Jim Rohn Leaves Us a Rich Legacy

December 8th, 2009

A Tribute to Jim John

I cannot really rely in language the depth of Jim Rohn’s impact on my life. the quote below is one of my favorite Jim Rohn Quotes and had the biggest impact on me.

The major reason for setting a goal is for what it makes of you to accomplish it. What it makes of you will always be the far greater value than what you get

Source: Jim Rohn

Below are Denis Waitley’s words on the passing of Jim Rohn.

Jim Rohn, a treasured colleague and friend, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2009.

As a man of many words, I simply cannot find the words to describe my heartfelt emotions concerning the loss of perhaps the greatest business and personal development philosopher of our time.

During our forty-year relationship, no one set the standard of excellence higher than Jim, and his unique ability to transmit complex ideas into easy-to-understand actions is without peer. His mortal life may have transitioned, however his message, his contribution, his works, his integrity and humility are immortal. His voice will be heard for generations to come.

He raised the bar in our industry to an incredible level, never having to tout or promote his works from the platform. His lessons sold themselves. He never sought fame nor material riches. He was, is and will always be one of the world’s most authentic and valuable teachers in how to live successfully.

Denis Waitley

I have included here my top ten Favorite Quotes by Jim Rohn as they are part of the huge legacy that he has left behind for all of us.

1. “You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight”

2. “Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else’s hands, but not you.”

3. “You must constantly ask yourself these questions: Who am I around? What are they doing to me? What have they got me reading? What have they got me saying? Where do they have me going? What do they have me thinking? And most important, what do they have me becoming? Then ask yourself the big question: Is that okay? Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.”

4. “Character isn’t something you were born with and can’t change, like your fingerprints. It’s something you weren’t born with and must take responsibility for forming.”

5. “There are only 3 colors, 10 digits, and 7 notes; its what we do with them that’s important.”

6. “It is the set of the sails, not the direction of the wind that determines which way we will go.”

7. “You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.”

8. “Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.”

9. “The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keeps out the joy.”

10. “Whoever renders service to many puts himself in line for greatness – great wealth, great return, great satisfaction, great reputation, and great joy.”

Here is a short video of Jim Rohn: