Introduction

“Don't let today be the day you look back on five years from now and say, I wish I would have started. Let today be the day you look back on five years from now and say, god damn, I'm glad I did that that day, because look at me now!” Beautiful and amazing words from Jim Edwards, our guest in this week’s episode of The Happy Millions Show.

He’s been in the internet marketing industry for many years now and in this episode, he shared his inspiring stories and all the things he learned throughout his journey to success.

This conversation is about the importance of using wealth to make a difference in the world. So listen as we talk about the TRUE meaning of “rich”, and how to positively affect the lives of people all around the world.

SHOW NOTES: 

0:00:00 Conversation With Jim Edwards on Building Businesses and Positively Affecting Lives 

0:03:55 How a Father-in-Law's Generosity Saved a Soldier's Life

0:12:13 Being Rich vs. Being Wealthy

0:16:20 The True Meaning Of Being Rich

0:19:00 How Jim Has Formed His Perspective About Being Rich

0:22:00 The Power of Rejection: How to Overcome Personal Rejection and Sell More Effectively

0:26:07 The Importance of Respect and Humility in Business

0:30:30 Simplifying Business and Treating People Like People

0:32:40 Reflection on What Makes Jim Happy

0:40:54 The Most Joyous Job In Life

0:45:03 Giving Away a Million Dollars to Foster Entrepreneurial Inner Selves

0:47:20 Powerful Message from Jim Edwards 

QUOTES

“You want to get rich so you can take care of people that you love, but also so you can make a difference in the world for people that you may not ever meet. And if you get rich for those reasons, then getting rich is easier. ”

“My opinion is that [being] rich means you are capable of being the rock. That the waves of life will not wash away. But you break the waves. The waves don't break you, the waves break on you.”

“Nobody can reject you personally because they don't know you. All they can do is reject an idea.”

“Marketers treat people like people. Master marketers treat people like an individual. Because if you treat everybody like they're part of a group, at least you're talking the group. But where you connect with people is when you treat people like a person, that's when you make a connection that lasts for decades.”

“What makes me happy is being the safety net for my family.”

“We're actually selling to one or two specific groups of people: We are selling to the damaged us we used to be, or we are selling to people who are like someone that we love.”

“Whatever it is you say you want to do, you can pretty much accomplish it in the next five years, like something big. And so don't let today be the day you look back on five years from now and say, I wish I would have started. Let today be the day you look back on five years from now and say, god damn, I'm glad I did that that day, because look at me now, motherfuckers.”