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Failing Forward

By: John C. Maxwell
Narrated by: John C. Maxwell
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It seems that some people are born to achieve anything they want. Some would say they are lucky, are blessed, or have the Midas touch. But what truly is the reason for their success? Family background, wealth, greater opportunities, high morals, an easy childhood? New York Times best selling author John C. Maxwell has the answer: The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of and response to failure.

Maxwell says that if you are like him, you were never prepared to deal with failure. Coming out of school, he feared it, misunderstood it, and ran away from it. But he's learned to make failure his friend, and he can teach you to do the same.

Listen to everything by John C. Maxwell.
©2000 by Maxwell Motivation, Inc., a Georgia Corporation (P)2000 by Thomas Nelson Publishers

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Couldn't stop listening...

Fantastic book. Very inspirational while entrtaining. The author narrates in a way that keeps you engaged and waiting for more!

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great information

i definitely need to listen to this over and over. need to take notes, though.

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great book

the book was good i like how it went into detail on the people lives it gave me a glimse of there lifecand they battles and how they kept faith : Rudy

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Good book. Keep things in perspective. Good for young folks, middle-age folks, and all folks. I’ll pass it on to my children.

Good book. It keeps work and goals in perspective. Great stories of individuals. Everyone will benefit from this book: young people and adults.

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excellent

loved it and very encouraging. will listen numerous times to get the points set in me and apply it!

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Maxwell delivers

My Favortie thing is that John Maxwell reads his own books, you don't miss anything.

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Great read and helpful with concerns about failing

This is a great read and will help those that believe failing is a bad thing.

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This audio is life changing. I now see my failures as stepping stones! Good stuff!

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Great

This book is good, helps with personal development. A must listen if your working on personal development.

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Great Book for Those who Have a Pessimist Attitude

As always, Maxwell does a great job at clearly covering a topic in an organized and easy to follow way. This is a great book for anyone who is in the trap of negative self-talk and can't quite seem to take themselves to the next level. It's also a great book for anyone who simply wants to give themselves a good re-charge of their optimism.

Maxwell gives 15 great ways to make failure become a stepping stone to success through viewing it differently. If you have recently suffered a failure and can't get out of the dumps, buy this and listen to it!

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