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Issue 5 - September 2 - Jim Rohn's Weekly E-zine
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TO LIFE CHANGE 1. THE FOUR EMOTIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO LIFE CHANGE by JIM ROHN (excerpted from "Seven Strategies for Wealth and Happiness" by Jim Rohn) Emotions are the most powerful forces inside us. Under the power of emotions, human beings can perform the most heroic (as well as barbaric) acts. To a great degree, civilization itself can be defined as the intelligent channeling of human emotion. Emotions are fuel and the mind is the pilot, which together propel the ship of civilized progress. Which emotions cause people to act? There are four basic ones; each, or a combination of several, can trigger the most incredible activity. The day that you allow these emotions to fuel your desire is the day you'll turn your life around. 1) DISGUST One does not usually equate the word "disgust" with positive action. And yet properly channeled, disgust can change a person's life. The person who feels disgusted has reached a point of no return. He or she is ready to throw down the gauntlet at life and say, "I've had it!" That's what I said after many humiliating experiences at age 25, I said. "I don't want to live like this anymore. I've had it with being broke. I've had it with being embarrassed, and I've had it with lying." Yes, productive feelings of disgust come when a person says, "Enough is enough." The "guy" has finally had it with mediocrity. He's had it with those awful sick feelings of fear, pain and humiliation. He then decides he is not going to live like this anymore." Look out! This could be the day that turns a life around. Call it what you will, the "I've had it" day, the "never again" day, the "enough's enough" day. Whatever you call it, it's powerful! There is nothing so life-changing as gut-wrenching disgust! 2) DECISION Most of us need to be pushed to the wall to make decisions. And once we reach this point, we have to deal with the conflicting emotions that come with making them. We have reached a fork in the road. Now this fork can be a two-prong, three-prong, or even a four-prong fork. No wonder that decision- making can create knots in stomachs, keep us awake in the middle of the night, or make us break out in a cold sweat. Making life-changing decisions can be likened to internal civil war. Conflicting armies of emotions, each with its own arsenal of reasons, battle each other for supremacy of our minds. And our resulting decisions, whether bold or timid, well thought out or impulsive, can either set the course of action or blind it. I don't have much advice to give you about decision-making except this: Whatever you do, don't camp at the fork in the road. Decide. It's far better to make a wrong decision than to not make one at all. Each of us must confront our emotional turmoil and sort out our feelings. 3) DESIRE How does one gain desire? I don't think I can answer this directly because there are many ways. But I do know two things about desire: a. It comes from the inside not the outside. b. It can be triggered by outside forces. Almost anything can trigger desire. It's a matter of timing as much as preparation. It might be a song that tugs at the heart. It might be a memorable sermon. It might be a movie, a conversation with a friend, a confrontation with the enemy, or a bitter experience. Even a book or an article such as this one can trigger the inner mechanism that will make some people say, "I want it now!" Therefore, while searching for your "hot button" of pure, raw desire, welcome into your life each positive experience. Don't erect a wall to protect you from experiencing life. The same wall that keeps out your disappointment also keeps out the sunlight of enriching experiences. So let life touch you. The next touch could be the one that turns your life around. 4) RESOLVE Resolve says, "I will." These two words are among the most potent in the English language. I WILL. Benjamin Disraeli, the great British statesman, once said, "Nothing can resist a human will that will stake even its existence on the extent of its purpose." In other words, when someone resolves to "do or die," nothing can stop him. The mountain climber says, "I will climb the mountain. They've told me it's too high, it's too far, it's too steep, it's too rocky, it's too difficult. But it's my mountain. I will climb it. You'll soon see me waving from the top or you'll never see me, because unless I reach the peak, I'm not coming back." Who can argue with such resolve? When confronted with such iron-will determination, I can see Time, Fate and Circumstance calling a hasty conference and deciding, "We might as well let him have his dream. He's said he's going to get there or die trying." The best definition for "resolve" I've ever heard came from a schoolgirl in Foster City, California. As is my custom, I was lecturing about success to a group of bright kids at a junior high school. I asked, "Who can tell me what "resolve" means?" Several hands went up, and I did get some pretty good definitions. But the last was the best. A shy girl from the back of the room got up and said with quiet intensity, "I think resolve means promising yourself you will never give up." That's it! That's the best definition I've ever heard: PROMISE YOURSELF YOU'LL NEVER GIVE UP. Think about it! How long should a baby try to learn how to walk? How long would you give the average baby before you say, "That's it, you've had your chance"? You say that's crazy? Of course it is. Any mother would say, "My baby is going to keep trying until he learns how to walk!" No wonder everyone walks. There is a vital lesson in this. Ask yourself, "How long am I going to work to make my dreams come true?" I suggest you answer, "As long as it takes." That's what these four emotions are all about. To Your Success, Jim Rohn To get a complete listing of Jim Rohn's books, audios, videos, seminar schedule and to review the Weekly E-zine archives, please click on the Directory links or call 1-800-929-0434, Fax: 972-401-2003. 2. VITAMINS FOR THE MIND Vitamins for the Mind are a weekly sampling of original quotes, on a specific topic, taken from The Treasury of Quotes by Jim Rohn. TTOQ are a collection of over 365 quotes on 60 topics gathered from Jim's personal journals, seminars and books spanning over 35 years. This week's topic: EMOTIONS by Jim Rohn Emotions will either serve or master, depending on who is in charge. Our emotions need to be as educated as our intellect. It is important to know how to feel, how to respond, and how to let life in so that it can touch you. Civilization is the intelligent management of human emotions. Measure your emotions. You don't need an atomic explosion for a minor point. Women have an incredible ability to pick up on emotional signals. For example, there are some wolves that are so clever they have learned to dress up like sheep. Man says, "Looks like a sheep. Talks like a sheep." Woman says, "Ain't no sheep!" To order or to get more information on the TTOQ by Jim Rohn, or excerpts from the TTOQ by Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy or Mark Victor Hansen, please click on the link for the Online Catalog and also see details on our Featured Special. GIFTS THAT INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE! 3. SCHEDULE UPDATE - The Challenge To Succeed with Jim Rohn September 28, 1999 in Burbank, CA To receive more information please call: Advance Performance Concepts at 800-553-0840 "The best motivation is self-motivation. The guy says, 'I wish someone would come by and turn me on.' What if they don't show up? You've got to have a better plan for your life than that." Jim Rohn 4. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Each week we take one or two specific or frequently asked questions about Jim Rohn and provide the answer! Q1. I recently purchased your tape program, "The Art of Exceptional Living," and am truly inspired by it! I want to apply some of these new Principles in my life to a network marketing business, but do not know how to go about finding an honorable company with amazing products. Do you have any expertise in this area? Any thoughts/ recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance for your attention to my request. Sincerely, Vikki Neyhart A1. I commend you on wanting to do the proper research. I would recommend a few of the following things to consider. The stability of the Company and it's leadership- How long have they been around? Do they have a tried and proven marketing and compensation plan? The product- It's very important to believe in your product and have confidence that you can sell it. Great profits never compensate for a poor product. Your reputation and peace of mind are more important than any short-term gains. Will you have a mentor or good training? Most people aren't seeking out opportunities; it's usually the other way around. Do you like your sponsor? Can and will they help you? Lastly, think long term. Keep your day job. Have a long-term plan to incrementally grow your part-time income. Focus on improving your skills and friendships, while you grow your long-term business. 5. JIM ROHN TESTIMONIALS - August 25- Sept 1 Here is a sampling of testimonials and comments we received this week from E-zine subscribers. There were many! We understand these might not be of interest to the entire readership, in which case you can scroll past. Thanks! I have seen Jim at some of the big events of Herbalife and at an STS in Indianapolis. I watch him on HBN every time he is on. Keep up the good work Jim. -- James P. Clark, Herbalife Just wanted to let Mr. Rohn know how much I enjoyed hearing him last month at the Starlight Convention in Nashville. There are a group of us here in Virginia now that, whenever a question is asked in our meetings about someone who does something a certain way, or doesn't do the business the way we are supposed to, and we can't answer that question, we all shout, " We Don't Knowwwwww." It's really great! I have been listening to the tape series on ambition and, if nothing else Mr. Rohn, you have me eating an apple a day!!!! Thank you for all your great advice. Best Regards, Lisa Wilkins Jim Rohn has changed my life, with both his live teachings as well as his recorded teachings. He is the best. -- Roland P Manny, Herbalife I look forward to reading these books. I have heard Mr. Rohn speak on 3 occasions and each was an inspiration in itself. -- Barbara J Parnell, Herbalife International Thanks Jim for all your help throughout the years!!! Your Herbalife friends LOVE YOU!!! You were GREAT AT EXPO 99 ORLANDO!! You are helping a world of people.....Thanks. -- Linda Scott, Herbalife Dear Jim Rohn, I was in your seminar on August 27 and 28 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. I would like to let you know that I am so glad I attended the seminar. I especially liked what you ask of your daughter. My heritage is Chinese, and Chinese put great importance on education. The two things some of my relatives ask of sons and daughters are: good education and good jobs. They themselves are either doctors, or have Ph.D. degrees or millionaires. However, something is lacking, they don't have good relationships with their spouses or their children. So much for good education, multiple degrees and money. It was very refreshing to hear what you ask of your daughter: Greatest respect for life and unusual kindness. I hope more parents will teach their children about respect and kindness. Sincerely, Shau Chao Great Seminar--Changed my life! -- Paul Haider R. Haider, Ageless Mind & Body Center Wow! Thank you, E-zine readers, for the sincere and kind words of encouragement and appreciation! You continue to amaze us. -- JRI "The few who do are the envy of the many who only watch" Jim Rohn If you have any questions, or need additional information on Jim Rohn's speaking schedule, products, corporate speaking fee, or if you would like information on becoming a distributor for Jim Rohn International through our Affiliate programs, please contact us via email: info@jimrohn.com Jim Rohn is considered to be America's Foremost Business Philosopher, with a career that has spanned over 35 years and touched the lives of over 3 million people worldwide. He has been internationally hailed over the years as one of the most influential thinkers of our time and has helped motivate an entire generation of personal development trainers as well as hundreds of executives from America's top corporations. 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