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To be successful, you can't just run on the fast track; run on your track.

To be successful, you can't just run on the fast track; run on your track.

John C. Maxwell
Running, Successful, Track

I am the recipient of many benefits that I do not deserve and did not earn. Someone else paid for them. I am grateful! How do I show my gratitude? By daily pouring into others and passing on to them the things that will allow them to run far and achieve beyond what I have done.

John C. Maxwell
Running, Gratitude, Grateful

What is your legacy? Are you intentional about the sort of influence you want to have on the world around you? Being aware of how you want to be remembered gives you a perspective on what is truly important. Leadership is influence, and relationships are the foundation of leadership. Nothing is more predictive of your legacy than the quality of people you surround yourself with.

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People, Giving, Perspective

If you take control of your behavior, your emotions will fall into place.

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Fall, Emotion, Behavior

Adversity is a crossroads that makes a person choose one of two paths: character or compromise. Every time he chooses character, he becomes stronger, even if that choice brings negative consequences.

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Character, Adversity, Two
John C. Maxwell (2007). “The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow”, p.10, Thomas Nelson Inc

Successful people don't make a daily decision to grow. The decision has already been made and just needs to be fed. To feed success you must ... know your purpose in life, grow daily to reach your maximum potential, and sow seeds that benefit others. Remember, success is not a destination; it's a daily thing.

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Successful, People, Decision

God will give to you what He knows will flow through you.

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Giving, Flow, Gods Will

The real leader holds the power, not just the position.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Real, Leader
John C. Maxwell (2001). “The Law of E. F. Hutton”, Thomas Nelson Incorporated

Two ( or more) people come together and they agree that they should be together for a common purpose and that purpose is to add value to one another. ENGAGEMENTS are partnerships that should ALWAYS be Win-Win.

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Winning, Two, Common Purpose

A dream is an inspiring picture of the future that energizes your mind, will, and emotions, empowering you to do everything you can to achieve it.

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Dream, Empowering, Mind
John C. Maxwell (2011). “Put Your Dream to the Test: 10 Questions that Will Help You See It and Seize It”, p.13, Thomas Nelson Inc

If something can be done 80% as well by someone else, delegate!

John C. Maxwell
Done, Wells, Ifs

Leaders should get out of their comfort zone but stay in their strength zone. When their work lies within their natural gifting and strengths, leaders experience the greatest return in productivity and contentment. Life is too short to live in the comfort zone, where growing and accomplishing and achieving your potential takes a back seat. I suggest you refocus if the comfort zone is your leadership priority.

John C. Maxwell
Lying, Life Is Too Short, Priorities

True Leadership always begins with the inner person.

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True Leader, True Leadership, Persons
John C. Maxwell (2007). “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You”, p.17, Thomas Nelson Inc

Leadership, like responsibility, is a voluntary act.

John C. Maxwell
Responsibility
John C. Maxwell (2010). “The Right to Lead: Learning Leadership Through Character and Courage”, p.35, Thomas Nelson Inc

Connecting is vital for any person who wants to achieve success. It is essential for anyone who wants to build great relationships. You will only be able to reach your potential-regar dless of your profession or chosen path-when you learn to connect with other people.

John C. Maxwell
People, Essentials, Want

True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from Influence.

John C. Maxwell
Influence, True Leader, True Leadership
John C. Maxwell (2007). “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook: Revised and Updated”, p.14, Thomas Nelson Inc

If you want to be a sharp thinker, be around sharp people.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, People, Want
"Thinking for a Change: 11 Ways Highly Successful People Approach Life and Work". Book by John C. Maxwell, 2003.

The person with a plan, a picture, will go after thoughts that add value to their thinking.

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Inspirational, Thinking, Add

No matter what you are currently able to do, creativity can make you capable of more.

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Inspirational, Creativity, Matter

A strategy that doesn't take into account resources is doomed to failure.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Strategy, Resources
John C. Maxwell (2009). “How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life”, p.52, Hachette UK

Reflective thinking is like the crock pot of the mind. It encourages your thoughts to simmer until they're done.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Thinking, Mind
John C. Maxwell (2009). “How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life”, p.62, Hachette UK

The value you receive from reflective thinking will depend on the kinds of questions you ask yourself.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Thinking, Kind

Little did I realize that my desire to add value to others would be the thing that added value to me!

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Desire, Would Be

Adversity is prosperity to those who possess a great attitude.

John C. Maxwell
Attitude, Adversity, Prosperity
John C. Maxwell (2012). “The Complete 101 Collection”, p.20, Harper Collins

Inability to make decisions is one of the principal reasons executives fail.

John C. Maxwell
Decision, Inability, Failing

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