The Passing of a Legend-Jim Rohn

With great sadness we share that Jim Rohn, left us December 5, 2009 for a better place.

Jim Rohn touched millions of lives over the past 46 years through his seminars, books, articles and CDs. He always stayed long after an event to shake hands, take pictures and sign autographs. He loved making a difference in people's lives, that was his passion and inspiration. Yet he was also a private man who kept a small, loyal and caring inner circle.

It was in the year 2008 that I came to read his books,I was so inspired by the way he spoke in is Audio programs which I collected after nearly reaching for 2 months on the Internet.even today I listen to his audio programs .He as made an impact on my thinking,he will live years in my memory.

THERE ARE FOUR BASIC MINDSETS OF PEOPLE READING BOOKS

The first category of people have this resistant attitude that  'It would not work’,I have read other self improvement books Before and it hasn’t worked on me’.

Then you have a second category of people who start reading with the attitude of ‘Let’s just see’.These are the people who will read the book passively, skipping all the exercises and adopting a ’let’s see if there are any interesting ideas’stance. Unfortunately, while these readers may be entertained while reading or even become aware of some good ideas, they will not do anything about it.


Then you have a third category who read with the attitude ‘lets give it a try ‘.These people will read the book and try out some of the exercises that interest them. But that is just about all they do.Do they get anything out of the book? Hardly.


Then you have the last and final category. The people who read with the attitude of ’I am giving this book my one Hundred percent’. They read the book, underline the key concepts and constantly refer to what they have learnt. They do the exercises diligently, and take each idea into their lives and work on it. These arethe people who create a significant change in the results they produce in their lives.

Today's Positive Habit...Take Action

I am amazed at how many people fail to simply take action to correct problems in their lives. Nike's slogan used to be "Just Do It," it was a great slogan.

Here are some examples:

You have a Health Issue. Don't rely on your doctor only, get involved in your own recovery.Be proactive.The simple fact that you are getting this email means that you have access to the internet, the most powerful source of information the world has ever known.

1. Go to Google and search your illness, you can find research reports, users groups, and other powerful information about your illness.

2. Never accept that you cannot fully recover, no matter what illness you have, there is somebody in the world that has conquered it. Look at Lance Armstrong, his cancer was so bad that his doctors gave him little chance to survive....yet he did, and he went on to win the Tour De France.

3. Go to online bookstores, or your library and find books on your illness, buy them and read them. Become an expert. The first question I ask when someone tells me about an illness they have is, "how many books have you read on the subject?"

You are having financial problems.

Again, take immediate action. Go to the experts on Success, read books by Zig Ziglar, Tony Robbins, Napolean Hill, and others who can teach you how to be successful and overcome financial problems.

When I used to work in the corporate world, I had a question that I asked every person who applied for a job. "Please tell me the titles of some of the personal success books you have read in the past year." It was amazing how many people replied..." I have never read a personal success book."

You want to start a new business

Don't re-invent the wheel, find people who have become successful in the field you are interested in. Study how they did it, in many cases they will have written books on how they succeeded. Once you have learned how they built their business, you simply have to copy their model and apply it to your business. This is perhaps one of the most powerful techniques for success...yet few people are aware

Remember you are the only one that has total control of your thoughts, attitudes and actions! Make it a habit to "take action."

What Can The Word "Choose" Do For You

Think about the word "choose."

It may be the single most important word in your life.

Why?

Let's look at what the dictionary says about the word "choose"

1. to select from a number of possibilities; pick by preference:

Example: She chose Sunday for her departure.

2. to prefer or decide (to do something): Example: He chose to run for election.

3. to want; desire.

4. to make a choice: Example: He chose carefully.

5. to be inclined: Example: You may stay here, if you choose.

Let's look at #3 first, "to want, to desire," we all have wants and desires, you can "choose" to love or not be loved. You can choose to seek after that which you desire, or simply hope it will magically come to you someday.

Look at #1 "to select from a number of possibilities" WOW, this is powerful. A number of possibilities, I would say this is almost unlimited.

Here are some examples:

1. You could choose to live a sedentary life or an active life.

2. You could choose to imagine your life as successful or believe that success will never come your way.

3. You could choose to believe in something when all those around you say you should not believe in it.

4. You could choose to take "action" or not take action.

5. You could choose to gain knowledge by reading newsletters like this one as well as books and magazines that will empower you with life changing information, or you could choose to watch more TV.
(here is something to think about when watching TV.....VIRTUALLY EVERYONE YOU ARE WATCHING IS GETTING PAID TO BE ON TELEVISION...how much do you get paid to watch it?)

6. Look at #2 from the dictionary listing above. To prefer or decide (to do something): Example: He chose to run for election. Every President the United States has ever had first chose to seek and/or accept the job.

You see, it is "YOU" that chooses, YOU have the power to choose the direction of your life.

* You can choose to seek success.

* You can choose to have a healthy body by choosing what you put in it and what you do with it.

* You can choose to use the power of attraction (as discussed inThe Secret) by creating a movie in your 
   mind of you succeeding and believing that the success you are visualizing is already yours!

* You can choose to take that new job in another city.

* You can choose to forgive.

But here is the bottom line.

It is "YOU" who must choose, no one else can choose for you.

Here is an important question......Will you choose?

Make no mistake about it, even if you choose NOT to choose you have

chosen a direction for your life......that is POWERFUL!

So I challenge you today to look at your life and CHOOSE!

* Choose success

* Choose unconditional love

* Choose health

* Choose to take the time to teach your children what you have learned about choosing.

You know there are areas of your life "RIGHT NOW" where you have failed to make a choice....to choose.

Why do I issue this challenge to you?

Because I care about YOU......I "choose" to care about making all better.

17 Principles of Personal Achievement by Napoleon Hill

Lesson 1: Definiteness of Purpose
Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement. Without a purpose and a plan, people drift aimlessly through life.

Lesson 2: Mastermind Alliance
The Mastermind principle consists of an alliance of two or more minds working in perfect harmony for the attainment of a common definite objective. Success does not come without the cooperation of others.

Lesson 3: Applied Faith
Faith is a state of mind through which your aims, desires, plans and purposes may be translated into their physical or financial equivalent.

Lesson 4: Going the Extra Mile
Going the extra mile is the action of rendering more and better service than that for which you are presently paid. When you go the extra mile, the Law of Compensation comes into play.

Lesson 5: Pleasing Personality
Personality is the sum total of one’s mental, spiritual and physical traits and habits that distinguish one from all others. It is the factor that determines whether one is liked or disliked by others.

Lesson 6: Personal Initiative
Personal initiative is the power that inspires the completion of that which one begins. It is the power that starts all action. No person is free until he learns to do his own thinking and gains the courage to act on his own.

Lesson 7: Positive Mental Attitude
Positive mental attitude is the right mental attitude in all circumstances. Success attracts more success while failure attracts more failure.

Lesson 8: Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is faith in action. It is the intense emotion known as burning desire. It comes from within, although it radiates outwardly in the expression of one’s voice and countenance.

Lesson 9: Self-Discipline
Self-discipline begins with the mastery of thought. If you do not control your thoughts, you cannot control your needs. Self-discipline calls for a balancing of the emotions of your heart with the reasoning faculty of your head.

Lesson 10: Accurate Thinking
The power of thought is the most dangerous or the most beneficial power available to man, depending on how it is used.

Lesson 11: Controlled Attention
Controlled attention leads to mastery in any type of human endeavor, because it enables one to focus the powers of his mind upon the attainment of a definite objective and to keep it so directed at will.

Lesson 12: Teamwork
Teamwork is harmonious cooperation that is willing, voluntary and free. Whenever the spirit of teamwork is the dominating influence in business or industry, success is inevitable. Harmonious cooperation is a priceless asset that you can acquire in proportion to your giving.

Lesson 13: Adversity & Defeat
Individual success usually is in exact proportion of the scope of the defeat the individual has experienced and mastered. Many so-called failures represent only a temporary defeat that may prove to be a blessing in disguise.

Lesson 14: Creative Vision
Creative vision is developed by the free and fearless use of one’s imagination. It is not a miraculous quality with which one is gifted or is not gifted at birth.

Lesson 15: Health
Sound health begins with a sound health consciousness, just as financial success begins with a prosperity consciousness.

Lesson 16: Budgeting Time & Money
Time and money are precious resources, and few people striving for success ever believe they possess either one in excess.

Lesson 17: Habits
Developing and establishing positive habits leads to peace of mind, health and financial security. You are where you are because of your established habits and thoughts and deeds.

7 Areas of Constant Growth for an Extraordinary Life-Tony robbins

If you’re successful in your business, often you aren’t taking care of your body. If you’re taking care of your body, you may not be spending enough time with your kids. Or if your relationship with your kids is great, maybe your intimate relationship is suffering.

An extraordinary life comes from an unrelenting commitment to constant and never-ending improvement in all seven areas of your life. While all seven areas are important, there is a hierarchy that helps create peak performance and fulfillment. For example, if you don’t focus on health and your body, all the money, career success and contribution in the world will be worthless. You can’t experience an extraordinary quality of life without the vehicle that’s helping create it. Or if you spend time trying to solve your relationship issues and haven’t yet focused on your emotions, you’ll no doubt encounter problems.

Similarly, you must determine how you focus and spend your time in order to create a successful career. Once you’ve discovered how to add value in your work/career/mission, you can create a plan to grow your wealth. Spiritual growth and your capacity to celebrate and contribute is at the top of the pyramid because it’s the most opportune time to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Eating the Elephant-By Brian Tracy

You have heard the question, "How do you eat an elephant?" The answer is, "one bite at a time." This metaphor applies to achieving any big goal, as well. How do you achieve a huge goal? You accomplish it one step, one task, one measure at a time.

Identify Your Most Valuable Task

Ask your boss, "What one thing do I do that is more valuable than anything else?" Whatever his or her answer, look for ways to perform more and more of that task and to get better and better at doing it. It is absolutely amazing how much you can accomplish if you break your tasks down into bite-sized pieces, set deadlines, and then do one piece at a time, every single day.

Continuous and Never Ending Improvement

If you want to increase your hourly rate and your income, look for ways to get a little bit better at the most important tasks you do, every single day. Read one hour per day in your field. Listen to audio programs on your way to and from work. Take additional courses whenever you can. These activities will propel your entire career onto the fast track. When you invest an extra one or two hours per day in self-improvement, the cumulative effect on your greater ability to get results can be extraordinary.

Become a Learned Person

If you read fifteen minutes each evening, rather than watching television, you will complete about fifteen books per year. If you read the classics of English literature for fifteen minutes each day, in seven years you will have read one hundred of the greatest books ever written. You will be one of the best-educated and most erudite people of your generation. And you can achieve this just by reading fifteen minutes each evening before you go to bed.

Increase Your Income

If you are in sales and you want to increase your income, keep careful track of how many calls, how many presentations, how many proposals, and how many sales you are making each day, each week, and each month. Then set a goal to increase your number of calls, presentations, and proposals per day. Set a goal to increase your number of sales each week and each month. Every day, measure yourself against your own standards.

If You Measure It, You Can Manage It

In each area of your life, analyze your activities carefully and select a specific number that, more than anything else, determines your level of success in that area. Then focus all of your attention, all day long, on that specific number. The very act of focused attention will cause you to perform better in that area, both consciously and unconsciously.