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Failing Forward: How to Make the Most of Your Mistakes (Hardcover)
by John C. Maxwell
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Author: John C. Maxwell
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Pub. in: March, 2000
ISBN: 0785274308
Pages: 224
Measurements: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BA00999
Other information: 1 edition
ISBN-13: 978-0785274308
Language: American English
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This is an excellent book with some great insights into what it means to fail and how we should respond to the inevitable failures that will occur in our lives. The basic thesis of the book is "the difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of and response to failure." This is so true. Failures come in all difference sizes, shapes, time frames, pressures, strengths, and weights, but they do come and how we respond either makes or breaks us. Everybody, at one time or another faces failure or setbacks or loss and Maxwell provides some great ideas and insights into how we can deal with these failures.
An interesting observation is made in this book - we are raised and taught to deal with all kinds of things in life - finances, business, investments, education, relations, etc., but we are not trained or educated in how to handle failure. It is as if we all think, perhaps subconsciously, that dealing with failure is an innate trait. This is why many people are defeated by failure, whereas others manage it and push forward. The difference between the two people is in the 'learning.' Some have learned how to accept failures and turn them into stepping stones of success whereas others simply fall victim to failure and allow the failure to defeat and often times finish them.
In "Failing Forward" Maxwell teaches his reader not only how to avoid failure but also how to take failure and make it a stepping stone to success. Maxwell supplies his reader with many great stories of people who were confronted with potential failure and massive attacks of failure who used these situations to actually achieve great things in their lives. "Failure is simply a price we pay for success."
This book is great for those who are in leadership positions in churches, businesses, or also for "the average Joe" regardless of his/her occupation.
- From quoting T. B. Vick
Target readers:
Business people
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In 1985, John Maxwell founded The INJOY Group, a collection of three distinct companies that employ 200 people and provide resources and services that help people reach their personal and leadership potential. In addition to building a successful organization, John has authored more than thirty books, including the New York Times best sellers The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and Failing Forward.
Called the nation's foremost expert on leadership, John was born in central Ohio five and a half decades ago. He credits his excellent leadership instincts and his early leadership training to his father, Melvin Maxwell, whom he followed into the ministry. For over twenty-five years, John led churches in Indiana, Ohio, and California.
In 1995, John began dedicating himself full-time to writing, speaking, and consulting. Each year he speaks live to more than 350,000 people. Known as a dynamic communicator, he is in high demand on the topic of leadership, and he speaks to many American corporations and entrepreneurial organizations. He also is a popular speaker for churches, non-profits, sports organizations, and television programs. In addition, he dedicates time each year to teaching leadership internationally.
John has earned bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and has also received five honorary doctorates. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife of over thirty years and enjoys spending time with his two grown children and his grandchildren.
Two of John's favorite books are How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie, and As a Man Thinketh by James Allen.
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The major difference between achieving people and average people is their perception of and response to failure. John C. Maxwell takes a closer look at failure-and reveals that the secret of moving beyond failure is to use it as a lesson and a stepping-stone. He covers the top reasons people fail and shows how to master fear instead of being mastered by it. Readers will discover that positive benefits can accompany negative experiences-if you have the right attitude. Chock full of action suggestions and real-life stores, Failing Forward is a strategic guide that will help men and women move beyond mistakes to fulfill their potential and achieve success.
Preface: Becoming a REAL Success
Ch. 1 - What's the main difference between people
Redefining Failure & Success
Ch. 2 - Get a New Definition of Failure & Success
Ch. 3 - If You've Failed, Are You A Failure?
Ch. 4 - You're Too Old to Cry, But It Hurts Too Much To Laugh
Ch. 5 - Find the Exit Off the Failure Freeway
Do You Mind Changing Your Mind?
Ch. 6 - No Matter What Happens To You, Failure Is An Inside Job
Ch. 7 - Is the Past Holding Your Life Hostage
Ch. 8 - Who Is This Person Making These Mistakes?
Ch. 9 - Get Over Yourself -- Everyone Else Has
Embracing Failure As A Friend
Ch. 10 - Grasp the Positive Benefits of Negative Experiences
Ch. 11 - Take a Risk -- There's No Other Way to Fail Forward
Ch. 12 - Make Failure Your Best Friend
Increasing Your Odds for Success
Ch. 13 - Avoid the Top Ten Reasons People Fail
Ch. 14 - The Little Difference Between Failure & Success Makes a Big Difference
Ch. 15 - It's What You Do After You GEt Back Up That Counts
Ch. 16 - Now You're Ready to Fail Forward
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John (MSL quote), USA
<2007-10-19 00:00>
Having read several of this author's previous books I lookedforward to this one with great anticipation: it is even better thanexpected! Maxwell's thesis is that "The difference between those who are successful and those who are not lies in their perception of, and their response to, failure." He builds his case in a very convincing series of fifteen steps. At the end of each step (chapter) all of the preceding steps are relisted: I found this very helpful!
No matter what your age, gender or occupation, this book will open your eyes. Get it!
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-10-19 00:00>
John Maxwell does a marvellous job of helping people to work through failure and move on. I am 53 years old and was recently laid off by an employer who told me that I was the best employee he had. I felt betrayed and would wake up every morning thinking of ways to get even (even though I knew I wouldn't act on them.) I was really hurt and couldn't get over it. A friend of mine suggested I read two books. The first one she recommended was this one and it really helped me to put things into perspective. Instead of moping around the house, I started looking through the papers and making calls to get job interviews. Yes, it got me going! The other book my friend recommended was Optimal Thinking: How To Be Your Best Self which helped me to understand that every situation (even a a situation I don't like) is an opportunity to be my best, and it showed me how to make the most of any situation. With books like these in the world, we never have to be stuck and we can really make the most of our lives. |
Vikram Moorjani (MSL quote), USA
<2007-10-19 00:00>
It has been a truly inspiring and fascinating experience reading this book. I would say this book is more about how to approach life. What came out of this book for me was Failure was only in the mind. Success for the most part is always hard fought. Being dedicated to one's cause/dreams even in times of failure or when nobody believes in you is the true strength of a person. I hope I can hear the author in person some day ! |
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-10-19 00:00>
This is a must for every person no matter what stage of life they are in or entering into. The steps to Failing Forward offer guidance in mapping out an attitude by which one can be successful. Dr. Maxwell points out that the terms "mistake" and "success" are similar in meaning with a different attitude focus. Examples of the Stepping Stones were relevant and applicable in tune with the main theme of the book, mistakes are lessons, lessons produce learning, learning maps our direction to achieving our life goals. This book is a must for every family (recommended for parents and children), couples either thinking of getting or are married, managers and employees. |
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