Success Skills Coach- SEPTEMBER 2025
Riding to Fight Cancer As I did last year, I will be bicycling at least 100 miles this month to raise funds to fight kids’ cancer in The Great Cycle Challenge. I’ve dedicated my ride to “older kids” struggling with cancer: let’s ride it out of existence! You can donate here: https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Donate/Rider/1295476
It’s September — Time to Go Back to School If you’re a leader I’ll bet you are a reader. To help you keep your reading habit going, here are the 10 best non-fiction books out of the 50+ I read from September, 2024 thru August, 2025.
Swimmin’ in the River For the first time in 98 years, people will be allowed to swim in the Chicago river. On September 21st, 500 qualified participants will take part in this event that marks a years-long effort to restore the viability of the waterway. (No, I’m not qualified, will stick to taking dunks in Lake Michigan, thank you.).
40 Years is TOO Long While the Cubs remain in contention for the MLB playoffs, it’s all about Da Bearz here. With a new head coach, new offense, new defensive coordinator and 2nd year QB Caleb Williams, a championship is long overdue. The ’85 Super Bowl Shuffle is long gone — I want another Super Bowl win!
War, Continued Israel 🇮🇱 and Ukraine 🇺🇦 continue their battles to establish peace in their countries. Global democracy is at stake here — it matters to all of us. For humanitarian aid you can donate to the neutral International Red Cross here.
Book Recommendations I read 50+ non-fiction books a year — it’s where I find ideas to help my clients grow their business. Below are the ones I read this past month.
I Dream of Joni: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell in 53 Snapshots This book reveals how many artists have been inspired by Joni Mitchell, including Taylor Swift. Joni’s right there with Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder as a singer/songwriter/composer.
The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More Trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher shares his winning courtroom techniques that can work for you when you talk with others.
Justice Batted Last: Ernie Banks, Minnie Minos and the Unheralded Players Who Integrated Chicago’s Major League Teams It took years for the White Sox & Cubs to add players of color after Jackie Robinson entered MLB in 1947. This is the story.
The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action No matter what field you’re in, you can choose to do something original & effective.
Aristotle’s Guide to Self-Persuasion: How Ancient Rhetoric Can Help You Change Your Life Here’s how ancient rhetoric tools can improve your attitude & behavior.
Financial Advisors: I coach Financial Advisors around the country to help them grow their clientele. I always want to meet FA’s, branch managers and/or fund wholesalers anywhere in the US. Your introductions are greatly appreciated.
Audio Recommendation: Want great ideas from Earl Nightingale, Brian Tracy, Tony Robbins and other personal development superstars? You can always go to Nightingale.com for hundreds of hours of motivational / inspirational / educational audios to help you stay on track with success.
Contribution: There are lots of ways you can “Pay It Forward” for good karma. If you want to contribute to a military veteran’s transition to a civilian job like I do, sign on as an advisor with ACP AdvisorNet.org. Also, the American Red Cross will always welcome you to donate blood.
Healing Thoughts: If you would be so kind, please take a moment to send healing energy as I do daily to individuals you know who have serious health challenges or are dealing with difficult circumstances. Every positive thought helps, thanks.
Success Skills Coach Jim Rohrbach, “The Personal Fitness Trainer for Your Business,” coaches Financial Advisors around the US by phone to help them grow their clientele.
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