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Today's issue includes:

1. Article by Jim Rohn - KEEPING A JOURNAL - ONE OF THE THREE TREASURES TO LEAVE BEHIND
2. Vitamins for the Mind - JOURNALS by Jim Rohn
3. Schedule Update - Challenge to Succeed - Burbank, CA
4. Frequently Asked Questions
5. Jim Rohn Testimonials - Sept 2-8

1. KEEPING A JOURNAL - ONE OF THE THREE TREASURES TO LEAVE BEHIND (excerpts from "How to Keep a Journal" audio series by Jim Rohn)

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.

I used to take notes on pieces of paper and torn-off corners and backs of old envelopes. I wrote ideas on restaurant placemats. On long sheets, narrow sheets and little sheets and pieces of paper thrown in a drawer. Then I found out that the best way to organize those ideas is to keep a journal. I've been keeping these journals since the age of twenty-five. The discipline makes up a valuable part of my learning, and the journals are a valuable part of my library.

I am a buyer of blank books. Kids find it interesting that I would buy a blank book. They say, "Twenty-six dollars for a blank book! Why would you pay that?" The reason I pay twenty-six dollars is to challenge myself to find something worth twenty-six dollars to put in there. All my journals are private, but if you ever got a hold of one of them, you wouldn't have to look very far to discover it is worth more than twenty-six dollars.

I must admit, if you got a glimpse of my journals, you'd have to say that I am a serious student. I'm not just committed to my craft, I'm committed to life, committed to learning new concepts and skills. I want to see what I can do with seed, soil, sunshine and rain to turn them into the building blocks of a productive life.

Keeping a journal is so important. I call it one of the three treasures to leave behind for the next generation. In fact, future generations will find these three treasures far more valuable than your furniture.

The first treasure is your pictures. Take a lot of pictures. Don't be lazy in capturing the event. How long does it take to capture the event? A fraction of a second. How long does it take to miss the event? A fraction of a second. So don't miss the pictures. When you're gone, they'll keep the memories alive.

The second treasure is your library. This is the library that taught you, that instructed you, that helped you defend your ideals. It helped you develop a philosophy. It helped you become wealthy, powerful, healthy, sophisticated, and unique. It may have helped you conquer some disease. It may have helped you conquer poverty. It may have caused you to walk away from the ghetto. Your library, the books that instructed you, fed your mind and fed your soul, is one of the greatest gifts you can leave behind.

The third treasure is your journals: the ideas that you picked up, the information that you meticulously gathered. But of the three, journal writing is one of the greatest indications that you're a serious student. Taking pictures, that is pretty easy. Buying a book at a book store, that's pretty easy. It is a little more challenging to be a student of your own life, your own future, your own destiny. Take the time to keep notes and to keep a journal. You'll be so glad you did. What a treasure to leave behind when you go. What a treasure to enjoy today!

To Your Success, Jim Rohn

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:

JOURNALS by Jim Rohn

Be a collector of good ideas, but don't trust your memory. The best collecting place for all of the ideas and information that comes your way is your journal.

The reason why I spend so much money for my journals is to press me to find something valuable to put in them.

There are three things to leave behind: your photographs, your library and your personal journals. These things are certainly going to be more valuable to future generations than your furniture!

Don't use your mind for a filing cabinet. Use your mind to work out problems and find answers; file away good ideas in your journal.

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.

"You must learn to translate wisdom and strong feelings into labor." 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 bought the two tape series "How to Use a Journal" by Jim Rohn. I really enjoyed it and want to use a journal. I can't find one any anywhere. All I can find are organizers. Are there any national chain stores that carry a good selection of journals? Help. Cliff Nipper

A1. I'm finding a greater selection than ever at bookstores for journals. But I do find that it is a store by store thing. You are best to call the bookstores in your area (check the yellow pages). We recently added a larger, lined and inexpensive journal in our online catalog. They come in two sizes and three colors.

Leather goods companies such as Coach also carry high quality leather-bound journals. Check their website www.coach.com or call their toll-free number - 888-262-6224.

To get the twenty-six dollar (more now) journal that Jim references in the article, can require some research. Jim's advice is when you find what you really like, especially if it's thru a specialty store, is to stock up. He typically will get 4-6 at a time when he happens upon unique and appealing journals.

6. JIM ROHN TESTIMONIALS - Sept 2-8

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!

It is an honor to have met Mr. Rohn, and listen to him speak such profound truth and wisdom. I am at world team going to pres. team made possible by his powerful thought processes. He has changed my life, and I am a devout devotee of Jim Rohn. Thanks Jim for showing me who I can become. I'll never forget you. -- Linda Botta

We look forward to receiving the Jim Rohn Newsletter. We attended a couple of Jim's Seminars in the past. One was a weekend seminar in Anaheim. His tapes and books are wonderful. Of course, it is even much more powerful to hear him in person. -- Tom and Mary Edmunds, Edmunds Enterprises

Jim Rohn and Brian Tracy have transformed my life along with some hard work and a lot of fun. Jim is simply the best. -- David W. Dahlin, Bankers' Bank

Jim Rohn is the most powerful and dynamic individual I have ever met! -- Dan R. Pressler, Amway/Quixtar, Inc.