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“God chooses what we go through; we choose how we go through it.”

John C. Maxwell

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

Life presents challenges; we control our response and attitude toward them.

In simple terms: We face trials, but choose our reaction.

Key Takeaway

Own your mindset.

Themes

responsibility choice resilience

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • leadership
  • adversity
  • stress management

Key Concepts

agency mindset psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you decide your response to hardship?
  • What habits strengthen your agency?
A Different Perspective

External circumstances can limit options despite a positive mindset.

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