I’m in the Dallas publishing office this week assisting the world’s finest magazine staff put the finishing touches on the September issue of SUCCESS. Another issue you won’t want to miss—Michael Dell on the cover—very cool story!

While here, I’ve been revisiting emails, voicemails and blog comments with your inspiring feedback on my new book, The Compound Effect. Your stories of how the principles in the book have already made a remarkable difference in your relationships, health and income performance are awe-inspiring! WOW!

Just five minutes ago in fact, I opened up personal letters from Rudy Giuliani, Jim Collins and Dr. Kenneth Cooper on how the book affected them. How cool is that?!

Yet, I’m bummed. You see, we launched the book offering signed copies to the first 200. They went so fast (some snuck in the system before it was even officially released!) that even most of the early birds missed out. I am seeing some of those notes now.

That sucks. I want to fix it.

We had a corporate client (thank you, Nevada State Bank) pay extra to get 150 signed copies (they’re giving a copy to their best customers . . . great idea!), so I am signing them while I am here.

Since I already have the Sharpie flying, thinking of you (and some of you being bummed), I had the warehouse bring up a few hundred more.

So here’s the deal. If you buy the combo of the book and audio program (it’s my strong recommendation to have and study both!), the book will come signed! If this is valuable to you, then please hurry so you don’t miss it.

CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS NOW

Even if you have a copy of the book already, give that one to someone whose success you care about and keep the signed one for yourself. Or order the signed book for a valuable customer, friend, family member, employee, etc.

Okay, I hope that makes the world right again. Be sure to send me your stories on how your life is impacted by the tools shared in the book and the extra insights shared in the audio program!

Your ally in success,
Darren Hardy

P.S. Help me help others. Here are 10 ways you can help spread the word about The Compound Effect. Thank you for your help!

Jim Rohn - picture I took at a private lunch I had with him.

Today is a very sad day.

No amount of positive thinking will change this.

The most influential man in my life, second only to my biological father, died today.

This morning at 2:30AM Pacific time my mentor, my philosophical father, Mr. Jim Rohn passed away.

I owe much of my personality, grit and determination to my dad. But when my own parents hardly recognize me it is because Jim took over and carried me beyond where my parents could.

Jim cemented my philosophical foundation and nourished my mind with ideas and ambitions never before imagined. Jim chiseled my character seminar by seminar, tape by tape, book by book, then CD by CD, hour by hour.

Jim emboldened my belief, in me and in my most daring dreams. When I fell and was bloodied, Jim was there with encouraging words to help me get back up. When I didn’t think I could go on, Jim convinced me I was stronger than I imagined. When I wanted a short cut, Jim reminded me aren’t any. Even when I got too caught up in trying to achieve and succeed, Jim compelled me to leave room to live, to laugh and to love.

All that I am and all that I have become is due in large part to one man, the man I lost today. I have never lost anyone who has meant more to me than Jim Rohn has meant to my life. This is a new experience for me.

I know I am not the only one who lost a friend, teacher or mentor today. Jim Rohn positively influenced the lives of millions of people all over the world.

Many people try and take this occasion to celebrate the deceased life. That is fine and I will, maybe tomorrow, but today my heart hurts.

I am trying to make my life count and when I am gone I want to be missed. Jim Rohn’s life counted, immensely. Now that he is no longer walking amongst us, he is missed, deeply… very deeply.

There is some good news to this, for you. read more »

It’s said you will only be remembered for one of two things: the problems you solve or the ones you create.

Abraham Lincoln made a difference that changed the world forever, but so did Hitler. Both men are equally remembered, but for which problems do you want to be remembered? The ones you solved or the ones you created?

In our November issue of SUCCESS (on newsstands now!), we are discussing the theme Making a Difference. You don’t have to make a global impact in order to be remembered for making a difference. I also don’t believe making a difference is something you do only when you reach the top of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs pyramid, or when you volunteer at the local soup kitchen or write your check to public television.

I believe you are always making a difference, every day and in every moment. As soon as you walk out your front door, you become the cause of a series of ripple effects that will forever affect the direction and experience of much of the rest of the world. And your impact will be problem-solving or problem-creating.

Think about a former boss, colleague, college roommate, old neighbor, past love relationship, childhood friend, previous business partner, high-school math teacher, etc. Each person either solved problems or created them for you. They either helped you and improved you or caused you grief and brought you down. Now get on the other side of that list: How does each of these people remember you? For the problems you solved for them or the ones you created?

With every door you hold open, car you allow to merge, smile you flash, encouragement you offer, you are making a deposit into someone’s life. The best part of this read more »