How to Get Whatever You Want • Jim Rohn

Summary

In this video script, the key to achieving anything you want is simple: ask. The speaker emphasizes that asking is the first step in a process that leads to receiving. He outlines three essential points: asking starts a unique mental and emotional process, receiving is automatic, and success is abundant. The speaker encourages intelligent and faithful asking, using specific and clear goals that pull you towards success. He also introduces a 90-day challenge to test this mindset, promising rewards for action and goal-setting through social media engagement.

Takeaways

• 😀 The art of asking is key to getting what you want in life. Asking is the starting point of receiving.
• 😀 The formula 'Ask and you shall receive' is powerful – it's all about asking for what you want.
• 😀 Being a good asker is just as important, if not more, than being a good worker. Successful people are great askers.
• 😀 Asking initiates a unique mental and emotional process that leads to receiving. It’s like pushing a button that sets things in motion.
• 😀 Failure to ask is one of the major obstacles to success. If you're not asking for what you want, you're likely missing out.
• 😀 Success is abundant and not in limited supply. It’s like an ocean, and there’s plenty to go around if you ask for it.
• 😀 Instead of using a teaspoon to ask for success, trade it for a bucket to better tap into the abundant opportunities available.
• 😀 There are two ways to ask: with intelligence and with faith. Both are crucial for maximizing your potential.
• 😀 Asking with intelligence means being clear and specific about what you want, defining it in detail so it can pull you toward it.
• 😀 Asking with faith is like the belief of a child, where you truly believe in your goals and potential, without skepticism.
• 😀 Make plans like an adult, but believe in them like a child. This combination can lead to incredible results over time.

Q & A

What is the main message of the script?

The main message is that the key to getting whatever you want in life is to master the art of asking. By clearly asking for what you want with intelligence and faith, you set the process of receiving in motion.

What does 'ask' mean in the context of the script?

'Ask' in this context means clearly defining and stating what you want in life. It’s about knowing what you desire and requesting it without hesitation or doubt.

Why is asking considered an 'art'?

Asking is considered an 'art' because it requires skill and clarity. It’s not just about asking for something, but about doing it in a way that aligns with your goals and is specific enough to create a strong pull towards achieving them.

What happens when you ask for something?

When you ask for something, it triggers a mental and emotional process that sets the machinery of success in motion, even though you may not fully understand how it works.

What is the common problem people face regarding receiving?

The common problem is not the inability to receive, but the failure to ask. People often don’t ask for what they want, which leads to missed opportunities.

What does the metaphor of the ocean and teaspoon illustrate?

The metaphor illustrates the abundance of success in life, comparing it to an ocean. The problem is that some people approach this vast success with a limited mindset, like using a teaspoon to gather from the ocean, which is inefficient. Instead, they should aim for a bigger tool like a bucket.

How should one ask for their goals?

One should ask with intelligence by being clear and specific about what they want. Defining your goals in detail makes them more powerful and pulls you toward them.

What is the role of faith in the asking process?

Faith plays a crucial role by encouraging you to believe that you can achieve what you ask for, similar to the trust a child has in their desires. This belief helps propel you toward success.

What does the phrase 'Make plans like an adult, and believe in them like a child' mean?

This phrase emphasizes the importance of combining practical, adult-like planning with the childlike faith and belief that you can achieve those plans. It suggests being realistic in your approach while maintaining an optimistic and confident mindset.

What is the suggested challenge in the script?

The challenge is to practice asking with intelligence and faith for 90 days. By trying this method for three months, you can see its effectiveness in achieving your goals.