Lessons in Wealth with Jim Rohn's Wisdom

Beatrix

Hello and welcome back to the Bad Coffee Podcast by Money Safe. I'm Beatrix, and I'm joined as always by my lovely co-host, Odette. Grab your mug, settle in, and let's talk about something close to my heart—Jim Rohn’s wisdom for building genuine, lasting wealth.

Odette

Ah, cheers Beatrix! I’ve got my coffee ready—though, true to the name, it’s not the best brew. Anyway, what matters is the conversation, right? So, today, Jim Rohn’s quotes—honestly, the more you sit with these, the more they work on you. There’s this one: “If you don’t change what you are doing today, all of your tomorrows will look like yesterday.” It sounds simple, but it’s the start of everything. Wouldn’t you say?

Beatrix

Absolutely, Odette. That one cuts right through the excuses, doesn’t it? I mean, we often wait for things to just sort of magically get better, but if we just keep doing the same things, it’s like running in circles. For me, that’s where daily habits come in—you know, even something like setting aside a little from each paycheque, or spending half an hour a day reading about money. It all stacks up.

Odette

Exactly. And if I'm honest, I used to think small habits didn’t matter—a bit of saving here, a bit of learning there—how much could it really add up? But Jim Rohn nails it with, “Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day.” That actually changed everything for me when I started out in business. I stopped waiting for a “big moment” and started focusing on all those small, sometimes boring tasks, day after day.

Beatrix

You know, it’s funny, I always used to get distracted by being busy, but not necessarily productive. That bit where he says, “Don’t mistake movement for achievement. It’s easy to get faked out by being busy. The question is: Busy doing what?”—that was a proper wake-up call for me. There’s a big difference between filling your calendar and actually moving towards your goals.

Odette

Aye, I’ve fallen into that trap—emails, meetings, ticking things off lists… but it doesn’t always add up to real progress. So lately, I ask myself regularly: Is what I’m doing actually leading me closer to the life and wealth I want?

Beatrix

I love that, Odette. And looping back, it all links to Rohn’s point: “Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better.” I try to look at challenges now as growth opportunities. Like, instead of thinking, “Why is this happening to me?” I’ll ask, “What’s this trying to teach me?” The growth mindset makes such a difference in both business and personal finances.

Odette

Spot on. This whole attitude—seeking more wisdom when things get tough instead of getting stuck—it's a total game-changer. And it also reminds me, your environment influences your mindset, too. Jim Rohn is famous for saying that the people you surround yourself with shape your destiny. I mean, you wouldn’t join a running club if you wanted to learn to swim, would you? Same vibe.

Beatrix

Absolutely not! And you know, when I started connecting with people who were just as keen to learn and better themselves, my own consistency went way up. There’s a quote that sticks with me: “It is the accumulative weight of our disciplines and our judgments that leads us to either fortune or failure.” It’s not flashy, but it’s true—your choices, your network, your daily actions, they’re building your future whether you notice it or not.

Odette

That’s it. And look, we know it’s not about being perfect. It’s just about being intentional. Even if you stuff up now and again, just keep those habits and keep learning. Maybe join a mastermind, or find a money accountability buddy. Anything that reminds you—like, you’re not going it alone.

Beatrix

And, honestly, I think we owe it to ourselves to focus on the long view: “The major value in life is not what you get. The major value in life is what you become. Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become.” That’s been huge for me. It’s not just about the money—it’s who you’re becoming along the way.

Odette

Yes! And that’s the heart of why we do what we do here, right? We’re all about the journey, not just the numbers in your bank account. If you’re listening right now, maybe just take one quote—or even one idea—and see how you can bring it into your daily routine. Start small, but just start.

Beatrix

That’s our challenge for you, then. So, keep your habits intentional, seek wisdom, build your circle—just like Jim Rohn taught. We’ll be back soon with more of this good stuff. Odette, anything you want to add before we wrap?

Odette

Only that I hope everyone out there feels inspired to take even a tiny step toward their best self today. Beatrix, thank you for your wisdom—and your patience with my rubbish coffee!

Beatrix

Anytime, Odette. Thanks for tuning in, everyone. Stay curious, keep growing, and we’ll catch you on the next episode of Bad Coffee Podcasts. Bye for now!

Odette

Bye folks—take care! And remember, good habits—and maybe, better coffee—next time. See you soon!