John C. Maxwell

John C. Maxwell
letting-go mistake adversity
Those who profit from adversity possess a spirit of humility and are therefore inclined to make the necessary changes needed to learn from their mistakes, failures, and losses. ... When we are focused too much on ourselves, we lose perspective. Humility allows us to regain perspective and see the big picture. ... Humility allows us to let go of perfection and keep trying.
mistake moving responsibility
People who blame others for their failures never overcome them. They simply move from problem to problem. To reach your potential, you must continually improve yourself, and you can't do that if you don't take responsibility for your actions and learn from your mistakes.
mistake miracle done
The wrong action done at the wrong time spells disaster The right action done at the wrong time spells resistance The wrong action done at the right time spells mistake but The right action done at the right time spells a miracle
mistake doing-nothing persons
The greatest mistake a person can make is doing nothing.
mistake moving commitment
The highest reward for our toil is not what we get for it but what we become by it. ... Mistakes are not failures. They are proof that we are making an effort. When we understand that, we can more easily move out of our comfort zone, try something new, and improve. ... Improvement demands a commitment to grow long after the mood in which it was made has passed.
mistake successful thinking
Successful people...focus on the rewards of success: learning from their mistakes and thinking about how they can improve themselves and their situations.
mistake successful errors
All leaders make mistakes. They are a part of life. Successful leaders recognize their errors, learn from them, and work to correct their faults.
mistake stones stepping-stones
Mistakes are the stepping stones to success.
leadership mistake adversity
Seek advice, but make sure it's from someone who has successfully handled mistakes or adversities.
mistake failure two
Generally speaking, there are two kinds of learning: experience, which is gained from your own mistakes, and wisdom, which is learned from the mistakes of others.
success mistake safe
If you aren't making any mistakes, it's a sure sign you're playing it too safe.
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.
mistake failure two
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.
leadership mistake notion
Don't buy into the notion that mistakes can somehow be avoided. They can't be.