Jim Rohn

1930–2009 · American entrepreneur & motivational speaker

Emanuel James “Jim” Rohn was an American entrepreneur and self-help speaker who mentored a generation of motivational figures, including Tony Robbins. His signature themes — personal responsibility, discipline, and the influence of one’s inner circle — made him a fixture of 1980s and ’90s seminar culture. This specific epigram is universally pinned to him today, even though no recording or book of his has been found containing the exact line.

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“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”

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