Quotes about Mindset
People who blame others for their failures never overcome them. They simply move from problem to problem.
— John Maxwell
People approach any task with one of two mindsets: what I call the "Be-Good" mindset, where your focus is on proving that you have a lot of ability and already know what you're doing, and the "Get-Better" mindset, where your focus is on developing ability. You can think of it as the difference between wanting to prove that you are smart, and wanting to get smarter.
— John Maxwell
Do you know how to die victoriously? Quit keeping score of the injustices that have happened to you.
— John Maxwell
People who make growth their goal—instead of a title, position, salary, or other external target—always have a future.
— John Maxwell
Who you are determines the way you see everything. You cannot separate your identity from your perspective.
— John Maxwell
Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.
— John Maxwell
But here's the good news: maintaining the right attitude is easier than regaining the right attitude.
— John Maxwell
A Chinese proverb I came across gives insight: "Assume a cheerfulness you do not feel, and shortly you feel the cheerfulness you assumed." Or as editor and publisher Elbert Hubbard says, "Be pleasant until 10 a.m. and the rest of the day will take care of itself." When you get up in the morning, you need to remind yourself of the decision you've made to have a positive attitude.
— John Maxwell
A strong positive self image is the best possible preparation for success in life.
— John Maxwell
SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO DAILY WHAT UNSUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO ONLY OCCASIONALLY.
— John Maxwell
That no matter how often someone says you can't do something, by simply working harder and trying, you can prove them wrong and actually change your circumstance. Change your thinking and it will change your life.
— John Maxwell
But being has to precede doing if you want to change your world.
— John Maxwell