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Issue 35 - April 12, 2000 - Jim Rohn's Weekly E-zine
April 12, 2000 - Jim Rohn's Weekly E-zine
Welcome to JIM ROHN'S WEEKLY E-ZINE Jim Rohn International - Home of jimrohn.com - The Official Site of America's Foremost Business Philosopher "We must all get good at one of two things: sowing in the spring or begging in the fall." Jim Rohn Today's issue is going out to 20,371 weekly subscribers. Please feel free to forward this issue to friends, family and associates! We thank you for reading and for passing along this information. :-) Today's topics include: 1. Article by Jim Rohn - THE ANT PHILOSOPHY 1. THE ANT PHILOSOPHY Over the years I've been teaching children about a simple but powerful concept - the ant philosophy. I think everybody should study ants. They have an amazing four-part philosophy, and here is the first part: ants never quit. That's a good philosophy. If they're headed somewhere and you try to stop them; they'll look for another way. They'll climb over, they'll climb under, they'll climb around. They keep looking for another way. What a neat philosophy, to never quit looking for a way to get where you're supposed to go. Second, ants think winter all summer. That's an important perspective. You can't be so naive as to think summer will last forever. So ants are gathering in their winter food in the middle of summer. An ancient story says, "Don't build your house on the sand in the summer." Why do we need that advice? Because it is important to be realistic. In the summer, you've got to think storm. You've got to think rocks as you enjoy the sand and sun. Think ahead. The third part of the ant philosophy is that ants think summer all winter. That is so important. During the winter, ants remind themselves, "This won't last long; we'll soon be out of here." And the first warm day, the ants are out. If it turns cold again, they'll dive back down, but then they come out the first warm day. They can't wait to get out. And here's the last part of the ant philosophy. How much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All that he possibly can. What an incredible philosophy, the "all-that-you-possibly-can" philosophy. Wow, what a great seminar to attend - the ant seminar. Never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.
To Your Success,
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY by Jim Rohn Economic disaster begins with a philosophy of doing less and wanting more. If you want to amend your errors, you must begin by amending your philosophy. The only thing worse than not reading a book in the last ninety days is not reading a book in the last ninety days and thinking that it doesn't matter. Your personal philosophy is the greatest determining factor in how your life works out. Initial response illustrates a great deal about someone's personal philosophy. Only human beings can reorder their lives any day they choose by refining their philosophy. The key factor that will determine your financial future is not the economy; the key factor is your philosophy. Don't borrow someone else's plan. Develop your own philosophy and it will lead you to unique places. If you learn to set a good sail, the wind that blows will always take you to the dreams you want, the income you want, and the treasures of mind, purse, and soul you want. Your philosophy determines whether you will go for the disciplines or continue the errors. Philosophy is the sum total of all that you know and what you decide is valuable.
Each week we take one or two specific or frequently asked questions about or addressed to Jim Rohn and provide the answer. Q. Mr. Rohn, I have a wonderful job/career working for some truly wonderful people doing what I love to do and do best -- writing. However, I want to branch out and have started several projects, have wonderful ideas about what I want to do with my skills. My problem is I can't seem to get off dead center. I've ordered books on publishing, writing and other sources to help me with my chosen dream but I just can't seem to get the momentum going to accomplish my passion. I read your motivational words each week along with as much other motivational material as I can get my hands on, but I still have the same old problem of procrastination. How can I get this dream moving? Thank you for any assistance you can give me. SW A. I've often found some of the greatest motivation and inspiration in achieving a goal is found by simply getting started. Once you take a step past fatigue, boredom, obstacles, mental blocks and procrastination you find renewed energy and vision. I've met many people who also have found clever ways to procrastinate - they are forever more the professional students. They keep learning and studying, but never doing. I'm a huge proponent of learning, but my advice is study and then do. Then study some more and then do some more. Also, I suggest that you focus your 'several projects' down to just one or two that are the most important for you to accomplish and focus on now. Sometimes too many choices can mean to choose not to choose at all. Yes, have your dream list, but then narrow the focus of the list to one or two at a time, at least until you create the needed momentum. And lastly, it is OK to take baby steps. The wise saying, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step" is true. And often times it is the first small steps that mean the most. Good Luck!
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