We cannot consistently behave in a way that is inconsistent with our beliefs. John C. Maxwell More Quotes by John C. Maxwell More Quotes From John C. Maxwell Failing forward is the ability to get back up after you've been knocked down, learn from your mistake, and move forward in a better direction. John C. Maxwell leadershipmistakeinspirational The longer you wait to do something you should do now, the greater the odds that you will never actually do it. John C. Maxwell oddsshouldwaiting The measure of a leader is not the number of people who serve him, but the number of people he serves. John C. Maxwell leadernumberspeople By choosing to embrace and practice good values every day, you choose the higher course in life. And your life goes in a direction that you will always feel good about. You may not always get what you desire, but you will always be the person you desire to be. John C. Maxwell practicemotivationalintegrity Find your vision, and let it guide you in all that you do. If you lack vision, look inside yourself. Draw on your natural gifts and desires. John C. Maxwell visiondesirelooks A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. John C. Maxwell basketballleadershipinspirational The best way a mentor can prepare another leader is to expose him or her to other great people. John C. Maxwell mentorleadershippeople The best way to serve the individuals on the team is to see that the whole team wins. John C. Maxwell teamworkwinningway The person who does only what he must when he is in the mood or when it's convenient isn't going to be successful. John C. Maxwell moodsuccessfuldoe Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing. John C. Maxwell growingdisciplinemotivation Not realizing what you want is a problem of knowledge. Not pursuing what you want is a problem of motivation. Not achieving what you want is a problem of persistence. John C. Maxwell persistencemotivationleadership The person who insists on using yesterday's methods in today's world won't be in business tomorrow John C. Maxwell yesterdaytodayworld People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude. John C. Maxwell leadershipinspiringinspirational Every time I have had a breakthrough in my life, it has been because of Prayer John C. Maxwell breakthroughhas-beensprayer Seven Steps to Success 1) Make a commitment to grow daily. 2) Value the process more than events. 3) Don't wait for inspiration. 4) Be willing to sacrifice pleasure for opportunity. 5) Dream big. 6) Plan your priorities. 7) Give up to go up. John C. Maxwell giving-updreaminspirational God chooses what we go through; we choose how we go through it. John C. Maxwell When you are bigger than your purpose you have a career. When your purpose is bigger than you, you have a calling. John C. Maxwell careerspurposecalling SUCCESS is when I add value to MYSELF. SIGNIFICANCE is when I add value to OTHERS. John C. Maxwell significancevaluesadd The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up. John C. Maxwell growing-upspiritualinspirational Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time. John C. Maxwell consistencyachievementdiscipline