Book Summary By Muhammad Noer www.muhammadnoer.com About The Author • Recognized as leadership expert, speaker and author with 30 years experience in this field • Speaker to many Fortune 500 companies, international government and organisation • Founder of Injoy Stewardship Services and EQUIP • One of 25 authors named to Amazon.com’s 25th Anniversary Hall of Fame Dr. John C Maxwell http://www.johnmaxwell.com Why Talent is Not Enough Talent without action will never get result Talent without focus will never improve Talent without practice will never excel Your Talent + Right Action = Your Strength First Steps On Talent The Power of Belief Expectation Potential Yourself Action Mission Result Belief will determine Expectation, Action and Result Most people fail not because lack of talent, but lack of trust Ignite Your Talent Passion Initiative Focus Energy The only first step Direct Strength Will Power Close fear, open opportunity Increase Energy Contagious Passion + limited talent > Passive + greater talent Initiative is the difference between success and failure Focus make laser light can cut almost everything How To Utilize Your Talent Prepare Best musician prepare hours for 5 minute show Best swimmer prepare everyday for 25 second race Practice Perseverance Practice sharpen your talent and lead to Perseverance ensure discovery your talent will create Practice means sustainable success discipline Enhance Your Talent Courage Courage and taking calculated risk will produce higher result Talented doesn’t means stop Teachability learning but keep develop even if you think you are the expert Character Talented people without strong character will rarely stay there long Magnitude Your Talent Responsibility Irresponsible talented people can fail because of bad conduct Relationship Good relationship give positive influence to your talent Team Work No “super talent” can outperform “super team” Teamwork multiply your talent and add value to everyone 13 Crucial Things to Maximize Talent 1. Belief Lifts Your Talent 2. Passion Energizes Your Talent 3. Initiative Activates Your Talent 4. Focus Directs Your Talent 5. Preparation Positions Your Talent 6. Practice Sharpens Your Talent 7. Perseverance Sustains Your Talent 8. Courage Tests Your Talent 9. Teachability Expands Your Talent 10. Character Protects Your Talent 11. Relationships Influence Your Talent 12. Responsibility Strengthens Your Talent 13. Teamwork Multiplies Your Talent Wrap Up – You Are Gifted • Everybody has talents • Find your talent and belief in yourself • Only right action will make your talent give benefit and work for you • Don’t be too proud since if you have talent, everyone else’s also does • Maximize your talent, share it and take benefit from other people talent Thank You