Going Further — How John C Maxwell Wrote Over 70 Books…
John C Maxwell is a prolific best-selling author, known for his leadership and business teachings around the globe. Maxwell is considered the #1 leadership authority in America, leading top business men and women, advising government leaders, fortune 500 companies, even the NFL.
Over the last 25 years Maxwell has written 70+ books, selling 20+ million copies, translated into multiple languages around the globe.
So what contributed to Maxwell’s writing success?
The answer is quite simple. It’s found in his own teachings of the importance in having a great team: Maxwell partnered with a writing coach.
After several years of writing his own books, Maxwell realised he needed someone to help clarify his message better, and get more of his ideas onto paper effectively. He hired a ghost-writer named Charley Wetzel. Usually, ghost-writers remain unnamed by celebrities and authors, but John recognises Charley in every single one of his books.
Today, the’ve titled over 50 books, many reaching the best-seller list.
The Lesson:
If you want to do something well, and do it more often, you need to partner with the right people. You will never fulfil your potential alone!
Maxwell had the insight and foresight to partner with Charley, and together they achieved great success that will last the generations.
What could be holding you back in this year? Could it be a lack of partnership?