About Jim Rohn
By the time Jim Rohn reached the age of 25, he was married, had a family and worked as a stock clerk at Sears earning $57 a week take home pay. Finding himself falling behind on his bills, and with nothing in the bank to fall back on, he knew he wanted more out of life but had no idea on how to make it happen.
Then something happened to him that changed his life forever and gave him the answers he was looking for. The same good fortune that happened to Jim all those years ago is about to happen to you!
One of Jim's friends told him about a man he had gone to work for. This man was very rich and wise. He had an incredible philosophy about life and he was easy to talk to. His friend talked about this man so much that Jim's curiosity got the better of him and he went to hear what this man had to say.
Jim walked into the room and took a seat. He really didn't know what to expect, but he kept an open mind and listened intently as the speaker opened his eyes to a world he never knew existed. A world where you could truly be anything you wanted to be and you could have anything you wanted to have!
Jim said of the experience "To this day, I can't tell you exactly what he said, I just knew that I would have given anything to be like him." Then, standing at the back of the room, he got an idea. He thought that, somehow, if he could just get around this man, maybe he could learn the secrets of wealth and happiness.
After the speech was over, now armed with a definite purpose, Jim walked up and introduced himself to his new mentor. His name was John Earl Shoaff. They called him "The Millionaire Maker" and Jim quickly found out that everything his friend had told him about this man was true.
He WAS Rich! He WAS easy to talk to and he DID have an incredible philosophy about life!Jim's life changed that night. He went to work for Mr. Shoaff and learned how to make his dreams come true. Within 6 short years, he had gone from making $57 a week, and being behind on his bills, to becoming a millionaire!
“Jim Rohn has helped motivate and train an entire generation of personal development trainers as well as hundreds of executives from America’s top
corporations, He’s been described as everything from a master motivator, to a modern day Will Rogers… to a legend.
more than 4 million people who have experienced Jim Rohn live, including Anthony Robbins, Harvey Mackay, Les Brown, Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hansen……”
Anthony Robbins
Anthony Robbins - "I truly believe Jim Rohn is an extraordinary human being whose philosophy can enhance the quality of life for anyone who exposes themselves to it. He certainly had a positive impact on me at a time in my life when I was first forming the philosophies that guide me today."
Mark Victor HansenMark Victor Hansen - "Jim Rohn is the master motivator - he has style, substance, charisma, relevance, charm, and what he says makes a difference and it sticks. I consider
Jim the 'Chairman of Speakers.' The world would be a better place if everyone heard my friend, Jim Rohn."
Brian TracyBrian Tracy - "Jim Rohn is outstanding! He is among the most polished, professional speakers in America, with a message everyone should hear."
Nido R. Qubein
Nido R. Qubein - "Jim Rohn is a legend. Millions of people around the world have benefited immensely from his teachings."
Vic Conant
Vic Conant - "Jim Rohn is a national treasure and one of the most sought-after success experts ever. Why? Because his ideas work. They have worked so well that nearly an entire generation of personal development trainers claim Jim as a mentor or a key influence."
Les Brown
Les Brown - "I've been a student of Jim Rohn since 1972. He was then and still is one of
the most profound thinkers and mind-expanding individuals I've ever had a chance to listen to."
Harvey MackayHarvey Mackay - "Jim Rohn is one of the most articulate, powerful, thought-provoking
speakers I've seen. His unique delivery and style puts him head and shoulders above the rest."
Tom HopkinsTom Hopkins - "Jim is a modern day Will Rogers. His perceptions of achievement and
success have launched thousands of people on a wonderful, life-changing voyage into success and happiness. I can't recommend too strongly that you experience Jim Rohn personally."
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Part 1 - The Miracle of Personal Development
By Jim Rohn
One day Mr. Shoaff said, "Jim, if you want to be wealthy and happy, learn this lesson well: Learn to work harder on yourself than you do on your job."
Since that time I've been working on my own personal development. And I must admit that this has been the most challenging assignment of all. This business of personal development lasts a lifetime.
You see, what you become is far more important than what you get. The important question to ask on the job is not, "What am I getting?" Instead, you should ask, "What am I becoming?" Getting and becoming are like Siamese twins: What you become directly influences what you get. Think of it this way: Most of what you have today you have attracted by becoming the person you are today.
I've also found that income rarely exceeds personal development. Sometimes income takes a lucky jump, but unless you learn to handle the responsibilities that come with it, it will usually shrink back to the amount you can handle.
If someone hands you a million dollars, you'd better hurry up and become a millionaire. A very rich man once said, "If you took all the money in the world and divided it equally among everybody, it would soon be back in the same pockets it was before."
It is hard to keep that which has not been obtained through personal developmentThis is where you should focus most of your attention. Otherwise, you just might have to contend with the axiom of not changing, which is:
--Unless You Change How You Are, You'll Always Have What You've Got--Part 2 - Establishing Dreams and Goals
By Jim Rohn
One of the amazing things we have been given as humans is the unquenchable desire to have dreams of a better life, and the ability to establish goals to live out those dreams. Think of it: We can look deep within our hearts and dream of a better situation for ourselves and our families; dream of better financial lives and better emotional or physical lives; certainly dream of better spiritual lives.
But what makes this even more powerful is that we have also been given the ability to not only dream but to pursue those dreams and not only to pursue them, but the cognitive ability to actually lay out a plan and strategies (setting goals) to achieve those dreams. Powerful! And that is what we will discuss in detail this week: How to dream dreams and establish goals to get those dreams.
Everyone has them. They may live right on the surface, or they may be buried deep from years of others telling you they were foolish, but they are there.
What are your dreams and goals? This isn't what you already have or what you have done, but what you want. Have you ever really sat down and thought through your life values and decided what you really want? Have you ever taken the time to truly reflect, to listen quietly to your heart, to see what dreams live within you? Your dreams are there.
So how do we know what our dreams are? This is an interesting process and it relates primarily to the art of listening. This is not listening to others; it is listening to yourself.
If we listen to others, we hear their plans and dreams (and many will try to put their plans and dreams on us). If we listen to others, we can never be fulfilled. We will only chase elusive dreams that are not rooted deep within us. No, we must listen to our own hearts.
Let's take a look at some practical steps/thoughts on hearing from our hearts on what our dreams are:Take time to be quiet. This is something that we don't do enough in this busy world of ours. We rush, rush, rush, and we are constantly listening to noise all around us. The human heart was meant for times of quiet, to peer deep within.
It is when we do this that our hearts are set free to soar and take flight on the wings of our own dreams! Schedule some quiet "dream time" this week. No other people. No cell phone. No computer. Just you, a pad, a pen, and your thoughts (you get to do this in the workbook exercises this week).
Think about what really thrills you. When you are quiet, think about those things that really get your blood moving. you were guaranteed to succeed? What big thoughts move your heart into a state of excitement and joy?
What would you LOVE to do, either for fun or for a living? What would you love to accomplish? What would you try ifWhen you answer these questions you will feel Great and you will be in the "dream zone." It is only when we get to this point that we experience what Our dreams are!
Write down all of your dreams as you have them. Don't think of any as too outlandish or foolish ?remember, you're dreaming! Let the thoughts fly and take careful record.
Now, prioritize those dreams. Which are most important? Which are most feasible? Which would you love to do the most? Put them in the order in which you will actually try to attain them. Remember, we are always moving toward action, not just dreaming.
Here is the big picture: Life is too short to not pursue your dreams. Someday your life will near its end and all you will be able to do is look backwards. You can reflect with joy or regret.
Those who dream, who set goals and act on them to live out their dreams are those who live lives of joy and have a sense of peace when they near the end of their lives. They have finished well, for themselves and for their families.
Remember: These are the dreams and goals that are born out of your heart and mind. These are the goals that are unique to you and come from who you were created to be and gifted to become.
Your specific goals are what you want to attain because they are what will make your life joyful and bring your family's life into congruence with what you want it to be.
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