Quotes by John Maxwell

• Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
• Success is not determined by how high you climb, but by how many others you lift along the way.
• A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.
• People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.
• The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.
• We choose what attitudes we have right now. And it's a continuing choice.
• 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.
• Remember, man does not live on bread alone: sometimes he needs a little buttering up.
• Policies are many, Principles are few, Policies will change, Principles never do.
• Learn to say 'no' to the good so you can say 'yes' to the best.
• Leadership is influence.
• Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.
• If you're lying, you're lying.
• Good executives never put off until tomorrow what they can get someone else to do today.
• A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.
• Educators take something simple and make it complicated. Communicators take something complicated and make it simple.
• Success is not measured by the trophies we accumulate, but by the lives we touch along the way.
• Change is inevitable, growth is optional.
• Success is not about the destination, but the journey of who you become along the way.
• The greatest risk is not taking one at all.
• Success is not defined by what you have, but by who you are becoming.
• Success is not defined by what you have, but by who you are becoming along the way.
• Success isn't about being the best, it's about bringing out the best in others.
• Success is not measured by how high you climb, but by how many people you bring with you along the way.
• Success is not in what you have, but who you are and how you impact others.
• Life is an adventure meant to be lived, not a problem to be solved.
• Success is not defined by the trophies on the shelf, but by the memories in your heart.
• Success is not about who you are, but about who you become in the process.
• Adversity is the polish that shines the diamond of character.
• Success is not defined by what you have, but by who you are becoming in the process.
• The true measure of success is not how high you climb, but how many others you lift up along the way.
• Success is not determined by how high you climb, but by how many others you lift up with you.
• Life's challenges are like a furnace - they either refine you or consume you, depending on how you choose to face them.
• True success is not in how high you climb, but in how many you lift up with you.
• Change is inevitable, but growth is optional.
• A true leader is not measured by the size of their following, but by the depth of their impact on others.
• The true measure of success is not how high you climb, but how many others you lift up with you.
• True success is not measured by how high you climb, but by how many others you lift up along the way.
• A true leader is not the one who seeks followers, but the one who inspires others to lead.
• The true measure of success is not in how high you climb, but in how many others you lift up along the way.
• We cannot control the direction of the wind, but we can adjust our sails to reach our destination.
• Success isn't defined by how high you climb, but by how many people you bring with you on the journey.
• Mindset is everything. Your attitude determines your direction.
• Success is not defined by what you accomplish, but by the person you become along the way.
• Success is not in the absence of failure, but in the refusal to surrender to it.
• Success isn't determined by how high you climb, but by how many people you lift up along the way.
• Fear is the prison of the heart; courage is the key to freedom.
• Thinking is difficult, that's why most people judge.
• The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do.
• People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude
• The greatest achievement is to inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more.
• Success is not the key to happiness; happiness is the key to success. Stay positive and watch how your life changes.
• May your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more.
• The most powerful force on earth is a human soul on fire with purpose.
• Success is not what you achieve, but who you become in the process
• Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.
• Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn
• Character is not made in crisis; it is only exhibited.
• Talent is a gift, but character is a choice
• Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.
• No one is smart enough by themselves. It takes teamwork to get ahead.
• Climb mountains so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.
• A true leader creates more leaders, not followers.
• Success is not in what you have, but in who you become
• Success is not in what we have, but who we become in the process
• Sometimes you win, and sometimes you learn.
• Success is not in what you have, but in who you become in the process.
• Success is not in what we have, but in who we are.
• Success is not in what you have, but in who you have become.
• Success is not in what you have but who you are becoming.
• Success is not in what we do, but in who we become in the process.
• The pessimist complains about the wind, the optimist expects it to change, the leader adjusts the sails.
• The pessimist complains about the wind, the optimist expects the wind direction to change, and the leader adjusts the sails.
• Don't just aim to be successful, aim to add value and success will follow.
• A positive attitude is like a magnet for miracles.
• Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn - but either way, you grow.
• You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily.
• Happiness is a journey, not a destination; happiness comes from within, not from external circumstances.
• The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.
• Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn — but either way, you grow.
• You don't have to be perfect to inspire others. Let people be inspired by how you handle your imperfections.
• Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn - either way, you're always growing.
• Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do along the way.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it – surely, some calculations don't add up, but at least we can always round up to happiness!
• Success is not just what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do.
• Progress isn’t made by those who point out how wrong you have done, but by those who jump in to help you get it right.
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in life, but what you inspire others to do.
• Success is not only about what you accomplish in your own life; it's about what you inspire others to do.
• Success is not the end of the road; it's a pit stop on the journey of continuous growth.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it – so let’s make sure the reactions include some dancing!
• Don’t count the minutes. Make the minutes count.
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in life; it's about what you inspire others to do.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—so set up your stance before the curveball pitches!
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish personally, it's about what you inspire others to do.
• Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do.
• Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life; it’s about what you inspire others to do.
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do as well.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it — the rest is just stubborn trivia!
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. So, roll with the punches and make the dance an adventure!
• Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do as well.
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do as well.
• Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in life; it’s about what you inspire others to do.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it; the key? Learn to always.have a flashlight when that fog crosses your path!
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it; let's celebrate the artistry in the chaos.
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish; it's about what you inspire others to do.
• The best way to predict the future is to create it... or take a nap on a busy day—either way, you’ll wake up refreshed.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—and 100% better with a slice of cake!
• Success is not just about climbing the corporate ladder; it’s about making sure it’s leaned against the right wall!
• Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it—preferably with coffee.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it, so let’s choose the laugh track over a lament.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—let each response be something that sparkles.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—so pack your bags with good humor.
• Success is not just how high you’ve climbed, but also how many others you lift along the way.
• Sometimes you win, and sometimes you learn—from your experiences, the real victory begins.
• Success is like a fart; it’s funny when someone else has it, but a disaster when you do.
• Don't worry if plan A doesn't work. The alphabet has 25 more letters!
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it; let's choose laughter, not a biography!
• Success is the art of getting up one more time than you've fallen down.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—like battling bees at a picnic. Remember, the scarring does add character!
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do in their lives.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—like adding salt, some seem to sprinkle generously while others pour the whole shaker!
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we respond to it—so upgrade your smile to premium!
• Success is just failure asked to wear a more polished shoe.
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do, too.
• Success is like a ladder – you can't climb it with your hands in your pockets!
• Success is often found just beyond the stubborn refusal to quit.
• Success often wouldn't be sudden storms, but rather gentle drizzles that soak you slowly; so always carry an umbrella.
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do as well on their journey.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—so brush your hair before the big moment!
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire others to do, too.
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, but how you've helped others accomplish what's within theirs.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—so laugh often and leave the worrying behind!
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do!
• Success in life is getting up one more time than you fall down.
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life; it's what you inspire others to do.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—so keep the drama in movies!
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do for themselves along the way.
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do in theirs.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it; so when life gives you lemons, turn them into a fabulous lemonade stand!
• Success is simply the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out, while occasionally snacking.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it; so grab some popcorn, because it's about to get interesting!
• Success is not the key to happiness. Use happiness as the key, and let success be the wonderful byproduct!
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in life but what you inspire others to do.
• Success is like living proof that taking one step forward and two to the side actually gets you where you’re supposed to be—eventually.
• Success consists of taking just one more step than you think you can.
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life; it’s about what you inspire others to do.
• Success isn’t just what you accomplish in your life, it’s what you inspire others to do during theirs.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it; bellylaughs are a great way to keep things in perspective!
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do along the way.
• Success isn't just what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do with theirs.
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire others to do in theirs.
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire others to do during theirs.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it; so when life hands you lemons, ask it for a palm tree and a beach!
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do around you.
• Success is not just what you accomplish in life, but what you inspire others to do.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. Let's make that 110% with a heavy sprinkle of laughter!
• Success is not just what you accomplish in your life, it's what you inspire others to do.
• Success isn't defined by what you accomplish, but by what you inspire others to do in the world.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—try to react with laughter.
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire others to do!
• Success is just failure that wears a fancy suit!
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we respond to it—like trying to eat spaghetti in a cloud!
• Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in life, but what you inspire others to do.
• Teamwork makes the dream work, but a good laugh never hurts!
• Life is like a sandwich; success is determined by how you assemble it.
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do in theirs.
• Success is a stairway, not a suspension bridge; it may take longer to climb but the view from the top is worth every single step.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it, so grab a cup of coffee and put on your superhero cape!
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, but about what you inspire others to do.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—so if you spill coffee on your shirt, just declare it 'wearable art' and move on!
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—so just don’t forget your emotive dancing shoes!
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it, with a sprinkle of coffee for good measure!
• Don't let yesterday take up too much of today; sweetness often lies ahead.
• Sometimes you win, and sometimes you learn - but blanket rearranging happens between both!
• Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do in theirs.
• Success is not just what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do, too.
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire others to do with theirs.
• Success is not just the destination, but the questionable life choices you make along the way.
• Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. If you pour your heart into honesty, success will always greet you at the finish line.
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do in theirs after they meet you.
• Success isn’t just what you accomplish in your life, it’s what you inspire others to do.
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do while they live theirs.
• Success isn't about how high you have climbed, but how many people you brought with you on the way up.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—let's react with a little more dancing!
• Success ain't just about what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire others to do.
• Success is just failure that dared to get up one more time.
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire others to do along the way.
• Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others accomplish.
• Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out; just don’t forget to eat the donut before you drink the coffee.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it; choose to laugh and dance even through the rain!
• Success is like a fart; it’s of your own, and you can describe it all you want, but when someone tries to experience it with you, it tends to lose its allure!
• Success isn’t necessarily about greatness, it's about humility, constant learning, and always striving without stubbornness.
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do in theirs.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it — so laugh a little, shimmy a lot, and dance between the storms.
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in life; it's about what you inspire others to do as well.
• Success isn’t just about what you accomplish; it’s about what change you inspire in others.
• Success is not just about climbing the ladder; sometimes it's about sweeping the floor on your way up.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—like misplacing your keys: it’s not the act that matters, it’s how much drama you choose to infuse around the subsequent hunt!
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it; like seasoning in a dish, a pinch of humor always enhances the flavor.
• Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life, it’s about what you inspire others to do while you’re living it.
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do while living.
• Success is not just about what you accomplish, but about who you become in the process.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. So bring popcorn and enjoy the show!
• Success is simply the place where preparation meets opportunity, so it’d better be waiting with coffee and donuts.
• Success is not just about what you accomplish, but also about whom you inspire along the way.
• Success is not just what you accomplish in your life; it’s what you inspire others to do.
• Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life, it’s about what you inspire others to do along the way.
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish; it's about what you inspire others to achieve. If your dreams only take you so far, invite the whole world along for the journey!
• Remember, the grass isn't greener on the other side; it's greener where you water it!
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life; it’s about what you inspire others to do when you’re not around.
• Success is not just what you accomplish yourself, it's about what you inspire others to do.
• Success isn’t just about what you accomplish as an individual, but what you inspire others to do in your presence.
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do when you’re not around.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—and probably scrambling to find the right snack in between.
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do as well.
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life, it’s what you inspire others to do.
• Success is not about what you have, but who you become while trying to get there.
• Success isn't how far you've gone, but how far you’ve elevated others.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it; a sunny outlook turns hurdles into smiles.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it; kind of like garlic in a recipe—it's all about how much you want to bring the flavor!
• The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary—and even then, it’s not the full story.
• Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do with theirs.
• Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do through yours.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—nailed it, lid flayer!
• Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire others to do too.
• Success is like peeing in your black pants; everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth.
• Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it—so may as well react with a delightful snack in hand!