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The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.

The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Life, Motivational
FaceBook post by John C. Maxwell from Feb 28, 2016

Often people fail to start or complete a task because they don't see any connection between what they're doing and what they really want to accomplish in life.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, People, Connections

The only guarantee for failure is to stop trying

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Life, Motivational
John C. Maxwell (2011). “Put Your Dream to the Test: 10 Questions that Will Help You See It and Seize It”, p.169, Thomas Nelson Inc

Successful and unsuccessful people do not vary greatly in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Motivational, Success

As you begin changing your thinking, start immediately to change your behavior. Begin to act the part of the person you would like to become. Take action on your behavior. Too many people want to feel, then take action. This never works.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Learning, Thinking
John C. Maxwell (2001). “Developing the Leader Within You Workbook”, p.138, Thomas Nelson Inc

Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Life, Motivational

Although it's admirable to be ambitious and hard-working, it's more desirable to be smart-working.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Smart, Hard Work

Stay focused instead of getting offended or off track by others.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Leadership, Track

The more seriously you take your growth, the more seriously your people will take you.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Leadership, People

To add value to others, one must first value others.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Leadership, Good Life
John C. Maxwell (2010). “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently”, p.34, Thomas Nelson Inc

Earn the right to be heard by listening to others. Seek to understand a situation before making judgments about it.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Leadership, Listening To Others

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

Growth inside fuels growth outside.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Leadership, Growth

Leaders don't rise to the pinnacle of success without developing the right set of attitudes and habits; they make every day a masterpiece.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Leadership, Attitude

Reaching the top is a monumental achievement, but remaining there may be the most spectacular feat of all.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Achievement, May

We choose what attitudes we have right now. And it's a continuing choice.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Attitude, Choices
John C. Maxwell (2011). “The Maxwell Daily Reader: 365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You”, Thomas Nelson Inc

Make a point to continually search for a better way of doing things, even when things are going well, to ensure that a better alternative has not been overlooked and to keep your creative talents in practice.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Practice, Creative

There are two paths people can take. They can either play now and pay later, or pay now and play later. Regardless of the choice, one thing is certain. Life will demand a payment.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Play, Two
John C. Maxwell (2005). “Developing the Leader Within You”, p.121, Thomas Nelson Inc

Doing the right thing daily, compounds over time.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Compounds, Doing The Right Thing

The best leaders are readers of people. They have the intuitive ability to understand others by discerning how they feel and recognizing what they sense.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, People, Leader

If we are growing we are always going to be outside our comfort zone.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Comfort, Growing
FaceBook post by John C. Maxwell from Aug 07, 2016

Don't ever be impressed with goal setting. Be impressed with goal getting.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Goal, Settings
John C. Maxwell (2003). “Thinking for a Change: 11 Ways Highly Successful People Approach Life and Work”, p.23, Hachette UK

You cannot overestimate the unimportance of practically everything.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Choices, Decision
John C. Maxwell (2005). “Developing the Leader Within You”, p.27, Thomas Nelson Inc

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

Success each day should be judged by the seeds sown, not the harvest reaped.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Achievement, Each Day
FaceBook post by John C. Maxwell from Jan 02, 2017

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