Joel Osteen focuses on the eight irrefutable traits and attributes of highly successful people. These personal qualities are tested through the ages and all types of circumstances. These practical principles guide the lives of champions:

Create bold visions - Dare to dream big dreams.
Run your own race - Focus on your unique course and goals.
Think positively - Control your thoughts and attitudes.
Expect Good things to happen-Anticipate great opportunities.
Stay Passionate - Light the fire within and approach life with enthusiasm.
Commit to excellence - Do your best and maintain high standards.
Keep growing - Deal with your weaknesses and continually improve.
Serve Others - Invest yourself in others.

We all have a longing to be significant. We want to make a contribution, to be a part of something noble and purposeful. But many people wrongly believe significance is unattainable. They worry that it's too big for them to achieve. That they have to have an amazing idea, be a certain age, have a lot of money, or be powerful or famous to make a real difference.

The good news is that none of those things is necessary for you to achieve significance and create a lasting legacy. The only thing you need to achieve significance is to be intentional. And to do that, all you need to do is start. You can't make an impact sitting still and doing nothing. Every major accomplishment that's ever been achieved started with a first step. Sometimes it's hard; other times it's easy, but no matter what, you have to do it if you want to get anywhere in life.

In INTENTIONAL LIVING, John Maxwell will help you take that first step, and the ones that follow, on your personal path through a life that matters.