Make Today Count

I've just finished reading John C Maxwell's book, 'Make Today Count". It's a shortened version of his book Today Matters. The book is broken into 12 small chapters 1. Attitude 2. Priorities 3. Health 4. Family 5. Thinking 6. Commitment 7. Finances 8. Faith 9. Relationships 10. Generosity 11. Values 12. Growth.

The book has nothing groundbreaking just common wisdom worth mediating over. The small chapters make it perfect early morning reading. I have previously read another one of his books how successful people think. While that book had some good material in it, I really found this book to be much better.

While I strongly recommend reading the book, I will share the following quote from the relationships chapter:

If you desire to improve your understanding of people so that you can build positive relationships, then keep in mind the following truths about people - and actions you can take to bridge the gap often caused by them:

- People are insecure ... give them confidence.
- People want to feel special ... sincerely compliment them.
- People desire a better tomorrow .. show them hope.
- People need to be understood .. listen to them.
- People are selfish ... speak to their needs first.
- People get emotionally low .. encourage them.
People want to be associated with success .. help them win.