Jonh C Maxwell - Today Matters

Today Matters
By John C. Maxwell

Purpose: To teach you how to take the many small steps that lead to success each and every day of your life. Why do we miss out on using our “todays”- We over exaggerate yesterday – past failures and successes – We overestimate tomorrow – things will get better, I will do it tomorrow- We underestimate today – don’t recognize today’s potential and valueSo what is the missing piece to your success? The secret to your success is determined by your daily agenda! But don’t worry, this doesn’t mean you will be adding to your “to do” list. This will give you a new approach to your work and your life! Successful people make right decisions early and manage those decisions daily. Through much study John C. Maxwell has determined what he calls the “Daily Dozen” these are critical areas for decisions that will shape your future success.These 12 areas are:

1 – Attitude
2 – Finances
3 – Priorities
4 – Faith
5 – Health
6 – Relationships
7 – Family
8 – Generosity
9 – Thinking
10- Values
11 – Commitment
12 – Growth

In each area you are to think about and make a major decision in each area that will be life long. This is important because when you make decisions calmly and on purpose: It takes your emotions out of the picture (ever made a bad impulsive decision?)-It makes managing your life easier and less stressful The following summary of the Daily Dozen will list an example of a decision and the daily activities needed to support that decision. You may need to adjust these to meet your own needs.

035 - Chapter 3 - Decision 2 - Todays Priorities give me Focus.

038 - Priorities Help us to Choose Wisely.

041 - 3 Critical Questions for Prioritizing.

042 - Find Your Strength Zone to Success.

044 - Prioritize Your Life and Manage Your Decisions.

045 - Have a Priority to Serve Others.

102 - Consider What Faith Does.

103 - Faith Gives Me Health  Today.

104 - Faith Gives Me Strength Today.

105 - Faith Gives a Person Power.

106 - Have An Honest Exploration Of Faith.

107 - Faith Untested Can't Be Trusted.

108 - 4 Steps to Manage Discipline of Faith.

128 - Manage Your Life According to Your Values.

129 - Become Better At Embracing Your Values.

130 - Chapter 12 - Summary.

131 - Chapter 13 - Decision 12 - Todays Growth Gives Me Potential.

132 - Mis-Beliefs about Growth.

133 - 4 Reasons Growth Matters Today.

134 - Growth Is Not An Automatic System.

Jonh C Maxwell - Today Matters

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