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A difficult time can be more readily endured if we retain the conviction that our existence holds a purpose - a cause to pursue, a person to love, a goal to achieve.

A difficult time can be more readily endured if we retain the conviction that our existence holds a purpose - a cause to pursue, a person to love, a goal to achieve.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Moving On, Success

People are funny. When they are young, they will spend their health to get wealth. Later, they will gladly pay all they have trying to get their health back.

John C. Maxwell
People, Trying, Pay

But the law of magnetism really is true: who you are is who you attract.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Law, Magnetism
John C. Maxwell (2007). “The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow”, p.58, Thomas Nelson Inc

Anyone who loves his opinions more than his teammates will advance his opinions but set back his team.

John C. Maxwell
Team, Teammate, Opinion
John C. Maxwell (2006). “The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player: Becoming the Kind of Person Every Team Wants”, p.107, Thomas Nelson Inc

You will never fulfill your destiny doing work you despise.

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Destiny, Despise, Your Destiny
John C. Maxwell (2012). “The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential”, p.27, Hachette UK

Negative thinking blows everything out of proportion.

John C. Maxwell
Blow, Thinking, Stay Positive

The dream is free...but the journey will cost you something.

John C. Maxwell
Dream, Journey, Cost

Enjoyment is an incredible energizer to the human spirit.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Enjoy Life, Spirit

If you want to keep giving you have to keep growing.

John C. Maxwell
Giving, Growing, Want

Success is a continuing thing. It is growth and development. It is achieving one thing and using that as a stepping stone to achieve something else.

John C. Maxwell
Growth, Development, Stones
John C. Maxwell (2007). “Leadership Principles for Graduates: Create Success in Life One Day at a Time”, p.91, Thomas Nelson Inc

People naturally follow leaders stronger than themselves.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Leadership, People
John C. Maxwell (2007). “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You”, p.76, Thomas Nelson Inc

The best leaders realize their success depends on their people.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, People, Realizing

The attitude of the leader affects the atmosphere of the office

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Attitude, Office, Leader
John C. Maxwell (2007). “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You”, p.59, Thomas Nelson Inc

The key to encouragement is in knowing what gives people courage; what spurs them on to action.

John C. Maxwell
Encouragement, Keys, Knowing

I've never known a person focused on yesterday to have a better tomorrow.

John C. Maxwell
Yesterday, Tomorrow, Persons
John C. Maxwell (2011). “The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization”, p.183, Thomas Nelson Inc

Competence goes beyond words. It's the leader's ability to say it, plan it, and do it in such a way that others know that you know how - and know that they want to follow you.

John C. Maxwell
Leader, Want, Way
John C. Maxwell (2007). “The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow”, p.25, Thomas Nelson Inc

The secret of our success is found in our daily agenda.

John C. Maxwell
Wrestling, Secret, Agendas
John C. Maxwell (2007). “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook: Revised and Updated”, p.26, Thomas Nelson Inc

The law of process says — leaders develop daily, not in a day.

John C. Maxwell
Law, Leader, Process

People today are desperate for leaders, but they want to be influenced only by individuals they can trust, persons of good character.

John C. Maxwell
Character, People, Leader
John C. Maxwell, Jim Dornan (2013). “How to Influence People: Make a Difference in Your World”, p.19, Thomas Nelson Inc

Facing difficulties is inevitable. Learning from them is optional.

John C. Maxwell
Inevitable, Difficulty, Optional

Maturity does not always come with age; sometimes age comes alone.

John C. Maxwell
Funny, Motivational, Wisdom
John C. Maxwell (2010). “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently”, p.31, Thomas Nelson Inc

It is easier to move from failure to success in from excuses to success.

John C. Maxwell
Moving, Excuse, Easier

Not everyone will become a great leader, but everyone can become a better leader.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Leader, Great Leader
John C. Maxwell (2005). “Developing the Leader Within You”, p.19, Thomas Nelson Inc

If your desire is to be successful or to make a positive impact on your world, you need to become a person of influence.

John C. Maxwell
Successful, Impact, Desire
John C. Maxwell, Jim Dornan (1997). “Becoming a Person of Influence: How to Positively Impact the Lives of Others”, p.3, Thomas Nelson Inc

When a leader is upbeat in the face of discouraging circumstances, others admire that quality and want to be like her.

John C. Maxwell
Leader, Quality, Want
John C. Maxwell (2012). “The Complete 101 Collection”, p.10, Harper Collins

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