Quotes from JOHN C MAXWELL

The Stone Age didn't end because people ran out of stones. It ended because people kept learning and improving

Seven Steps to Success 1) Make a commitment to grow daily. 2) Value the process more than events. 3) Don't wait for inspiration. 4) Be willing to sacrifice pleasure for opportunity. 5) Dream big. 6) Plan your priorities. 7) Give up to go up.

Remember, man does not live on bread alone: sometimes he needs a little buttering up.

Leaders must read the people, then lead the people. They must understand the timing, the people, the situation, and the priorities, then act accordingly. Their action depends upon how they read these factors.

If you don't contradict yourself on a regular basis, then you're not thinking.

The Stone Age didn't end because people ran out of stones. It ended because people kept learning and improving

Ideas have a short shelf life. You must act on them before the expiration date. World War I flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker said it all when he remarked, I can give you a six-word formula for success: Thnk things through-then follow through.

Great leaders have good people skills, and they can get people to compromise and work together. But they also take a stand when needed. Courage deals with principle, not perception. If you don't have the ability to see when to stand up and the conviction to do it, you'll never be an effective leader. Your dedication to potential mus remain stronger than your desire to appease others.

sometimes you win, sometimes you learn

A minute of thought is worth more than an hour of talk.

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

Transformation is within reach of anyone who is willing to change themselves, live good values value people, and collaborate with others to bring about lasting positive change. p182 Change Your World

They can't hurt you unless you let them.