Think on These Things

by Maxwell, John C.

• ISBN13: 9780834106000
• ISBN10: 0834106000
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-08-01
• Publisher: Foundry Pub the

Summary

From the renowned author of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and Becoming a Person of Influence comes a powerful collection of readings that reveal an original outlook on life and provide the necessary reflection opportunity for today's busy leaders.

"Your life today is a result of your thinking yesterday. Your life tomorrow will be determined by what you do today." Maxwell's brief, yet relevant meditations promise to inspire readers and leaders to think in a changed, hopeful way.

Table of Contents

Preface	7	(2)
Introduction	9	(2)
Part I: Wisdom from the Word	11	(30)
Think on These Things	13	(4)
Who Knocked a Hole in the Roof?	17	(4)
Who Patched Up the Roof?	21	(4)
I Couldn't Care More	25	(4)
Your Reaction Shows Your Christianity	29	(4)
Don't Just Do Something---Stand There!	33	(4)
What Kind of Fruit Is on Your Tree?	37	(4)
Part II: Pointers on Potential	41	(40)
Yes, You Can!	43	(4)
You Can Be Better than Average	47	(4)
See It Like It Could Be	51	(4)
Tell It Like It Could Be	55	(4)
Three Mistakes Too Often Made	59	(4)
Fall Down Nine Times---Get Up Ten	63	(4)
An Eagle Doesn't Roost in a Sparrow's Nest	67	(4)
You and I Can Change Our World	71	(4)
The Greatest Sin in the World	75	(6)
Part III: Statements on Success	81	(42)
What Is Success?	83	(6)
Commitment Is the Key	89	(4)
Your Decisions Determine Your Destiny	93	(4)
Plan Ahead	97	(4)
Seven Determinants for Victory	101	(4)
Disappointments Are Not Dead Ends	105	(6)
Opportunity Often Knocks Twice	111	(4)
Persistence Pays	115	(4)
Successful Failure	119	(4)
Part IV: Look Out for Your Outlook	123
Has Your Expecter Expired?	125	(4)
Which Tent Do You Live In?	129	(2)
T.G.I.M.! (Thank Goodness, It's Monday!)	131	(4)
What Is a Problem?	135	(4)
Sing in the Shower Anyway	139	(2)
Give Till It Feels Good	141	(4)
I Want a ``Home on the Range''	145	(4)
Hope---Holding On, Praying Expectantly	149