John C. Maxwell - To help [people] understand that what you shortcu

To help [people] understand that what you shortcut today, cannot be made up tomorrow. So it's like, I'm not going to do anything today, and I'm going to do the wrong thing today and somehow tomorrow it will get a lot better."

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Maxwell, John C. Today Matters: 12 Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow's Success. Center Street, 2004.

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About the Author

John C. Maxwell

Born: February 20, 1947
Nationality: American
Profession: Author, Professional Speaker

Biography

John Calvin Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership. Titles include The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. His books have sold millions of copies, with some on the New York Times Best Seller List.

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