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Jan 02, 2012
Sheryl
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Life is a series of outcomes. Sometimes the outcome is what you want. Great. Figure out what you did right. Sometimes the outcome is what you don't want. Great. Figure out what you did so you don't do it again. ~~Psychologist Simone Caruthers
It was my high school friend, Alein N., who introduced me to one of the world’s finest motivational speaker, when he let me borrowed John C. Maxwell’s How to Become a Person of Influence. Since then, I have been an avid fan of John C. Maxwell, More...
It was my high school friend, Alein N., who introduced me to one of the world’s finest motivational speaker, when he let me borrowed John C. Maxwell’s How to Become a Person of Influence. Since then, I have been an avid fan of John C. Maxwell, More...
Jan 31, 2010
Danny
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Some of my favorite quotes:
“People are training for success when they should be training for failure. Failure is far more common than success; poverty is more prevalent than wealth; and disappointment more normal than arrival.” J. Wallace Hamilton
“Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.“ Thomas A. Edison
To achieve your dreams, you must embrace adversity and make failure a part of your life. If you are not failing, More...
“People are training for success when they should be training for failure. Failure is far more common than success; poverty is more prevalent than wealth; and disappointment more normal than arrival.” J. Wallace Hamilton
“Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.“ Thomas A. Edison
To achieve your dreams, you must embrace adversity and make failure a part of your life. If you are not failing, More...
Dec 13, 2009
Robb
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Excellent book, the only reason not 5 stars is because the writing style is simple, but a simple writing style is effective for what Maxwell is trying to accomplish. He basically convinced me well that mistakes and failures are necessary for creating a successful life, and to not allow them to stop me in my tracks. Also to not avoid avoid taking risks because of fear of failure. Many interesting stories of successful people and all the times they failed and persevered. My only suggestion wou
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Dec 20, 2011
Edwin
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It really helped me to see the bigger picture. As a previous perfectionist, I found it difficult to move on from my mistakes since I was very detail-oriented. The cost of a mistake seemed to be so daunting on my both my physical and mental health. All these years of working and making mistakes, it really took a toll on my body. Its principles really helped me to move on from my mistakes and not to take it so personally. I still review the book from day to day. It
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Dec 10, 2008
Some people call it luck, others call it karma, but John Maxwell has a different mindset that will make the difference on rather you are average or an acheiver. In his book he describes ways to make the most of your failure, and to give you a new perception and to take a new response to something that didn't go quite as planned. I really enjoyed reading it and I will have to read it again to regain materials i've forgotten. I think everyone who intends on going anywhere in their life should r
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May 25, 2009
Arcyllin
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This was a timely read for me after experiencing a major challenge way back in college. I say timely because even if we all go past through trials in life, sometimes our failures cling to us and mar our confidence in ourselves, hamper our efforts of starting again and even the hopes of excelling. In Failing Forward, John Maxwell presents a new way of looking at the inevitable failures, that they are actually opportunities for us to move to a higher level, closer to our destinies.
Jan 02, 2010
Joanne
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"Failure is an inside job." That is the message of this book. It teaches us the difference between "average" people and those who achieve. That difference is how they view, and how they respond to "failure". We learn to redefine both failure and success - in terms of what we learn, of course. But it goes well beyond delivering a "There, there, things aren't so bad" message. It provides strategies for effective cognitive reframing, along with lots of
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Mar 04, 2011
Ally
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I really enjoyed this book. The biggest lesson i learned from Maxwell that was transformational in how i quickly i rebound from mistakes is: Fail Fast. In essence, fail, learn what you did wrong, correct it & keep moving quickly. Don't sit in the mire, just learn & move on. Great advice, great book!
May 29, 2011
Clayton
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Im usually a john Maxwell fan; however this book could have been 150 pages shorter.
YOU - But clayton, it's only 170 pages.
CLAYTON - Exactly. This premise does not take long to understand. A better example was the book Go for No. Did the same thing, in 60 pages.
YOU - But clayton, it's only 170 pages.
CLAYTON - Exactly. This premise does not take long to understand. A better example was the book Go for No. Did the same thing, in 60 pages.
Jul 12, 2010
Rebekah
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Failure is an EXPECTED part of life... Why are we surprised???
This book took my perfectionistic tendancies and threw them out the window... very freeing and lifegiving read:) Plus John C. Maxwell is a well known author on leadership and a New York Times Best Seller.
This book took my perfectionistic tendancies and threw them out the window... very freeing and lifegiving read:) Plus John C. Maxwell is a well known author on leadership and a New York Times Best Seller.
May 16, 2010
maichara
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7 point fail tol to be success
1. Reject rejection
2. Dont point finger
3. See the failure as temporary
4. Set realistic expectation
5. Focus on strength
6. Vary approaches to achievement
7. Bounce back
Fail eraly, fail often, fail forward.
1. Reject rejection
2. Dont point finger
3. See the failure as temporary
4. Set realistic expectation
5. Focus on strength
6. Vary approaches to achievement
7. Bounce back
Fail eraly, fail often, fail forward.
Sep 18, 2009
Monique
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This book is fantastic. Failing Forward teaches you how to confidently look the prospect of failure in the eye and move forward anyway. You will always have problems in life it's how you deal with them that is the key. Most people stay stuck in the past.
Apr 14, 2009
Joseph
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"Failure is what we pay in order to achieve success."
One of the best books I have ever read. It's not all about being successful, it's also about how you deal with failures. If you don't know how to fail, you will never know how to succeed.
One of the best books I have ever read. It's not all about being successful, it's also about how you deal with failures. If you don't know how to fail, you will never know how to succeed.
Oct 02, 2011
Abby
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I have started my interest on John Maxwell’s books after I read his 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork. I think his writing approach was well explained in a manner that it could be cognizable not only by professionals but by students too. I rated this work with four stars because I really like his comprehensiveness in writing empowered by situational experiences. It proves that the laws here are not only perceivable but rather doable.
I have never read any kind of books yet about success an More...
I have never read any kind of books yet about success an More...
Jan 13, 2009
Ayistargirl
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don't be afraid to fail. failures are not enemies. it is our friend, it will taught us lots of things. i believe this is one of the key to success. make failure a stepping stone. explore life while you have it!
Dec 05, 2010
Jane
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This book changed my thinking about failure and how to deal with this "given" aspect of life. Consequently, the book changed my life and I highly recommend it to anybody who wants to learn how to deal head-on with failure.
Nov 13, 2010
Brian K.
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One of the first books I ever devoured concerning how to be an effective leader, whether in business, community, or family. A must read for every person who desires to lead any endeavor.
Feb 22, 2009
Sheila
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A non fiction book I will always keep. I bought four copies. The two were given to friends. The third, I left it in a cab. The fourth, I'm keeping it for life.
May 19, 2009
Keith
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Learning how to take your mistakes and move forward to better things. In my case, easier said than done. I should probably read the book again.
Feb 27, 2009
Michael
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Thesis: failing can move you in the right direction if you "fail forward." I really liked the closing story in the book from Famous Dave.
Dec 04, 2010
Jerry
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John Maxwell is one of my favorite authors......he doesn't disappoint in this book. A great read for those of us who make mistakes...
Apr 19, 2009
Paula
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Wonderful book for anyone that wants to be successful. I will read this book again, even tho I have no intentions of advancing myself.
May 31, 2011
Casandra
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I give this book a five star rating because it was an incredible read that got me through a lot of obstacles in life.
Jul 13, 2011
Kironji
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The best book for people who view themselves as failures to start with on the way to changing their mind set.
Feb 20, 2011
John
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Great perspective and methods that turn seemingly negative experiences into educational opportunities.
Apr 14, 2010
Kristiann
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Good stuff in here. I think it could have been shorter, but he has a great perspective on mistakes.
Aug 23, 2009
I learned that mistakes are not your foe but actually your fiend if yo use them to improve yourself.
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Nov 09, 2010
It was full of inspirational and motivational thoughts that helped me deal with life as a whole...
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Nov 07, 2011
Tanesha
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Another of my all-time favorite motivational books. This one is a muct-read IMO.
Jan 13, 2009
you just got to move on... no matter what! failure is but a part of success!
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