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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When people asked Socrates, ‘What is wisdom?’ he always gave the same answer: ‘I don’t know’. In fact, Socrates never claimed to know much of anything except how to ask questions. And by asking questions, he would prove to other people that they didn’t know what they thought they knew.
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Reasons come first. Answers come second
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If you were to show me your current financial plan, would I get so excited by it that I would go across the country and lecture on it? If the answer is no, then here's my question: ‘Why not?’ Why wouldn't you have a superior financial plan that is taking you to the places you want to go?
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We need a variety of input and influence and voices. You cannot get all the answers to life and business from one person or from one source.
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When you know what you want, and want it bad enough, you will find a way to get it.
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Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time.
share willing
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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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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Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments
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One customer well-cared for, a hunded in referals.
two keys lessons
There are two key lessons: a) The only way to survive in business is to be profitable, unless you have an unlimited amount of money; b) Get through your difficulty and learn to do better next time.
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The more valuable you become [in your company], the more influence you have, the better communicator you are, you manage your time better, and you recognize people for their contributions. You also become more valuable as a spouse, parent and friend.