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Issue 120 - February 19, 2002 - Jim Rohn's Weekly E-zine
Welcome to JIM ROHN'S WEEKLY E-ZINE Jim Rohn International - The Official Site of America's Foremost Business Philosopher Welcome to all our new subscribers! Today's issue is going out to 78,008 weekly subscribers. Thank you in advance for forwarding this issue to friends, family and associates! To unsubscribe, reply with REMOVE in the subject or follow the automatic instructions at the bottom of this message. Thanks again and enjoy! Special Note - If you are a Jim Rohn Affiliate and/or publish an ezine/magazine and would like to send out some of Jim's articles, simply send a note to kw@jimrohn.com and mention how you would want to use the articles and the type of articles you would like - Leadership, Personal Development, Network Marketing, etc. and we will send you a Word file that you can pull up to 73 Jim Rohn articles from. ======================================================== Today's issue includes: 1. Article - Where Do You Go For Your Intellectual Feast? by Jim Rohn
1. WHERE DO YOU GO FOR YOUR INTELLECTUAL FEAST? by Jim Rohn Pity the man who has a favorite restaurant, but not a favorite author. He's picked out a favorite place to feed his body, but he doesn't have a favorite place to feed his mind! Why would this be? Have you heard about the accelerated learning curve? From birth, up until the time we are about eighteen, our learning curve is dramatic, and our capacity to learn during this period is just staggering. We learn a tremendous amount very fast. We learn language, culture, history, science, mathematics . . . everything! For some people, the accelerated learning process will continue on. But for most, it levels off when they get their first job. If there are no more exams to take, if there's no demand to get out paper and pencil, why read any more books? Of course, you will learn some things through experience. Just getting out there - sometimes doing it wrong and sometimes doing it right - you will learn. Can you imagine what would happen if you kept up an accelerated learning curve all the rest of your life? Can you imagine what you could learn to do, the skills you could develop, the capacities you could have? Here's what I'm asking you to do: be that unusual person who keeps up his learning curve and develops an appetite for always trying to find good ideas. One way to feed your mind and educate your philosophy is through the writings of influential people. Maybe you can't meet the person, but you can read his or her books. Churchill is gone, but we still have his books. Aristotle is gone, but we still have his ideas. Search libraries for books and programs. Search magazines. Search documentaries. They are full of opportunities for intellectual feasting. In addition to reading and listening, you also need a chance to do some talking and sharing. I have some people in my life who help me with important life questions, who assist me in refining my own philosophy, weighing my values and pondering questions about success and lifestyle. We all need association with people of substance to provide influence concerning major issues such as society, money, enterprise, family, government, love, friendship, culture, taste, opportunity, and community. Philosophy is mostly influenced by ideas, ideas are mostly influenced by education, and education is mostly influenced by the people with whom we associate. One of the great fortunes of my life was to be around Mr. Shoaff those five years. During that time he shared with me at dinner, during airline flights, at business conferences, in private conversations and in groups. He gave me many ideas that enabled me to make small daily adjustments in my philosophy and activities. Those daily changes, some very slight, but very important, soon added up to weighty sums. A big part of the lesson was having Mr. Shoaff repeat the ideas over and over. You just can't hear the fundamentals of life philosophy too often. They are the greatest form of nutrition, the building blocks for a well-developed mind. I'm asking that you feed your mind just as you do your body. Feed it with good ideas, wherever they can be found. Always be on the lookout for a good idea - a business idea, a product idea, a service idea, an idea for personal improvement. Every new idea will help to refine your philosophy. Your philosophy will guide your life, and your life will unfold with distinction and pleasure. To Your Success, 2. Vitamins for the Mind by Jim Rohn ACTIVITY/LABOR by Jim Rohn You must learn to translate wisdom and strong feelings into labor. The miracle of the seed and the soil is not available by affirmation; it is only available by labor. Make rest a necessity, not an objective. Only rest long enough to gather strength. Without constant activity, the threats of life will soon overwhelm the values. The few who do are the envy of the many who only watch. For every promise, there is a price to pay.
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3. FORGIVING MY MOM by Charlie "Tremendous" Jones I learned the wonderful lesson of forgiveness from my mother because she left us when I was eleven; I was the oldest of five. I loved her every time she came to visit us and grew very bitter every time she would leave. It was then that I made up my mind that when I had children, I would have my revenge. I resolved that she would never be allowed to see her grandchildren. And then one day, I married Gloria and we had our first child, a son. Although my mother only lived a mile away, I knew she would never see her grandson. However, shortly after my son's birth, something happened that changed my decision forever. About six months after his birth, a truck driver introduced me to the love of God and to His forgiveness. I then realized immediately how wrong I was. I went to my mother and it was then that she taught me about forgiveness, because I had to ask her to forgive me for the resentment I had carried for all those years. After that I called her weekly to tell her she was the best mother a kid could ever have had. I took her to Europe, I bought her a home and I did the eulogy at her funeral and told everyone there she was the most wonderful mother a kid could ever have. But you might say, "She left you". Yes, she made a mistake, but she never meant to do it. You see sin makes us do a lot of things that we never mean to do. So today I can truly say that one of my greatest accomplishments was I made my mother happy. I used to say the greatest thing you could ever leave your children is a memory that you loved your mother or father even if they left you, but then I changed that to the greatest thing you can ever do is leave your children with the memory that you loved God. However, after more thought, reflection and experience I then I saw that I was wrong there too. Because my children, as they grow, will see that I'm inconsistent and that at times I'm a little bit of a hypocrite too. So now I teach that the greatest thing you can leave your children is the memory that God loves them just as they are and accepts them and forgives them. Charlie "Tremendous" Jones shared this, while on the topic of how we were influenced by our parents, as a guest panelist at the three hour Mastermind Session on the recently released Jim Rohn Weekend Event. Mr. Jones made four excellent contributions while at the JRWE; including a 30-minute presentation, a 30-minute VIP luncheon Q and A with Bob Burg, a panelist at the three hour Mastermind Session and a behind the scenes 25 minute interview. In addition to Mr. Jones, special guests included Zig Ziglar, Bob Burg, Jeffrey Gitomer, Jan Ruhe, William E. Bailey and Tony Jeary. To order this incredible program that includes the complete Jim Rohn two day and an additional 9 hours and 8 bonus sessions; including two VIP lunches, a Teenager Session, the Platinum Mastermind Session, VIP Breakfast with Tony Jeary, 6 guest speakers and 9 bonus interviews (21 hours total) - see #4 below.
******************************************************** 6. Jim Rohn Testimonials - February 11 - February 18, 2002 Here are some of the dozens of testimonials and comments we received over the past week from E-zine subscribers.
I have just listened all the way through the Millennium Weekend CDs for the first time. It is certainly an amazing collection of profound ideas and philosophies from some very intelligent and successful people. As Jim says, it is life-changing stuff. I am going to keep listening over and over. It has introduced me to whole new range of people to read, listen to and be influenced by. The workshop binder that you supplied is a fantastic resource in itself. I am already reading Jim and Zig who are helping me through a plateau in my life at age 50. I am confident that my life is now on the way up because my thinking, self-talk and self-image are on the way up. Thanks for making this fantastic event available for all of us. I don't think anyone could find a more positive collection of incredible material on CD and DVD to be influenced by. I enjoy the articles tremendously. Although I have only known about Jim Rohn for less than 4 months, he has sharpened my philosophy, and therefore changed my life. The Excelling in the New Millennium is the best teaching I think I've ever heard. I recommend it to many, but it's funny how others just don't seem interested in their own personal development. As Jim Rohn would say, "Another mystery of life." Thanks for all you do! Since I heard Jim speak, my life has not been the same. I'm striving to change everyday. Thank you for your willingness to help others to succeed and find greatness in themselves. We need this stuff! It really will help us in our business! Truly amazing I am working on my disciplines daily and in just three months I am a different person. Thanks Jim. Good day to you, I had purchased the DVD & CD collection for The Jim Rohn Weekend Event: Excelling in the New Millennium but put off listening to it because of my busy schedule in the past 2-3 months. I couldn't have made a worse choice. As I go through the CDs on my way to work and home (no time to view the DVD yet), I discover the wisdom that Jim gives to me in is invaluable. Of particular impact is the seasons of life. You see, I'm currently experiencing some kind of "winter" in my life right now, and the knowledge that the winter will give way to spring, summer and harvest is a comforting and assuring thought. It has also highlighted to me that I may have let some opportunities slip by during my "spring" time, and is a warning for me to capture every moment possible. In short, it helped me to cultivate the mindset NOT to give up in the "winter" period of my life. Another thing I felt strongly about is Jim urging me (I felt like he was speaking to me personally) to "study, practice & teach" my beliefs. Like Jim, I believe that there is a Creator and I appreciate that so much of his teaching is biblical based. Thank you so much. I look forward to complete, practice and debate Jim's teachings. (Can you believe it!? I'm just starting my 3rd CD and already feel so strongly about his teachings.) I just wanted to say thank you for the daily motivation and inspiration that you have given me. I have been a subscriber of your e-mail motivational and newsletter for quite sometime now. I am a Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics (20 years) and I have been able to share your inspirational messages to many other women and men. I just wanted you to know that you have blessed me and 100's of women that come into my life daily. Thank you again. I'm delighted that Jim is coming to my area! I could listen to him talk all day... and now I actually get to! I'm really enjoying the e-zines. Since I'm a new affiliate, I've been playing catch-up by reading the Archives. The e-zine dated November 13, 2001 and its accompanying "Vitamin for the Mind" on Leadership was so good that I shared it with my Pastor/Cousin. He liked it so much that he asked me to type it out and frame it for him and make a copy for each leader! Thank you! I have spent the equivalent of $500 to get the Weekend Event - Excelling in the New Millennium to me in the UK. What can I say? It's worth every penny! What price can you put on this amount of useable, effective, concise, and life-changing information? If you haven't got it yet - why not? The price you will pay is nothing compared to how much you will advance because of it! Thanks Jim Rohn and the team - for changing my life! A Rose, a milkshake, but the nicest of the three was the SMILES they brought for all involved...and all of it back to all of you at Jim Rohn International, Kyle, Hannah, Hilary and Jim too. God Bless, I don't know what I would do without the wonderful words each and every week. It IS the BEST of each week. If others only knew how little is cost to invest in a FREE ezine to make their week better. Jeffrey, Just listened to you on the Jim Rohn Weekend Package CD - Man you rock - a guy after my own heart. I am not a salesman - I am a police officer but I have a sense of humor much like yourself and I lecture to police all over the world. I like your style my man. The Ant Philosophy by Jim Rohn has been one of those stories by Jim that have stayed in my mind since the day I heard it. It's a simple story but so powerful. Thanks for sharing this philosophy with everyone! Jim, Thank you for your weekly inspiration to me. I am a "new" Team National Member and one of my goals is to go to one of your conferences and meet you and tell you personally what a great impact you are making on my life. Thank You and may God Bless You, everyday. Best Regards. You have a great e-zine but I particularly loved your story, The Rose. Keep them coming. Thanks so much your web ezine is great! In a time when our USA is so down in the economy and the threats of terrorism we need more positive and joy back in our daily lives. Your ezine is truly inspiring to help us all keep our Joy. Great is the Peace of God and Joy of the Lord. God bless. Thank you E-zine readers, for the sincere and kind words of encouragement and appreciation you sent us this week! -- JRI ******************************************************** 5. Copyright/Reprint Info - 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 Credit Statement are included. Credit Statement Thank You For Reading. Make it a Great Week!
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