The Power of Ambition

I am a huge fan of Jim Rohn. Why? Because he states the obvious with his genius, lying in the fact that everything seems so simple that you just have to try it.

 

It's the same with this book. Therefore, I completely recommend this book for everyone who has this special spark inside and wants to grow as a person for the rest of their life.

I've been reading (and listening) to Jim Rohn since the 1980's. He is truly inspiring. A terrific speaker and writer. I've listened to The Power of Ambition many times as an audio book. The timeless message is just as valuable to me today in my late 50's as it was in my early 20's. Be ready for some tough love also....his message is all about personal responsibility. You are responsible for your own success. If you succeed, you created that success. If you fail, you created that failure. It's your choice....and your choice alone. The book will change your life for the better. Please read.

Success and failure are more closely linked to ambition than any other 'emotion'. The power of will IS ambition. I CAN and I WILL are very important affirmative statements. Those who are not afraid to fail will do whatever it takes to continue trying, passing through many failures on the way to success. Rohn says that 'making measurable progress in a reasonable time' is the way to keep ambition alive. Some of the ways he suggests measuring progress are by: list-making, journal-keeping, self-inventory... Firstly, when a list is made, goals are on paper, where they are easier to keep in the line of sight. As things get marked off, progress can be seen on paper. This visual cue excites ambition! Journal-keeping is a great way to go back and see how far one has come. Rohn also touches on the obvious: EDUCATION. Without furthering one's learning in every way to achieve results, ambition will die. Read books, attend seminars, pick people's brains, etc. Educated people are ambitious people- learning new things is the billows that stokes the fires of ambition. MANY other topics not mentioned by this reviewer really light some mental sparks, among them: relationships, integrity, communication, productivity ... So many wonderful examples. statistics and studies are used throughout this book to illustrate Rohn's points. 5 Stars!

This is one of my top 5 favorite books of all time. I'm so excited to buy it and add it to my library. It is one of the best-written books I've ever had the privilege of reading. I'm very excited to read it a second time. Great read. Check it out!

 

I just read this book again from cover to cover, and I've extracted more amazing nuggets of wisdom again. I'm so grateful that the lessons Jim Rohn has come into my life. Because I am a better man today than I was yesterday, and a great part of my growth is because of what Jim Rohn teaches me. This book is one of my favorites by Jim Rohn. Check it out if you would like to better your state of mind and your life in general. Amazing book! 5 stars!

 

I just finished this masterpiece for the 3rd time, and it never gets old. This book is jam-packed full of gold nuggets, one after another, from front to back. I will keep re-reading this one every month or two. Very easy book to read, and it teaches me more every time I re-read it. Check it out! It's a really good one.

 

Just finished 4th time. I get something new every time I read this one. Thank you, Jim Rohn!

 

Just read this work of art for the fifth time. This has become one of the titles I pull out and reread once a month. It speaks to me in different ways every time. I will be reading this book with my kids once they get a bit older, but until then, I will continue rereading it myself. 5-star book from front to back. Buy yourself a copy. $20 investment with amazing value and amazing returns on your investment. 2 thumbs up!

 

Just finished this amazing book for the 6th time. This book is still one of my favorite re-reads. I will continue studying this 5-star read from here until kingdom come. 2 thumbs up!

I LOVE Jim Rohn. I really do, although he's passed away, his legend lives on and I catch myself rereading, relistening his stuff over and over again. This guy was an amazing person and has been a huge inspiration for me. If you are stuck, if you need a little push, tap into this guy's mind. Love it!

I'm absolutely speechless about this book. The author explains how to achieve greater things by nurturing your ambition. It also teaches you not to become a person who pursues success, but rather to become a person who can attract success. This was the most important lesson that I learned from this book. I would definitely recommend this book and plan to read it again.

Jim Rohn is amazing. I realized, after listening to this, that I need to up my ambition game. That's a good thing. We can't fix that which we are in denial of needing fixing.

If I could give this 6 stars, I would. One of the most impactful reads I’ve had in a long time. This book will be a gift for my management team, my family, and I hope you can give yourself this same gift too. Incredible.