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When Was the Last Time You Added Value to Yourself?

day_inspirationWe add value to others when we make ourselves more valuable to others. This is one point from John Maxwell’s Law of Addition from The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.

We can’t give what we don’t possess. So the idea of adding value to others requires that we continue to add value to ourselves.

On August 12, 2013, Angelica and I were in the John Maxwell Team event in Orlando, Florida. This particular day was named, “A Day of Leadership and Inspiration”. We had the great fortune to listen to three of the most sought after speakers in the world, John Maxwell, Nick Vujicic, and Les Brown.

In this post, I will capture their key messages that provided value to us. Every minute was filled with stories and lessons that expanded our knowledge and skills.

John Maxwell

John shared his thoughts on Practices for living a better life.us_john

  1. Do for others what they cannot do for themselves.
  2. Practice the 30 second rule. In the first 30 seconds, say something kind to whoever you see.
  3. Help people win. Make it your goal in life to make people around you better.

Nick Vujicic

Nick shared his thoughts on Living life without limits.nick_v

  1. I don’t know what I can achieve until I try.
  2. When you fail, try again.
  3. Failure = education.
  4. Obstacles = opportunity.
  5. Dream big.
  6. Never give up.
  7. Be thankful for today!

Les Brown

Les shared his thoughts on adding value toles_b others. There is a place you can take people within themselves that they could not go without you.

  1. Invest in yourself (you get in life what you are).
  2. Don’t stop investing.
  3. Stay the course.
  4. Live full; die empty.

Added Value

These three lessons were only part of one us_nickday of a four day conference. Each of these lessons have added value to me, and will help me add value to you. Knowing the Laws of Leadership are not enough. We must also live the Laws of Leadership.

Add Value to Yourself

Have you set aside time for adding value to yourself? Only you limit yourself, and only you can invest in yourself. You can invest less than sixty minutes and join us for an upcoming Lunch and Learn to add value to yourself, so you can add value to others. There are sessions available in Carmel, IN, and also by teleconference (English and Espanol). Register here: http://newroadsleadership.com/lunchandlearn.php