Over the past 18 months, in his battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis, Jim assured us with a smile that all is good, that he would fight until the last breath, yet he had no fear as to what would be next. Jim’s faith was as much a part of his life as his desire to inspire and challenge us all to be the best we could be and to live our dreams.

Jim’s courage in his final months and days were a testament to his message that we should all fight the good fight. He never gave up and never gave in.

Jim Rohn touched millions of lives over the past 46 years through his seminars, books, articles and CDs. He always stayed long after an event to shake hands, take pictures and sign autographs. He loved making a difference in people’s lives, that was his passion and inspiration. Yet he was also a private man who kept a small, loyal and caring inner circle. He was a tremendous friend to those who knew him.

Harold Dyke, long time close friend of Jim’s for over 55 years said it best, “As Jim is ending one life he is simultaneously being birthed into a new life. One that he has talked about over the years and anticipated with great joy in his last remaining days.”

Kyle Wilson, long time colleague and friend of Jim had this to say about his mentor, “Jim Rohn was a great human being. Jim had the rare ability to take any concept or idea and then frame it in such a way that the rest of us could see it more clearly. His wisdom and insights positively affected everyone he touched on some level and to so many of us it was in an extraordinary way. But even more impressive was Jim Rohn the man. He possessed style and charisma, yet was humble, kind and understated to all who knew him. I find myself every day reflecting, benefiting and passing on the wisdom and ideas that are rooted in Jim’s message and wisdom. Jim is irreplaceable on every level. I will miss him beyond words, but am comforted as I know he was, that his message and legacy will live on and positively change millions of lives over the years to come!”

Someone once said “when you are born you enter the world crying while everyone else is rejoicing and when you die hopefully you have lived such a life that everyone will be crying while you are rejoicing”. Jim Rohn lived such a life.

Jim’s family asked us to thank all of you for your concern, prayers and love toward their father and grandfather, which has been so evident during the past 18 months.

Darren Hardy, dedicated student and Jim Rohn protégé for more than 15 years, said of Jim, “He was the most influential man in my life, second only to my father. Jim cemented my philosophical foundation and nourished my mind with ideas and ambitions never before imagined. He chiseled my character seminar by seminar, tape by tape, book by book, then CD by CD, hour by hour. Jim emboldened my belief, in me and in my most daring dreams. When I fell and was bloodied, he was there with encouraging words to help me get back up. When I didn’t think I could go on, Jim convinced me I was stronger than I imagined. When I wanted a shortcut, he reminded me there aren’t any. Even when I got too caught up in trying to achieve and succeed, Jim compelled me to leave room to live, to laugh and to love.”

Stuart Johnson, business associate and long-time admirer, said, “I was first introduced to the philosophies and teachings of Jim Rohn almost 25 years ago. And he made an immediate impression on me. I was amazed by how this modest and unassuming man could communicate such an extraordinarily powerful message in simple and straightforward terms. In person, one-on-one, he was as humble and down-to-earth as he was in front of an audience of thousands. I will treasure my personal memories of Jim and know that I will forever benefit from the wisdom of this remarkable man.”

There will be a private funeral held in the coming days. Plans and details are also being arranged for a Public Memorial Service to be held in the Los Angeles area in the coming weeks. Details will be announced upon final confirmation.

We know Mr. Rohn is looking down on us at this very moment with a smile saying I did it, I gave it my all, I went for it, now it’s your turn. Go for it. Make your life a life worth living well!

View a special tribute to Jim below produced earlier this year and debuted at the March 2009 SUCCESS Symposium. You are also encouraged to post your thoughts and remembrances of Jim on the Memorial Wall below.

Jim fondly closed his programs with the following sentiments: “I go with you in all the experience that we’ve had. But I promise you this as we leave here: I will not leave you behind. I’ll take you with me in my thoughts and in my heart.”

Paying the Price by Denis Waitley
I’ve studied and counseled many world-class athletes, but no one has inspired me more in recent years than champion cyclist Lance Armstrong. Watching him overcome setback after setback during his unparalleled conquest of the Tour de France, I have come to view him as the model for commitment and self-discipline as an athlete. As Lance told us, “It’s not about the bike.”

Can you remember when you got your first two-wheeler? It’s an experience many people can recall instantly. I’ll never forget when I got a bicycle for Christmas. My whole family stood on the lawn watching me try to take my first ride. On that day, I discovered why commitment is definitely like riding a bicycle.

First, you must believe that a machine that can’t even stand by itself will transport you safely. Of course, you’ve seen it work for others, but now you’ve got to convince yourself that this form of success can actually happen to you.

Second, you must let go of all forms of support and balance yourself with the sheer force of momentum by your own strength.

Third, you have to lean into curves. This becomes easy enough after a while, but at the beginning—just as with snow skiing—the natural tendency is to incline yourself away from what appears to be a potentially dangerous situation. You’ve got to realize that the best way to avoid falling doesn’t involve simply staying as far as possible from the ground.

Fourth, you can coast for a while, but you won’t get far if you don’t keep pedaling. The lesson there, if you’ve had the privilege of watching Lance Armstrong in action, is self-evident.

Last, you’ve got to get up and try again after you’ve fallen off the bicycle. Kids will fall any number of times, but they’ll almost never say, “I quit. I’m not willing to risk falling again. Forget bicycling. I’d rather just walk or take the bus until I can afford a car.” Kids rarely attach any significance to even dozens of falls or failures. Again, we have to watch film clips of Lance Armstrong getting up from falls and tragedies time and again to understand that it’s just the price kids and champions will gladly pay for that marvelous experience of flying down the road or up a mountain under their own power.

This commitment and discipline to “paying the price” is a key quality in the mind of a champion. You could even say that if success has an entry fee, the cost is total commitment through daily discipline.

No train, no gain! Practice does indeed make for permanent performance.

If you enjoy the movie, please pass it along to your friends, family, and colleagues so that they, too, can be inspired and become a part of the Inspired Living Café community.

Live Inspired,

Alison

SEASONS come and go. I declare to you that this is your season for exaltation. You painfully endured the cold winters of recession and rejection, but now is the time for your REVELATION onto GLOBAL STAGE.

The appointed time, yes, the set time has come for YOU.

When you pay the PRICE of patient endurance, you will receive the PRIZE of victorious triumph in your purpose.Triumph without testing is tantamount to trickery. Practice does not make perfect; It brings IMPROVEMENT. Repetition brings REVELATION. You will RISE UP when everybody is expecting you to wallow in ashes of defeat. It’s YOUR time and season to shine.

You were BORN TO SUCCEED. You were born with all the tools to allow you to succeed. You were born with all the potential to succeed. When you were born you had no negative thoughts. No Limiting Beliefs. No self doubts. You could do anything. Have daring guts to take life on by its horns. Dont wait for life to happen to you; go OUT THERE and make things happen. To score approach the goal post. Ever heard the question, ‘How is LIFE TREATING YOU?’ We changed that to, ‘How are YOU treating life.

Don’t expect others to do things you MUST do. It’s your LIFE. Don’t expect God to do things you MUST do. God gave you a wonderful brain to use. Ever heard the statement, ‘well, that’s life. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.’ Don’t believe that. Thanks be to God who ALWAYS causes us to win. Every situation is a WIN-WIN.

Direct your DIS~appointments into disciplined appointments. NEVER allow anybody’s opinions bring you down. Stand unshaken in the face of discouraging words. Your potential is like an ICEBERG; all you have seen and done is just a TIP on the iceberg. There is more WITHIN waiting to be unleashed. Success is never final, it’s a stage. Failure is never fatal, it’s fortune in the making. If your presence on planet earth was not neccessary, heaven would not have sent you here. If what you MUST accomplish could be done by another human, heaven would have stopped your coming. But NO ONE can do what you can.

Steep slopes in the pathway to destiny create a spectacular view for the audience as they see the WATER of your potential FALL out from within you. Turn your IDEAS into IDEAL DEALS that will deliver in line with your destiny. Disciple your desires into definate direction.

THIS IS YOUR SEASON. RELEASE YOUR VIRGIN POTENTIAL. BRING OUT YOUR AUTHENTICITY.