Don't bring your need to the marketplace, bring your skill. If you don't feel well, tell your doctor, but not the marketplace. If you need money, go to the bank, but not the marketplace.

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.