John C. Maxwell
John C. Maxwell
sleep responsibility years
We have many years to eat and sleep, but how many years do we have to make a difference in the lives of others? That's the highest calling any of us can have: Living our life so as to intentionally add value to others. But to do this, we have to make ourselves more valuable. We have to keep learning, growing, developing as leaders and taking responsibility for being the change we want to see in the world.
passion thinking
I think that self-discipline has to be accompanied by passion.
fishing advice worms
Never open a can of worms unless you plan to go fishing.
mistake moving inspiration
Failing forward is the ability to get back up after you've been knocked down, learn from your mistake, and move forward in a better direction.
smart inspiration hard-work
Although it's admirable to be ambitious and hard-working, it's more desirable to be smart-working.
passion thinking discipline
I think passion and discipline are wonderful, complementary things.
inspiration people tasks
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.
attitude inspiration leader
Leaders don't rise to the pinnacle of success without developing the right set of attitudes and habits; they make every day a masterpiece.
inspiration achievement may
Reaching the top is a monumental achievement, but remaining there may be the most spectacular feat of all.
people growth personal-growth
For many many years, I've taught, not only leadership, but I've taught people that they need a personal growth plan. Growth is not an automatic process for you or me or anybody.
tests succeed loyal
The true test of relationships is not only how loyal someone is when we fail, but how thrilled they are when we succeed.
inspiration leader needs
Leaders never outgrow the need to change.
dream able
Only those who see their dream are able to seize their dream.
helping-others giving long
What you give to help others, builds them up enough that they are able to give to others. It's a cycle that can continue on long after you're dead and gone.