Who is Jack Canfield? And 3 of His Greatest Lessons

Jack Canfield

Leaders come in all different shapes and sizes. However, the one thing they have in common is their ability to inspire others and lead by example. So much so that their wisdom is reciprocated by people and business organizations worldwide. An example of a leader like this is Jack Canfield. If you haven’t heard of him before, you will undoubtedly want to learn more after reading through our articles. Today, we will provide you with some of his greatest lessons. These are sure to get your thinking and feel more motivated in your everyday life. Therefore, if you want to learn more, keep reading!

Who is Jack Canfield?

Before bestowing some of Jack Canfield’s wisdom on you, we must let you know who he is and how he’s come to be one of the most notable business leaders of our time. While you may not know him by name, you may recognize him as the founder and author of the billion-dollar publishing company Chicken Soup for the Soul. Since serving as the company’s CEO, he has since been recognized as one of the top 25 most influential leaders in personal development, and for a good reason.

In addition to writing and publishing several books that have sold over 500 million copies worldwide, Jack Canfield has also been a guest speaker on over 1000 radio and TV shows and works as a national speaker. Further, he is also the founder of a transformational leadership council. He has trained thousands of people worldwide to become the best version of themselves. As you can see, Jack Canfield has an extensive and awe-inspiring professional career that is inspiring in and of itself.

What books did Jack Canfield Write?

Furthermore, while Jack has written and published several New York Times Best Selling books, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite ones that you may find helpful. Let’s take a closer look at some of these down below.

1. The Successful Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to be

The first book from John Canfield that holds pages of inspirational content and value is “How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to be.” The book outlines 64 principles that successful men and women throughout history have utilized in their everyday personal and professional lives to achieve their level of prosperity. In addition, the book also features a collection of inspiring stories from CEOs, athletes, community leaders, and even celebrities, making it a book you won’t want to miss out on.

2. Coaching for Breakthrough Success: Proven Techniques for Making Impossible Dreams Possible

The next Jack Canfield book we believe is worth reading is “Coaching for Breakthrough Success: Proven Techniques for Making Impossible Dreams Possible.” In this book, Jack provides real-world examples, practical advice, case studies, mock coaching conversations, and various tools that will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to become an effective leader. In addition, the book reveals 30 principles needed to succeed and reveals a new Situational Coaching paradigm to help guide you further toward meaningful self-development.

3. The Aladdin Factor: How to Ask for What You Want –And get it

Furthermore, “The Aladdin Factor: How to Ask for What You Want—and get it” is a fantastic book that guides readers in hyper-focusing on the challenges that prevent us from achieving what we want. The book features inspirational stories, advice, and keys to obtaining personal happiness in all areas of your life. Additionally, it is the perfect book to read when you need a little motivation in your life to get back to living confidently.

4. The Power of Focus: How to Hit Your Business, Personal and Financial Targets with Confidence and Certainty

Lastly, on our list of favorite books by Jack Canfield is “The Power of Focus: How to Hit Your Business, Personal and Financial Targets with Confidence and Certainty.” Within this book, readers will learn the keys to living a more prosperous life by providing insight into strategies that sharpen your focus to capitalize on opportunities and overcome challenges with confidence.

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Jack Canfield Quotes

Moreover, if you’re looking for some on-the-spot motivation and wisdom, here is a list of Jack Canfield quotes that will help elevate your mood and promote self-reflection. Let us know which quote you like the best on our list and why!

  1. “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.”
  2. “You only have control over three things in your life –the thoughts you think, the images you visualize, and your actions.”
  3. “Our job is not to figure out the how. The how will show up out of the commitment and belief in the what.”
  4. “Success consists of going from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”
  5. “A goal is the ongoing pursuit of a worthy objective until accomplished.”

3 of Jack Canfield’s Greatest Lessons

As you can see, Jack Canfield is known to many people for his incredible speeches, writing, and success. Therefore, here are some of the greatest lessons from Jack you may find helpful.

1. Eliminate the phrase “I can’t” from your vocabulary

Your attitude and thoughts are everything –and what you believe persists and influences the reality around you. Therefore, rather than saying you can’t do something, shift your mindset. Think you can and find a solution to your challenges.

2. Don’t blame your failure on challenges; instead, change your response to those challenges.

Often, those who have achieved the greatest success in life have also failed hundreds of times. Therefore, rather than blaming your failures on external factors, shift your strategy and response until adversity is overcome.

3. Look up to those who succeed and become them.

Lastly, if you want to succeed in your own life, you need to surround yourself with like-minded people who inspire you. Once you have surrounded yourself with these people, you need to begin acting as they do until you have become what you have dreamed of becoming.

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