John C. Maxwell Quotes That Will Inspire You to Live Your Best Life

1. As leaders we need to remember that. Strong convictions precede great actions. When we know something is right-- and that conviction is bolstered by the knowledge that our motives are pure...-- we need to follow through. Others may second-guess our thinking and our decision-making. But when we know what's right, we can't let those things throw us off. We need to stand by our convictions. Wisdom from Women in the Bible: Giants of the Faith Speak into Our Lives

2. Happiness simply cannot be relied upon as a measure of success. Your Road Map for Success: You Can Get There from Here

3. If you want to be a big-picture thinker, you will have to go against the flow of the world. Society wants to keep people in boxes. Most people are married mentally to the status quo. They want what was, not what can be. They seek safety and simple answers. To think big-picture, you need to give yourself permission to go a different way, to break new ground, to find new worlds to conquer. And when your world does get bigger, you need to celebrate. Never forget there is more out there in the world than what you’ve experienced. How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

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

5. Success is...knowing your purpose in life,growing to reach your maximum potential, andsowing seeds that benefit others.

6. The only guarantee for failure is to stop trying

7. You may be an exceptional leader who has gone unrecognized. Or you may be someone who possesses no status or official authority. Do not let that stop you from doing the right thing. Never underestimate the power of one small act. Exercise the wisdom God has given you by putting it into action. There's no telling what God may do with it. Wisdom from Women in the Bible: Giants of the Faith Speak into Our Lives

8. As you interact with people, you certainly want to pay attention to the factual content of the conversation. But don't ignore the emotional content. Sometimes you can learn more about what's really going on by reading between the lines. The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow

9. How do you cultivate optimism? By learning the secret of contentment. If you can learn that, then no matter what happens to you, you can weather the storm and build on the good you find in any situation. Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success

10. If you don't already have a mentor, go out and find one. If you can't get someone to help you in person, begin the process by reading books. That's where I got started. The main thing is to get the process under way. The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow

11. If you're in the habit of listening only to the facts and not the person who expresses them, change your focus - and really listen. The 21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader- Lunch & Learn

12. Life is now in session. Are you present? The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential

13. Most people who decide to grow personally find their first mentors in the pages of books. The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential