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From Drift to Drive

A High Achiever's Guide To Breaking The Chains Of Complacency
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A USA TODAY Bestseller! Break free from the trap of complacency and ignite your journey to greatness by transforming everyday busywork into a high-octane drive toward your wildest dreams! Chris Robinson’s groundbreaking book, From Drift to Drive, reveals how even the most accomplished leaders, coaches, and... Read More
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Break free from the trap of complacency and ignite your journey to greatness by transforming everyday busywork into a high-octane drive toward your wildest dreams!

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A USA TODAY Bestseller!

Break free from the trap of complacency and ignite your journey to greatness by transforming everyday busywork into a high-octane drive toward your wildest dreams!

Chris Robinson’s groundbreaking book, From Drift to Drive, reveals how even the most accomplished leaders, coaches, and visionaries can fall prey to the subtle trap of complacency—a quiet force that halts progress and stifles potential. Drawing on years of global experience with thousands of clients, Chris exposes how reaching a peak often leads to settling into routines that erode passion and innovation. He outlines his transformative Seven Step Framework to help you detect early signs of stagnation, reignite your drive, and map a renewed course toward extraordinary achievement. With clear, actionable advice on mastering efficient learning, forging powerful connections, and overcoming obstacles, this book is your essential guide to turning daily busywork into a dynamic journey toward a more fulfilling, impactful life.

Key Takeaways:

  • Early Detection: Recognise the subtle symptoms of complacency before they undermine your progress.
  • Seven Step Framework: Leverage a proven, step-by-step approach to clarify your next big dream and execute a powerful plan.
  • Actionable Strategies: Implement clear, practical advice for efficient research, learning, and personal development.
  • Empowering Connections: Learn how to build relationships that inspire collaboration and fuel success.
  • Obstacle Navigation: Overcome common roadblocks and transform routine tasks into breakthrough opportunities.
  • Reignite Passion: Rediscover the energy and purpose that make life truly rewarding.

Seize the wheel, break free from the inertia of complacency, and drive your life toward unparalleled growth and fulfilment—becoming the best you that you can be!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798887100500

Publisher: Forefront Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 September 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Maxwell Leadership Press

Contributors:

  • Foreword by John C. Maxwell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Chris Robinson is the Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership and author of From Drift to Drive, where he spearheads the global expansion of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, the premier community of coaches, speakers, and leadership trainers developed by the internationally renowned Dr. John C. Maxwell. As an accomplished executive and expert in leadership development, Chris combines his extensive business acumen with a passion for empowering others to reach their highest potential.

As a seasoned executive and leadership expert working alongside Dr. John C. Maxwell, Chris has observed the subtle ways success can erode drive and potential in even the most accomplished individuals. His dynamic speaking style and authentic approach to leadership development have made him particularly attuned to the warning signs of "success-induced complacency" that he addresses in this book.

With over two decades of experience in leadership, Chris has been instrumental in equipping thousands of leaders across diverse industries with the mindset and skills needed to make a meaningful impact. His work with diverse industries and leaders at various stages of their journey has equipped him with unique perspectives on how to transform comfortable success into sustained excellence.

A lifelong learner and dedicated coach, Chris embodies the principles he teaches about continuous growth and purposeful engagement. His commitment to helping others maximize their potential while avoiding the pitfalls of success makes him the ideal guide for accomplished professionals seeking to break free from the comfortable trap of satisfactory achievement.

John C. Maxwell is the #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, coach, and leader who has sold more than 35 million books in fifty languages. He is the founder of Maxwell Leadership®—the leadership development organization created to expand the reach of his principles of helping people lead powerful, positive change. Maxwell’s books and programs have been translated into 70 languages and have been used to train tens of millions of leaders in every nation. His work also includes that of the Maxwell Leadership Foundation and EQUIP, nonprofit organizations that have impacted millions of adults and youth across the globe through values-based, people-centric leadership training.

John has been recognized as the #1 leader in business by the American Management Association and as the world’s most influential leadership expert by both Business Insider and Inc. magazine. He is a recipient of the Horatio Alger Award and the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network. 

Maxwell and the work of Maxwell Leadership continue to influence individuals and organizations worldwide—from Fortune 500 CEOs and national leaders to entrepreneurs and the leaders of tomorrow. For more information about him and Maxwell Leadership, visit maxwellleadership.com.

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