Praise for Having It All
If having abundance in your life is what you want Having It All delivers!
Robert G. Allen, author of the New York Times bestsellers Nothing Down, Creating Wealth and Multiple Streams of Income
This is the hottest new book on achieving your dream life! Having It All is on its way to the top of the book chartsget a copy today!
Randy Zales, former president of Anthony Robbins & Associates
Easy to read and right on the money! This book is a must for anyone serious about having it all!
Brian Tracy, author of Victory! and Create Your Own Future
John has provided an outstanding road map to successboth from his own experiences and from his keen observation of other highly successful individuals. Reading and following the principles put forth is second only to having him as a personal mentor.
Dr. Tom Hill, author of Living at the Summit and coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneurial Soul
Because of my job as a magazine editor and book consultant, I am frequently asked to read motivational and spiritual books. Rarely does a title motivate and inspire me as Having It All has. The author is wildly successful as a result of these practices, and I believe a multitude of readers will be, as well.
Linda Sivertsen, West Coast editor of Balance magazine and author of Lives Charmed: Intimate Conversations with Extraordinary People
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Having It All is far and away the best personal development book Ive ever seen. His poignant experiences breathe life through the pages, and his exercises, when thoughtfully completed, will change the way you think and focus your energy toward the successes you deserve. Dont just read itdo it!
Kenneth Majer, Ph.D., CEO of MajerStrategies, Inc., and chairman of TEC, San Diego
Having It All is a one-stop shop with tangible tools that enable anyone to accomplish their goals and live their dreams. Its a contemporary version of what many of the masters of success have taught for years, communicated simply yet eloquently. John integrates the best of the best of success teaching in an easy-to-use format that gives anyone the tools to win!
Liz Edlic, CEO/chair of OneWorldLive
John is a master on the journey of life. He gives unconditionally and is willing to take the risks most of us only dream about. This book is not only a guide but also a mans reflection from someone who has been there.
Walter Schneider, cofounder and CEO of RE/MAX New England, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Atlantic Canada, and Europe
Dont buy a book on how to get rich from an author who is struggling to be successful. John Assaraf went from street kid to success; he has been there and knows what he shares.
Dan Poynter, author of The Self-Publishing Manual
John Assaraf has risen from the streets to the stars. He has a passion for YOU that lights up every page of this empowering book. In a world starving for possibilities, John Assaraf has created a feast you will never forget! Dig in now!
Brian D. Biro, author of Beyond Success and The Joyful Spirit
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Assaraf, John.
Having it all / John Assaraf; with a foreword by Bob Proctor, author of You were born rich.Rev. ed.
p. cm.
1. Success. I. Title.
BJ1611.2.A78 2007
158dc22 2007032292
ISBN-13: 978-1-4165-6386-0
ISBN-10: 1-4165-6386-5
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Contents
Foreword
I exist as I amthat is enough; If no other in the world be aware, I sit content.
Walt Whitman
T he wisdom of Walt Whitman expressed in that statement describes John Assarafs life almost perfectly. Ask anyone who knows him, and theyll be quick to tell you that neither his time, energy, nor potential are ever squandered. John has taken himself from the streets of Tel Aviv to the world stage of business and industry. Despite an early upbringing in war-ravaged Israel, where his childhood games were punctuated by gunshots and even bomb blasts, then years in a tough neighborhood in Montreal, John turned away from violence and ultimately created a life of incredible strength, contribution, and love. He is a winner.
Ive had the good fortune of knowing John for many years in a number of different capacities. Hes been a dedicated student, trusted personal friend, and business associate. The quality I most admire about this man is that John is in charge of John. He has developed an extraordinary mental strength. He is rarely, if ever, swayed by the opinions of others, nor is his attitude ever affected by outside conditions or circumstance.
This man stays true to the course he has set, the game plan he has developed. His goals are specific, and he generally reaches them on or before the time he has projected. Focus could be John Assarafs middle name. And of the many lessons this man can teach you, this would be one of the most powerful.
On the surface, it would appear he had been blessed with an innate ability of being true to himself. However, those who know John well realize this is a discipline that has been developed through years of serious study.
John has learned and clearly explains in the following pages that we are all endowed with awesome mental faculties, which, when properly developed and scientifically applied, give each person the ability to express his or her uniqueness in a creative, productive manner.
I personally began studying human potential on a daily basis more than forty years ago, and for the past thirty-five years Ive enjoyed sharing what Ive learned through books, recorded material, and seminars Ive taught around the world. This studying has made me acutely aware of the behavioral patterns I see expressed by the individuals I associate with. I can say without reservation that the author of this book literally lives whats on these pages better than anyone else I know. His dedication to these lessons has rewarded him with great material wealth, physical health, and the love of his family, friends, and all who know him.
In the vernacular, he has it all. What John has achieved in a relatively short period of time, you can duplicate by following the suggestions he shares with you in this book.
As I read the manuscript for this book, I felt as if I was in Johns mind, observing his thoughts, feeling what he felt. This book is written as John lives. Theres no waste; its direct and to the point. The lessons are precise and accurate. Youll be introduced to various laws and concepts that may appear new to you and are not commonly laid out in most self-help books. However, I can assure you that these laws are ancient; in fact, theyve always been here, and everyone who wins, without exception, must live in harmony with these laws. Ninety-some percent of the individuals who accomplish outstanding results are at a loss to articulate how they did what theyve accomplished. Their success strategy is, therefore, not duplicable. John is to be congratulated for taking the time to do the research that has enabled him to share this information with you. Ive found, from personal experience, that the understanding and application of these laws will enable you to accomplish any goal you choose to set.