Ron White's Ezine
April 1, 2009
Issue 91
Welcome!
I am so pumped up! I can't wait to tell you about last weekend. Two big things: the SUCCESS Symposium in Dallas and an article about my dog!
First, the SUCCESS Symposium. I had the opportunity to join thousands of other achievers at the
SUCCESS magazine event on Saturday. It was outstanding. The speakers—from John Maxwell and Stedman Graham to Connie Podesta, Chris Widener, Darren Hardy, Mel Robbins, John Fleming and John Addison—were simply incredible. The atmosphere was one of excitement and exhilaration. I still have goose bumps from the awesome video tribute to Jim Rohn that was shown (see it here -
www.jimrohn.com/Tribute ) and Jim's live call-in was memorable for everyone in the room. In the next few weeks, look for some special offers on some of the best products from the Symposium speakers along with specials on my own popular programs and books.
Second, you won't believe what's going on with my dog! Well, rather than me telling you, see the article below that appeared in a local paper this weekend. Please read through to the very end and read my comments after the article. You won't believe how the story ends!
2009 U.S. Memory Champ Teaches
Chihuahua to Memorize Deck of Cards
Dallas, TX – Area resident and professional speaker Ron White, who just last month won the title of 2009 U.S. Memory Champion, is known for telling his audiences that they are the greatest computers ever made. But, in recent weeks, he's discovered he may have to amend his maxim.
You see, White discovered that
his pet Chihuahua can memorize a deck of cards. He believes it happened by
accident as he was training for the memory competition. “I trained very hard for
more than six months and Einstein, my Chihuahua, was by my side for most of that
time," says White. “She was tremendously focused and quiet for the most part,
but seemed to become agitated and would bark and paw at the carpet as I recalled
the cards I'd memorized."
It wasn't until White returned
from his victory in New York that he realized what Einstein was barking about.
“I was going through my usual memory training regimen and flipping through a
standard deck of 52 cards that I had just studied with the dog at my side,"
recalls White. “As I'm thinking eight of diamonds, Einstein barks eight times
and paws at the ground three times. Next I'm thinking ten of spades and she
barks ten times and paws at the ground once. I knew something strange was going
on."
When White figured it out, he was stunned. His little Chihuahua was barking once for every number on the card and pawing the ground to indicate the card's suit. The eight of diamonds was eight barks and three strokes on the carpet. Spades was one stroke of the paw, Hearts two strokes, Diamonds three strokes and Clubs four strokes. An ace drew one bark and a king, queen and jack elicited 13, 12 and 11 barks respectively.
“I couldn't believe my ears and eyes,"
White says. “We went through the deck four times and she only missed one card,
though I might have misinterpreted since she scratched her ear in-between
strokes of pawing the floor, and I didn't know what that meant!"
So, in light of his little dog's amazing ability, White is working on revising the opening of his memory training speech. “I can't discount Einstein's memory ability," White says. “So now I'll tell my audiences, ‘You and my little Chihuahua, Einstein, are the greatest computers ever made!'’
Amazing, right? How did my dog memorize . . . what could possibly . . . who would ever believe . . . ? Um, well, did you get a look at today's date? Yeah, April 1. Fooled you. Or did I?
I don't really have a pet Chihuahua, so that part isn't true. But, the part that is true and that I'll continue to teach: You are the greatest computers ever made! Enjoy the rest of today's edition!
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In This Issue.....
1. I Know That You Are Lying by Ron White
2. Quotes of the Week
3. Where Do You Go for Your Intellectual Feast? by Jim Rohn
4. Learn a New Language in 10 Minutes a Day!
5. Book 2009 U.S. Memory Champion Ron White to Speak to Your Group!
6. More Information
1. I Know That You Are Lying by Ron White
Ten years ago, someone attempted to drive a wedge between myself and a female friend. He confronted her and told her that I had said some negative things about her. She looked at him and while smiling said, 'I know you are lying.' He was shocked and inquired as to why she would say that. She said, 'I have never heard Ronnie speak negatively about anyone and because of that I know that he wouldn't do it about me either.'
Do you know what? She was right, I had said nothing negative about her.
Five years ago, I was in business with my cousin. An associate of ours wanted to get me out of the picture so he buddied up to my cousin and said, 'Your cousin has been saying some bad stuff about you.' My cousin didn't even look up from his work, but the first words out of his mouth were, 'You obviously don't know Ronnie or you would have never said that. He doesn't talk like that.'
Two scenarios, separated by five years, yet two people who knew me better than most confidently told my accusers that they had never heard me speak negatively about anyone and because of that knew they were lying.
Here is the life lesson:
In your office, organization or circle of friends if you want to see a cancer spread faster than almost anything...begin to speak negatively about others when they are not around. Not only will a cancer spread in your group that will fragment it into factions, but you will no longer be trustworthy. It made me feel good that my friends didn't say, 'I know you are lying because he is my friend or loyal to me.' I am glad they didn't say that because friendships change. Instead, they spoke to my character in my defense.
Do I always get it right in this area? Certainly not. Last year, a man had irritated me so bad that I often fantasized about planting my knuckles in the back of his skull via his nostrils. I was so irritated I began spewing my venom to a few who would listen. Finally, I realized the damage I was doing to my reputation and I confronted him.
Do you want to be a top-notch sales professional? Attempt that without being trusted and try to be trusted while being known as a gossip.
Do you desire to be an effective leader? Again, attempt that without being trusted. A simple way to lose trust is gossip.
Develop a reputation as someone who can be trusted not because of your loyalty to your friends, but because of your character, and watch as your business skyrockets!
-- Ron White
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2. Quotes of The Week
Trust
"Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him." -- Booker T. Washington
"You can't shake hands with a clenched fist." -– Indira Gandhi
"You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you will live in torment if you don't trust enough." -- Frank Crane
"One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not to make a mess of life." -- E. M. Forster
"A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyone else." -- Cardinal De Retz
"A person will not buy from you until he is convinced that you are a friend and are acting in his best interest. You must make this clear." -- Brian Tracy
"I think we may safely trust a good deal more than we do." -- Henry David Thoreau
"Trust men and they will be true to you; treat them greatly and they will show themselves great." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
3. Where Do You Go for Your Intellectual Feast? by Jim Rohn
(excerpted from Leading an Inspired Life)
Pity the man who has a favorite restaurant, but not a favorite author. He's picked out a favorite place to feed his body, but he doesn't have a favorite place to feed his mind!
Why would this be? Have you heard about the accelerated learning curve? From birth, up until the time we are about eighteen, our learning curve is dramatic, and our capacity to learn during this period is just staggering. We learn a tremendous amount very fast. We learn language, culture, history, science, mathematics... everything!
For some people, the accelerated learning process will continue on. But for most, it levels off when they get their first job. If there are no more exams to take, if there's no demand to get out paper and pencil, why read any more books? Of course, you will learn some things through experience. Just getting out there – sometimes doing it wrong and sometimes doing it right - you will learn.
Can you imagine what would happen if you kept up an accelerated learning curve all the rest of your life? Can you imagine what you could learn to do, the skills you could develop, the capacities you could have? Here's what I'm asking you to do: be that unusual person who keeps up his learning curve and develops an appetite for always trying to find good ideas.
One way to feed your mind and educate your philosophy is through the writings of influential people. Maybe you can't meet the person, but you can read his or her books. Churchill is gone, but we still have his books. Aristotle is gone, but we still have his ideas. Search libraries for books and programs. Search magazines. Search documentaries. They are full of opportunities for intellectual feasting.
In addition to reading and listening, you also need a chance to do some talking and sharing. I have some people in my life who help me with important life questions, who assist me in refining my own philosophy, weighing my values and pondering questions about success and lifestyle.
We all need association with people of substance to provide influence concerning major issues such as society, money, enterprise, family, government, love, friendship, culture, taste, opportunity, and community. Philosophy is mostly influenced by ideas, ideas are mostly influenced by education, and education is mostly influenced by the people with whom we associate.
One of the great fortunes of my life was to be around Mr. Shoaff those five years. During that time he shared with me at dinner, during airline flights, at business conferences, in private conversations and in groups. He gave me many ideas that enabled me to make small daily adjustments in my philosophy and activities. Those daily changes, some very slight, but very important, soon added up to weighty sums.
A big part of the lesson was having Mr. Shoaff repeat the ideas over and over. You just can't hear the fundamentals of life philosophy too often. They are the greatest form of nutrition, the building blocks for a well-developed mind.
I'm asking that you feed your mind just as you do your body. Feed it with good ideas, wherever they can be found. Always be on the lookout for a good idea - a business idea, a product idea, a service idea, an idea for personal improvement. Every new idea will help to refine your philosophy. Your philosophy will guide your life, and your life will unfold with distinction and pleasure.
-- Jim Rohn
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4. Learn a New Language in 10 Minutes a Day!
You know I'm always encouraging my readers to accelerate their learning and skills, and most of my products are geared towards helping you achieve that. Well, recently I've done some traveling internationally and the importance of possessing the skill of speaking additional languages really became clear to me. Now, while this isn't a product I've developed, I came across one that I HIGHLY endorse and recommend. Not only can you learn 1 additional language, you can learn 3! Yep, you read right, THREE languages. So take a minute to read the details below and then use the link to buy this incredible set! -- RW
In as little as 10 minutes a day, you can learn a new language!
The "EasyLearn" method is Easier and More Fun than any other language learning program–GUARANTEED
Yes, learning a language can be fun, and it can be easy when you follow the EasyLearn method. Unfortunately, many people I talk with have shattered dreams about learning another language. Some have had classes that were long, monotonous, and expensive, and they never met at convenient times. Others have used tape programs from bookstores with only one or two CDs, and they provided little more than a guide.
Languages bring a new dimension to life. Your brain functions differently. New ideas easily pop into your head. You become a more agile, fluid thinker with benefits spilling throughout your life.
As the world becomes smaller, other countries are not as remote as they seemed just 10 years ago. And, with world travel easier and less expensive than ever, now is the time to explore a new language.
In just a month or two, you will have enough language to comfortably travel in another country.
Grab 10 minutes first thing in the morning, on your lunch break at work, or after dinner in the evening. It may be in your car driving to work or while you are fixing dinner or taking a bath. Twenty minutes could be on the Stairmaster at the club, relaxing in the backyard, or digging in the garden.
Plus Super Bonus: All three languages for the price of one (Spanish, French, and German programs - all for the price of one).
Ideal for the beginner and someone wanting a refresher.
EasyLearn Languages features:
- Accelerated learning methods to help the whole brain absorb a new language faster and more completely than through conventional programs
- Crisp and clear pronunciation
- 12 fun and relaxing adventures for each language
- An easy-to-follow playbook
- No memorization exercises
- A pleasant, useful, and relaxing supplement to nearly any language learning
EasyLearn Languages helps you:
- Effortlessly learn a base for travel
- Build a useful vocabulary of 800 words
- Enhance language classes and other learning experiences
- Understand the texture and feeling of other cultures
- Revitalize language you may have learned previously
- Begin to think in your new language
Today you don't have to decide which language to buy. You get them all. Although you might be interested in Spanish today, French will catch your fancy tomorrow. Languages can be addictive. A fun hobby. And, when you see the similarities between languages, they are even easier to learn. Lastly, don't be stingy, share your CDs with friends and family!
Plus in addition to three languages for the price of one, the first 100 to order receive an additional discount!!
Further enhance your ability to learn new languages with my simple and proven memory lessons taught in just 10 minutes a day for 30 days! Add Memory in a Month when you buy EasyLearn Languages.
For more details or to order, go to
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5. Book 2009 U.S. Memory Champion Ron White to Speak to Your Group!
U.S. Memory Champion Ron White has delivered tailored workshops for General Motors, Microsoft, Boy Scouts of America, Lexus, Coldwell Banker, Norwest Mortgage, Century 21 and thousands more companies across the country and internationally.
He can educate your group while instilling humor, excitement and passion! Some of his most popular topics are:
- Triple Your Memory - Triple Your Sales
- The Benefits of a Powerful Memory
- How to Have a Winning Year
- How to Develop the Mind of Einstein
Every group that hears Ron speak walks away with some very tangible skills that they can put into practice that day to increase their productivity and increase their performance.
For more information or to book Ron White for a speaking engagement, send an email to Hilary at
speaker@yoursuccessstore.com
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