49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
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An honest look at success, July 9, 2001
This review is from: The Success Journey: The Process of Living Your Dreams (Hardcover)
I really enjoyed this book, and learned a lot about my journey towards a successful life. John Maxwell has put together years of research about leadership, and the pursuit of success for this book. He uses a very straight forward approach towards the subject of success, and what it really means. Additionally, he reinforces his ideas with many quotes and stories from people of every walk of life.
Although some of Mr. Maxwell's thoughts and concepts were not new to me this book really challenged me to take an honest look at my life and where I am heading. Since I am currenlty in the middle of a huge career change (and trying to focus my thoughts on what my future should look like), I think that I discovered this book at the perfect time. It has helped me gain focus and motivation for the upcoming changes.
I especially enjoyed the practical exercises that are at the end of each chapter in the book. You can't just read this book and expect your life to change. You have to do some work, and the author constantly reminds you of this fact throughout. When I forced myself to answer some of the tough questions that he throws at you, I gained some real insight into my life's work, and where I am heading.
I also liked the fact that John Maxwell includes an entire chapter about family relationships and the fact that you cannot be successful, unless you are successful at home first. I have seen too many people make this mistake, so I am glad that he included this angle in the book. My wife and I had a great discussion about what we value when we completed the exercises at the end of this chapter together.
I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for insight into how to fulfill your dreams, how to become successful, or just want to improve their outlook on life. It can help give you a new perspective, and gives you the tools for an honest assessment of where you are, and where you want to go.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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A Must Read if you want to achieve your dreams, January 8, 2000
This review is from: The Success Journey: The Process of Living Your Dreams (Hardcover)
This book has had a major impact on how I am going to plan my journey towards my personal and business goals. John Maxwell teaches and illustrates step by step what needs to be done in order to maximize our potential in becoming the person we were put on this earth to be. The only requirement is a willingness to be honest with ones dreams and a pen with lots of ink. I am an avid reader in leadership books and self-improvement and must say that "The Success Journey" is by far one of the best books I have every read and cannot wait to share with my business associates and closest friends.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Great book, January 11, 2000
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Maxwell has done a great job in this book. It changed my outlook on life and has helped me focus on what's important...the "journey", not the end result. Guaranteed this book will change your life. Just purchased 10 more books to give to friends and loved ones.
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