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Mar 2023
34m 31s

The Difference Between Successful and Un...

JOHN MAXWELL
About this episode

What's the difference between successful and unsuccessful people? Success and failure are two of the most powerful motivators in a leader's life. We all strive to become successful in our own ways, but sometimes it can seem like we're doomed to fail no matter what we do. 

So, in this episode John Maxwell teaches the three major differences between successful and unsuccessful people. Then Becky Bursell and Mark Cole dig deeper into John's lesson and why this lesson is valuable for anyone who is looking to improve their outlook and understanding of what it takes to be successful. You'll also gain invaluable application to help you put yourself on the path to success. 

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Difference Between Successful and Unsuccessful People Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Successful and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

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