C. Maxwell (2005). “Developing the Leader Within You”, p.7, Thomas Nelson Inc

To really become motivated to succeed, people need to believe they can win.

John C. Maxwell
Believe, Winning, People
John C. Maxwell (2006). “Motivated to Succeed: Inspirational Selections from John C. Maxwell”, p.99, Thomas Nelson Inc

The leader's attitude helps determine the attitudes of the followers.

John C. Maxwell
Attitude, Stay Positive, Leader
John C. Maxwell (2001). “Developing the Leader Within You Workbook”, p.130, Thomas Nelson Inc

To connect with people, be yourself, at your best.

John C. Maxwell
Being Yourself, People
John C. Maxwell (2010). “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently”, p.108, Thomas Nelson Inc

Becoming a good listener, you are able to connect with others on more levels and develop stronger, deeper relationships.

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Stronger, Levels, Able
John C. Maxwell (2006). “Motivated to Succeed: Inspirational Selections from John C. Maxwell”, p.101, Thomas Nelson Inc

You win people's hearts by helping them grow personally.

John C. Maxwell
Heart, Winning, People
John C. Maxwell (2005). “Developing the Leader Within You”, p.14, Thomas Nelson Inc

What I had been taught all my life was not true: experience is not the best teacher! Some people learn and grow as a result of their experience; some people don't. Everybody has some kind of experience. It's what you do with that experience that matters.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Leadership, Teacher
John C. Maxwell (2012). “The Complete 101 Collection”, p.128, Harper Collins

In most cases, those who want power probably shouldn't have it, those who enjoy it probably do so for the wrong reasons, and those who want most to hold on to it don't understand that it's only temporary.

John C. Maxwell
Want, Reason, Cases
John C. Maxwell, Jim Dornan (2013). “How to Influence People: Make a Difference in Your World”, p.20, Thomas Nelson Inc

Most people don't like change. They revolt against it unless they can clearly see the advantage it brings. For that reason, when good leaders prepare to take action or make changes, they take people through a process to get them ready for it.

John C. Maxwell
People, Leader, Action

Effective leaders sacrifice much that is good in order to dedicate themselves to what is best

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Sacrifice, Order, Leader
John C. Maxwell (2007). “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook: Revised and Updated”, p.193, Thomas Nelson Inc

Finish every day and be done with it.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Optimistic, Optimism

Your attitude is like the minds paintbrush. It can paint everything in bright, vibrant colors-creating a masterspiece.

John C. Maxwell
Attitude, Color, Creating

What I did in the book [Today Matters] is I tried to help a person make their day - every day - their masterpiece.

John C. Maxwell
Book, Matter, Today
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Failure is not a one-time event; it's how you deal with life along the way. Until you breathe your last breath, you're still in the process, and there is still time to turn things around for the better.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Failure, Way

Why did the achievers overcome problems while thousands are overwhelmed by theirs? They refused to hold on to the common excuses for failure. They turned their stumbling blocks into stepping stones. They realized that they couldn't determine every circumstance in life but they could determine their choice of attitude towards every circumstance.

John C. Maxwell
Attitude, Block, Choices
John C. Maxwell (2010). “Maxwell 2in1 (Developing the Leader w/in You/Developing Leaders Around You)”, p.80, Thomas Nelson

Growth inside fuels growth outside.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Leadership, Growth

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