http://www.billcobbsuccess.com/ – The Passing Of A Legend – Jim Rohn. On Facebook this morning, I learned of Jim Rohn’s passing. Wow! What an incredible man and his incredible story shared with millions. When some walk through life, they leave BIG footprints. Jim Rohn was one of those people that made a difference.
Please be sure visit: http://tribute.jimrohn.com/ . While there, take time to watch the 13 minute video tribute to Jim Rohn’s amazing life and his message. You will be missed, Jim Rohn!
Bill Cobb with Jim Rohn in Anaheim, CA at the 2004 Jim Rohn Event!
I was reminded this past week of Jim Rohn’s message by a U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Seargent! I was appraising his home for a transfer and obviously from the accomodations on his walls, he had accomplished much in the Marine Corps. When I told him how proud I was of his accomplishments and his service to our Great Country, he thanked me and stated that his two greatest accomplishments in his life were sitting in that Living Room – his wife and son! Jim’s message was to accomplish all that you can in life, because of what it will make in you, but to also treasure your family along the journey!
FOR REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS:
If Jim Rohn were speaking to a group of Real Estate Appraisers in 2009, or any group of any profession, his message would be: “You Get Paid For Bringing Value To The MarketPlace!” Mike Murdock would say it like this: “We get paid based on the problems we choose to solve in life…..a lawyer gets $200/hour and a garbage collector gets paid $9/hour. What’s the difference in the two of them? The difference is in the perceived “VALUE” of the problems the two of the choose to solve!” For Real Estate Appraisers, it appears that the perceived value of what we bring to the marketplace now has been greatly diminished, at least for the lending industry for sure!
So, where is the perceived value of Residential Appraisal Services regarded most highly now? Three Places right now:
1.) REO Assignments, which are not HVCC Compliant!
2.) Local Individuals needing Pre-Listing or Pre-Purchase Appraisals!
2.) Within the Professional non-lending community of Attorneys and CPAs for settlement of Estates / Successions, Divorce, Litigation, Trusts and Tax Appeal.
If Jim Rohn were alive today and speaking to a group of Residential Real Estate Appraisers, he would tell them that the past is the past and it’s time to move on to solving the valuation problems that have more of a perceived value in the marketplace. Either that or exit the appraisal business into a profession where the perceived value to the marketplace is rewarded more highly and where that value delivered to that marketplace will last years if not decades.
Bill Cobb with Pat Guttery and Larry Miller in Anaheim, CA at the 2004 Jim Rohn Event!
Here’s a snippet from “The Passing Of A Legend“:
“With great sadness we share that Jim Rohn, our mentor and friend, left us December 5, 2009 for a better place.
Over the past 18 months, in his battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis, Jim assured us with a smile that all is good, that he would fight until the last breath, yet he had no fear as to what would be next. Jim’s faith was as much a part of his life as his desire to inspire and challenge us all to be the best we could be and to live our dreams.
Jim’s courage in his final months and days were a testament to his message that we should all fight the good fight. He never gave up and never gave in.
Jim Rohn touched millions of lives over the past 46 years through his seminars, books, articles and CDs. He always stayed long after an event to shake hands, take pictures and sign autographs. He loved making a difference in people’s lives, that was his passion and inspiration. Yet he was also a private man who kept a small, loyal and caring inner circle. He was a tremendous friend to those who knew him.
Harold Dyke, long time close friend of Jim’s for over 55 years said it best, “As Jim is ending one life he is simultaneously being birthed into a new life. One that he has talked about over the years and anticipated with great joy in his last remaining days.”
Kyle Wilson, long time colleague and friend of Jim had this to say about his mentor, “Jim Rohn was a great human being. Jim had the rare ability to take any concept or idea and then frame it in such a way that the rest of us could see it more clearly. His wisdom and insights positively affected everyone he touched on some level and to so many of us it was in an extraordinary way. But even more impressive was Jim Rohn the man. He possessed style and charisma, yet was humble, kind and understated to all who knew him. I find myself every day reflecting, benefiting and passing on the wisdom and ideas that are rooted in Jim’s message and wisdom. Jim is irreplaceable on every level. I will miss him beyond words, but am comforted as I know he was, that his message and legacy will live on and positively change millions of lives over the years to come!”
Someone once said “when you are born you enter the world crying while everyone else is rejoicing and when you die hopefully you have lived such a life that everyone will be crying while you are rejoicing”. Jim Rohn lived such a life.
Jim’s family asked us to thank all of you for your concern, prayers and love toward their father and grandfather, which has been so evident during the past 18 months.”
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