Jim Rohn

Jim Rohn
Emanuel James "Jim" Rohnwas an American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker. His rags to riches story played a large part in his work, which influenced others in the personal development industry...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth17 September 1930
CountryUnited States of America
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Human beings are the only creatures who have the ability to write down their goals and design their future. And here is why most of us don't. We're trapped either by regret of the past or the routine of the present.
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Be a collector of good ideas. Keep a journal. If you hear a good idea, capture it, write it down. Don't trust your memory.
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If you're serious about becoming a wealthy, powerful, sophisticated, healthy, influential, cultured and unique individual, keep a journal. Don't trust your memory. When you listen to something valuable, write it down. When you come across something important, write it down.
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If you hear a good idea, capture it; write it down. Don't trust your memory. Then on a cold wintry evening, go back through your journal, the ideas that changed your life, the ideas that saved your marriage, the ideas that bailed you out of bankruptcy, the ideas that helped you become successful, the ideas that made you millions. What a good review-going back over the collection of ideas that you gathered over the years. So be a collector of good ideas for your business, for your relationships, for your future.
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There is something magical about putting a problem in writing. It is almost as though by writing about what is wrong, you start to discover new ways of making it right.
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Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments
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Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time.
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Never wish life were easier, wish that you were better.
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There are only about a half dozen things that make 80% of the difference in any area of our lives.
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Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else's hands, but not you.
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I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives. Perhaps that is because escape is easier than change.
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Find someone who is willing to share the truth with you.
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The real problem is usually two or three questions deep. If you want to go after someone's problem, be aware that most people aren't going to reveal what the real problem is after the first question.
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For every promise, there is price to pay.