The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential

by John C. Maxwell

Overview

In this inspiring guide to successful leadership, New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell shares his tried and true principles for maximum personal growth.

Are there tried and true principles that are always certain to help a person grow? John Maxwell says the answer is yes. He has been passionate about personal development for over fifty years, and for the first time, he teaches everything he has gleaned about what it takes to reach our potential. In the way that only he can communicate, John teaches . . .

• The Law of the Mirror: You Must See Value in Yourself to Add Value to Yourself
• The Law of Awareness: You Must Know Yourself to Grow Yourself
• The Law of Modeling: It's Hard to Improve When You Have No One But Yourself to Follow
• The Law of the Rubber Band: Growth Stops When You Lose the Tension Between Where You are and Where You Could Be
• The Law of Contribution: Developing Yourself Enables You to Develop Others

This third book in John Maxwell's Laws series (following the 2-million seller The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork) will help you become a lifelong learner whose potential keeps increasing and never gets "used up."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781599953670
Publisher:	Center Street
Publication date:	09/02/2014
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	29,747
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than twenty-four million books in fifty languages. Often called America's #1 leadership authority, Maxwell was identified as the most popular leadership expert in the world by Inc. magazine in 2014. And he has been voted the top leadership professional six years in a row on LeadershipGurus.net.

He is the founder of The John Maxwell Company, The John Maxwell Team, and EQUIP, a non-profit organization that has trained more than five million leaders in 180 countries. Each year Maxwell speaks to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations, and many of the world's top business leaders. He can be followed at Twitter.com/JohnCMaxwell. For more information about him visit JohnMaxwell.com. Maxwell lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction xiii

1 The Law of Intentionality: Growth Doesn't Just Happen 1

2 The Law of Awareness: You Must Know Yourself to Grow Yourself 16

3 The Law of the Mirror: You Must See Value in Yourself to Add Value to Yourself 35

4 The Law of Reflection: Learning to Pause Allows Growth to Catch Up With You 51

5 The Law of Consistency: Motivation Gets You Going-Discipline Keeps You Growing 69

6 The Law of Environment: Growth Thrives in Conducive Surroundings 84

7 The Law of Design: To Maximize Growth, Develop Strategies 101

8 The Law of Pain: Good Management of Bad Experiences Leads to Great Growth 121

9 The Law of the Ladder: Character Growth Determines the Height of Your Personal Growth 138

10 The Law of the Rubber Band: Growth Stops When You Lose the Tension Between Where you Are and Where you Could Be 156

11 The Law of Trade-Offs: You Have to Give Up to Grow Up 173

12 The Law of Curiosity: Growth is Stimulated by Asking Why? 192

13 The Law of Modeling: It's Hard to Improve When You Have no One but Yourself to Follow 210

14 The Law of Expansion: Growth Always Increases Your Capacity 226

15 The Law of Contribution: Growing Yourself Enables You to Grow Others 243

Notes 261

What People are Saying About This

Joel Osteen

My good friend John Maxwell has been a great source of inspiration and encouragement in my life and has motivated millions of people around the world to achieve new heights in their lives as well. In his new book, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, John does what he does best; inspiring people to find and unlock their true potential and fulfill their God-given purpose. Regardless of where you are in your life, the principles outlined in this book can help you to forge better relationships, grow spiritually and become all that you were created to be.

Editorial Reviews

"As a coach and leader, I am always looking for way to teach my players how to grow. Thanks to my good friend John Maxwell, you hold in your hands the instruction manual for taking next steps of growth. Embracing these laws will cause you to grow individually and in your contribution to those around you. This book is a must-read for anyone responsible for helping others to grow."

John Calipari

"Millions of individuals--myself included--have been inspired by the words and works of John Maxwell. Now, in The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, John again shares his remarkable insights and wisdom into how each of us can reach our full potential and make a positive difference in the lives of others."

Elizabeth Dole

"I salute John Maxwell for being a pioneer for leadership throughout the world. In his most recent book, he has successfully distilled the 15 most invaluable laws for personal growth. To read this book is to receive the essence of John's expertise, which will help you take your personal success to the next level."

Stedman Graham

02/18/2013
Surprisingly, Maxwell (The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership) views tension as a positive force in one's life, the difference between those who settle for the status quo and those who experience growth and thrive. Growth, Maxwell asserts, is key to achieving success, and here, he provides a realistic roadmap for getting there. In addition to professional development, his wisdom extends into the personal realm, including discussions regarding improving relationships and obtaining wisdom. His laws range from the most basic (having self-awareness) to the more challenging (being consistent in how you pursue goals). By exploring curiosity and how to cultivate it, from believing and adopting a "beginner's mindset" to his suggestion to "partake in the fruit of failure" and "getting over yourself," Maxwell offers invaluable advice. Each chapter closes with helpful tips on how to incorporate these ideas into your life. Maxwell's advice is relevant to even the most successful among us, and his fans will likely delight in this inspiring new book. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

"My good friend John Maxwell has been a great source of inspiration and encouragement in my life and has motivated millions of people around the world to achieve new heights in their lives as well. In his new book, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, John does what he does best; inspiring people to find and unlock their true potential and fulfill their God-given purpose. Regardless of where you are in your life, the principles outlined in this book can help you to forge better relationships, grow spiritually and become all that you were created to be."—Joel Osteen

"Millions of individuals - - myself included - - have been inspired by the words and works of John Maxwell. Now, in THE 15 INVALUABLE LAWS OF GROWTH, John again shares his remarkable insights and wisdom into how each of us can reach our full potential and make a positive difference in the lives of others." —Elizabeth Dole, former U.S. Cabinet Secretary, Senator and President of the American Red Cross

"As a coach and leader, I am always looking for way to teach my players how to grow. Thanks to my good friend John Maxwell, you hold in your hands the instruction manual for taking next steps of growth. Embracing these laws will cause you to grow individually and in your contribution to those around you. This book is a must-read for anyone responsible for helping others to grow."—John Calipari, Head Basketball Coach at the University of Kentucky

"I salute John Maxwell for being a pioneer for leadership throughout the world. In his most recent book, he has successfully distilled the 15 most invaluable laws for personal growth. To read this book is to receive the essence of John's expertise, which will help you take your personal success to the next level."—Stedman Graham, speaker, author and entrepreneur

From the Publisher

"My good friend John Maxwell has been a great source of inspiration and encouragement in my life and has motivated millions of people around the world to achieve new heights in their lives as well. In his new book, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, John does what he does best; inspiring people to find and unlock their true potential and fulfill their God-given purpose. Regardless of where you are in your life, the principles outlined in this book can help you to forge better relationships, grow spiritually and become all that you were created to be."

Joel Osteen