If You Cant Change Your Friends... Change Your Friends!!! (Jim Rohn)

[PartyinginMotion]

Add me on Facebook buddy Neal-james Lawson from Minnesota

[lokkahm]

great!!!

[LetsCatchYourDream]

Ryan,

I enjoyed listening to your helpful tips. I'm Listening and taking action. I've started making a "LIKE" listing of You Tube videos to inspire me on those days when I'm just starting to drag and need a pick me up to make more steps to opening my Medical Retail business, writing, etc.

Thank you for your motivation and word to help me live abundantly and "Get Out Of My Own Way".

And change the FRIENDS/Associates I have!

[KevinJRape]

Hey Ryan, I appreciate your advice on this video! I like your acronym for H.O.P.E. I have a very similar attitude, in that I enjoy helping others achieve success. I help develop people in their personal life, business, and in marketing. I'd like to connect with you.

To Your Success,

KevinJRape

kevinrape*com

P.S. If you'd like to get to know me, check out my website to see what I'm about.

[samchuin]

I started going through all of Jim Rohn's online youtube videos and now have found yours. THANK YOU for sharing it. People like yourself will help me get through and you probably already did more for me now than I can ever repay. I will continue listening to Rohn's vids and others, continue reading books, etc. I will change and do better than average!

Grtz,

Gert Fagard

24yo

Belgium

[samchuin]

Ryan m8, I just started my own business in december 2010 in health and nutrition because I truelly believe in it. Nowadays people are getting to me, I started doubting myself, but I wont' let myself get down.

[samchuin]

People who don't like this vid just wanna stay in the pathetic life they're in right now. Here's a suggestion, make a change, try something, do something, work on yourself, work with yourself, work on the good and the bad, dare to dream, dare to bring your life to those dreams, dare to live a life!

[J0nAb0o]

Get rid of Dream killers asap thumbs up

[Catsinabirdcage]

Groovy! You just gave me what I was looking for, mate! Thanks!

-Sir Joshua

[yatin883]

This guy is Smart!! Ryan must have been listening to jim Rohn for quite some time now!!! :D:D

[hkangave]

The X  she din't succussed thank God I gat her out of my system. I refer to it as the cleanse of the decade. 

[hailstorm0976]

Thanks Ryan. I needed that.

[RandyGrover]

Rest in peace Jim.

[jjsoccer1010]

Ryan,

I like your style and delivery. It is very important to know who your associations are and then to upgrade yourself to upgrade your life.

Feel free to friend me on FB at: JJ Joyce

Just make sure you put Networking or write a short note. Would welcome your request and other motivated networkers.

Cheers,

JJ

[familycashflow]

Well done Ryan, you deserve such praises. Very unique and effective styles! 

[KobiAlberts]

Thanks Ryan. You know how sometimes you can hear the same thing in 10 different ways before someone puts it in a way that clicks with you? Well I just had a major clicking session.

Thanks

Kat Mandu

[KKoronis]

Thank You Ryan Celestain,

I agree with you

I encourage you to share this massage with as more people as possible, couse some of us afraids that leaving a friend behind is not good. However the truth is that we have to give other people to live according to their choise. And if they choose to stay behind, let them stay. That is true frendsheep

Regards

Katerina Koronis/ Greece

[Hypeahead]

Keep doing the great work Ryan.

I'm am doing the same as you in Holland .......europe. Check me on Facebook.

We keep in touch. Gr Emelton Charles

[wwwAreYouToxicTv]

Yes, Ryan. Pretty inspiring stuff. Good luck.

[mikeyates2610]

i love this ryan,im also from the u.k.living in california,and i fully understand where you are coming from,im looking to open my own business,saving up capital and looking for positive inspiring people,i just added you too my youtube list,great job buddy :)

mikey j yates

[TheSabrina5]

good. very very good.

[lobito22289]

Ryan my man, this video made me really realize my downfall I realized that I am where I am because I began associating with the wrong people, I went through a life changing experience back in march 2010 that positively effected me but I went back to my old habits and that excitement and enthusiasum about my dreams and goals slowly diminished without even thinking about it, great video bro!!

[jjsoccer1010]

@lobito22289 I think we've been there and done that.

It's tough to stay motivated sometimes but what I have found is; if I spend time around other successful people it makes my day brighter and my attitude for success stronger.

You can friend me on FB if you'd like.

JJ Joyce

[JaguarPaw1]

This was a great Marketing ...tagging other people's names on your video...getting your attention....then Talking about the subject matter....def good! You got that! And Great name too!

[TheNaman1989]

thankx..

[smalltins]

Hey love the Video a breath of fresh air.Thank you

[sczemerynski]

soo true

[izarraot]

Great message ! Thank you !!! I need friends like you !!!

[NoPainNoGain200]

Law of Attraction right! thats is that how i got here!!! I am a big Jim rohn fan...6 days of labour 1 day of rest! why not you, why not now!!!lol

[ICanLeadYouToWealth]

All so true associations are soo important. Don't they say something like you earn the average the same as the 5 people they are closest to

[funnyman5108]

Jim Rohn, powerfull man. Good stuff Ryan, youtube should be filled with this type of info.

thx,

[buzzclick500]

You can only help someone from a position of power and resources--not necessarily financial. By being strong in your own belief and conviction. Sometimes the best way to help someone solve a problem is to remove yourself from their presence. Misery loves company.

[subbtopp]

I have just decided to let go of a friendship that has lasted 20 years we have tryed to make it work, but it doesnt. So its interesting that you quote 'if you cant change yr friends, Change yr friends' , scary but true.

[buzzclick500]

Marriage is not work. Friendship is not work. They are relationships of fun and freedom. They are the break and relief for the few difficult moments in life: they are the reward for being who we are.

[thiando]

great.

[islandpearl68]

Thanks Ryan. for a bloke who's struggling it was great to see your video!

[chadastanley]

Thanks brother for posting this video. I love it. I would like to share some of this in a speech but giving you and John credit =) I love it bro.

Bless you man.

[joyfulnewcreation]

Awesome word and work my brother. Keep letting the Lord use you. You are a blessing to the Kingdom of God. May grace and blessings be multiplied to you.

[seriousbrute]

im currently separated and on my last week of school for medical billing and coding. start a new job this upcoming week for a pharmaceutical marketing company, i was beat down quite a bit this year by naysayers but i persevered and kept moving...i came across a great book by esther hicks called ask and it is given,,really heped me through alot and still continue to learn more every time i read it,,if u believe it u can achieve it..good luck...thanks 4 the post.

[kunalghotge]

Awesome video Ryan..

Inspired me.

Yes I face a similar situation , where people around try to pull you down. This video inspires me to do the right thing :)

[Ryancuasay]

Thanks for this Ryan. More power to you!

[teawithal3uml3lel3ee]

I have a friend that I've been working out with for awhile, both of us determined to lose weight. We constantly chat about eating the right kind of carbs, and not eating fast food, but they continue to eat junk! I feel like I'm talking to a brick wall, and wasting my time. Time to make other workout friends who "get it", and stop spinning my wheels, and reach my own goals

[teawithal3uml3lel3ee]

Great Video. This doesn't only apply to friends being supportive of your dreams/goals...this also applies to friends having the same values as you in life. If your friends are focused on unproductive things, or are taking 1 step forward, and three steps back, this can really take a toll on you. They can't support you if they can't support themselves in their lives, or help you make good decisions if they are not good decision makers.

[cobaltbovine]

Wise words ....thanks for posting this........

[Stushi07]

GREAT JOB RYAN. IT WAS WORTH MY 7 MINS

[pinkmichelle19m]

GREAT!

[ChelyLasVegas]

thanx

[75raine]

I really like what you have to say Ryan, its got me thinking :)

[troybrown01]

Great video my friend. Love your mission statement.

Totally agree with you on this!

[Johnnyart2000]

Excellent, I agree with you; I came into a business alone and knew no one, I was a Top Sales Man Performer and I found a couple of so called friends who were negative and begain to talk and assoicate with them; before I knew it, they dragged me down to there level and ended up getting fired from my position.

[Demain8]

great video

[hideyoshi999]

Thanks

[mcmjr405]

thank you for posting this video Ryan...your words rang true. For the last several years I've been pursuing a dream of being a doctor.. Friends, family members very close that shouldn't discourage me, have done exactly that. I became self destructive, not believing I could do it, and doing things that would make it true. I get it that they were nonbelieving and until they won the approval of their own friends and were they hoping, yes, not knowing, now I know and I won't be stopped.

[tcliver]

The Scriptures teach that only an infidel hides himself from his family.

God, not us, chose the family thru which we came into this world.

Of course, people tend to affect us positive or negative. But, negatives need reframed - not avoided; limit exposure, of couse, but, the Divorce-Spirit is the Evil One himself.

If your philosphy is so superior, it stands any fire. Don't be so weak-minded that you consider affectation with infection.

Love NEVER gives up or fades away.

[tcliver]

Hunger and respect is the protocol for access.

However, never allow arrogance to divide relationships.

Knowledge puffs up; Understanding builds up: Wisdom shuts up.

You mission is to serve the ignorant.

[cruzecat]

Good Positive Vibes!!! Thanks

[naassei]

Thanks Ryan

[GavinStephensonTv]

Good Job, Keep Up The Good Work.

Have Fun Making The Next Vid, Keep in Touch

Gavin Stephenson

Chase Me Marketing & Consultancy

[MCantuS]

You are right Dude . THANKS

[joeycusack80]

Very true,I am trying my best to avoid these people in my life.I have one"friend"that is constantly negative and I have realized that he does not have the things that I want in my life,i.e,good health,wealth,happy demeanor,Its almost impossible to avoid family members though.Great video

[GENIE021]

yeah- awesome message- don't even waste your time responding to people who are thinking your a mlm or have some alterior motive. that's playa hatin' like the freinds you don't need to waste your time with. this is my first time listening and am thouroughly impressed. so although they may have an opinion, don't give them any more power by justifying your positively inspirational video. THANKS.

[sukhixjs]

hey bruv, just in the process of turning my life around and starting my own business soon, so i value your vid and thank you for posting such meaningfull information.....thanx

[tallntemptin]

Im really glad I found this because it really hits home when you talk about like minded folks and their way of thinking . Im an entrepenuer with big dreams,drive , and ambition and its hard sometime to let certain people go whos been in your life for so long. The more Im around them the more I pay attention to what they don't want out of life . So I don't come around so often.. Thanks alot and keep up the good work . It really helps...

[swiggins01]

Dude...You were right on...Thanks, sw

[norkalishd]

Thanks man!! I need to change my friends..

[scottcharlot20]

I felt really bad this morning on what i was doin with myself and with my life. I always tend to do that, but lookin at some of Jim Rohn videos cheered me up a little bit.but when i saw your video it made me feel much better about myself that a new years coming and i have HOPE to start over and be successful..... THANK YOU

[andresneo3]

Great video and content. Its wonderful to hear like-minded people speak and inspire others. Thank you!

[smjingles]

I attracted your video this morning...good stuff

[soccermastery]

How can I change my friends if I they have been my friends for 8 years?And they discourage me,they get me down.

[allmestup]

Hey Ryan,

powerful stuff mate, keep it going!!

dream bigger!!

[ZefieIyanami]

Hey, do you know exactly what that quote "if you can't change your friends....change your friends" came from? I'm trying to reference it and it would be a huge help to me if you coudl tell me exactly what book or speech you got that from. Thanks.

[SINNNead113]

this absolutely resonates - sometimes it's hard to leave people "behind" because i DO want so badly for us to be "on the same level" - but you're right, it's like playing a broken record - ends up hurting me rather than helping them. thanks for the reassurance, and all the positivity you project that ventures to help people help themselves

[cnikko11]

I WOULD ADD TO YOUR TITLE:

IF YOU CAN'T CHANGE YOUR FAMILY, CHANGE YOUR FAMILY.

I acknowledge that we can't change the family we were born into, but that doesn't mean we have to accept their opinions and lifestyle either. So, if your biological family is not conducive to your own goals and dreams, choose other forms of family to surround yourself with to be loved and supported by.

[chengchild2]

what company are you with

[Violettatone40]

Very good!

[kuttybrown]

great video

[KRUCJUSZA]

THANKS)))

[carroncrook]

your a L7 square botty boy

[axtophen]

@carroncrook

and you're a botty... MAN!

[satyug6]

Hi! this is really informative video and really to be practised, and learned at form this video the meaning of HOPE ,helping other people in excellence.

Regards,

Dr. sinha

[temitope31]

thank you and well done.

[garyeby123]

Thanks for using my name as a meta tag! I'm prous to be a oart of thr Jim Rohn Speakers Bureau! Check out my new YouTube video "Ebyisms"

Gary Eby

[jimgillhouse]

Hey Ryan,

Great interpretation of Jim Rohn's presentation of "Change Your Friends"

Kudos, to you keep up the great work to promote the great industry of network marketing.

Warm Regards,

Jim Gillhouse

Host of ACES Radio Live

334-475-0877

[8stepsifu]

Seperating people from family is cultish behavior. Its the reason people hate MLM's. The guys who do well sound like a rehersed recording rather than human beings. There is lots of money to be made by changing your thinking and being creative. I have to agree with you on one point. Once I ditched people in MLM schemes, I met legit business people and success chased me. Want to succeed? Work hard at your own calling with single minded focus. Don't get sidetracked. No one was born to do MLM's.

[berbbb]

I am not in mlm. But I just wanted to respond to your limiting thinking.

To expand on your thinking, No one was born to fly. No one was born to travel at 300KM/H on the ground. No one was born to jump around in space.

If everyone thought like you.... NOTHING would progress.

Separating people from negative people is key to success. Nothing to do with family or not. If your family is positive, by all means synergise with them! Unfortuntately.... most are not.

[8stepsifu]

"Want to succeed? Work hard at your own calling with single minded focus. Don't get sidetracked."

People dream of flying, or driving fast. Not "getting themselves pumped" to sell junk. Imagine if Neil Armstrong dropped out of aeronotics to sell insurrance or juice to his personal contact list of friends and family? NOTHING would progress.

Anyone who can be convinced to ditch their family and true friends in exchange for indocterination and promised wealth is already bankrupt inside.

[berbbb]

Interesting points. However, what has that got to do with the video? I think the video is encouraging people to go do stuff. (Irregardless of whether he was selling mlm or not, because I am not in mlm and I certainly have no interest in mlm. just thought the message in the video is food for thought).

True calling eh? How many % of people do you think know their calling? Or if they even had one? Only about 1%. And these are the 1% who lead everyone else. Same everywhere.

[berbbb]

And, in response to your ideal about true friends, etc. Either you don't know the sayings 'Birds of a feather flock together', 'Water finds its level' or you are pretending that social osmosis does not exist.

IT CERTAINLY DOES.

If your friends and family are conducive to your achievements, there is nothing to stop you from associating with them.

If your true friends are all a bunch of deadbeats smoking crack together every other day... who you associate with is who you become.

[MrMGrow]

Thanks I needed that

[JBME]

My female friend can't figure out how to change her computer mouse batteries. I spent 2 days helping her.Now BLAMING me 4"Ruining" her computer. I told her she can't leave it running 24/7 allowing in Spyware. She owes me$30 but says she'll only pay $15 as I thought she was going to have a complete emotional breakdown, after threatening to take me 2 small claims court. I'm frustrated with her. Please help. Thankyou.

[2yng2di]

bullshit

[americanplanninginc]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO.ARTHUR ROBINSON

[sab628]

it's great i get you ;)thanks !

[skategoo]

wonderful words no wonder you are a successful person, great inspiration.

[jtmoment]

good job man. that's real talk

[BizLady1]

Awesome video! I can totally relate. Climbing the ladder of success is tough when you have your close friends and family "who just care about you" kicking it out from under you...even though they don't mean to.

[zach007attack]

powerful words man. keep it up.

[MedDocOnLine]

Here is a test:

Think about your 5 closet friends around with you.

Write down how much income for each person (very roughly).

Your income is be those income total and divided by 5.

People around you really affected you.

[lady2342002]

Thank you so much. I feel great listening to you. Great motivation. Yes, if you associate with friends who don't have any goals, they will drag you down to their level, that is soo true.

[seamist22]

Control freak? I must say that person did not get it at all. I would say surrounding yourself with winners is essential. I constantly agree to disagree, quite frankly I am tired of it. I think I will go out and find some positive friends. I like what you said about the law of attraction helping her to find you when she was at her lowest. I am sure you helped her a lot. I like Jim Rohn also.

[funnyhaha07]

BTW that whole statement about changing your friends just comes across as being a control freak. Ever hear about respecting someone elses opinion or agreee to disagree. Btw, Ive probably made more accomplisments internationally and nationally so dont stereotype me as someone who has experienced success. I just hate seeing people try to scam people. Thats our real problem in the Bible Belt.

[funnyhaha07]

Everyone in Oklahoma are desperate so they will pyramid scheme or do anything just to make money. I know because I live here.

[girliegolfer]

great video - resonates with me bigtime :)

Good job on figuring it out!

[maclarry1]

I can feel the passion in your voice that you really care. carry on brother. And thanks for the encouragement. I know we will get there in the end. jimi mag

[lovam]

NICE___-

[mikeowne]

I can' believe you.....and you know whats mean, try to be original and you have to read more..........

[HubSwitch]

Ryan, Great words.

A great feeling of worth, determination, and success came over me (again) when I was listening to your voice - and fine words of wisdom!

Thank you for your post.

Peace to you, and have a GREAT Weekend!

[Mojay17]

If they dont have what you want , why do you care what they say ? - I like that.

Very inspiring indeed.

[newperson2]

Love your video.

[chalecaso]

y el cliente en español que

[blanka1990]

hi ryan loved the message,its great to know that there positive people out there. keep up the good work love the quote of [HOPE. All the best all the way the island of Malta. Good luck.

[frogg1969]

Ryan - You are one of "the best of the best"! I applaude you for venturing to step out of the box & your efforts to bring others along with you. "Applied" knowledge is power - but still worth nothing if you don't share it. Thanks for sharing. -Carla (Atlanta, GA)

[Patteey]

Friends, they call themselves, will steal your dreams and keep on smiling with faces that tell lies!

[1adeyinka]

Great Video! Very INSPIRING. THANKS!

[ChampionRecruiter]

you are absolutely correct

[jnrbond28]

Really good my man I agree with everthing your saying.

[ausetkmt]

Excellent Vid to share for 2008.

Thanks and Great Work Ryan.

I'll be giving you a call in 2008.

[BestReadBlind]

Hey Ryan really enjoyed the post. I'm a Legally blind film maker from NM. U.S.A. Many told me it would be imposable but I have not let anything stand in the way of that goal. I directed and produced a local PBS television series for two years and I am now working on a documentary film project with the city of Las Cruces.

THE RED

[djWinter999]

tnx man.....great advice

[theroads29]

Great comments Ryan! I tell myself that and my clients "if you can't change your friends change your friends" all the time. One of my favorite quotes from John Rohn. Keep up the good work!  Miami, FL

[palmerinalberto]

he y rian, good video man

[tboss60]

Bro thts a good message you give out your on the money all the best

[nightwolf014]

Awesome words!

[austeagle]

Hi Ryan, Its great to see you've gpt a great attitude at such a young age. What you say is really really true and would help many people.

Jim Rohn is my all time favourite motivational speaker. I heard him many years ago in Sydney, Australia. I started changing from then on. Best Wishes

[crackeagle]

Great video Ryan, keep in touch buddy.

[natg08]

man this video is awesome... & soo true... thank you this was the answer to what ive been trying to solve for a while now... & thanks...

[ravidaswani]

hey ryan , hi m ravi from india i really liked ur video and i ll call u one day

[bigincomes]

Thanks for that. I used to be a factory worker in a dead end job and the reason why i worked there is exactly what you say in the video. I let myself be surrounded by people who probably did not want to see me succeed. The moment I realised that I made a solid decision to get involved and connect with real people who want to escape from traps that they do not even realise they're in. Again, a sincere thanks for your video.

Oh i've added you in my friends in myspace.

Wasim (UK)

[Sventasis]

Thanks for doing this!

[cranewms]

Ryan,

good idea for a valuable message, I would however suggest next time try putting up powerpoint slides in the background instead of a myspace page which is unreadable yet distracting.

Thanks

[MLMOnlineSuccess]

Thank You Very Much For Taking The Time To Watch My Video

Im Glad You Enjoyed It

Also Thank You Very Much For The Tips

I Am Going Create A Powerpoint Next Time

Be Sure To Stop By Again

To Tell Me What You Think

-Ryan

H.O.P.E.

Helping Other People Excel