Jim Rohn

American entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the 20th century

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About

Jim Rohn, born Emanuel James Rohn in 1930 in Washington State, grew up on a farm in Idaho during the Great Depression. After leaving college, he became a millionaire by age 31 through direct sales, then lost and rebuilt his fortune. In 1963, he launched a speaking career that led him to address over five million people. Author of numerous personal development works, he influenced figures like Tony Robbins. He died in 2009.

Major works

  • 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness (1996)book
  • The Seasons of Life (1992)book
  • The Art of Exceptional Living (2003)book
  • Twelve Pillars (2005)book
  • Take Charge of Your Life (2006)book

Key milestones

  • 1963Begins his speaking career
  • 1985Receives the CPAE Award from the National Speakers Association
  • 2009Dies on December 5 in Glendale, California

Themes

Personal developmentSuccessWealthLeadershipMotivation

Sources: jimrohn.com · simonandschuster.com.au