Hey all. We began with a New Years, year-end, goal setting theme within the context of some JIm Rohn quotes

What we ended up with is an in depth reflection on Jim Rohn's wisdom and how much of it might be very helpful as we plan for what's next

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Mark leads with year-end, new year and goal setting as topics. The context is the wisdom of Jim Rohn.

Our Jim loves Rohn and brought some quotes as foundations for our episode

Jim says it’s the past, present and future approach

He reflects on being in sales and the goal setting and metrics of sales

Jim shares his opinion of Jim Rohn and how timeless his wisdom is

Jim says 2024 was a year of real change and events that will shape us forever. Decisive

AI, new administration, mainstream news failing…

Two Rohn quotes…

“Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better”

“To get what you want, you give others what they want”

Mark says wisdom is wisdom and if it’s helpful, you’ll find it in all works (Twain, Stoics, Bible…)

Jim brings up Rohn’s optimism and patriotism. The value of hard work and possibilities

Mark brings up that hope, optimism and wisdom are choices. You seek them or you don’t

Mark read’s Jim G’s Rohn quotes

Formal education and self education. Jim describes his own self education journey. Mark reflects on his experience with education and quotes Twain. Education became indoctrination

Control - “Either you run the day or the day runs you”. Jim brings in our wheel framework and the self (awareness and control). Mark shares how all the “Selfs” work together

Discipline - “Success is nothing more than a few disciplines practiced every day”. Mark frames this as “showing up”

Prepared, on time, with a good attitude. Mark reflects that all the good stuff is hard, but it’s simple. Jim brings up sports and how critical showing up is, not just talent. He then cites the high cost of being the best. Mark brings up his father and brother being pilots

The Pain Of Discipline - Choosing discipline or choosing regret. Jim shares “I’d rather die in my world than live in someone else’s with regret”. Better or bitter. Mark talks about his regrets in terms of how he processes his regrets. Jim - Life is hard and if it’s not, you’re not trying hard enough”

Mark tells his “Get A Helmet” story

Jim says it dangerous to tell kids that things should be easy. Mark reflects on “rub some dirt on it” and “No pain no gain”. The Vince Lombardi era

Mark asks about the happy medium between pain and fortitude

Walls - The walls we build around us to keep sadness out, also keep the joy out

Jim has one more…

If you don’t design your own plan…

Peoples problems are always more important than yours

Mark recommends Jim Rohn, Mark Twain and the Stoics