The Choice Is Yours: Today's Decisions for the Rest of Your Life

by John C. Maxwell

Success or failure? Good or bad? Good or better? We make choices every day that impact us-and others-forever. The Choice is Yours helps readers recognize opportunities for making better decisions in 16 key aspects of life, such as "Attitude is a Choice" and "Character is a Choice." Other topics to be addressed in Maxwell's succinct style Commitment, Communication, Courage, Power, Initiative, Listening, Passion, Relationships, Responsibility, Self-discipline, Servanthood, Teachability, Morality, and Love.

Genres: Self Help, Leadership, Nonfiction, Devotional

144 pages, Hardcover

Published March 1, 2005

About the author

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. Some of his books have been on the New York Times Best Seller List.

Reviews

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this as a grad gift last May and I'm so glad I finally got around to reading it! This book was SO good! I highly recommend this book to anyone (even if you're not a Christ follower) it's filled with wisdom for life! It also has plenty of excellent and relevant quotes for each chapter, as well as, various anecdotes of real people who made good choices that led them to great lives and influence to help people. It covers topics from values, to love, to serving, to communication and more! A must read for young people and still useful at any age!

[Thanh · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sách self-help. Đọc giải trí cũng được. Với mình, sách không phải hay nhưng không dở. Nội dung chủ yếu khuyên các bạn tự kỷ luật và sáng suốt lựa chọn, sống cho tử tế.

Sách in rất đẹp, giấy dày.

Mình thích những quyển nặng đô hơn chút nữa cơ.

[Steven R. McEvoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is good as a new read or as a reminder. Its sixteen chapters each focus on how different aspects of your character, emotions, actions, and attitudes are all a choice. This book is full of quotes from famous people on each topic. You will journey through Attitude, Character, Values, Self-Discipline, Commitment, Teachability, Initiative, Passion, Courage, Responsibility, Growth, Relationships, Communication, Encouragement, Servanthood and Love. You could flip to almost any page and read a quote or two and be motivated and challenged.

This book is also a primer on Maxwell’s thoughts, with an excerpt in almost every chapter from others of his books, up to Winning With People which came out in December 2004. This book is a great jumping off point for personal development.
Maxwell states in The Choice is Yours “To gain ‘heat’ for growth, we need to get close to those who are already hot. Here’s how:
Spend time with great people.
Learn their great ideas through tapes, CD’s, and DVD’s
1. Visit Great places that will inspire you.
2. Attend great events that will prompt you to pursue change.
3. Read great books.” P.90
Based on that imagery you can either be a coal in your own fire, or place yourself closer to other coals and burn brighter. I challenge you to read one or more of these books and see if you are not ignited.

[Bane Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Would rate at 3.5 stars except it doesn't exist. Instead of being a book this would be better classified as a collection of quotes and small anecdotes. The shortness of the collection is confusingly contrasted by a large number (16) of topics presented. Learning important information about so many different areas of readers lives makes it difficult to retain that knowledge.
The quotes were wonderful and highly relevant for my life. Very encouraging content which with a little practice will be applied. Overall, good collection of quotes and anecdotes with too many topics and too little details.

[Eduardo · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good book, a very easy read, but I enjoyed it. I was expecting more story or development, but instead, it turned out to be a book full of quotes, which is not bad, it's just that I wasn't expecting that. I recommend it to people who love quotes and being uplifted.

[Brandon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book started at 8am and finished by the afternoon. I've gained new favorite quotes and a brand new mindset.

[Tineka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and inspiring. Great choice for someone younger looking to spark their interest in the self-help genre.

[German Roldan Jr · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you enjoy quotes on leadership this book is a keeper.

[Seena Zarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A simple and great book.

[Judy Patino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Lots of motivation and great quotes.

[Mamoon Staya · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is a lot to be read on n this little book.

[Deb Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the many quotes, stories, and testimonies of inspirational people throughout history.

[Ika]

i like a quote from harold kushner:
the purpose of life is not to win (to defeat others)
the purpose of life is to grow & share... i want to add one more thing:
to finish the race for your life as Paul said.

[Jheneille · Rating 4 out of 5]

This did help with my perspective I was looking for some motivation no matter how small and I'm glad I found this. Contains some really good quotes to help lift you up and nice motivational stories. I'm glad I picked it up.

[Oritsegbemi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book "highlights", that is, breaks down every choice we get everyday of our lives. It contains excepts from his previous books. I particularly enjoyed it because it helped me process my thoughts on service(Servanthood). It's a great read!

[Launa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: 3/5

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[Melenia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Graduation Gift

[Adebayo Adegbembo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely book. A just read for everyone. Great companion for growing up and learning all it takes to be truly responsible in life.

[Jason Heinritz · Rating 5 out of 5]

quick and powerful

[Tana Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent guide to the choices we make and the ones we SHOULD make.

[Trang Pham · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tựa sách này chắc hợp với các bạn nhỏ hơn. còn già như mình rùi chắc... lâu lâu sống sai quá thì đọc để nhắc nhở bản thân thôi hà :))

[ColleyvilleLibrary · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars: 1
2 stars: 1
3 stars: 1