At first, Maxwell’s book Success might not look very interesting, but don’t judge it too quickly. It’s a small book packed with useful advice and short stories.
The book is divided into three sections, where Maxwell changes the idea of success from being about external achievements to focusing on personal growth. He believes that true success comes from being self-aware and having a mindset geared towards continuous learning. According to him, success is something you work on every day.
To achieve true change, we need to change our daily routines first: “Do something you hate every day, just for the practice,” Maxwell writes. This perspective shifts the focus from a purely achievement-based definition of success to one that is rooted in personal fulfilment, personal growth, and balance in our everyday lives.
Maxwell’s quotes can apply to various aspects of life, whether it’s reaching career goals, improving relationships, or finding inner peace. One quote that stands out is: “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” This means that taking the first step, no matter how small, is essential for achieving greatness.
What I appreciate most about Maxwell’s approach is that he doesn’t offer a one-size-fits-all definition of success; instead, he encourages readers to create their own paths.
John C. Maxwell, who was born in Michigan, USA, is an author, speaker, and ordained minister in the Wesleyan Church. Success: One Day At A Time is his latest book in a long line of works focused on leadership and personal development. It would make a fantastic Christmas gift for anyone interested in self-improvement.
Success: One day at a time by John Maxwell is available at loot.co.za
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