How would you answer the question “How would you describe yourself?” We seem to hear your answers, but what do you think Jim Rohn said? “I am a business philosopher.” Most personal development enthusiasts probably know Jim Rohn’s name. Jim Rohn, one of the world’s most legendary motivational speakers, was an American entrepreneur, author, and philosopher. Frankly, it cannot be said that Jim Rohn is not very well-known in general, but we owe it to him to gather all information about his life and compile and serve it to you, our valued readers. In this article, we will talk about Rohn’s life story.
Jim Rohn’s Childhood
His full name is Emanuel James Rohn, and he was born in Yakima, Washington state, in the United States. He is the only child of mother Clara and father Emmanuel John. The Rohn family owned a farm in Caldwell, Idaho. Jim Rohn also grew up on this farm, which his family owned and worked. Since his family’s only asset was their farm, he started his education at a local school. He realized that the only thing he discovered at this school was the sound tradition coming from his father. Rohn, who combined his ability to use his voice with his ability to tell stories, could not get what he wanted from school. According to him, they did not teach him real life which he wanted to learn throughout his education life.
Jim Rohn’s university life also fell short of his expectations and he dropped out of the university in his first year. Rohn started his professional career as a human resources manager at Sears, a supermarket. While he was working at this job, a friend gave him an invitation to a seminar by John Earl Shoaff, a famous entrepreneur at the time, and his career and life began to change. In 1955, Jim Rohn decided to become a distributor for Shoaff’s AbundaVita direct sales business.
A New Chapter for Jim Rohn
In 1957, Jim Rohn renewed his distributorship agreement with AbundaVita and also joined another direct sales company, Nutri-Bio. Meanwhile, these company executives began to mentor Rohn. With Nutri-Bio’s decision to expand abroad, Jim Rohn was elected as the president of Nutri-Bio’s Canadian headquarters.
Jim Rohn’s mentor, John Earl Shoaff, dropped out of school in ninth grade and felt the crisis of 1930 deeply. Shoaff, who deeply felt all the difficulties of both world wars became a millionaire in four years with the Nutri-Bio sales organization he founded. The meeting of Shoaff and Rohn can be stated as the beginning of a new life for Jim Rohn. Shoaff’s life story, his wealth, all his achievements, his charisma and accomplishments, and his life philosophy deeply influenced Jim Rohn. Rohn joined the Nutri-Bio direct marketing network founded by Shoaff at the age of 27 and promised to become a millionaire in a few years and kept his promise.
Jim Rohn’s Magical Voice Talent
In the 1960s, Nutri-Bio went bankrupt, and one day Jim Rohn attended the Rotary Club’s invitation as a speaker. After a successful speech at the Rotary club, he receives admiring praise from the people around him. Thanks to his ability to use his voice beautifully, which he inherited from his father, he began to tell people his story of transition from poverty to wealth in seminars and conferences. After his speech at the Rotary club, he began to organize seminars and provide consultancy to distinguished people, institutions, and business and personal development issues.
Jim Rohn was awarded the “CPAE Award” by the National Speakers Association in 1985. Rohn is not only a speaker but also an important writer. Many works compiled from Rohn’s seminars and motivational speeches have been written. It is possible to find most of Rohn’s seminars and motivational speeches free of charge on social media such as Instagram and YouTube. Rohn mentored Mark R. Hughes, founder of the company now known as Herbalife Nutrition. Additionally, Tony Robbins, who stands out today as a motivational speaker and businessman, is one of the entrepreneurs who received mentorship from Jim Rohn.
Another day, Rohn is summoned by the National Speakers Association, and association president Mark Sanborn presents him with the “Master of Engagement Award”. When Mark Sanborn asked the audience of 2,500 people, “Whose lives did Jim Rohn influence?” most of the audience raised their hands in the air.
As an Author
With being a well speaker, Jim Rohn was well-reputed author. Rohn is the author of various media books such as written, audio and video media. His most known and books are The Power of Ambition, Take Charge of Your Life and The Day That Turns Your Life Around.
When did he die?
Rohn passed away on December 5, 2009. Due to a lung disease called fibrosis, he fought this disease for a long period of 18 months and finally succumbed. Jim Rohn, who is considered by some to be the best motivational speaker ever, was buried in the state of California, the country where he was born. Even though Jim Rohn, who became a millionaire just 6 years after his bankruptcy, passed away, his speeches and life are wondered and researched by thousands of people. Jim Rohn’s net worth was $450 million in 2008 and his estimated annual salary was approximately $50 million, his earning sources were mostly his books and businesses. So, according to some sources, his net worth when died was $500 million.
According to Jim Rohn, the puzzle of life consists of 5 pieces.
1 – Philosophy – Symbolizes How We Think
2 – Attitude – Symbolizes How We Feel
3 – Behavior – Symbolizes What We Do
4 – Results – Symbolizes the values that measure whether we are improving or not.
5 – Lifestyle – Symbolizes the situation we create for ourselves with the first four parts.
Jim Rohn’s Powerful Quotes
“If you want to do something, you find a way. “Even if you don’t want it, you can find an excuse.”
“Discipline is the bridge between goals and their realization.”
“Indecision is the thief of opportunity.”
“If you share an idea long enough, eventually it will come across to the right people.”
“Your income is directly related to your philosophy, not your economics.”
“You must either change your dreams or increase your abilities.”
“You can do anything if you have enough reason.”
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