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Doing right Quote by John C. Maxwell

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

John C. Maxwell

About This Quote

Source Book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John C. Maxwell, 1998

Ethical actions generate positive feelings, aligning moral behavior with personal satisfaction.

In simple terms: Doing right feels good.

Key Takeaway

Act ethically to feel good.

Themes

ethics leadership psychology

Mood

thoughtful encouraging

Type

leadership motivational

When to use this quote

  • business decisions
  • team management
  • personal habits

Key Concepts

moral philosophy emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile ethical dilemmas?
  • When does doing right conflict with personal feelings?
A Different Perspective

Moral actions may not always feel good immediately.

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