Update: I attended a social in Solana Beach at the home of Dr. Jim Hardison. He's eighty years old and still makes the ladies swoon. If you could capture his magical romantic style in a bottle you'd become the next millionaire.

No matter what Jim does, he's always having a great time. He enjoys entertaining by singing love ballads in español accompanied by his guitar. That's a man who's living life to his fullest.

There's another successful Jim who's lived a very full life. His style and substance is captured in books, CDs and DVDs to inspire millions. Let's discover more about him in today's...

Feature Article: Jim Rohn -- Farm Boy from Idaho

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Jim Rohn -- Farm Boy from Idaho

Dear Associate,

I'm pausing for a moment of silence in honor of Jim Rohn, one of the most influential persons in my life. He left us recently to reside in a better place — a more spectacular space. He was a business philosopher who demonstrated his greatness by touching millions of lives all around the world through his wisdom.

He was one of my first mentors when I didn't realize I needed one. He became a constant voice inside my head urging me to do the right thing. And he assured me that yes, you can make an impact in this lifetime because you matter.

He was a farm boy from Idaho yet many of his fans knew him as the Chairman of the Board. He was a master teacher who constantly taught the value of being a student of life. He was an extraordinary communicator because he could say so much in so few words.

When he shared how he got physically ill after losing a ten-dollar bill, I immediately identified with him. When he said that everything you need for your success is already here: seed, soil, sunshine and rain — I was amazed by its simplicity. And when he taught me I could attract all the success I wanted by becoming a more attractive person, I knew what I had to work on.

I was fortunate to see him in San Jose for his seminar. Afterward, he led an intimate question and answer session with his students. He was as kind with his words as he was generous with his time. He made sure we received much more value than we expected.

One of Mr. Rohn's more notable quotes was, "In order for things to change — you must change." How powerfully simple is that? I tell you: I wish I were smart enough to come up with this stuff.

For many of us we've lost a good friend and a wise mentor. Yet I'm sure he's cheering us on from his new home, constantly urging us, "Don't give up the good fight. You're almost there. Just a few more steps."

So let's do that...

Let's continue expanding until we've reached our potential. Let's become that spark of light and that source of hope Mr. Rohn inspired us to be. And never give in or give up because we're almost at the finish line.

"Mr. Rohn: See you across the line."

Warm regards,

P.S. A tribute to Jim Rohn can be found on his website.