WEEK ELEVEN

Hello and welcome to Week Eleven of the Jim Rohn One-Year Success Plan. We hope
you are having an excellent week!

This is a great time to embrace change, opportunity and hopefulness. If you are like me,
your ambition to:

a) get caught up on the past

b) handle the present
c) launch into the future

may be getting the best of you if, and I say if, you tend to get a little impatient. It is hard
to get it all done in a short period of time (especially if your eyes are extremely big!). But
again, remember we're running a marathon where the ultimate goal is overall
improvement and success in the major areas of our lives. And just like compound
interest, the slow but continual steps toward your predetermined goals will come more
clearly into focus each day.

On the other hand, if you're not engaged in the above process of:

a) cleaning up the past, which releases additional time and energy (it's amazing how
quickly time and energy once spent cleaning up unfinished projects can be redirected and
invested into accomplishing much more productive and rewarding pursuits and goals)
b) doing the daily activities (this prevents less cleanups of item a) above and keeps you
from having to pay the penalties of neglect)
c) engaging in your future (this is where the biggest prize is, only 3-5% are able to make
the future investments of time and planning in the midst of doing their very necessary
daily activities)

then by all means start the process. A little bit does make a difference. It is the first step
that creates the momentum to make the next step. The act alone of engaging in steps a, b
and c is the critical beginning place, in spite of how long or far the journey may seem. It's
the consistent and steady movement in the right direction that makes the small
incremental investments fairly painless and also creates the confidence and excitement to
be truly self-motivated and driven toward your ultimate goals and purpose.

Take the First (or Next) Step and Make it a Great Week!

Kyle

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Jim Rohn's Third Pillar of Success: Health, Part Two –

Emotional Health
Hello, Jim Rohn here. We're covering a very important topic this month. When we look
at health we are looking in the context of humans consisting of three distinct parts or
layers: the Body (the physical nature), the Soul (the mind, will and emotions), and the
Spirit (the part of us that transcends this world and communes with God).

The inner layer, or core, is our spiritual life. This is what gives us the foundation for
living and provides the strength we need for everything else. The second layer is our
Soul. This is the part of us that is “intangible.” You can’t touch it but it is there. And not
only is it there, but it is what drives most of who and what we are! Then finally, the last
layer is our Body. This is simply the actual physical shell that houses our soul and spirit.
All of these are intricately connected and do affect each another.

We cover these three layers in four different parts this month:

1. Spiritual Health – Last week we looked at the benefits and importance of developing
a vibrant spiritual life and some easy methods to apply that can help take your spiritual
life to a deeper level.

2. Emotional Health – The mind, will, and emotions. This week, we will cover the
importance of a healthy soul – specifically the mind, the will and the emotional aspects of
life. We will look at how our inner person is so vital to making sure we live the kind of
life we desire. We will learn how our emotional life can become healthy, strong and
lively.

3. Physical Health – Nutrition. In Week Twelve we begin a two-part look at the body
and physical health. At that time, we will concentrate on the area of nutrition. It is very
important to make sure that we fuel our body properly because our body gets its energy
from the foods we eat, just as a vehicle runs off of the fuel we put in it. If we put the
wrong kind of fuel into our body, it will not run properly. If we put the right kinds of
foods in, it will run like the strong engine of an expensive sports car!

4. Physical Health – Exercise. In Week Thirteen we will look at the very important area
of exercise. This is the area that most people initially think of. “I need to exercise”, is the
first thought that occurs to them when thinking of health. And this is true, we do need
exercise, and two weeks from now we will take an even more in-depth look at this
important topic.

This week our focus is on the second aspect, Emotional Health.

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As I think through this idea of Emotional Health, the issues of dealing with the
“intangible,” or the soul, three main areas are clear: the mind (intellectual), the will, and
the emotions. These three unique facets make up the inner life of humans and are a major
driving force in who we are, what we do and what we accomplish. So let’s take a deeper
look.

The Mind. The mind may very well be the most amazing thing ever
created. The vast depth and breadth of what the human mind can do
and comprehend is simply incredible. Think of it, every invention or
human creation started as a single thought in someone's brain. The
ideas, the thoughts, the calculations – all fantastic! There might be
some who would argue that a more amazing feat is the computer, but it
was a collection of human minds that conceived, developed and
implemented the computer. Computers run based on how the human mind determines
they will run; they are programmed by people!

When a new baby is born, their mind is basically undeveloped. It is only developed as
input and training are given. When we are children, although our eyes and ears
automatically pick things up and process them, we are primarily trained and taught to
think and process by our parents. They determine much of our input and give us our start.
Slowly but surely we learn how the world works, how to think and how to process
information. And as we continue to grow, we begin to think in deeper ways, develop
critical thinking skills and eventually are able to go beyond the concrete and into the
abstract. This is all part of the natural process of mental development. Initially our
parents are primarily responsible for our development during the first years of our lives,
for getting us going in the right directions and encouraging us to learn and to love
learning. Another reason parenting is the most important job in the world!

Eventually though, we are responsible for ourselves and our own learning. We don’t
know everything when we turn eighteen as our parents send us out into the world. Much
of our success is determined by what we put into our minds once we get out into the
world and start making our way. What and how we think determines much of what we
are and what we become. This is why it is so important to continually, until the day we
draw our last breath, develop our intellect--our minds. This is so important! Because for
most people, the learning stops when they get their first job. But imagine what can
happen if you kept up an accelerated learning curve the rest of your life. What could you
do, what skills would you develop, what unique philosophies would you adopt if you
were one of the few who developed an appetite for always trying to find good ideas?
Commit today to that exciting process and see where it will take you. (Below Chris will
give you some action points that you can follow to develop your mind and intellect.)

“Civilization is the intelligent management of human emotions.”

-- Jim Rohn

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The Will. The will is certainly one of the most mysterious and fascinating creations ever!
We talk about will “power” and yet many can’t even explain or define it. The will can’t
be taken out and poured in a beaker, and yet we know that it exists and is integral to
success and achievement. For our definition, we will say the will is that part of us that is
the strength of our self-determination. The will is what determines whether we act or not.
It is our center of resolve and choice.

I believe that the will is something that must be exercised in order to become strong. You
can have a weak or a strong will and the determining factor will be how often you use it.
And the bigger the ways it is exercised, combined with the frequency with which you use
it, will determine how strong it becomes. Those who float with the winds and make few
or no decisions will have weak wills. When they need to show willpower they will have
none. Those who regularly use their will and exercise it to make good strong decisions
will be able to hold fast and be strong and decisive when a major act of the will is needed.
Whether it is the power to refrain from something that may not be good for you or the
power to choose to do something that you know will be in your best interest but are
fearful of doing, a strong, highly-exercised will can carry you through.

Let me give you an analogy. If a person works out physically on a regular basis and
slowly builds up the amount of weight that they can lift, they will be strong enough to
handle a crisis that may call for heavy lifting. If a log falls on the legs of a small child for
example, you want someone who is physically strong to be there. A person who is
physically weak will be of no help at that moment. You cannot develop physical strength
in a moment's time. The same is true with strength of will. It is trained, it is strengthened
and it is developed. When you do so, it becomes a powerful force of support in your life
for success. (Below Chris will give you some action points on how to strengthen your
will.)

The Emotions. Emotions... what an incredible weight they carry in our lives. Sadness,
fear, joy, anger, love, gratitude, peace, happiness... all of these are part of the almost
immeasurable landscape that we call human emotions. From the joy and wonderment of
the magical moment of birth to the intense sense of sorrow, regret and loss that can
accompany the death of a loved one, emotions are at the very core of our existence. They
are what provide the "spice of life" as they say. They are a major piece of what we are
and what we become.

“Don’t be emotional.” Have you ever heard that? Have you ever said that? The problem
with that statement is that it is entirely impossible. We are, by our very nature, emotional
beings. We are intended to be emotional. What most people mean when they use that
phrase is, “Get your emotions under control.” Now that would be good advice. We are
supposed to have emotion. We are supposed to feel things. In my seminars you've heard
me teach that our emotions need to be as educated as our intellect because it is important
to know how to feel, how to respond and how to let life in so that it can touch us. Our
emotions will either serve or master, depending on who is in charge. And when we have
our emotions under control, they will be a powerful tool in driving us to accomplish
amazing things!

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But the key is balanced emotions. You see, some people are virtually emotionless and
that will not serve them well. Emotions can be a powerful fuel for us. The idea is to stay
in balance with our emotions; to feel strongly and passionately but not get out of control.
We would be wise to measure our emotions and intelligently manage them. You see, the
trick is to let our emotions be a key factor in what drives us but not the primary factor; to
let our emotions be tempered and balanced with our mind.

Think of the unique and powerful blend of emotions, combined with will and intellect
that drove some of the major accomplishments of history:

The compassion of Mother Theresa drove her to dedicate her life to caring for the poor of
Calcutta.

The passion of Martin Luther King Jr. drove him to be a beacon of hope and awareness
and to help usher in the Civil Rights movement in America in the 1960's.

The courage of the allied forces in World War II drove them to stand up to Adolph Hitler
and his evil desires of world conquest.

There are so many other examples – but the point is clear: Emotions can and should be a
vital yet balanced part of what drives us to accomplish great things.

Now a word of caution... Unbridled emotion can lead us nowhere and oftentimes much
worse; places we don't want to go. But controlled emotions, governed by the will and
focused by the mind, are at the heart of achievement and success. Again, Chris will give
you some specific action points below to work on with your emotions this week.

The emotional life is something to be diligent in your development and care of. If you
make it healthy, it will take you farther than you could ever imagine.

Until next week, let's do something remarkable!

Jim Rohn

“Nine requisites for contented living: Health enough to make work a pleasure.
Wealth enough to support your needs. Strength to battle with difficulties and
overcome them. Grace enough to confess your sins and forsake them. Patience
enough to toil until some good is accomplished. Charity enough to see some good in
your neighbor. Love enough to move you to be useful and helpful to others. Faith
enough to make real the things of God. Hope enough to remove all anxious fears
concerning the future.”
-- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Hi, this is Chris Widener and in this section we will take a look at some questions and
action points that will help us think deeper about our emotional health!

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Q. Of the three aspects of emotional health, which do you think is

your strong point? Which do you think is your weak point? How does
your strong point help you the most? In what way can you build up
and strengthen your weak point?

Your Mind

Your Will

Your Emotions

Q. In regard to your intellectual health (your mind), how would you rate yourself on a
scale of one to ten? Even more important...are you growing intellectually? Do you
have a plan for expanding growth in your mind through reading and learning?

Q. What books are you currently reading that will help you grow intellectually?

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Q. Do you have a strong will or a weak will? How have you trained your will in the past?
What tough choices have you made and how have they made you stronger?

Q. In what areas of your life do you have an easy time exerting your will? In what areas
do you have a hard time?

Q. How are your emotions? Is your tendency to be too emotional or to squelch your
emotions? In the past, what ways have your emotions gotten the best of you and
caused you to do or say something you later wished you hadn’t?

Q. In the past, in what ways have your emotions propelled you to do something
valuable?

“If you can keep your head when all around you are losing theirs and blaming it on
you, then the world is yours and all that's in it.”
-- Rudyard Kipling

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1. Take some time away by yourself this week to take stock of how healthy you are
emotionally. Be very honest with yourself as you evaluate your strengths and
weaknesses in the following areas: mind (intellectual), will and emotions. On a scale
of 1 to 3 (3 being highest and 1 being lowest), rate your mind, will and emotions.
Then note specific steps you can take to improve those areas.

2. Most people have a book that they have good intentions to buy but just haven't yet. If
that is you, go to the bookstore in the next couple of days and get it – then read it! If
you don’t have time, hit an online bookstore. If you don’t have a book in mind, go to
the bookstore ( www.jimrohn.com or www.yoursuccessstore.com ), grab a cup of
coffee and hit the stacks to find a book that will stretch you in the coming weeks. If
another book isn’t in the plan right now, take a class or go to a seminar. Register
soon! List at least 3 books you can begin reading:

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3. What is an action you have been putting off? Is it merely an act of the will that is
needed? What is a decision you have been neglecting to make? This week, exercise
your will by taking that action or making that decision. If you can, make three or four
specific acts of the will that will strengthen it for future decisions of major
importance. Write them here.

4. As you take time to look at your emotions, specifically answer the question of
whether you are too emotional or not emotional enough. The best place for us to be is
in balance with our emotions. Perhaps it may even be beneficial to visit with a

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counselor if you have significant issues that have caused you to be out of balance
emotionally. Some people consider going to a counselor as a stigma, but in the same
way we would go to a doctor for a physical, sometimes it is good to go to a mental
health professional for an “emotional.” If you have found that you are a little out of
balance one way or the other and that your emotional life may be holding you back
from the achievement you desire, now is a good time for an emotional tune-up! Write
comments here:

Next week we will cover Physical Health Part Three - Nutritional Health

Jim talked about how to be an effective persuader, saying that it is one thing to present,
but quite another to persuade.

Here are Jim’s top tips for being effective at persuasion:

1. Become a good storyteller.

2. Deal in accurate facts. Do not exaggerate. Exaggeration erodes your self-confidence,
your reputation and your effectiveness.
3. Use quotes from others. Let their thoughts and wisdom add to your presentation.
4. Be a straight-talker. Tell it like it is.
Challenge people with, “Let’s go do it.” One can put a thousand to flight. Two can put
ten thousand to flight.

You can change anything starting today.

Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion.

Teenager Event: Jim Rohn and Kym Yancey

Peer pressure.

You face it all of your life. Even adults face peer pressure.

The question we must all ask is: Who do we listen to?

1. Always be careful about who influences you.
2. Influence can be subtle.
3. Look for positive associations.
4. Sometimes you must disassociate.
5. Sometimes you must limit association.
6. Actively pursue and find good associations.

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Thoughts on unkind words:

All hurts will heal.

Don’t speak ill of others. You never know the damage it can do.

The Ant Philosophy

1. Ants never quit.

2. Ants think summer all winter.
3. Ants think winter all summer – and prepare for it.

"In five years you will be the same as you are today except for two things: the people you
meet and the books you read." -- Charlie "Tremendous" Jones

Jim Rohn’s 3 Key Areas of Personal Development for Teenagers:

1. Goals.
2. Personal Development – be better this year than you were last year.
3. Financial Independence.

You must do what you have to as quick as you can so someday you can do what you
want to as long as you can.

See you next week,

Chris Widener

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This week we will be listening to CD 8 of the New Millennium series.
Here are just a few of the incredible things you will learn on this CD:

A look forward to CD Eight:

• Tony Jeary VIP Breakfast

• Undisclosed Secrets of Success
• Tips, Techniques and Processes
• Four Levels of Learning
• Bob Burg

And More!

“95% of your emotions are determined by the way you talk to yourself.”
-– Brian Tracy

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