December 8, 2009 Matt Morris -
Written By Matt Morris -

A Tribute to Mr. Jim Rohn

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Jim Rohn touched millions of lives through his books, videos, seminars, and audios over the last 46 years. Jim mentored numerous leaders in the personal development industry and set the standard for legendary motivational speakers.

Mr. Rohn was someone that greatly influenced my personal belief system and helped me create the confidence I needed to achieve success. He will be remembered as America’s Foremost Business Philosopher.

“I wish for you a life of wealth, health, and happiness; a life in which you give to yourself the gift of patience, the virtue of reason, the value of knowledge, and the influence of faith in your own ability to dream about and achieve worthy rewards.”

That is one of my favorite quotes from Jim Rohn because it continues to influence the way I live my life on a daily basis. Please share your favorite Jim Rohn quote, book, CD, or video below. I would love to learn how your life has been impacted by this outstanding leader over the years.

If you haven’t done so already, I strongly encourage you to incorporate Jim Rohn’s business and life principles into your personal development. Learn more about all of the resources he created here: http://www.JimRohn.com.

  • http://www.QuantumLeapLifesuccess.com John Ramsey

    This is one of my favorites quotes from MR Rohn. He was a big influence in my life. RIP MR Rohn.
    “We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. Discipline weights ounces–regret weighs tons.”
    — Jim Rohn

  • http://www.themagichundred.com Dax Moy

    Jim Rohn’s life may have ended but his legacy will live on forever through everyone who his words have ever touched and lives he has changed.

    Mine included.

    All of the ideas I share within my own programs originated in some way, shape or form from from Jim Rohn.

    Thank you Jim.

    You will be missed, my friend.

    Truth, joy and love

    Dax Moy

  • Jelle Mostert

    Jim Rohn his audio programs were the first I listened to in my life. Those programs have shaped me in the person I am now, at this moment. One of my favourit quotes is “Don’t wish it were easier, wish you were better”. I will remember this man for the rest of my life and I am so thankfull I was one of the many to listen his speaches. Thank you so much Jim. God bless you.

  • Donavon

    Hi All

    The Cd “12 Pillars of Success” really influenced me and deffinately set the foundation for me to acheive success in all areas of my life. Thanks to Mr Rohn for that amazing lesson in life.

    He will be missed but always remembered for the great value he added to so many lives.

    Love from Donavon Gerber

  • http://meerstadt.com Janny Meerstadt

    “My” teacher Tony Robbins, modeled Jim Rohn, and was so fascinated by him, wanted to be like him, and look where it got him, and how he inspired millions! Thank you Jim Rohn (I met you once in the Netherlands). A great leader, rest in peace! Janny Meerstadt

  • http://www.personal-development-inside-out.com Kourosh Kavian

    Nobody has inspired me more than Jim Rohn with his positive messages about success and personal development. His teachings are indeed life-changing! I thank Jim Rohn for his contribution to mankind, for making the world a better place and inspiring us to be better human being. God bless you and your family.

  • http://www.postcardleverage.com/?id=1000047 Brian McCoy

    Jim was an amazing person who planted so many seeds in people’s lives.

    He got to see so many people reap the harvest from his seeds.

    You will be missed Jim! Tell God hello for us!

  • http://www.mpdspace.com/blog Lloyd Christie

    Thank you Jim, your work will be continued

  • http://www.77successtraits.com Mark Foo | 77SuccessTraits.com

    “Work harder on yourself more than you do on your job.” – Jim Rohn

    Cheers~

    Mark

  • http://Simonstepsyscoaching.com Net Millionaire

    If it is to be it is up to me

    “Profits are better than wages”

    Jim influenced my life when I first started learning about personal success.

    He will be soarly missed but never forgotten.

  • http://www.myvipplan.com Bryan Morgan

    Thanks for sharing that Matt!!
    I have been putting off going to Toastmasters for months.
    But While Listening to one of his Quotes this week…
    “For Things To Change, You Got To Change”
    I made the uncomfortable entrance to my first Toastmasters meeting last night in honer of Mr.Jim Rohn
    One of his other quotes was…
    “When the student is Ready The Teacher will appear”
    I found that teacher last night and I am looking forward to the journey!!
    Thanks Jim Rohn your words and inspiration will live forever!!

    • http://www.MattMorris.com Matt Morris

      Way to go Bryan!

  • http://www.yinkadixon.com Yinka Dixon

    I finally woke up in Jim Rohn’s Acres of Diamond philosophy…

    Now, I can show others how to live to the fullest. It doesn’t matter when you start, starting is the ultimate thing, as is staying the course… Mr Rohn may have gone, but the messages ring on, and ring true…

    Thanks, Jim. May you rest in the bosom of father Abraham… Yinka Dixon (8 Dec 2009)

  • http://www.simplifyinternetmarketing.co.uk Chris Coney

    I honestly can’t believe this. For me it literally feels like loosing my second father.

    Jim has had such an impact on my life and I haven’t even been through all of his materials yet.

    I owe it to Jim to make something of myself using his principles, only then can he live on.

  • http://www.nahyaninc.com Nahyan

    Truly incredible teacher, Mr Jim Rohn was one of those teachers I wished to meet/listen live one day.

    One of the best things I’ve learnt from him was from his mentor : Work harder on yourself than you do on your job…

  • paul crake uk

    truely remarkable man,could always inspire when you probably didnt want to be inspired, totally enlightening, thank you mr jim rohn

  • david richards

    Jim Rohn,
    God bless
    You will always be with us all.
    Thank you.

  • http://superstarsmarketing.com Gaj

    Jim Rohn is a true legend and thought leader for almost every business leader and slef improvement expert.

    I will never forget his contribution in my life.

  • http://www.bometernally.com Bhadra Om

    Thanks for the video clip. My first time hearing of him. I’ll look at his site. Just goes to show that whatever good work or actions you take in life, live on forever like a ripple effect, even when the physical body is gone.

  • http://helloworld.com/mcginnis John

    Matt:
    Thanks for producing this tribute to Jim Rohn. I will save it and send to family & friends. He “IS” a great mentor.

  • http://khasson.worldventures.biz kobi hasson

    It is very sad to reed that we lost Jin Rohn.
    I hope to see videoes of him and I understood that I can learn many things from him
    Kobi

  • Grazyna Kapica

    Jim Rohn is was gifted and he was my role model he changed my life to see my future in better light. Jim you will be missed a lot I Love you.

  • valerijus

    since very first moment when i hear him-Jim Rohn from success university cd and dvd -his words,thoughts,his incredible voice of simplicity makes influece in your personal life – then you go and do changes..thank you very much JIM
    “YOU ARE FREE-MAKE CORECTIONS,CHANGES ON YOUR MISTAKES”..JIM ROHN

  • http://EntrepreneurMarketingForum.com Lane

    I was surprised at the news that Jim Rohn had passed away. I thought he was immortal (almost). On my blog at yoursuccess.com, I’ve posted 3 of my favorite Jim Rohn videos called “how to have the best year of your life ” rip mr Rohn. Thanks for your post Matt

  • http://www.unemployedmillionaire.com EVANS

    Jim Rohn was a great man who inspired many especially me. One quote which changed my life was (Profits are better than Wages)
    which made me take a Leap of faith into Entrepreneurship
    RIP Jim.

  • http://www.NonGuruMethod.com/?MattMorrisPost Jay Kanik

    Amazing man, I have listened to Jim Rohn more than any other person…and has impacted my philosophy more than any other person – this is special considering we never ‘actually’ met…I wish we did.

    The only thing bugging me right now is that this isn’t plastered all over the news – people would rather hear about the latest celebrity affair – and certainly would never be as big as Michael Jackson’s death…but Jim has helped people make marked improvements in their lives.

    The world has lost a phenomenon that will never be duplicated/replaced, we will all miss him.

  • http://www.dayoolomu.com Dayo Olomu

    “The big challenge in life is to become all that you have the possibility of becoming. You can not believe what it does to the human spirit to maximize your human potential and stretch yourself to the limit.”; “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”;”Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.”; “Success isn’t something you pursue. Success is something you attract by the person you become.” – Jim Rohn

  • http://burtonsqualityproducts.com(juststarting) Barbara Burton

    Even though I never met him in person, I felt as if I knew him, just by listening to his recordings. Thanks, Matt, for introducing me to his works through SU.

  • http://ElprincipeArtur.com Arturo Hodgson Gómez

    I would appreciate all the informatio about your course you can provide. Thanks.

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    I need more information to arrive to a decision with your site. Please submit all what you can give me. Thanks.

  • http://www.trythisbusiness.net Jim wood

    There are few people who are able to communicate like Jim Rohn. His ability to relate to those who listen and the message he gave was remarkable and will continue to influence people for years to come. He will be missed.

  • http://www.fasteasysuccess.com eric

    One of my favorite quotes from him is…

    “Success Is Something You Attract By The Person You Become”

    To Your Success-
    Eric Barton
    http://www.fasteasysuccess.com

  • Charles

    Please accept my personal message of gratitude for the tribute to J R as atoken of appreciation for who is and has been to the world, and surely continues to be in the work he has left behind.

    My eyes continue to fill with tears at the passing on of Jim, who has hit my life with such a positive impact as I cacnot put into words.

    The joy of his work, even as evident in you as I see in the tribute, and in a greater sphere than I even know, will be eternal, and has given our human kind a greater prospect to actually live purposefuly

    I am just an individual, born in Africa, gone thru alot in life, and found my self settled in London UK. Over the past many years of my life the struggle to live on, forge afamily and society, have been engrossing, and by one of those quests, I was handed a CD by J R after a training to be a distributor of utilities. This opened my life for the first time to personal development, values of network marketing and I have got exposure to wealth of life I could have only dreamt of.
    I subsequently enrolled with ,Success University, in pursuit on personal development, and in pursuit of ,STUDY, PRACTICE, and TEACH, to my family, community, and wider world. You may know that SU merged with world vntures and I seemed to see that emphasis shifted away from personal development. My teams had just emerged and I am re discovering the way forward.

    It was only recently I learnt about J Rs illness, and since then I have been agonising about so many issues…..

    I only came across such material, information, and people, at age 45 years…Only God can justify that, but I agonise about what my life may have been if it had happened to me at 25 or earlier, or even as soon as I learnt how to read and write….COULD THIS PRIVILEDGE BE GRANTED TO OTHERS AFTER ME? AND the world be even bettter place??

    There was and will only be one J R but undoubtedly now I know quite a few or let me say many more of tremendous people like him who stand for and do what J R has acomplished in his life you now being on my list, BUT, I agonise on the fact that this number is not big enough, multiplying fast enough, and spreading quick enough???even with the information age.

    I agonise about communities, peoples, and ofcourse Africa where I was born, and my strongest belief is that PERSONAL development is the key, more vital than the world bank, IMF or anything in the world, only second to faith in GOD.

    I have deep respect for USA and the blessing to the world of what your country has produced in the like of J R, but I agonise on why this is not emulated elsewhere?

    So in my tears I agonise, that while we have the material J R has left behind, we need lives to live it, teach it, pass it on, and pass it all over.

    It is one sure sincere hope for humanity. I long to be more part of it.

    May GOD bless you, your work and efforts to hold up the banner and the faith.

    Long live the spirit of Jim Rohn

    • Anonymous

      Interesting reading your article. Even though I am caucasian, and from the U.S, I have faced a very similar struggle. 1. Being already in my 40′s, wishing that I have learned all of this sooner. and second, Having to accept the fact that so many are living miserably due to lack of this education. Not only from a worldwide point of view, but in the U.S. also, There are so many living so miserably in our own society, and sometimes, well most times it is nearly impossible to change their thinking. It is so difficult to move on amongst so many miserable people! But as far as I know, we’ve only got one life to live, and there is only so much we can do. We might as well let ourselves be happy. You cannot help others if you, yourself are in need.

    • http://acaiplus.com/dazzlingdolly Dazzling Dolly Lutz

      Hi, Charles,
      I understand your “agonizing” over the fact that you came across a new way of thinking at 45….but it is NEVER too early or too late. If the statement, “When the student is ready, the teacher appears” is true then you received the new information at exactly the right time….

      I am 62 and though I have been pursuing a “personal growth” path for over 23 years..I am still learning new things and I’ve also learned that it is only my job to show up, and speak up, and the outcome is in God’s hands. I have not or ever will be able to make anyone “get it”, until they are ready too.

      Years ago, Abraham Lincoln, said, “People are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”

      This is still true today……ANYone can decide they want a better life and I believe the Internet has made it easier than ever to access the most profound teacher’s….and decide what we want to do with what we learn…..
      Let your pain go, Charles, and trust God, He knows exactly what you and other’s need……exactly….Just become who He wants You to become and do what He wants YOU to do, and you will have all that He wants YOU to have……..
      Blessings, another “late” learner,
      Dazzling Dolly Lutz

      • Charles

        Hi Dolly,

        Thank you so much for your thoughtful insights and kind words

        I feel blessed to learn from you.
        Happy New Year and blessings for years to come.

        Charles

  • Iris Melton

    It is so sad to me that Jim Rohn has passed away. He has influenced my life more than I even know thst he has through many years of being my favorite self improvement mentor/speaker. I met him at a MLM engagement that the Co sent us to and shock his hand many many years ago when we were both much younger then. He has been an influence in my life ever since. I will miss him very much! He will live on in all the CDs,books and all I have of his material and memories.

  • http://www.chipoj.worldventures.biz Chipo Ogopotse Jobe

    It is sad that Jim Rohn had to depart this world on the weekend we had an introduction to Acceration Seminar in Johannesburg.

    Jim was a mentor, a teacher, a motivator and an inspiring person, someone who changed the lifes of many. I will always remember him by, “Profits are better than wages.” I believe he died a very happy man. May his soul rest in peace. Jim played his role, the ball is on our courts. He will be remembered by all in Personal Development. Thanks Matt.

  • http://thekoolstuff.com Herman Gonzalez

    Wow if we could be half the person that Jim Rohn was This could be Heavin Herman Gonzalez thekoolstuff.com

  • http://www.changeyourmindchangeyourworld.com/ Glenn Silvanie

    Matt thank you this was awesome he deserve this, thank you, it’s like he says he’ll always be with us trough all the things he has thought us.

  • linda mkhabela

    What a life! It is not a common phenomenon for a man to achieve so much within such a short period – one lifetime.
    Late last year I enrolled for a year course that turned out to be invaluable.
    I learnt about life-changing principles of life ranging from saving, investing, giving and tithing, to mention but a few.
    Not to mention his unique way of using the bible to our everyday life issues. The law of sowing and reaping for one.
    Words cannot describe how sorely his presence is going to be missed.
    Thank you Mr Jim Rohn for leaving such a wealth of knowledge behind. We will always be with you.
    May the Angels enjoy you as we have through your work the world over.
    May your beautiful soul rest in peace.

  • Arturo cocchiarella

    Jim Rohn said ‘Service to Many leads to Greatness’
    Well Jim you truly are GREAT!
    You have made a difference in so many peoples lives through your teaching.
    You earned your place in the history books!
    I’m sure you’ll find a way to improve heaven now.
    Rest in peace brother x
    Arturo

  • http://www.betterlifestylers.com Nate Robinson

    Over 22 years ago, Jim Rohn came into my life with his books and famous quotes. I have shared them with quite a few people over the years and also grew through them. My life continues to grow. When people ask who, beyond God, has made a difference in my … the answer is always Jim Rohn and Earl Nightingale. While it’s sad to lose someone who touched so many … it remains a blessing with what he has done. Since all of my goods are packed due to an impending move, I will find a Jim Rohn product before I depart this area in a few days and savor the learnings. Thanks for sharing this Matt.

  • http://www.mobileriche.com Campbell Scott

    Out of the hundreds of speakers i have listened to Jim’s stories are the most memorable and easiest to recall. I always wondered why that was.

    Campbell Scott

  • http://www.sergioervini.com Sergio Ervini

    One of Jim quotes I love is about understanding challange.

    ” We must understand that challange is a part
    of success Challange is like gravity and you can’t fly with out gravity”

    Jim will always be with me

    sincerely,
    Sergio

  • http://noelongoria.com Noe Longoria

    Your’s was a life worth living and our world was a better place because you were a part of it. Rest in peace. And thank you for all the inspiration.

  • http://reviewsofonlinejobs.com sandra westerdahl

    Hi Matt, and everyone.

    I, personally, have not heard of Jim Rohm, but looking through his site, it appears that all the previous accolades are truly deserved.

    I read through his quotes, and many of them are very good. The one I liked best is “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” Evidently, he had a great sense of humor, as well as a very great mind and spirit.

    I am sure he was well received into the universe, and is teaching even there (with a new body). Thank you so much Matt for introducing me to this great man. He will, indeed, be greatly missed.

  • Divna Zlokapa

    Thank you, Matt, for crating a chance for us to remember and reflect on work of this great man.

    Quote that I personally cherish is: ‘Whatever good things we build end up building us’

    Great man, great work. It touched and changed so many lives across the globe.
    His legacy continues…

  • http://www.ogatomomanyi.successuniversity.com Ogato

    Came to know him in 2008 but believe ” service to many ” lead to his greatness. His memories will live to be told to my great grand children.

    Thank God for his life.

  • lightness

    Hi Matt,
    Thanks for this, He has lived and help so many people now its our time to also prepare ourselves to help the many so as to reach the greatest as he did!
    We are together! he has really inspired me and i believe one day I’ll become an inspirational speaker.
    See you soon!

  • Zorro George

    RIP Jim Rohn, He has been an inspiration to my life since my personal encounter with him in South Africa at one of the national conferences. His legacy will continue to live on to the generations to come.

  • http://www.herbashop.se/huay Marvin H.M

    Matt,

    thank you!
    Bless Jim Rohn!

  • http://www.digispacesystem.com WASHINGTON ZEDDY OMBEWA

    OUR dad has pass way he has left me with only one question which isd?He was send with one viosion and mission
    to torch millions heart and he has change my life,may God bless all his work he has left us with
    AM GOING TO CARRY ALL HIS WORDS IN MY LIFE UNTILL I LEAVE A LEGED IN THIS WORLD.

  • lucy

    Wow! Great voice and great messages. Sucess pillars, Core family, good friends, do not miss the roadeo, be a believer; read, teach and act. Will really miss him.

  • Mary

    I was saddened when I learnt that Jim Rohn had left us. I felt like a source of my strength has left me. Though I have known him for a short time, he has greatly influenced my life and his weekly enzymes have been very uplifting. We will greatly miss him but I am sure God has a good and has already prepared others to fill the gap.

    RIP, dear Rohn

  • Ellie

    Jim,

    Your simply the Best. The Marvelous Brian Tracy will getchya thinkin’,smilin’ and changing. But you were able to get people also jumping for Joy, laughing, enthralled, memorizing, tearful, etc. So sad that that you are gone. R.I.P.

    If you don’t like how things are, change it! You’re not a tree. That’s my favorite one!

    With Love from my family and I,
    Ellie

  • Lucelle

    Dear Matt Thank you for this opportunity to contribute towards this tribute to Jim Rohn It is not often that people in Jim’s position would use the bible to teach life changing principles such as giving and tithing and also “the law of sowing and reaping” I’m extremely proud of him. He was an awesome guy. My favourite quotes are: “Service to many leads to greatness.” and “for things to change you’ve got to change” R.I.P. Jim

  • S.Menon

    Jim Rohn has truly left a legacy. I will now clear off the dust from my Jim Rohn tapes and start applying those precious nuggets of wisdom into my life and really see how far I can get on in my life.

    Thanks Matt

  • http://www.500KIncome.info Mark McCulloch

    Hi Matt

    I have to admit I was also saddened by the departure of Jim Rohn as he was a true legend in the industry.

    Mark

  • http://acaiplus.com/dazzlingdolly Dazzling Dolly Lutz

    Thanks Matt,
    I had heard that Jim was ill a few months back and now am very sad to hear that he has passed away. I do believe I will see him again in Heaven with the Lord Jesus….He made it pretty clear that he believed in the loving Saviour and that it was because of his faith in Jesus that he was able to do all that he did to serve others.

    I first heard Jim on tape in 1996. The set of “The Five Major Pieces of Life’s Puzzles”, was in the All Star Pack from an MLM company I joined. I had never heard anyone quite like him and the statement, “For things to change, I’ve got to change”, is what really spoke to me. I got so much out of that first set of tapes…I knew then that I had so much more to become, to do, and soooo many more people to help. I have been suggesting people listen to Jim’s tapes for years.

    I was blessed to meet Jim in Texas at an MLM convention in 1997, and was truly changed by his “talk”. A fire was set alive in me…….to be like Jim and become an Inspirational Speaker….and I’m still working on that…Watch for me!! I have decided to do Videos and a Blog to reach out to help others….as I have survived soooo much and want bring others’ hope that they can too….

    I agree with many who have said that Jim’s legacy will live on forever…as long as we keep telling people about him.

    MY prayers are with his family at this time….I am sure he will be greatly missed…..
    Blessings, Dazzling Dolly Lutz

  • http://lcfus.blogspot.com/ Marvin

    Hello Matt,

    Thank you for sharing this with us all. In the past 20 days, I have began a complete search of Jim Rohn’s speeches, audio and seminar recordings. I truly believe, that my life has take a different route from that email you sent on the 8th of this month, regarding Jim Rohn’s farewell. I’m moved and honor to know that such human being made an impact to thousands or perhaps millions of people in his lifetime, but what is amazing is that he will live forever as thru you, he has touch my life in a positive way. Thank you and let’s keep sharing his way of thinking with the rest of our friends and family members.

    Thank you!

  • http://www.internetnewbieincome.com willie robertson

    I just found out last week that Mr. Rohn had passed away and though I never had the pleasure of meeting or hearing him in person, a lot of my mentors spoke highly of him and quoted him a lot in their own messages. (I have his “building your network marketing” CD)

    You know it is amazing, you don’t necessarily have to know some one in person for them to have an affect on your life.

    When I heard Jim Rohn had passed away, I was very saddened. It was like I had lost a person friend or family member.

    He will certainly be missed and his work will continue to touch and inspire multiple lives.

    He has definately left the world a better place from him having been here.