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Sep 24
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Write Your Own Story

JOHN MAXWELL
About this episode

What story are you writing with your life? In this week's episode, John Maxwell is sharing the two pillars he lives by that have helped him create a life story of profound significance. 

After his lesson, Mark Cole dives into deep application so you can confidently command your life's narrative. 

Key takeaways: 

  • You have the power to write your own life story. Don't let others write it for you. 

  • Put your giftedness alongside the needs of people. 

  • The way you make people feel is what they will remember most about your leadership.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Write Your Own Story Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/WriteYourStory and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." 

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