The world's most successful people have one thing in common: they think differently from everyone else.
This is how John C. Maxwell introduces his New York Times bestseller, How Successful People Think (he's also written a ton of leadership books, which have sold around 19 million copies worldwide).
Because we also believe that smart thinking will change your life, we picked up a copy from Barnes & Noble. Here are the best takeaways.
Thinking is a discipline. If you want to be better at it, you've got to work at it
Consider developing a thinking schedule like Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy, who sets aside a half day every two weeks, a whole day every month, and two or three full days every year.
Source: How Successful People Think
Figure out where you need to focus your energy, and then use the 80/20 rule
Devote 80% of your energy to the most important 20% of your activities. Remember that you can't be everywhere, know everyone, and do everything. And avoid multitasking: it can cost you 40% efficiency.
Source: How Successful People Think
Smart thinkers expose themselves to different ideas and types of people
They're also selective about spending most of their time with people who challenge them.
Source: How Successful People Think
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