Jim was Tony Robbins’ first personal development teacher.
He was also a mentor of mine via his many audio programs, even though he didn’t know it.
And over 46 years of teaching success and providing inspiration to millions upon millions worldwide, his 18-month battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis ended this morning.
Jim had the too-rare ability to tie together powerful philosophies, education, core inspiration … all with humour and entertainment.
If you haven’t read a Jim Rohn book or, better yet, listened to an audio program of his… I absolutely recommend that you do.
Seeing thousands writing in with their condolences and memories of a great man, THAT is something worth striving for. If you can impact the lives of others (even if it’s not millions), that’s something REALLY special.
Life is short.
Find a way to live with passion and purpose EVERYDAY…
And LIVE IN THE MOMENT…
I’ve been on tourist tours and seen the tourists quick to grab their digital cameras and take in the landscape through the tiny display on their camera. Sure, take a picture. It serves as a memory snapshot… but don’t forget to then really take in the view as well.
Or… concerts. 50,000+ show up to see a performance and many of them spend their time watching the blue glow from their cell phone camera’s display.
Live in the moment.
I have Jim’s Treasury of Quotes booklet sitting in front of me… and it’s only fitting that I leave you with this excerpt:
“I find it fascinating that most people
plan their vacations with better care
than they do their lives. Perhaps that
is because escape is easier than change.”
- Jim Rohn
ps. I’m currently working with clients and partners on various Christmas promotions … but my schedule opens up further into the month. If you’d like us to work together in 2010 to speed up the learning curve and allow you to experience more of life… get in touch (see RobToth.com) and let’s figure it out.
PPS. And maybe this Jim Rohn quote is equally as relevant here: “If someone is going down the wrong road, he doesn’t need motivation to speed him up. What he needs is education to turn him around.” – Jim Rohn
Jim was Tony Robbins’ first personal development teacher.