Maxwell
Maxwell
Grammy Award-nominated R&B artist whose albums Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite and BLACKsummers'night were both Platinum-certified.
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionR&B Singer
Date of Birth23 May 1973
CountryUnited States of America
distance often-is roots
Most people would rather change their circumstances to improve their lives when instead they need to change themselves to improve their circumstances. They put in just enough effort to distance themselves from their problems without ever trying to go after the root, which can often be found in themselves. Because they don't try to change the source of their problems, their problems keep coming back at them.
perspective important benefits
Ninety percent of those who fail are not actually defeated; they simply quit. ... As you face bad experiences, it's important for you to remember that you can rarely see the benefits while you're in the midst of them. You usually gain perspective on the other side of it.
reality people listening
When you are influential and highly respected, people tend to tell you what you want to hear, not what you need to hear. They are seeking your approval, or they flatter you. Unfortunately, this creates a gap between what you hear and reality. If you find yourself in that situation, you will need to work extra hard to get the people close to you to speak honestly into your life. And you will have to become highly intentional in observing and listening.
positive-thinking thinking
Positive thinking must be followed by positive doing.
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.
vision culture
Don’t tell them what you’re going to do - that’s vision. Do what you are going to do – that’s culture.
momentum problem solve
Momentum solves 80% of your problems.
leader path
Anyone can follow a path, but only a leader can blaze one.
believe successful people
A lot of people believe they are successful because they have everything they want. They have added value to themselves. But I believe significance comes when you add value to others and you can't have true success without significance.
leadership commitment empowering
Leadership is influence. It is the ability to obtain followers. When the leader lacks confidence, the followers have no commitment. A leader is great not because of his power, but because of his ability to empower others.
inspirational distance eye
When you reflect, you are able to put an experience into perspective... reflective thinking enables you to distance yourself from the intense emotions of particularly good or bad experiences and see them with fresh eyes.
want-something differences done
The difference between where we are and where we want to be is created by the changes we are willing to make in our lives. When you want something you've never had, you must do something you've never done to get it.
yesterday tomorrow persons
I've never known a person focused on yesterday to have a better tomorrow.
knowing today essentials
Knowing the future is difficult, controlling the future is impossible. Knowing today is essential; controlling today is possible.