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Jim Rohn: He Taught Us How To Live

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Our friend, mentor and inspiration to millions, Jim Rohn, graduated from this life on Saturday.

My great friend, Bill Rosselle, introduced me to Jim in the 1990’s through a tape set that he loaned me. Needless to say, my life hasn’t been the same since.

Like so many, it was Jim’s simple wisdom that always spoke to me so strongly. And having had the privilege to spend some time with Jim personally, it was the kind of wisdom he lived. Unlike so many of the so-called heroes of today, this hero — an icon of the grandest sort — walked his talk.

I once calculated the time he would have to spend to travel, prepare and speak to the more than 6,000 audiences and 4 million hungry souls worldwide that he reached; and I concluded that he literally gave his adult life to help others find that “day that turns your life around.”

I was almost 50 years old by the time I met Jim, but he’s one of those kind of people that you feel like you’ve known your whole life. Nothing apparently pretentious about him. No need to impress. It was some of the highest points of my life when we spoke together at our Claim Your Power Now event in Dallas and he appeared again at our Claim Your Power Now event in Atlanta.

But I will always cherish above those, the interview I got to do with him for our Goals 2 Go TV show. We recorded it on the first day (I think it was the second show I did that day) and I was fighting a major cold, nervous and excited all at the same time. But he was Jim. Acting like the guy who had spoken to 6,000 audiences, it was just another day at the shop to him. And that, along with his quiet encouragement, put me at ease.

I want to share that interview with you below, in the hopes you will get as much from watching it as I got from doing it. And if you wish, please leave your comments about Jim below (and please feel free to DIGG this and otherwise pass it along to others starving for this kind of message).

I have no doubt that as Jim was greeted upon arrival at his next stop, you could hear the praise ring out, “Well done, good and faithful servant!”

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160 thoughts on “Jim Rohn: He Taught Us How To Live”

  2. Dear Vic,
    Timeless & Ageless wisdom from a man who walked the walk and then spoke the walk and finished a life journey of discovery. Thank you for sharing.
    Hiram G.

  3. Vic, Thank you for that word picture in my mind now of how Jim gave his adult life help us with our turn-arounds, very vivid! I have a Realtor/Broker friend of mine in Baton Rouge that was so changed by Jim’s message. In fact, the guy I knew before he met Jim Rohn is not the same guy after he met Jim Rohn. That guy, Pat Guttery, was the reason I was in Anaheim, CA in 2004, at that breakfast where you were sharing your testimony of how renewing your mind and renewing your belief in yourself transformed your life into such a success. You talked about being a foot of the cross from some decisions you’d made in life and in 2004, I was at that same cross. Yes, I was touched my Jim that weekend as I am touched by his message every single time I listen to him. But, at the 2004 Jim Event, it was your message that helped wake me up to the possibilities and transform my life into a better success. Thank you also for the Claim Your Power event in Atlanta where Jim was so on key. Honestly, that event, especially with Rene Godefroy and John Di lemme, was one of THE most inspiring weekends I’ve been a part of. That last night of the event was so awesome when Rene told his testimony and you helped raise the money to help the chess guy from ATL helping troubled youth. All I can say is that you and Lisa blew my Lisa and I away that night. She, my Lisa, still talks about that night. Just wanted to say THANK YOU, VIC! AND THANK YOU, LISA! Bill Cobb

  4. Thank you for sharing some nuggets of wisdom and insight from the master himself on so many leadership and sales ideas. What a humble individual who left a lasting legacy through his success formula…it really works, he not only walks the talk but he also teaches what he talks about. Rewarding the individual and giving praise to God for success..thanks once again!

  5. Thank you for sharing this, Vic. I’ll admit that I didn’t know of his works, but you can bet I’m going to now!

    You paid him a great tribute in a selfless and sensitive manner.

    Again, Thank you.

  6. Vic-Thank you for holding those Claim Your Power Seminars where I finally got a chance to tell Jim exactly what he meant to me and how much of an influence he had been on me. Just as you say, Jim was very approachable and it seemed that his calmness was contagious as I spent just a few minutes with him in Atlanta a couple years back…thanks for everything you do Vic and it has been an honor to be a previous student of yours and a Champions Club member. here is a tribute I made in honor of Jim Rohn: http://www.squidoo.com/jimrohnbooks

  8. Dear Vic,

    He is very powerful Influencer i have ever listen, he has help me in setting Goals for my life., I listen his audios whenever i feel demoralized. i really get motivated by his thoughts..

    Kapil

  10. Excellent interview, I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this.

    Jim Rohn’s inspiration and wisdom reigns true and will live on forever.

    Thank you for sending this out to your list, Vic.

  11. Vic,
    thanks for the video. I started listening to Mr. Rohn and reading his books about 6 years ago and he has been a huge influence in my life and has led me to other forms of learning. I just wish I could have met him and thanked him for sharing which was one of my goals.
    Thanks and God Bless
    Jason Sutton

  12. Excellent interview, I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this.

    Jim Rohn’s inspiration and wisdom reigns true and will live on forever.

    Thank you for sending this out to your list, Vic.

  13. hi! thanks for your generosity for sharing this, Vic…
    In your Day by Day with James Allen, I have read many of profound statements and stories you shared about Mr. Rohn…

    He was the master of the master of life…. Thanks for everything you have shared, Mr. Rohn.

  16. Thank you so much for this treasure of knowledge…
    you’re making a big different in this world, keep up the great work

  18. Many years ago I was privileged to have some tapes by Jim Rohn & somehow they got lost !!! I was very disappointed & yet he came back through my computor again doing those wonderful speeches through Shaklee meetings & also world-wide. Yes he was & always will be one of the best people one could ever hope to listen to & never want him to stop talking!!! So tonight again at my computor , somehow this mailing came to tell me of his passing! Thanks be to God for this wonderful man & I’m so glad I got to know of him!!! After 36 yrs in Shaklee, and also running this wonderful business, his “tapes” gave me so much help & direction, & so I mourn his passing with all of you!!!! Love & Blessings! Emmy

  19. Ever since I first heard Jim Rhon my goal was to meet him. And just recently I was searching around to see if I could catch him at a seminar. Then just the other day at a training event, the president of our company said that, ” Today we lost a very special individual by the name of Jim Rhon” I was very saddened by the situation while people around me didn’t really know who he was. He has been instrumental in the philosophy that I take to the marketplace and life in general. He is a man whose words will be reprised and remembered for all eternity. And I think that was his life’s goal. For his words to affect millions of people in a very harmonious way. So his goals will be honored by all the millions of people that have already heard of Jim Rhon and the lucky individuals that have yet to have their life altered by Jim Rhon’s unique mentorship. Jim Rhon’s words will forever be immortal.

    -Nick Taitano

  20. Vic-

    Thanks for the alert of Jim’s passing as well as this video. It is always great to be reminded of how one can live life better and Jim’s calm and even tempered demeanor is such a great vehicle of delivery. I wish you and Lisa a wonderful holiday season filled with joy.

  22. Jim Rohn is one of my favorite motivational speakers. He has given so much of his life to others. I will miss him so much! Thank you for sharing this!! Sheatina

  24. Jim is definitely someone who has the courage as well as the wisdom to become the master of his own fate.

    He offers excellent advice and encouragement in the most practical way that no one can fail to benefit from…

  26. Dear Vic,

    Your profound words describing Mr. Jim Rohn and his incredible life of serving humanity with his knowledge and wisdom are priceless. Mr. Jim Rohn for sure has had a tremendous impact in the lives of so many millions of people like me. I can say that I was really fortunate to know of this amazing humanbeing through your site and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this.

    Mr. Jim Rohn has made a big difference in my life and his rich and resonant voice sttill echoes in my heart urging me on and on to face the battles of life with grace and diginity. May the Almighty grant his soul peace and utilize his amazing talents to enrich the lives of angels in his heavenly abode.

  27. Vic,

    Thank you for sharing this video Jim Rohn is inspiring, his wisdom and experience is matched only by his presence of being a real human being. thank you for bringing Jim into my life, forever grateful.

  28. i cannot tell you how motivated this clip has left me feeling , i feel invinceable . i feel like i can conquer the world . it is very inspiring because like Mr. Rohn was when he first embarked on his journey of disigning his succsess i too am 26. i have my own company and that obviously comes with alot of challenges .
    Thank you Mr . Johnson , this is crucial and life changing information that helps others beleive that anything is possible if u are willing to open yourself up to change and open yourself up to the universe . God loves us all and wants us to know ourselves better and share these sort of stories all around the world .
    God bless the child who dares to dream . that is my belief .

  29. Loved getting Jim Rohn’s newsletter. It was always filled with wisdom that is useful forever. I never had the honor of hearing him speak, but now I can look back at finding him to see the “voice” behind the wisdom.

    Thanks for sharing your insight into a “faithful servant” that returned home singing praises.

    I’m certain he will be long remembered by his legacy he has left behind for us to embrace.

  30. Thank you for keeping us informed we have greatly benefited from Jim’s diaries. Highden

  31. I was fortunate enough to cross paths with Jim back in the 80’s and his wisdom has changed my life in more ways than I can possibly list. Not only was he a tremendous writer & speaker…he was a very good man. He never made you feel less whether over coffee or in a room full of people. I truly believe Jim’s purpose on earth was to teach and inspire all of us and he succeeded beyond belief!

    He’ll be missed but never, ever forgotten!

  32. WOW I feel like many things just fell into their places. I feel having people like Mr. Rohn around helps you understand the meaning of life.
    He will be with us for ever! The knowledge he injected will go on for ever.

    Thank you so much for everything you amazing people do.

  33. Thanks for sharing and validating. No one will argue with me about the importance of reading anymore!

    And, I feel better hearing that it is okay to give up on a goal. When I would realize a goal wasn’t making me happy and the drive was gone, I would just let it go, but always felt like maybe I was making excuses. Now I know differently – sometimes it’s just time to move on.

    Also, the part about feeling what you feel is so very important. Too many times we hear to not let things effect us or to always feel positive, which isn’t possible to do. What the Claim Your Power Now program did for me was to let me know that so long as you keep going, it’s okay. Things happen, but that doesn’t mean stop. Hearing Jim say, ‘feel it and then get back up’, let me know that I how improved my way of living has become, because that is what I do now.

    Thank you Vic and company for everything. My attitude is 100% better, I feel my power and know my life is an the verge of making a 360 degree turn. I can do this.

    Jim is on to his next adventure and no doubt will be back more powerful than ever. See you soon, Jim…

    Happy Holidays to everyone!

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  35. Jim touched my life in great ways than I can explain or describe. I ate, drank and slept Jim’s thoughts and I have over time being infected by his teachings and wisdom. Even though Jim is dead in the physical, the impact he made to humanity will live forever in the thousands of people that he impacted with his teachings.
    Indeed the angels of God will definitely be welcming Jim to the gates of heaven with beautiful choruses and songs for a life well spent in the service of man and God.

    JIM LIVES ON IN THE LIFES THAT HE TOUCHED, ESPECIALLY MINE.

    TP, NIGERIA

  36. Thanks for your inspiration, Jim!

    Love the way you speak/spoke to both my head and my heart.

    Your recorded material will continue to transform lives!

    Rest in Joy and Bliss

    gunnar martin, Sweden

  37. Thank you for sharing with us. Words cannot really express enough – What a great life he shared. Indeed he really taught us and our children how to live. And his teachings will continue to touch generations to come.

  39. Jim Rohn, was a friend, a leader, someone who gave a timely word to millions of people. I had a chance to meet him in 1994 during a seminar, and the meeting was totally awesome! but what happen next, left a mark in my life. He had a meeting with several people after the seminar, and i had a chance to ask several questions, but the one thing left me was this: “Nothing happens by chance, you have to believe in you when others don’t, push yourself when others won’t, do the things that others can’t, because remember nothing happens by chance” Jim I miss you my friend..
    Shalom

  41. I’m very thankful I heard this interview in my life. This is one of the most treasured sharing of knowledge and ideas on how to hold and maneuver the sails on the journey of life towards success in spite of a lot of contradicting winds.

    This is super excellent!!!!!

    Vic thank you very much. God bless you!

  42. Vic, Thank You for passing this on to ALL of us !

    I’m privileged to have met Jim Rohn in the early 90’s as well during one of his seminar’s that I attended in Jacksonville, FL.

    It’s simply been AMAZING to witness his ability to deliver such powerful, simple & comprehensive information to ALL of us who opened our minds to his unique abilities & Warm Delivery Style !

    He will be Missed World-Wide ! Respectfully, John Gerry

  43. Jim was extraordinary in his presentation ability. His wits and insight into Personal Development and Success is incredible. Since I came in contact with Jim, my life has never been the same again. He has impacted my speaking career than any other expert living or dead has ever done. The world will miss the wisdom of this great legend. Thanx for sharing Vic.

  44. The passing of a Legend! Thanks Vic for this video. Jim taught us the bible in a unique way making the words of Jesus to be relevant in the market place. things like seekers are finders! keep knocking and the door will be opened.
    listening to jim gave me the motivation to want to become a teacher and a helper of destinies.
    Jim you are gone but you will be for us forever as we will your works to the next generation.
    Thanks for teaching us about the kingdom of God.
    May your soul rest in P.E.A.C.E

  45. The passing of a Legend! Thanks Vic for this video. Jim taught us the bible in a unique way making the words of Jesus to be relevant in the market place. things like seekers are finders! keep knocking and the door will be opened.
    listening to jim gave me the motivation to want to become a teacher and a helper of destinies.
    Jim you are gone but you will be for us forever as we will pass your works to the next generation.
    Thanks for teaching us about the kingdom of God.
    May your soul rest in P.E.A.C.E

  46. Jim shared with us that all things were possible to those who would believe,
    He encouraged us to go to work on ourselves in order to achieve,
    He said that there was work ahead and we had to roll up our sleeves,
    And Jim always with love in his voice made it clear he wanted us to be free.

  47. MR JIM ROHN, TRANSFORM COMPLETELY MY LIFE SINCE THE FIRST TIME THAT A HEARD HIM.I´M SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE KNOWN HIM 14 YEARS AGO.MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
    ALEXANDRE CARNEIRO

  48. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video with a Great Man.
    Sometimes true power comes through clarity and humility – and humour – and Jim was a shining example of just that – authentic. What an impact he has made in the world. I wished all politicians should have a course in Jim Rohn’s Cultivating an Unshakable Character – and that it be an obligatory class in schools all over the world!
    Jim was a Master Teacher. Thank God we still have him on DVD 🙂

  49. Thank you Jim, for sharing your life with all of us, you will truly be missed, but the mark you made on our lives will always be remembered!!

    I am especially grateful for the love that you had for the children. Making your seminars open to young people, allowing my sons as teenagers and young adults to enjoy your greatness. Even to this day my young son of 20, will often say to me “I wouldn’t take that class”!!

    You will forever be our mentor, inspirational coach, teacher, and friend. Your CDs, DVDs, Journals and Books will continue to be a part of our essentials as we travel the world, thank you.

    Mr. Rohn, you definitely lived a legacy that will live on for many many years to come!! We salute you and your philosophy, thank you for the love story that you shared with so many of us. Blessings to you and your family until we meet again!!

    Maranatha,
    Dr. Ina
    Clinical Psychologist

    P.S. Thank you Vic., for letting us know of Jim’s passing, we are truly grateful.

  50. Thanks Vic for sharing your wonderful interview with the master. Goals to go thoughts shared by your wonderful team and practically by Jim Rohn during his visits to Herbalife meetings have transformed me completely. All I can say my short association of Jim Rohns teachings in last decade has completely transformed myself and carrying on his mission to help others to realize the facts “for things to change, you need to change”.

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