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summary of How Successful People Think
To be successful, you need to change the way you think. Maxwell shows 11 ways of thinking that set successful people apart from average ones.
11 Ways of Thinking That Make People Very Successful
1. Thinking in the big picture
Ask yourself, “How does this choice affect the bigger goal?”
Don’t get lost in details that don’t matter.
2. Thinking with a purpose
Get rid of things that distract you so you can focus on what’s important.
“Diffused thinking leads to results that are less clear.”
3. Creative Thinking: Question your assumptions (“Why do we have to do it this way?”).
Set up times to brainstorm.
4. Thinking in a Realistic Way
Be optimistic, but also be realistic.
Try out ideas before you fully commit.
5. Thinking strategically
Plan your steps back from the goal.
For instance, chess players think five moves ahead.
6. Thinking About What Could Happen
Change “Can I?” to “How can I?”
Tactic: Keep a “Journal of Ideas.”
7. Thinking about things
Every day, go over your choices and what you’ve learned.
“You don’t learn anything from experience unless you think about it.”
8. Questioning What Most People Think
Just because a lot of people do it doesn’t mean it’s right.
Airbnb, for example, went against the idea that “you must own hotels.”
9. Thinking Together
Work together to make ideas better (1+1=3).
Rule: Be around people who are smarter than you.
10. Thinking about others
Ask yourself, “How does this help other people?”
Result: Increases loyalty and long-term success.
11. Thinking About the Bottom Line
Don’t just do things; focus on the results.
“Will this help me reach my goal?”
How to Use This: Choose one way of thinking to work on this week.
Plan “thinking time” (30 minutes a day with no distractions).
Find someone to talk to about your ideas.
Important Quotes: “You will never do better than your self-image.”
“Change the way you think, and you change your future.”
Ideal For:
Business Owners
Leaders
Anyone who feels stuck in their job
Do This Today:
Write down one assumption you’ve never thought about, and then come up with other options.