We will Miss You, R.I.P. Jim Rohn

We are all saden by his lost today. He has help so many people in the world achieve there goals  and dreams. Let us all say a prayer for his family in this tough time.

Jim Rohn (September 17, 1930 – December 5, 2009) was an American entrepreneur, author  and motivational speaker.

His work has been influential in launching or furthering the careers of many others in the  personal development industry, including Anthony Robbins, Mark Victor Hansen, Brian Tracy  and Jack Canfield.

Born to an Idaho farming family, Rohn began his early adulthood without acclaim, leaving college after his first year, starting a family, and trying to get by as best he could as a salaried worker.

By age 25 (according to his accounts), he was in a personal rut familiar to many middle-class families whom were in debt, unable to see a way that would lead to his personal ambitions.

Around this time, he was introduced to John Earl Shoaff, an entrepreneur who impressed Rohn with his wealth, business accomplishments, charisma and life philosophy. Rohn joined Shoaff’s direct sales organization, and began a process of personal development that culminated in his becoming a millionaire by age 31. Unfortunately, Shoaff, who had challenged Rohn to reach for this goal, died one year before Rohn achieved it.

In the years that followed, Rohn discovered a demand from people outside his industry to hear his rags to riches stories, and the personal development philosophy that he felt had led to his accomplishments. Rohn has been presenting his seminars for more than 40 years.

He has addressed over 6,000 audiences and 4 million people worldwide. He was the recipient of the 1985 National Speakers Association CPAE Award. He is also the author of 17 different books, audio and video programs.

Jim Rohn is considered a “Business Philosopher”. He does not claim to teach novel truths, only fundamentals – and as he is fond of saying: “There are no new fundamentals. Truth is not new, it’s old. You’ve got to be a little suspicious of the guy who says, ‘come over here, I want to show you my manufactured antiques!’ No, you can’t manufacture antiques.” Whoever renders service to many puts himself in line for greatness – great wealth, great return, great satisfaction, great reputation, and great joy

Jim Rohn’s “Five Major Pieces To the Life Puzzle”

Philosophy – how you think

Attitude – how you feel

Action – what you do

Results – measure often to see if you are making progress

Lifestyle – the kind of life you can make for yourself out of the first four pieces