Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else's hands, but not you.

Rohn was invited by a friend to come and tell his "rags-to-riches" story to his rotary club. Jim took to their teachings like a fish to water and built one of the largest organizations in the company. " The talk went so well that soon others began asking him to speak at various luncheons and other events.

His rags to riches story played a large part in his work which influenced others in the personal development industry. Emanuel James "Jim" Rohn (September 17 1930 – December 5 2009) was an American entrepreneur author and motivational speaker.