Quotes about Change
The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.
- John Maxwell
First we form habits, but then our habits form us.
- John Maxwell
I may not be able to change the world I see around me, but I can change what I see within me.
- John Maxwell
if you want people to act right toward you, you act right toward them. And many times you'll change them.
- John Maxwell
The only way to change how you view life is to change who you are on the inside.
- John Maxwell
The leader's prayer written by Pauline H. Peters: "God, when I am wrong, make me willing to change. When I am right, make me easy to live with. So strengthen me that the power of my example will far exceed the authority of my rank.
- John Maxwell
In order to do anything new in life, we must be willing to leave our comfort zone. That involves taking risks, which can be frightening. However, each time we leave our comfort zone and conquer new territory, it not only expands our comfort zone but also enlarges us. If you want to grow as a leader, be prepared to be uncomfortable. But know this: the risks are well worth the rewards.
- John Maxwell
We should work on changing ourselves before trying to improve others. A great danger to good leadership is the temptation to try to change others without first making changes to yourself.
- John Maxwell
Change alone doesn't bring growth but you cannot have growth without change.
- John Maxwell
Get out of your normal environment today with someone you lead.
- John Maxwell
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, my friend, Anyone can start from now And make a brand new ending.
- John Maxwell
When I'm swimming with the tide, my progress has little to do with the speed and strength of my strokes. It is determined by how fast the tide is moving. Swim with it and you make fast progress. Swim against it and you move very slowly, no matter how hard you work at it.
- John Maxwell