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What Successful People Know and Do (Part 2)

October 21, 2026 · 31 min

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Are you simply focused, or are you fixated on your goals? The difference could define your level of success. In this week's episode, John Maxwell concludes his lesson on the habits of successful people with four essential strategies that set them apart.

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson provide practical applications and coaching to help you turn John's principles into results today!

Key takeaways:

  • Invest 80% of your energy where you are strongest and allow your values to direct both your time and your money.

  • True innovation means challenging old assumptions, seeking new perspectives, and not being afraid to break what already works to build something better.

  • Your integrity forms the foundation that ensures all other leadership skills truly matter.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What Successful People Know and Do (Part 2) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/SuccessfulLeader and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

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