The Choice is Yours [Hardcover]

John C. Maxwell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 29, 2005

Success or failure? Good or bad? Good or better? We make choices every day that impact us-and others-forever. The Choice is Yours helps readers recognize opportunities for making better decisions in 16 key aspects of life, such as "Attitude is a Choice" and "Character is a Choice." Other topics to be addressed in Maxwell's succinct style are: Commitment, Communication, Courage, Power, Initiative, Listening, Passion, Relationships, Responsibility, Self-discipline, Servanthood, Teachability, Morality, and Love.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; 1 edition (March 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140410187X
• ISBN-13: 978-1404101876
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #334,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John C. Maxwell is an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, coach, and author who has sold over 19 million books. Dr. Maxwell is the founder of EQUIP and the John Maxwell Company, organizations that have trained more than 5 million leaders worldwide. Every year he speaks to Fortune 500 companies, international government leaders, and organizations as diverse as the United States Military Academy at West Point, the National Football League, and the United Nations. A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Week best-selling author, Maxwell has written three books which have each sold more than one million copies: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You, and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. You can find him at JohnMaxwell.com and follow him at Twitter.com/JohnCMaxwell.

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars another excellent book from John C. Maxwell, August 3, 2005

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German Roldan Jr. (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Choice is Yours (Hardcover)

The Choice is Yours is not only a great book to give to a graduate, but an excellent book for leaders. It has great insights in making the right choices. Maxwell fills this book with quotes, and stories that will make it difficult for the reader to put the book down. He is an awesome author on leadership. I have most of his books, and tapes, and this one was a must to add to the collection.

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grow, and live more., May 1, 2006

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Steven R. McEvoy "MCWPP" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Choice is Yours (Hardcover)

This book is good as a new read or as a reminder. Its sixteen chapters each focus on how different aspects of your character, emotions, actions, and attitudes are all a choice. This book is full of quotes from famous people on each topic. You will journey through Attitude, Character, Values, Self-Discipline, Commitment, Teachability, Initiative, Passion, Courage, Responsibility, Growth, Relationships, Communication, Encouragement, Servanthood and Love. You could flip to almost any page and read a quote or two and be motivated and challenged.

This book is also a primer on Maxwell's thoughts, with an excerpt in almost every chapter from others of his books, up to Winning With People which came out in December 2004. This book is a great jumping off point for personal development.

Maxwell states in The Choice is Yours "To gain `heat' for growth, we need to get close to those who are already hot. Here's how:

Spend time with great people.

Learn their great ideas through tapes, CD's, and DVD's

1. Visit Great places that will inspire you.

2. Attend great events that will prompt you to pursue change.

3. Read great books." P.90

Based on that imagery you can either be a coal in your own fire, or place yourself closer to other coals and burn brighter. I challenge you to read one or more of these books and see if you are not ignited.

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing and inspiring, January 13, 2012

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This review is from: The Choice is Yours (Hardcover)

This book should be read by all who desire to free their minds from negative thoughts and focus on building their lives by channelling it in the right direction. It is also very easy to comprehend and remember.