When you reflect, you are able to put an experience into perspective... reflective thinking enables you to distance yourself from the intense… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“If you tend to focus on the particular events in your life, try to put things into perspective. When you do, you'll… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Ninety percent of those who fail are not actually defeated; they simply quit. ... As you face bad experiences, it's important for… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
One way to overcome our natural self-centeredness is to try to see things from other people's perspectives. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Those who profit from adversity possess a spirit of humility and are therefore inclined to make the necessary changes needed to learn… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Big-picture thinkers broaden their outlook by striving to learn from every experience. They don't rest on their successes, they learn from them. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When you face discouragement, you can do one of two things, and the one you choose will color your perspective. You can… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
What is your legacy? Are you intentional about the sort of influence you want to have on the world around you? Being… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
For years I kept a sign on my desk that helped me maintain the right perspective concerning yesterday. It simply said, 'yesterday… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“Why do so many people do nothing? I think it’s because most of us look at the evils and injustice around us, and we… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Goals not only help you develop initial motivation by making your dreams obtainable, but they also help you continue to be motivated and that… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Vision is a picture of a desired future; a picture of something that I don't possess right now, but it is something I want… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you want to make your mother happy, talk to her. If you want to make your father happy, listen. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Passion gives you an advantage over others, because one person with passion is greater than ninety-nine who have only an interest! — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I thought if I was open and honest, it would help the reader to get open and honest, and they also would realize sometimes… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
A person who has a dream knows what he is willing to give up in order to go up. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The bottom line on attitude is that a good one helps to increase your possibilities. Pessimists usually get what they expect. So do optimists. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
