John C. Maxwell Quotes

“The person who forgets the ultimate is a slave to the immediate.”

“Negative thinking creates clouds at critical decision times.”

“The bottomline in leadership isn't how far we advance ourselves but how far we advance others.”

“Never underestimate the power of an encouraging word.”

“The only thing we can control is what we do in the present. The more we replay yesterday, the further we get from today's opportunities. And the further away we move from opportunities, the tougher the road is to get back. Opportunities never look as good coming as they do going, and they wait for no one. We need to be highly attentive to spot them. And we must be focused on our present capabilities, not past regrets.”

“People of influence understand the incredible value of becoming a good listener.”

“For years I kept a sign on my desk that helped me maintain the right perspective concerning yesterday. It simply said, 'yesterday ended last night.' It reminded me that no matter how badly I might have failed in the past, it's done, and today is a new day.”

“The true measure of leadership is influence - nothing more, nothing less.”

“Have the humility to learn from those around you.”

“A great idea is simply the combination of many good ideas.”

“You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.”

“Don't worry about yesterday it ended last night at midnight.”

“Dreams require down payments. Dreams are free, but the journey isn't. There is a price to pay. When you find your why you'll find your way. When you develop your will you will embark on your way. Many people start; few people finish. Many people have a dream; few people achieve their dreams.”

“To grow yourself, you must know yourself.”

“People can open doors for you, but you ... must walk through.”

“When we are foolish, we want to conquer the world. When we are wise, we want to conquer ourselves. That begins when we do what we should no matter how we feel about it.”

“Successful people do what is right no matter how they feel, and by doing right, they feel good.”

“Leaders are less interested in their position and more interested in their positive impact on others.”

“Most people who decide to grow personally find their first mentors in the pages of books.”

“To achieve all that is possible, we must attempt the impossible. To be all we can be, we must dream of being more.”

“Our days are like identical suitcases. Even though they are all the same size, some people are able to pack more into them then others. The reason? They know what to pack.”

“Might you be missing opportunities because you have been too quick to ask how instead of why?”

“The strength of any organization is a direct result of the strength of its leaders.”

“SELF-DISCIPLINE, more than any other personal quality I can think of, is the one thing that separates successful people from the unsuccessful. Think of all it encompasses: honoring commitments, promises and deadlines, keeping your life on schedule, being willing to go the extra mile... Self-discipline is essential to success. The alternative is a life ruled by emotions, and none of us can afford that if we're going to fulfill our purpose and realize our potential.”

“If you don’t try to create the future you want, you must endure the future you get.”