John C. Maxwell Quotes

Do you know the phrase, 'The word 'water' will not wet you?' It's one thing to write down an idea and another thing entirely to execute it.

It is not always what we know or analyzed before we make a decision that makes it a great decision. It is what we do after we make the decision to implement and execute it that makes it a good decision.

Unless a decision has degenerated into work, it is not a decision; it is at best a good intention.

I'm certainly hoping that all the recommendations that we have heard will be implemented.

I know what to do and I go and execute.

You can't just set the vision, take a nap, and not keep working on making your vision happen. Your intention has to be backed by work.

We must carry things beyond conversation to conclusion.

Decision is the ultimate power. Decisions shape destiny.

We talk often about choice. Well, ladies and gentlemen, it's time to choose.

A great idea is not enough.

I can give you a six-word formula for success: Think things through - then follow through.

Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes... but no plans.

I don't really do without any plans. If somebody is trying to do something, you must have plans.

It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires great strength to decide on what to do.

Having an eye is one thing, but you have to be able to execute.

It is easy to say that something should be done. However to say what, when and how is more difficult.

The best ideas are useless unless carried out.

Saying is one thing and doing is another.

Many speeches can be heard throughout the world, but one always has to wait for deeds

Vision without execution is hallucination.

Vision without execution is delusion.

You see, in life, lots of people know what to do, but few people actually do what they know. Knowing is not enough! You must take action.

Without execution, 'vision' is just another word for hallucination.

It's important to have a sound idea, but the really important thing is the implementation.

Make your life your work, not your talk.