Fact: “As the twig is bent, so shall it grow”. So who is doing the bending for you?

I was interviewed recently to discuss nurturing. The host asked me a number of things that were fairly easy to answer but one question he asked me was “whom were my mentors” in life that shaped my focus to Nurturing Customer Relationships. Shortly after 1995, following an exhaustive market study with CEO groups across the world, the proof was becoming crystal clear. The answer to the main question I asked every group; “How Do Professional Services Providers Gain Access To and ultimately Of Influence with the CEO”.

Of all the guru’s that have greatly assisted me was Jim Rohn. His deep understanding of and his perpetual articulation of the immutable connection between Nature and Humans.
His ‘common-man’, down to earth teaching style was hypnotic to watch. In studying his many writings, I found an abundant treasure of wisdom, kindness and authentic nurturing quotes
that grace so many of my presentations. I am honored to share with you one of my top-5 mentors.

Jim Rohn was born in Yakima, Washington.

By age 25 (according to his accounts), Jim Rohn  was in a personal rut familiar to many middle-class families who were in debt, unable to see a way that would lead to his personal ambitions.

Around this time, he was introduced to John Earl Shoaff, an entrepreneur who impressed Rohn with his wealth, business accomplishments, charisma and life philosophy. Rohn joined Shoaff's direct sales organization, and began a process of personal development that culminated in his becoming a millionaire by age 31. Unfortunately, Shoaff, who had challenged Rohn to reach for this goal, died one year before Rohn achieved it.

In the years that followed, Rohn discovered a demand from people outside his industry to hear his rags to riches stories, and the personal development philosophy that he felt had led to his accomplishments. Rohn has been presenting his seminars for more than 40 years.

He has addressed over 6,000 audiences and 4 million people worldwide. He was the recipient of the 1985 National Speakers Association CPAE Award. He is also the author of 17 different books, audio and video programs.

Jim Rohn was considered a "Business Philosopher". He did not claim to teach novel truths, only fundamentals - and as he was fond of saying: "There are no new fundamentals. Truth is not new, it's old. You've got to be a little suspicious of the guy who says, 'come over here, I want to show you my manufactured antiques!' No, you can't manufacture antiques." Whoever rendered service to many put himself in line for greatness – great wealth, great return, great satisfaction, great reputation, and great joy.

"Asking is the beginning of receiving. Make sure you don't go to the ocean with a teaspoon. At least take a bucket so the kids won't laugh at you."

"Don't just read the easy stuff. You may be entertained by it, but you will never grow from it."

"Don't wish it were easier, wish you were better."

"The most important question to ask in a job is not what am I getting but what I get to become from it."

§  Philosophy - how you think

§  Attitude -     how you feel

§  Action -       what you do

§  Results -      ways you measure to see if you are making progress

§  Lifestyle -    earning the kind of life you can make for yourself out of the first four pieces

Thank you Jim Rohn

Good Nurturing

Jim