7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness: Power Ideas from America's Foremost Business Philosopher by Jim Rohn

7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness: Power Ideas from America's Foremost Business Philosopher by Jim Rohn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I read this because I heard he was an influence on Jack Canfield, Tony Robbins, David Allen, etc. A lot of his material has therefore been repeated elsewhere, but it's still a short read (even completing his exercise toward the beginning) that was worth it to me.

Interesting to see how he says Not to forgive yourself for not having been productive (Make losing painful). While many others these days say the opposite, to accept it and move on without beating yourself up over it.

Some parts are dated (including the section telling us to take pictures as often as possible). And the Listening and Observing sections are much easier now (with youtube, podcasts, etc. etc.).

Many of these strategies can be found elsewhere today, but they are pretty much still the essentials.
I found the sections on Discipline, creating value, Time management, The "I've had it" moment (similar to Tim Ferriss's Harajuku moment) to be fundamental.

Some of my notes:
"What if you had to be rich? What if the very life of someone you love depended on your being able to afford the very best medical care?"
"If you must be addicted to something, be addicted to winning"
"Not "How much does it cost?", but "How much is it worth?""
"he doesn't have ten years' experience. What he has is one year's experience repeated ten times."
"You can't create more time, so create more value"
"develop an above-average handshake. Develop an above-average smile".
70/30 Rule in finances



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