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The person who insists on using yesterday's methods in today's world won't be in business tomorrow

The person who insists on using yesterday's methods in today's world won't be in business tomorrow

John C. Maxwell
Yesterday, World, Today
John C. Maxwell (2015). “How Successful People Win: Turn Every Setback into a Step Forward”, p.71, Hachette UK

Nothing of significance was ever achieved by an individual acting alone. Look below the surface and you will find that all seemingly solo acts are really team efforts.

John C. Maxwell
Team, Effort, Acting
John C. Maxwell (2012). “The Complete 101 Collection”, p.384, Harper Collins

We cannot consistently behave in a way that is inconsistent with our beliefs.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Leadership, Integrity
John C. Maxwell (2015). “The Leadership Handbook: 26 Critical Lessons Every Leader Needs”, p.146, Thomas Nelson Inc

Don't wait until you feel positive to move forward. Act your way into feeling good.

John C. Maxwell
Moving, Positive Thinking, Feel Good
John C. Maxwell (2007). “Failing Forward”, p.37, Harper Collins

At the beginning, all we have is the vision. At that point God expects us to begin walking in obedience according to the dream He has given us.

John C. Maxwell
Dream, Vision, Obedience
"Turning Vision Into Reality". Enrichment Interview, enrichmentjournal.ag.org. January 2000.

The secret of successful people lies in their ability to discover their strengths and to organize their life so that these strengths can be applied.

John C. Maxwell
Lying, Wrestling, Successful

In the end, people are persuaded not by what we say, but by what they understand.

John C. Maxwell
People, Ends
John C. Maxwell (2010). “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently”, p.165, Thomas Nelson Inc

One of the major keys to success is to keep moving forward on the journey, making the best of the detours and interruptions, turning adversity into advantage.

John C. Maxwell
Moving, Adversity, Journey
John C. Maxwell (1997). “Your Roadmap for Success”

Progress does not occur without change.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Progress, Doe
John C. Maxwell (2012). “To See How the Leader Is Doing, Look at the People: Lesson 9 from Leadership Gold”, p.9, Harper Collins

Your success stops where your character stops. You can never rise above the limitations of your character.

John C. Maxwell
Character, Rise Above, Limitation

People's purpose in life is always connected to their giftedness.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Leadership, People
John C. Maxwell (2015). “The Leadership Handbook: 26 Critical Lessons Every Leader Needs”, p.59, Thomas Nelson Inc

Leading well is not about enriching yourself - it's about empowering others

John C. Maxwell
Empowering, Empowering Others, Wells
John C. Maxwell (2007). “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook: Revised and Updated”, p.128, HarperCollins Leadership

If you don't love where you are right now, you won't love where you are going. Here is what I know: People who are passionate about what they do every day and love where they are in life are the fortunate ones. They have discovered their purpose. They are the difference makers who fully understand the gift of adding value, and yes, they can't help but love where they are going on their journey.

John C. Maxwell
Journey, Differences, People

To grow yourself, you must know yourself.

John C. Maxwell
Know Yourself, Grows, Knows

I may not be able to change the world I see around me, but I can change the way I see the world within me.

John C. Maxwell
Attitude, World, May
John C. Maxwell (2010). “Maxwell 2in1 (Developing the Leader w/in You/Developing Leaders Around You)”, p.110, Harper Collins

Everyone has the potential to become an encourager. You don't have to be rich. You don't have to be a genius. You don't have to have it all together. All you have to do is care about people and initiate.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, People, Together

Every worthwhile accomplishment has a price tag attached to it. The question is always whether you are willing to pay the price to attain it - in hard work, sacrifice, patience, faith, and endurance.

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Success, Perseverance, Determination
John C. Maxwell (2014). “Success: One Day at a Time”, p.65, Thomas Nelson Inc

If you're not doing something with your life, then it doesn’t matter how long you live. If you're doing something with your life, then it doesn't matter how short your life may be. A life is not measured by years lived, but by its usefulness. If you are giving, loving, serving, helping, encouraging, and adding value to others, then you're living a life that counts!

John C. Maxwell
Years, Long, Giving

Find your vision, and let it guide you in all that you do. If you lack vision, look inside yourself. Draw on your natural gifts and desires.

John C. Maxwell
Vision, Desire, Looks
John C. Maxwell (2011). “The Maxwell Daily Reader: 365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You”, p.25, Thomas Nelson Inc

The person who does only what he must when he is in the mood or when it's convenient isn't going to be successful.

John C. Maxwell
Successful, Doe, Mood

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who want to get things done, and those who don't want to make mistakes.

John C. Maxwell
Mistake, Failure, Two
John C. Maxwell (2011). “Beyond Talent: Become Someone Who Gets Extraordinary Results”, p.26, Thomas Nelson Inc

By choosing to embrace and practice good values every day, you choose the higher course in life. And your life goes in a direction that you will always feel good about. You may not always get what you desire, but you will always be the person you desire to be.

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Motivational, Integrity, Practice

You will never be able to bet on yourself unless you believe in yourself.

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Believe, Believe In Yourself, Able
John C. Maxwell (2014). “Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership”, p.29, Hachette UK

Not realizing what you want is a problem of knowledge. Not pursuing what you want is a problem of motivation. Not achieving what you want is a problem of persistence.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Motivation, Persistence
John C. Maxwell (2006). “Motivated to Succeed: Inspirational Selections from John C. Maxwell”, p.143, Thomas Nelson Inc

Integrity is not a given factor in everyone's life. It is a result of self-discipline, inner trust, and a decision to be relentlessly honest in all situations in our lives.

John C. Maxwell
Integrity, Self, Discipline
John C. Maxwell (2005). “Developing the Leader Within You”, p.38, Thomas Nelson Inc

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