Authors: Jim Rohn & Chris Wilder
Book Reviewer: Tokede Kolawole
Pillars are very important in holding up great structures. Without Pillars, even the most magnificent structure will collapse under the weight of a breath.
Jim Rohn and Chris Widener in this excellent book shares with the reader 12 Pillars Success rests upon. They do this with storytelling which makes the reader immersed and able to relate it with everyday living.
1. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Investing in personal development is a must in order to have the life you envision and desire.
2. LIVE A LIFE OF HEALTH
Health is wealth. Taking care of the body is important because it is with a healthy body that you can do other things.
3. THE GIFT OF RELATIONSHIPS
Investing in valuable relationships is the back bone of our existence. That which is valuable is hard to get. It takes time, effort and imagination. In other words, anything valuable is a hard target. It is hard to find a rich hermit. You need people, so do I.
4. ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Setting goals and writing makes the goal more likely to be achieved. The reason for setting goals is not mainly its accomplishment, but who you become in the process. You definitely won't remain the same once you've committed to achieving my goals.
The decision to start is as important as starting. Without the decision, there can be no action.
5. THE PROPER USE OF TIME
You have to use you time wisely and focus on what's important, like spending more time with loved ones, spending more time working on my goals than frivolities and other things that take time away from me.
6. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE BEST PEOPLE
People who energize me to want to be better. Attitude is greatly shaped by influence and association. To know the best people, asking these questions are pertient:
What effect do they have on me?
Where do they have me going?
What do spendour time doing?
After answering these questions, you can decide to disassociate, limit association or expand the association. Pruning friends and associates is not an easy process, however, it has to be done to be able to have access to the future you envision.
7. BE A LIFELONG LEARNER
The successful person is a lifelong learner. Self education is the key to leading a successful life. Continuous and never ending improvement is the motto I have adopted. Learning is the beginning of everything: wealth, health, spirituality etc.
8. ALL OF LIFE IS SALES
All of life is sales and influence is key. You're either selling a product, service, an idea or yourself. To be able to influence others, they must perceive me as a person of talent and virtue. The three laws of sales are: know your products and service, talk to more people, and never take no for an answer.
9. INCOME SELDOM EXCEEDS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
You are rich to the extend of your growth. Grow to be a million dollar person not just aspiring to have a million dollars. The wealthy man is the one who can give away all his wealth with the belief and assurance in himself and his capability to get back the wealth and more. Profits are definitely better than wages.
10. ALL COMMUNICATION BRINGS THE COMMON GROUND OF UNDERSTANDING
Find a middle/common ground when communicating with people. Endeavor to understand people. View things from their perspective instead of waiting for the slightest pause in order to interject your opinion.
11. THE WORLD CAN ALWAYS USE ONE MORE LEADER
Everything rises and falls on leadership. Leadership is all about influence. Right where you are, you can influence people through your character and the value you bring to the table. Leadership means to be Strong not rude, kind not weak, bold not a bully, thoughtful not lazy, humble not timid, proud not arrogant, and to have humor without folly.
12. LEAVE A LEGACY
Live a life that will help others spiritually, intellectually, physically financially and rationally. Live a life that serves as an example of what exceptional life can look like. We do not choose how long we live, however, we can choose how well we live by leaving a legacy.
My brother shared with me the draft of this book review, and I knew I had to share this. I'm not one who reads a lot of books, have a lot on my plate already. But if all books were this well reviewed, I'll be a man blessed to try to read all. This was masterfully done.
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