What Jim Rohn Thought Me 1
The great man that has impacted my life GREATLY, Mr. Jim Rohn, passed on last Saturday, December 5th, and I was shocked when I heard the news. There is no better way to celebrate Jim Rohn than to use this medium to share his wisdom that has impacted me over the years.
I can’t begin to say, in one piece, all I have learnt from Jim Rohn as I have been following him since 2001. I have read his books, listen to his messages and even receive his newsletters on a regular basis, in short I have been his disciple since our path met. The first day I read his article in Success Digest, it was difficult for me to sleep because I have NEVER read such a powerful word before.
If you have read any of Jim’s works, I will try and bring his memory into your life and you will see if he is worth it or not. I want to share the first article I read back then with you today and I am sure it will leave an imprint, a deep one, on your life.
Enjoy it
The Ant Philosophy By Jim Rohn
Over the years I’ve been teaching kids about a simple but powerful concept – the ant philosophy. I think everybody should study ants. They have an amazing four-part philosophy, and here is the first part: ants never quit. That’s a good philosophy. If they’re headed somewhere and you try to stop them; they’ll look for another way. They’ll climb over, they’ll climb under, they’ll climb around. They keep looking for another way. What a neat philosophy, to never quit looking for a way to get where you’re supposed to go.
Second, ants think winter all summer. That’s an important perspective. You can’t be so naive as to think summer will last forever. So ants are gathering in their winter food in the middle of summer.
An ancient story says, “Don’t build your house on the sand in the summer.” Why do we need that advice? Because it is important to think ahead. In the summer, you’ve got to think storm. You’ve got to think rocks as you enjoy the sand and sun.
The third part of the ant philosophy is that ants think summer all winter. That is so important. During the winter, ants remind themselves, “This won’t last long; we’ll soon be out of here.” And the first warm day, the ants are out. If it turns cold again, they’ll dive back down, but then they come out the first warm day. They can’t wait to get out.
And here’s the last part of the ant philosophy. How much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All that he possibly can. What an incredible philosophy, the “all-that-you-possibly-can” philosophy.
Wow, what a great philosophy to have – the ant philosophy. Never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.
To Your Success,
Jim Rohn
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This is immortal words from the master…RIP Jim
It’s saddening to learn of the death of Jim Rohn. Like you, I came across him through Success Digest. He’s a motivator per excellence and his message has gone round the world. He made his mark and achieved a lot through his messages.
The whole world will miss him, but his works will linger on.
Thanks Oga Bola, for letting us know of his death and for highlighting his work. More grease to your elbow.
It is shocking and saddening to hear that Jim Ron is gone. But his work will stand the test of time. Bola thanks for this article. It brings into remembrance how to live once life to be sue of success. the key thing is be focused as displayed in the four philosophies.