Speech: What Jim Rohn's Mentor Taught Him
Jim Rohn was an amazing man. He was a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and author, and he had a kind and easy way of talking and imparting his wisdom. But, if you never had an opportunity to attend one of his seminars or listen to one of his speeches, you can't understand how powerful his advice was. I went through a few of the speeches by Jim Rohn and pulled out some bits of pure gold that could impact your life in a very positive way.
The Psychology Of Wealth Speech: What Jim Rohn's Mentor Taught Him
In this speech, Jim Rohn talked about how he was forced to lie to a Girl Scout selling cookies because he couldn't afford to buy them. Instead of telling her that he couldn't afford them, he told her that he already had plenty of Girl Scout cookies in his home. He felt horrible about that and decided that he didn't want to live like that anymore. Once he decided that, he met Earl Shoaff, an entrepreneur and motivational speaker who changed his life.
One of the things Jim mentions in this speech is …show more content…
that it seems when the student is ready the teacher will come. This is something really important to keep in mind. We need a teacher, or a mentor, to help us understand concepts that we don't yet understand. So, if you are ready to grow in any area of your life, keep your eyes open for that teacher!
Jim found that Earl Shoaff put things so simply that you couldn't help to understand them. For instance, when he asked Jim why he wasn't making more money, Jim replied that his earnings was all the company paid. Earl said, "No, this is all the company pays you. They pay out a lot more money over top of you." He made it clear that the company had more money to pay and Jim didn't need to work on the company, he needed to work on himself in order to make more money. In other words, he needed to focus on personal development.
He also taught Jim that some of the most valuable things are put on the highest shelf, and each book you read can be stood upon to help you get closer to reaching those things. This concept has changed the way I look at reading. Each book I read can be added to the stack I step on that helps me reach the life I want. So simple, but so obvious when you think about it.
And, Jim said in his speech that one of the biggest things Earl taught him was that 'success is what you attract by the person you become'. In other words, you don't just attract success by wishing for it. As you work on yourself, you grow into a smarter, more appealing, and more aware person, and it becomes easier to attract the people, situations, and experiences that you need for success.
He also talked about how profits are better than wages. He said, if you want to earn a living, then depend on wages. But, if you want to make a fortune, then depend on profits. And, if you think you can't make profits while you make wages, then Earl will change your mind with this thought - 'while you work on your wage full time, you can work on your profits part time'.
Lastly, Earl taught Jim that your income is related to your philosophy, not the economy. This is all about perception, and it's so true. For instance, if you think you are not worthy of getting a raise, then you are not going to get a raise. You will do things to sabotage yourself, both consciously and unconsciously. What you think can happen will happen, so make sure your philosophy about yourself, your potential, and how much wealth can be created is high.
The Skills To Help You Get Out Of A Mediocre Life Speech: This Is The Stuff You NEED To Know!
This is one of the speeches by Jim Rohn from 1981. The advice was life-changing then and it still is. Following are a few of the key important points from this two hour speech.
Unless you change who you are, you will always have what you got. But, Jim says that the good news is you can have more than you got because you are capable of becoming more than you are. You are capable of growth. You are never stuck where you are because you can learn and use what you learn to reshape yourself and the world around you.
Also, get stronger and wiser from the disappointing times. You can't get rid of them. They are going to come into your life. But you can change how you interact with them. As Earl taught him, 'don't wish it was easier, wish you were better'. So, instead of wishing for less challenges, wish for more wisdom!
Next, take advantage of the good times when everything is going right. The more you use the good times to set yourself up for the bad times, the better the bad times will be. For instance, if you are making a lot of money suddenly, invest your money, save your money, and use it for personal growth. Don't spend it on stuff that doesn't help you prepare for the bad times. Spend it on stuff that helps you have an easier time when the down times come. And we all know they will!
He also said to become like a child.
Be curious. Get excited. Have faith. Have trust. All of these qualities are child-like qualities, but they are always traits that help us grow and find more success in life. When you are curious, you look for answers. When you are excited, you take action. When you have faith, you take leaps that you wouldn't otherwise take. And when you have trust, you keep working towards things even if they haven't shown up just yet.
How can you change anything in your life? Jim says that you need to become a good reader. He says that you can learn from your experiences, but reading helps you learn from other people's experiences. That's the key to getting out of a mediocre life faster. You can learn as you go, or you can learn as you go AND as other people go. This viewpoint has changed the way I look at books. They are not just full of information, they are full of failures and successes (lessons) that I may not have for years - or
ever.
Next he talks about how we need to use what we got because whatever we don't use, we lose. My grandparents were great examples of this. My grandfather used his brain every day. He worked through problems. He invented new things. He read. He debated. He pondered. His brain stayed strong until the end. My grandmother, on the other hand, watched soap operas all day. For the last ten years of her life, she struggled with things such as memory, awareness, and thinking. Now, there may have been other factors involved, but I've seen this truth time and time again. What you don't use, you lose. So, what do you not want to lose? Your vitality, energy, mind, body, ambition, passion, or faith? Think about it.
The Psychology Of Wealth Speech: What Jim Rohn's Mentor Taught Him
In this speech, Jim Rohn talked about how he was forced to lie to a Girl Scout selling cookies because he couldn't afford to buy them. Instead of telling her that he couldn't afford them, he told her that he already had plenty of Girl Scout cookies in his home. He felt horrible about that and decided that he didn't want to live like that anymore. Once he decided that, he met Earl Shoaff, an entrepreneur and motivational speaker who changed his life.
One of the things Jim mentions in this speech is …show more content…
that it seems when the student is ready the teacher will come. This is something really important to keep in mind. We need a teacher, or a mentor, to help us understand concepts that we don't yet understand. So, if you are ready to grow in any area of your life, keep your eyes open for that teacher!
Jim found that Earl Shoaff put things so simply that you couldn't help to understand them. For instance, when he asked Jim why he wasn't making more money, Jim replied that his earnings was all the company paid. Earl said, "No, this is all the company pays you. They pay out a lot more money over top of you." He made it clear that the company had more money to pay and Jim didn't need to work on the company, he needed to work on himself in order to make more money. In other words, he needed to focus on personal development.
He also taught Jim that some of the most valuable things are put on the highest shelf, and each book you read can be stood upon to help you get closer to reaching those things. This concept has changed the way I look at reading. Each book I read can be added to the stack I step on that helps me reach the life I want. So simple, but so obvious when you think about it.
And, Jim said in his speech that one of the biggest things Earl taught him was that 'success is what you attract by the person you become'. In other words, you don't just attract success by wishing for it. As you work on yourself, you grow into a smarter, more appealing, and more aware person, and it becomes easier to attract the people, situations, and experiences that you need for success.
He also talked about how profits are better than wages. He said, if you want to earn a living, then depend on wages. But, if you want to make a fortune, then depend on profits. And, if you think you can't make profits while you make wages, then Earl will change your mind with this thought - 'while you work on your wage full time, you can work on your profits part time'.
Lastly, Earl taught Jim that your income is related to your philosophy, not the economy. This is all about perception, and it's so true. For instance, if you think you are not worthy of getting a raise, then you are not going to get a raise. You will do things to sabotage yourself, both consciously and unconsciously. What you think can happen will happen, so make sure your philosophy about yourself, your potential, and how much wealth can be created is high.
The Skills To Help You Get Out Of A Mediocre Life Speech: This Is The Stuff You NEED To Know!
This is one of the speeches by Jim Rohn from 1981. The advice was life-changing then and it still is. Following are a few of the key important points from this two hour speech.
Unless you change who you are, you will always have what you got. But, Jim says that the good news is you can have more than you got because you are capable of becoming more than you are. You are capable of growth. You are never stuck where you are because you can learn and use what you learn to reshape yourself and the world around you.
Also, get stronger and wiser from the disappointing times. You can't get rid of them. They are going to come into your life. But you can change how you interact with them. As Earl taught him, 'don't wish it was easier, wish you were better'. So, instead of wishing for less challenges, wish for more wisdom!
Next, take advantage of the good times when everything is going right. The more you use the good times to set yourself up for the bad times, the better the bad times will be. For instance, if you are making a lot of money suddenly, invest your money, save your money, and use it for personal growth. Don't spend it on stuff that doesn't help you prepare for the bad times. Spend it on stuff that helps you have an easier time when the down times come. And we all know they will!
He also said to become like a child.
Be curious. Get excited. Have faith. Have trust. All of these qualities are child-like qualities, but they are always traits that help us grow and find more success in life. When you are curious, you look for answers. When you are excited, you take action. When you have faith, you take leaps that you wouldn't otherwise take. And when you have trust, you keep working towards things even if they haven't shown up just yet.
How can you change anything in your life? Jim says that you need to become a good reader. He says that you can learn from your experiences, but reading helps you learn from other people's experiences. That's the key to getting out of a mediocre life faster. You can learn as you go, or you can learn as you go AND as other people go. This viewpoint has changed the way I look at books. They are not just full of information, they are full of failures and successes (lessons) that I may not have for years - or
ever.
Next he talks about how we need to use what we got because whatever we don't use, we lose. My grandparents were great examples of this. My grandfather used his brain every day. He worked through problems. He invented new things. He read. He debated. He pondered. His brain stayed strong until the end. My grandmother, on the other hand, watched soap operas all day. For the last ten years of her life, she struggled with things such as memory, awareness, and thinking. Now, there may have been other factors involved, but I've seen this truth time and time again. What you don't use, you lose. So, what do you not want to lose? Your vitality, energy, mind, body, ambition, passion, or faith? Think about it.