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John C. Maxwell
How to Get a Return on Failure
Fail Smarter―Return Stronger
Forbes Books, 2026
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Don’t fear failure; it’s a useful tool for developing your perseverance, resilience, and willingness to take risks.
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No one wants to fail or make mistakes, but everyone hits snags. Don’t let fear of failure cause you to avoid risks or give up on projects you want to pursue. In this quick, encouraging read, best-selling author and leadership consultant John Maxwell offers practical tips for reframing setbacks as learning opportunities. Maxwell argues that successful people don’t take failure personally; they use it to adjust their strategies and develop perseverance and resilience. He ends each chapter with questions for individual or group reflection to cement the lessons and help you move forward with confidence.
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About the Author
Speaker, clergyman, and author John C. Maxwell is the founder of Maxwell Leadership, a consulting firm. His bestselling books include High Road Leadership, The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders, No Limits, Developing the Leader Within You, Beyond Talent, The Self-Aware Leader, Mentoring 101, and many others.
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