The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks 2223 | John C. Maxwell: “Maturity Doesn’t Always Accompany Age. Sometimes Age Comes Alone.”
Jul 15, 2025
John C. Maxwell, a leadership expert and author renowned for his insights on personal growth, emphasizes that maturity stems from intentional growth, not just age. He shares how a pivotal question about personal development changed his life. Maxwell urges listeners to recognize that their future hinges on today’s actions and advocates for creating a daily growth plan. He also discusses how his father's emphasis on education shaped his beliefs, highlighting the importance of fostering a love for reading in the next generation.
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Intentional Growth Is Essential
- Be intentional about your personal growth; don't expect it to happen automatically.
- Develop a growth plan because age alone does not guarantee maturity or improvement.
Age Doesn't Guarantee Maturity
- People often get older but do not grow or mature because growth requires intentional effort.
- Simply aging does not mean gaining maturity or improving life quality.
Paid to Read, Not Chores
- John C. Maxwell's father paid the children to read books instead of chores.
- This practice built a foundation for lifelong success and learning in their family.