Gözde Yeşiltaş's Key Ideas from Make Today Count
by John C. Maxwell

👉 Success starts in your mind. Your attitude shapes your reality.

✅ Quick Action:

✔ Start each morning with one empowering belief.

✔ When negativity creeps in, pause, reframe, and refocus.

✔ Surround yourself with uplifting people and content.

👉 You can do anything, but not everything. Focus on what truly matters.

✅ Quick Action:

✔ Identify your Top 3 Most Important Tasks (MITs) every morning.

✔ Cut one unnecessary commitment from your week.

✔ Protect your deep work time by saying NO more often.

👉 Your body is your power source. Take care of it, and it will fuel your success.

✅ Quick Action:

✔ Hydrate immediately after waking up.

✔ Move every hour (stretch, walk, or exercise).

✔ Get 7-9 hours of high-quality sleep.

👉 Your success means nothing without strong relationships.

✅ Quick Action:

✔ Schedule at least one tech-free family moment daily.

✔ Express appreciation with a short message or call.

✔ Resolve conflicts within 24 hours—never let them fester.

👉 Your best ideas come when you make time to think.

✅ Quick Action:

✔ Set aside 10 minutes daily for deep thinking.

✔ Write down one insight or idea per day.

✔ Ask yourself, “What if I’m wrong?” to challenge your beliefs.

👉 Greatness isn’t about talent—it’s about consistency.

✅ Quick Action:

✔ Commit to one non-negotiable daily habit.

✔ Break big goals into tiny, achievable steps.

✔ Track progress and celebrate small wins.

👉 Control your money, or it will control you.

✅ Quick Action:

✔ Track every expense for 30 days (awareness = control).

✔ Automate savings to pay yourself first.

✔ Cut one unnecessary expense per month.

👉 Belief fuels resilience and clarity in tough times.

✅ Quick Action:

✔ Begin or end the day with a moment of gratitude/prayer.

✔ Reflect on a guiding principle before making decisions.

✔ Let faith drive your courage and trust in the process.

👉 Your network determines your net worth.

✅ Quick Action:

✔ Give one genuine compliment daily.

✔ Listen without interrupting (deep connection starts here).

✔ Invest time in people who uplift and challenge you.

👉 The more you give, the more you grow.

✅ Quick Action:

✔ Perform one small act of kindness daily.

✔ Share your knowledge without expecting anything in return.

✔ Support a cause that aligns with your values.

👉 Your values shape your choices. Clarity = Confidence.

✅ Quick Action:

✔ Define your Top 5 Core Values.

✔ Before making a big decision, ask: “Does this align with my values?”

✔ Make one courageous choice that reflects your principles.

👉 Your future success depends on today’s learning.

✅ Quick Action:

✔ Dedicate 15 minutes daily to personal growth.

✔ Try one new challenge every month.

✔ Reflect on your biggest lesson each week.

You don’t need to master all 12 areas overnight. Start with one small action per day, and your results will compound over time.

📌 Daily Momentum Plan:

✅ Morning: Set intentions, gratitude, and focus on one key habit.

✅ Evening: Reflect on wins, challenges, and lessons.

📌 Weekly Momentum Plan:

✅ Sunday Reset: Plan priorities, track progress, and optimize.

📌 Monthly Momentum Plan:

✅ Self-Evaluation: Score your progress and refine strategies.

📌 Quarterly Growth Plan:

✅ Deep Reflection: Reset priorities, take bolder steps.

“Make Today Count” by John C. Maxwell emphasizes the significance of daily habits in achieving long-term success. Maxwell introduces the “Daily Dozen,” twelve essential areas to focus on each day.