Quotes from John Maxwell

THE HEART OF LEADERSHIP IS BASED ON SERVING OTHERS, NOT OURSELVES.

Charles Schwab: Be friends with everybody. When you have friends you will know there is somebody who will stand by you. You know the old saying, that if you have a single enemy you will find him everywhere. It doesn't pay to make enemies. Lead the life that will make you kind and friendly to everyone about you, and you will be surprised what a happy life you will live.

Nothing is easier than saying words. Nothing is harder than living them, day after day. What you promise today must be renewed and redecided tomorrow and each day that stretches out before you.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF THERE WERE NO LIMITS ON YOUR LIFE?

Educators take something simple and make it complicated. Communicators take something complicated and make it simple. —John C. Maxwell

Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger.

If the price is an issue, then realize that there is also a price to be paid for lack of commitment. If you fail to develop proper commitment, what will you forfeit? On the other hand, if you pay the price, what benefit will you gain?

Put your money to work. If you know someone with the vision to do something really great—something that will positively impact the lives of others—provide resources for him to accomplish it. Put your money to work for something that will outlive you.

WHO YOU ARE IS WHO YOU ATTRACT—GROW ACCORDINGLY.

But empowering others by giving them your authority has the same effect as sharing information: You haven't lost anything. You have increased the ability of others without decreasing yourself.

If you want to live a life that matters, don't start when you get good; start now so you become good.

How do you identify someone who needs encouragement? That person is breathing. TRUETT CATHEY