Title: How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
Author: John C. Maxwell
Published June 1, 2009
127 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9781599951683 (ISBN10: 1599951681)
Rating: 3.93
Overview
What do successful people have in common? It’s not just their hard work or talent, it’s how they think! In John C.
Maxwell’s How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life, you’ll learn the same techniques that have helped countless individuals revolutionize their work and personal lives. This Wall Street Journal bestseller is the perfect read for anyone living in today’s fast-paced world.
Maxwell, America’s leadership expert, will guide you through the 11 keys to more effective thinking. You’ll learn how to think outside the box, question popular opinions, and focus your thoughts to achieve your goals.
You’ll discover how to unlock your creative potential, share ideas, and learn from the past to create a brighter future. With this book, you’ll gain the tools to think like a successful person and pave your path to personal success.
About the Author
Meet John C. Maxwell, a renowned leadership expert, speaker, and author with a worldwide following.
With over 16 million book sales and training programs that have developed more than 2 million leaders, Dr. Maxwell founded both EQUIP and INJOY Stewardship Services. His speaking engagements include Fortune 500 companies, international government leaders, and diverse audiences such as the United States Military Academy at West Point, the National Football League, and ambassadors at the United Nations.
He is a best-selling author with recognition from The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Week. Leadershipgurus.net named him the World’s Top Leadership Guru, and he was inducted into the Amazon.com 10th Anniversary Hall of Fame as one of only 25 authors and artists.
Some of his most notable works, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You, and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, have each sold over a million copies.
Editoral Review
“How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life” by John C. Maxwell is a self-help book for individuals looking to shift their perspectives and attitudes towards personal and professional success.
Maxwell, a leadership guru with over fifty published works, crafted this book to guide readers towards developing successful thinking habits that can ultimately lead to a more fulfilling life. The book is written in a clear and concise style that makes it accessible to readers from all backgrounds.
It is separated into chapters that focus on specific thinking habits that can be developed, such as strategic thinking, big-picture thinking, and creative thinking. Maxwell uses anecdotes, quotes, and practical exercises to illustrate these habits and encourage readers to adopt them into their daily lives.
One of the strengths of this book is its ability to distill complex ideas into simple, actionable steps. Maxwell understands that success is not a one-size-fits-all solution and provides a variety of approaches that readers can choose from depending on their personal style.
Although the book is aimed at individuals seeking personal growth, it also has broader cultural significance. Maxwell’s message about the importance of changing one’s mindset can apply to many areas of society.
As workplaces and communities continue to navigate a rapidly changing world, the advice in this book could help individuals and groups to adapt and thrive. On the other hand, the book’s practicality may also be its limitation.
Readers seeking a more abstract or theoretical approach to personal development may find the book’s emphasis on concrete steps to be limiting. Overall, “How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life” is a solid addition to Maxwell’s impressive catalog of works.
It provides a clear, actionable guide for individuals looking to shift their mindset towards success. While it may not appeal to all readers, it offers value to those seeking a practical approach to personal growth.
Rating: 4/5
Recommended for: Readers who are seeking clear and practical steps towards personal progress.
