The tone is classic Maxwell—encouraging, anecdotal, and very structured. It’s filled with stories of famous figures (like Edison and Truett Cathy) who failed spectacularly before they succeeded, making the concepts feel attainable.
— A must-read for entrepreneurs, students, or anyone stuck in a rut of perfectionism.
Maxwell argues that the only difference between "average" people and "achieving" people is their perception of and response to failure. He breaks down the "Failure Quotient"—your ability to digest a setback, learn the lesson, and move on without losing your momentum.
The tone is classic Maxwell—encouraging, anecdotal, and very structured. It’s filled with stories of famous figures (like Edison and Truett Cathy) who failed spectacularly before they succeeded, making the concepts feel attainable.
— A must-read for entrepreneurs, students, or anyone stuck in a rut of perfectionism. Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping...
Maxwell argues that the only difference between "average" people and "achieving" people is their perception of and response to failure. He breaks down the "Failure Quotient"—your ability to digest a setback, learn the lesson, and move on without losing your momentum. The tone is classic Maxwell—encouraging