1,360 Quotes by John C. Maxwell

The difference between where we are and where we want to be is created by the changes we are willing to make in our lives. When you want something you’ve never had, you must do something you’ve never done to get it.

If we are growing, we are always going to be outside our comfort zone.

If you are leading others and you’re lonely, then you’re not doing it right. Think about it. If you’re all alone, that means nobody is following you. And if nobody is following you, you’re not really leading!

Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing. That’s the Law of Consistency. It doesn’t matter how talented you are. It doesn’t matter how many opportunities you receive. If you want to grow, consistency is key.

People will summarize your life in one sentence – Pick it now.

Failed plans should not be interpreted as a failed vision. Visions don’t change, they are only refined. Plans rarely stay the same, and are scrapped or adjusted as needed. Be stubborn about the vision, but flexible with your plan.

The true measure of leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less.

Be a river – not a reservoir.

The bottomline in leadership isn’t how far we advance ourselves but how far we advance others.