3 KEYS TO PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT | Jim Rohn Motivational Speech

let me give you three steps to start a life change steps that can transform not just your life but also your personality your lifestyle your entire Outlook everything can change if you follow these steps let's dive into them number one find out how things work the first key to doing better is understanding you can't make progress without knowing how things work to truly change your life you need ideas because ideas are the seeds of change my mentor Mr Schoff made this crystal clear to me he said Jim the major problem isn't a lack of resources

it's a lack of ideas when I first met him I didn't have a dime to my name I told him Mr scha I don't have any money he looked at me and said Jim that's not a problem I was puzzled how could not having money not be a problem but he explained the real problem is not the lack of money it's the lack of ideas on how to create money and wealth and that was a revelation to me you see it's not about what you don't have it's about what you don't no if you get

the right ideas you can change anything money relationships health career it all starts with an idea but where do ideas come from they come from study from observation from Curiosity you need to be in a constant state of learning Mr schaf used to tell me Jim if you learn something valuable don't keep it in your head put it down in your Journal don't use your head for a filing cabinet capture those ideas so that you can go over them again and again repetition is the the key to making an idea stick go over it and

over it and over it someday that idea will take root it will start to grow and before you know it it shows up in your bank account your appearance your personality and your lifestyle but it all starts with finding out how things work and to do that you need curiosity a childlike curiosity be curious about everything ask questions seek answers and don't be satisfied until you understand children are the best example of this when they want to know something they'll bug you with a thousand questions they'll drive you to the brink but they won't stop

until they get their answers that's the kind of curiosity you need in fact Jesus the master teacher saides unless you can become like little children you might as well forget it you don't have a prayer what a profound piece of advice you've got to be like a child in four key ways curiosity excitement faith and trust curiosity is the drive to know more it's the spark that ignites Discovery excitement is the energy that fuels your actions get excited about your potential to change your life Faith is the belief that things will work out that your

efforts will bear fruit adults are often too skeptical too jaded but children have an unshakable faith in the possibilities and trust trust in the process trust in yourself and Trust in the wisdom of those who've walked the path before you trust is a childish virtue but the rewards it brings are immense number two you must go to work now that you've gathered the knowledge it's time to put it to use action is where the rubber meets the road in the business world we call this a game plan every successful person operates with a game plan

a clear Det detailed strategy for how they're going to achieve their goals and it's not just in business you need a game plan for every area of your life your finances need a game plan your relationships need a game plan your health needs a game plan your career needs a game plan even your personal growth needs a game plan don't just think about what you're going to do write it down there's power in putting your thoughts on paper when you operate from your head it's easy to get lost in the detail to forget important steps

but when you operate from paper you have a clear actionable plan that you can refer to and refine as you go along I often ask people what's your plan for the next 6 months if they start to tell me I say no don't tell me show me show me your game plan and then we can make something happen now here's the best word to go with action massive massive action is the Cure All if you're going to make calls make a thousand if you're going to knock on doors knock on a thousand if you're going

to start a project give it everything you've got that's how you make a real change the language of the poor is I'll try it a time or two and see what happens but that's why they stay poor you need a better plan one that involves Massive Action pick up a good idea and take heavy action that's the formula for Success don't wait until you've learned everything act on what you know now too many people fall into the Trap of learning without doing they read they study they plan but they never take action they think they

need to know everything before they start but that's a mistake let your learning lead to action and you can become wealthy not just in terms of money but in every area of Life remember there are many kinds of wealth money is just one of them and it's actually one of the least valuable I know people with a lot of money who are very poor in other areas poor in relationships poor in health poor in spirit money isn't everything as the song goes as for fortune and as for fame they are Illusions they're not the solutions

they promised to be so aim for wealth in all its forms and to get it you need a heavy action game plan number three don't try to beat the system here's a little Caution and it's an important one don't try to beat the system find out how it works and work it but don't try to cheat it some people learn just enough to start cutting corners looking for shortcuts and cheap answers they think they can outsmart the system but that's a Fool's game you can't cheat your way to Lasting success if you try you'll end

up with a cheap life one that lacks depth integrity and real achievement find out how things work best and then do it that way even if it seems to take longer do it right without compromise it may take more time and effort upfront but the rewards will be worth it in the end shortcut often lead to setbacks quick fixes are usually temporary but when you do things the right way you build a strong Foundation that will support you for years to come under this step here's another key be a quick learner don't let it take

long to teach you a lesson learn quickly from your mistakes if something doesn't work figure out why and adjust your approach don't keep making the same mistakes over and over again one guy told me he broke his nose seven times in the same place someone said looks like you'd stay out of that place learn quicker and here's a crucial part of this third step don't be stubborn stubbornness can be a major roadblock to your progress It's good to be determined but not so rigid that you refuse to adapt or change when necessary life is constantly

changing and those who succeed are the ones who can adapt quickly to new circumstances be flexible be willing to change course when needed and you'll find success much faster so so in summary the three steps to life change are find out how things work go to work and don't try to beat the system these steps may seem simple but they are profound if you follow them you'll set yourself on a path to real lasting success remember change doesn't happen overnight but with the right ideas Massive Action and a commitment to doing things the right way

you can transform your life in ways you never imagined let me leave you with four questions what I like to call questions to ponder these questions were invaluable to me and I hope they will be just as valuable to you so let's dive in the first question is why why should we work this hard why take that many classes why go to school for so many years why take notes read the books and put yourself through all the push-ups and disciplines it's a good question why why put in all this effort the best answer I

can offer to why is to ask another question the second question why not why not see how many books you can read how many classes you can take and how many skills you can develop why not see how valuable you can become to the marketplace to your friends and to your family why not see what you can make of yourself why not see how far you can go how much you can see how much you can earn and how much you can share that's the Heritage we all have especially here in America the heritage of

seeing what we can make out of our Lives now that we've been given this extraordinary opportunity there's something magical about the why not question it opens doors in the mind it challenges the status quo and pushes you beyond your limits it's about stretching yourself about exploring the vast potential within you so why not why not push a little harder why not aim a little higher why not make the most of this life that you've been given after all the potential is there waiting to be unlocked by your why not the third question why not you

why not you why not you with good self-esteem why not you starting to change starting to set goals and making progress toward Financial Independence if I can do it you can do it I wish I had a lot more testimonials to share with you today besides mine a whole steady stream of people who would tell you their stories stories of those who started with nothing and went on to run big Enterprises or a mother who was on welfare and now owns her own business if they could stand before you guess how they would probably end

their stories they'd probably say why not you if we can read you can read if we can change you can change if we can figure it out you can figure it out if we can turn it around you can turn it around there isn't anything you can't accomplish that's what those testimonials would say so I want to say it to you personally why not not you you've got the brains the stamina the Vitality the interest you've got your whole life ahead of you you've got the future if anybody can do it you can do it

if one of us can do it hey we all can do it so why not you the door of opportunity is open to everyone but it's up to you to walk through it the question is will you the fourth and final question why not now why not start now this is as good a time as any the 20th century is winding down and we're getting ready to step into a new century a new era what a perfect time to set your goals to work on yourself to hone your skills what a good time to get

it together what a good time to start this process of personal development of growing changing and developing what a great time to have a solid plan for your money your life and your future there's no better time than now the opportunities are here the resources are available and the potential is within you the question is why not seize this moment why not make this the turning point in your life why not now I hope that one day I'll have the chance to see you in person to hear your story to learn about the progress you've

made whether it's on this side of the world or the other in some school some seminar or maybe even at a company you work for I hope our paths cross and until then I wish you the best I want all that I've gained to be yours and much much more now let me remind you of something crucial whenever you engage in any endeavor always take time for self-reflection it's a fundamental process knowing what information you need and Gathering it is one of the keys to living the good life some of the best advice Mr scha

gave me in those early years was about the why and the how of study study that's a key word for life change if you wish to be successful study success if you wish to be happy study happiness happiness is not an accident it's a deliberate practice but before it can be practiced it must be studied if you wish to be wealthy study wealth now would you like to guess how many people make wealth a study very few and yet wealth happiness and success are all values worth cultivating you would think most people would naturally make

a careful study of them but why they do not is one of those Mysteries of the mind that remains unsolved for many remember the major keys to your better future are going to be ideas and information if we lack anything in life it's not money opportunity or resources it's ideas that have taken form from quality information many years ago I learned that some of the best advice ever given comes from the Bible there's a phrase in that remarkable book that says if you search you will find that's the way to discover life-changing ideas and information

you must search to find you must become a Seeker attend seminars and training classes listen to programs and podcasts that offer breakthrough ideas engage in conversations with people of substance go looking go searching rarely does a good idea interrupt you you have to pursue it diligently and as you make this dedicated search you'll find just the ideas you need now here's the next crucial step in this process capture when you come across a good idea don't trust your memory capture it write it down record it preserve it that's one of the reasons we have tools

like journals and notetaking apps as a serious student of wealth and happiness I encourage you to maintain a journal as a gathering place for all the valuable ideas that come your way I consider personal journals to be one of the three Treasures a wise person will leave behind your photographs take plenty of pictures capturing moments and events in fractions of a second is a phenomenon of our time don't take it for granted photos tell the story of your life new friends new experiences Cherished Memories make sure you leave behind a rich tapestry of your life's

journey through your photographs your library build a collection of books that have shaped your philosophy and values books well read well underlined filled with notes and Reflections in the margins include in your library a treasure trope of audio programs and podcasts that have enriched your mind and spirit this Library becomes a testament to your commitment to learning and growth your journals perhaps the most important treasure your journals contain all the ideas insights and experiences you've captured throughout your life business ideas social insights cultural observations investment strategies lifestyle Inspirations all documented and preserved can you imagine

the value these journals would hold for your children and grandchildren they would be Priceless compared to any material possession another key word for expanding your life for the better is review take time to go back over your life experiences and learn from them develop the skill of reflection pondering life's events with the intent of extracting valuable lessons I call it running the tapes again your life experiences are some of your best sources of information don't merely go through through your days get from your days here are some ideal times for reflection Daily Reflection at the

end of each day take a few minutes to review what happened where did you go who did you meet what did you learn what worked well what could have gone better capture the colors the sights The Sounds the conversations the experiences this daily practice turns each day into a valuable learning opportunity we we l reflection at the end of each week dedicate an hour or two to reflect on the week's events consolidate your learnings celebrate your successes and identify areas for improvement monthly and yearly reflection at the end of each month and year take more

extended periods to review and reflect this allows you to gather up the past and invest it into your future when my father was about to celebrate his 76th birthday I said to him Father Can You imagine what it's going to be like to gather up the last 75 years and invest them into year 76 that's how life becomes productive and exciting not just living one more year but building upon all the years that came before by reflecting you can gather all the conversations experiences and lessons from your past and invest them into your future endeavors

the more value substance information and wisdom you can extract from your yesterdays the more exciting and promising your tomorrows become most of us already know enough to make our lives work out the way we want except for one thing how to gather what we've learned and invest it into what we want to become so start this new discipline today a discipline that leads to wealth and happiness find out how things work and make sure you don't let it be said that you didn't find out let me leave you with a qualifying thought you may not

be able to do all that you find out but make sure you find out all that you can do don't let the opportunity of knowledge and growth pass you by at the end of your life you don't want to discover that you lived only a fraction of what was possible because you didn't seek out and apply the knowledge Available to You embrace the Journey of continuous learning so embrace the Journey of continuous learning reflect and application seek out knowledge capture valuable ideas review and reflect upon your experiences and invest all that you've learned into building

a better richer more fulfilling life for yourself and those around you this is the path to True success and happiness remember life is not just about the passing of time it's about the collection of experiences and the accumulation of wisdom make your life a masterpiece by becoming a diligent student of life start today and let your future self thank you for the efforts you make now