Every one of us wants our life to matter.
We each have an innate need, a longing, to be significant, to make a contribution, to do something noble and purposeful. We often, however, doubt that these things are within our reach.
So says the man most know as the #1 Leadership Expert in the world, and author Intentional Living: Choosing a Life That Matters, John Maxwell.
John says that making an impact on the world doesn’t require you to be a certain age, have a lot of money, fame, or a big idea. In fact, the key to choosing a life that matters comes down to one word. Intentionality.
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In today’s episode, John and I discuss:
- The difference between success and what it truly means to live a life of significance
- Some of the benefits that come your way when you choose to live intentionally
- The importance of understanding your “why” and how it helps you find your “way”
- And much more!
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John Maxwell in Action
Books John Recommends
The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Move Ahead with Possibility Thinking by Robert Schuller
Walking with the Saints: Through the Best and Worst Times of Our Lives by Calvin Miller
Come Be My Light by Mother Teresa
Halftime: Changing Your Game Plan from Success to Significance by Bob Buford
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin
The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations by James Kouzes and Barry Posner
John Maxwell Resources
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