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Today Matters: 12 Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow’s Success

February 8th, 2010 | 5 Comments

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Product DescriptionMost of us look at our days in the wrong way: We exaggerate yesterday. We overestimate tomorrow. We underestimate today. The truth is that the most important day you will ever experience is today. Today is the key to your success. Maxwell offers 12 decisions and disciplines-he calls it his daily dozen-that can be learned and mastered by any person to achieve success. . . . More >>

Today Matters: 12 Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow’s Success

Written by Mike Baker

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5 Responses to "Today Matters: 12 Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow’s Success"

  1. Kevin M. Orth says:
    February 8, 2010 at 8:14 am

    Very poorly written. There are more quotes from other authors than original writing. He may be writing under the guise of being a christian writer, his bigotry and hate are shine through all too clearly – definitely not true christian values.
    Rating: 1 / 5

  2. M. E. Kendall says:
    February 8, 2010 at 8:16 am

    How blessed we are to have people like John C. Maxwell among us. Keep the books and your inspiration coming, John.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  3. SW Florida Realtor says:
    February 8, 2010 at 9:51 am

    I read a chapter a day. The finance chapter pointed me in the right direction. As a result of the finance chapter, I finally found the finance book for me. I wondered why other people did well, but I kept getting caught in the economic downturns. I figured others were just lucky. Now I am learning their secrets of financial success. When I start sharing some of my newfound financial knowledge with them, like getting rid of my credit card, I find that others have already quit using credit cards a long time ago. I then find out how they solved problems like renting a car without a credit card.

    When the finance area of my life is strong, I’ll return to Maxwell’s “Today Matters” to find the next area of my life to work on.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  4. Michael Taylor says:
    February 8, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    “Today Matters” by John Maxwell seems to have one main focus: live well today to set yourself up for future succcessful tomorrows. Maxwell focuses on 12 main areas for success:

    1. Attitudes
    2. Priorities
    3. Health
    4. Family
    5. Thinking
    6. Commitment
    7. Finances
    8. Faith
    9. Relationships (people are more important than money)
    10. Generosity (time and money)
    11. Values
    12. Growth

    Some readers may differ with me, but I appreciated the fact that Maxwell mentions his Christian roots in the book (mentions some Bible verses, his previous career as a church minister, etc. ). Contrary to some reviewers, I did not think that Maxwell is not preachy or judgmental in the book.

    Instead of “stealing” quotes, Maxwell readily gives credit where credit is due. In several instances, Maxwell quotes people of many different backgrounds when he wants to make a point in the book.

    The author’s passion for people to be successful is obvious when you read the book. The book is a smooth read and the narrative flows freely. You can easily read the book in a few sittings. At the end of each chapter there are exercises that encourage you to reflect on the chapter contents.

    Read and enjoy. Highly recommended!
    Rating: 5 / 5

  5. Paul Cox says:
    February 8, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    My oldest son made Father’s Day 2007 special with Today Matters. Having it gave me the idea that all my guys should have a copy, so I purchased a copy for my youngest son and my son-in-law. I believe it will make a difference to the men in my life . . . and also their boys!
    Rating: 5 / 5

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