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Achieve Quote by John C. Maxwell

“A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them. This sequence is something that all achievers have in common. They do not see a mistake is as their failure; rather it is simply a learning experience. Achievers view a mistake as…” quote by John C. Maxwell
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“A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them. This sequence is something that all achievers have in common. They do not see a mistake is as their failure; rather it is simply a learning experience. Achievers view a mistake as an opportunity to do something over again and do it right the second time. A mistake is simply the price they pay to achieve success.”

John C. Maxwell

About This Quote

Source Book: Developing the Leader Within You, John C. Maxwell, 1993

Mistakes are learning opportunities; growth requires admitting, profiting from, and correcting them.

In simple terms: Mistakes teach if you own and fix them.

Key Takeaway

Own, learn, improve.

Themes

growth resilience leadership

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • business meetings
  • personal development
  • team projects
  • entrepreneurial ventures

Key Concepts

learning self‑awareness accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you turn a recent error into a win?
  • What habits help you correct mistakes quickly?
A Different Perspective

Success still demands external resources and supportive environments.

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