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Issue 7 - September 15 - Jim Rohn's Weekly E-zine
Jim Rohn International - The Official Site of America's Foremost Business Philosopher. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the residents along the East Coast. We ask God's protection over all the lives and property in the path of hurricane Floyd. WHAT'S NEW AT JIMROHN.COM? 1. 20-60% off on all products through 12-31-99. 2. Four free bonuses with every order $10 or more through 9-30-99 (see the Online Catalog for details). 3. Now find single audios by Jim Rohn, journals, books on disk, motivational gift ideas and closeout specials (in addition to Jim's complete library of books, audios and videos) in the Online Catalog. 4. Up to date archives of Jim Rohn's past E-zines, plus the new Resource Center which contains articles, Vitamins for the Mind, Q and A, testimonials and more. If this newsletter was forwarded to you and you would like receive your own free weekly copy; you can subscribe at our website or send a blank email to mailto:subscribe@jimrohn.com To receive more information about Jim Rohn and/or our weekly E-zine; see details, bio and descriptions at the end of E-zine. We encourage you to forward JRWE to at least 3 of your clients, associates, and friends. If they like it, they will thank you. If they don't, they can choose not to subscribe. It is FREE! Enjoy! "Indecision is the thief of opportunity" Jim Rohn Today's issue includes: 1. Article by Jim Rohn - THE NEW MILLENNIUM AND YOU (Part
1 of 5) 1. THE NEW MILLENNIUM AND YOU by Jim Rohn (part one of a five part series) As I travel around the country lecturing, one of the most frequently asked questions is what do I expect to happen over the next 6-12 months with y2k and the beginning of not only a new century, but a new millennium? What should people do? Will all the rules change? Well, I'm no expert, but I can share with you my thoughts. Whether it is preparing for a new year, a decade or even a millennium, I still believe there are overriding principals that we should follow and be led by. So with such an emphasis on Jan. 1, 2000 and beyond, I'd like to devote the next few weeks to my view of the period of history we're in now and how it relates to words I wrote over 20 years ago in my book "The Seasons Of Life". Forgive me in advance if I sound a bit philosophical, but as you know by now, I do believe your philosophy is critical to your life's success. First, let me say that life is about constant, predictable patterns of change. For the six thousand years of recorded history, as humans have entered this world, received parental instruction, classroom instruction, and gathered the experience of life; many have set for themselves ambitious goals, and dreamed lofty dreams. As the wheel of life continues its constant turning, all human emotions appear, disappear, and appear once again. As we approach this new millennium, for all of us, the only constant factor in life is our feelings and attitudes toward life. A major challenge faced by us all is that we must learn to experience the changing of life's cycles without being changed by them; to make a constant and conscious effort to improve ourselves in the face of changing circumstances. That is why I believe in the power and value of attitude. As I read, ponder and speculate about people, their deeds and their destiny, I become more deeply convinced that it is our natural destiny to grow, to succeed, to prosper, and to find happiness while we are here. But, it does take effort to continue when our results, as well as our friends, tell us to give up trying. It does not, however, take effort to fail. It requires little more than a slowly deteriorating attitude about our present, our future, and about ourselves. It is ironic that one of the few things in this life that we have total control over is our own attitudes, and yet most of us live our entire life behaving as though we had no control whatsoever. By our attitude, we decide to read, or not to read. By our attitude, we decide to try or give up. By our attitude, we blame ourselves for our failure, or we blame others. Our attitude determines whether we tell the truth or lie, act or procrastinate, advance or recede, and by our own attitude we and we alone actually decide whether to succeed or fail. How incredibly unique that a God who would create the complex and immense universe would create the human race and give to those humans the free choice that would permit them to select their own achievement or their own destruction. This strange, but all-knowing God gave to us a delicately balanced sphere called earth. On it, he placed the intelligent human who would either develop it or destroy it. How terribly fascinating that a God would leave both projects - earth as well as humans - unfinished! Across the rivers and streams he built no bridges; he left the pictures unpainted, the songs unsung, the books unwritten, and space unexplored. For the accomplishment of those things, God created the unfinished human who, within his heart and mind, had the capacity to do all these things and more, depending upon his own choice. Attitude determines choice, and choice determines results. All that we are, and all that we can become has indeed been left unto us. For as long as you continue to draw breath, you have the chance to complete the work in and for the earth and for yourself that God has begun for you. In the cycles and seasons of life, attitude is everything! (Next week we will begin the four seasons with winter, the time of preparation, growth and wisdom). 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: SOWING AND REAPING by Jim Rohn You must get good at one of two things: sowing in the spring or begging in the fall. God has the tough end of the deal. What if instead of planting the seed you had to make the tree? That would keep you up late at night, trying to figure that one out. Plant, don't chant. One of my good friends always says, "Things don't just happen; things happen just." The soil says, "Don't bring me your need, bring me your seed." 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 see details in our Catalog and our Featured Specials. GIFTS THAT INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE! A Message From Zig Ziglar The following is adapted from Zig's book, Something To Smile About, published by Thomas Nelson. Look for the book at your bookstore today! The word "motivation" is often confused with manipulation. Motivation occurs when you persuade others to take an action in their own best interests. Things such as people preparing their homework, accepting responsibility for their performance, and finishing their education are the results of motivation. Manipulation is persuading others to take an action that is primarily for your benefit. Things such as selling an inferior product at an inflated price and working people overtime with no extra pay are examples of manipulation. Manipulation self-destructs the individual doing the manipulating. Word gets out on manipulators, and people grow less and less likely to respond in a positive manner to their manipulation. Productivity declines. Leadership occurs when you persuade a person to take an action that is in your mutual best interests. Comparing motivation to manipulation is like comparing kindness to deceit. The difference is the intent of the person. Motivation will cause people to act out of free choice and desire, while manipulation often results in forced compliance. One is ethical and long lasting; the other is unethical and temporary. Leaders and motivators are winners; manipulators are losers who produce resentment and discord. Become a motivator, lead your people, and don't manipulate them. You can find out more about Zig Ziglar and his organization at www.zigziglar.com . You can receive Zig's weekly e-zine, the Zig Ziglar Newsletter, by sending an email to mailto:info@zigziglar.com with Subscribe on the Subject line. 4. 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 "If you wish to have power and influence over the many, be faithful (disciplined) when there is just a few. If you have a few employees, a few distributors, a few people, that's the time to stay in touch and be totally absorbed - when there is just a few." Jim Rohn 5. RECOMMENDED SITE/E-ZINE OF THE WEEK This weeks recommended site is the award-winning web site www.appleseeds.org The intent of "Apple Seeds" is to provide quotations and short stories from eclectic sources that promote positive attitudes, and the development of holistic human dignity - from tiny seeds to ripened fruit. Fr. Cavanaugh, please keep up the great work of inspiring people to greatness and excellence. The world needs more people like you! 6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Each week we take one or two specific or frequently asked questions about or addressed to Jim Rohn and provide the answer! This week, our special guest Zig Ziglar provides the answer to a frequently asked question we receive in regards to becoming a professional speaker: Here is Zig: Thank you for your interest in information on becoming a professional speaker. I appreciate your interest and hope my advice will be helpful to you. As you may already know, I got my start in pubic speaking when I began giving sales seminars for the cookware companies where I was employed. In order to branch out, I made myself available to every church, school and civic organization or club within a day's driving distance of my home. Of course, I had to give away my time and talent for a number of years, but none of the engagements I accepted went to waste. You see, with each appearance I was able to perfect my presentation, to see what did and did not work with my audiences, and to discover what areas of interest were prevalent in those communities. I simply accepted any and every invitation to speak and, of course, each opportunity gained some exposure and helped to acquire additional invitations. I recommend you join a local Toastmasters group and become a member of the National Speakers Association (1500 South Priest Drive, Tempe, Arizona 85281, 602/968-2552). There is a Canadian Association of Professional Speakers with many local branches. If you've not already participated in a Dale Carnegie Leadership Course, I recommend you do so. Our own three-day "Born To Win" Seminar is excellent training for a career in pubic speaking (please see our web site www.zigziglar.com You will eventually need to produce a brochure or pamphlet on yourself. Include testimonials with the names and addresses or phone numbers of the people contributing the endorsement. Don't bother to claim to be "Canada's Number One Speaker," since the number of "number one's" has already reached astronomic proportions! When you feel that one of your presentations is about as good as its going to get, have a reel-to-reel or DAT recording made of an appearance before an audience. Have the recording reproduced on cassettes and make them available to people who show an interest in inviting you to be their speaker. This is really an invaluable sales tool. Do be sure the recording is of good quality. Probably the most important advice I can give is that you maintain a full-time paid position as you gradually move into the field of professional speaking and training. The actual length of time the transition will require differs with each individual, but we must maintain a healthy financial responsibility if our speaking career is to be based on a foundation of integrity. Now you know what I know. My very best to you in your endeavors. God bless you and yours in everything. SEE YOU OVER THE TOP! Zig Ziglar 6. JIM ROHN TESTIMONIALS - Sept 9-15 Here is a sampling of the testimonials and comments we received this week from E-zine subscribers. Please click on our Resource Center and then Testimonials to read all the comments from this past week. Thank you! Tremendous influence on my life in a very short time! Thank you!!!! -- Lee Holm Excellent and honest ideas of what life is all about. A rare find. I very much respect Jim's work. -- Loren L Anderson Inspiring & Transformational... fit in missing pieces. Thank you. -- Michael A. Gerald, Hearthstone Jim Rohn has changed my sail. -- Vernon M. Gantt, Starlight Thank you, E-zine readers, for the sincere and kind words of encouragement and appreciation! You continue to amaze us. -- JRI "You must either modify your dreams or magnify your skills" -- 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. He's been described as everything from a master motivator, to a modern day Will Rogers... to a legend. (Click on Rave Reviews to find out what others who have experienced Jim Rohn live, including Tony Robbins, Harvey Mackay, Les Brown, Mark Victor Hansen, Brian Tracy, Vic Conant and others say about Jim Rohn - his philosophies and his message.) If you enjoy the Jim Rohn E-zine and know others who would like to receive it, please forward this issue along to friends, family and colleagues! The contents of this E-zine may be copied, reproduced, or freely distributed for all nonprofit purposes without the consent of the author as long as the author's name and contact information are included. Example: Reproduced with permission from the Jim Rohn Weekly E-zine: subscribe at www.jimrohn.com ** All contents Copyright © 1999 Jim Rohn International, except where indicated otherwise. All rights reserved worldwide. ** Duplication or reprints only with express permission. 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