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YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS:
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YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS:
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Table of Contents You Can Move Mountains:
 11 Important Facts from the Legendary $500-Million Dollar Man That Will Get You Rich ..................................2 Table of Contents ..............................................................3 Who Was the $500-Million Man, J.F. (Jim) Straw?.........4 Introduction .......................................................................7 Yes! You Can Be Rich ......................................................19 You Can Have EVERYTHING You Want in Life and in Business ...........................................................................25 What “They” Say ..............................................................34 A Word from the Publisher ............................................42 About Kallisti Publishing ................................................46

YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS:
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Who Was the $500-Million Man, J.F. (Jim) Straw? !

The eldest son of a farmer/aircraft worker, born in Oklahoma and reared on farms in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas,  J.F. (Jim) Straw began his long, successful career in business at the age of nine when he sold his first cans of Cloverleaf Salve and copies of GRIT

newspaper. Even at that early age, he had the unique talent of recognizing an opportunity, implementing a plan, and making a profit. Jim’s  career has progressed through direct selling, service contracting, wholesale merchandising, entertainment (he was a professional trumpet player, vocalist, and radio announcer), freight forwarding, YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS:
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import/export, retail merchandising, warehousing, real estate, electronics manufacturing, finder’s fees, closeout merchandising, financial brokerage, business consulting, steel fabrication, gold and coal mining, offshore banking, mail-order, writing, and publishing. Over the past 37 years, J.F. Straw has written well over 700 books, booklets, manuals, reports, courses, and articles about doing business — all based on his own personal, hands-on experience. His writings are specific methods, techniques, and approaches to doing business that anyone can use to start or expand their business. As a mail-order marketer with over 700,000 customers worldwide he has sold over five-hundred million dollars ($500,000,000) worth of products and services by mail — everything from beauty supplies to heavy equipment, burglar alarms to sleeping bags, fishing lures to women’s wigs, automobiles to wheelchairs, investment

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opportunities to seafood, consulting services to “how to” courses. J.F. (Jim) Straw died in December 2012 doing what he loved to do best: doing business and teaching others. Yo u

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Introduction Do you want to get rich? I mean, do you really want to get rich? Here are eleven important facts that I learned in my 50+ years in business that allowed me to make over $500 million in every line of business from manufacturing and mining to direct selling and real estate.


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! ! I learned very early in life that the ONLY way to make money was to “sell” something — either a product or a service people wanted or needed — or do something for them they couldn’t or wouldn’t do for themselves.


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! ! I learned to “make do” with what I had until I could get what I needed to do a better job.

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! ! I learned that I had to do anything necessary (but legal) to get to where I wanted to be, even if I didn’t like doing it. Especially if I didn’t like doing it! You must do ANYTHING you need to do before you can do what you want to do.

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! ! I learned to never ask anyone to do anything for me that I wasn’t willing to do myself. Everyone who has ever worked with me has taught me about what they have done for me and how they did it. After a while, I could do it, too — but maybe not as well as they did.

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I learned to pay for what I wanted. If I couldn’t afford it, I saved until I was able to afford it. (Sometimes if seemed like forever.)

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! ! I learned that no matter how long it took to achieve my goal (whatever it was), it would have been just as long if I hadn’t persisted — and I would have accomplished nothing.

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! ! I learned that NOTHING is as easy or as fast as it should be. It only gets easier and faster when you know how to really do it — and learning how to really do it is just a matter of doing it over and over and over until you finally find out how it works. Of course, if you give up after the first (second, third, or fourth) try, you’ll never do it.

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! ! I learned most of what I know from my mistakes and failures. My successes never taught me anything. They were only based upon what I had learned from my mistakes and failures. That’s why those who are afraid to make mistakes or fail never achieve the success they desire.

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! ! I learned that my most prized possessions were my customers. People who, directly or indirectly, paid for my lunch every day. (That’s why, unlike my contemporaries, I reply to my customers’ emails and letters personally.)

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! ! I learned that money is NOT an end unto itself. It is only a way of keeping score. The saddest people in the world are those who are forever chasing the almighty dollar — and the vast majority of them have no real respect for money.


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Yes! You Can Be Rich Those are the eleven important facts I learned in my over fifty years in business during which I created revenues in excess of $500,000,000. (That’s five-hundred-million dollars. Or half-abillion dollars.) Here are a few more tid-bits for you. Some advice, if you don’t mind. To answer the question that’s on your mind: YES! You can get rich. But you’ll have to do it yourself. No one will do it for you! I get tickled by people who want to start at the top of the ladder. For some unknown reason, they honestly believe they are better than I am,

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since I had to start on the bottom rung and climb up one rung at a time. When I mention the above, I often hear, “Yeah, I could do that, but it will take too much time. I need money now — and I don’t want to just make a little money, I want to get rich.” Sorry, you’ll have to start where I started. Do what you need to do to make a little money. Then, do more and more of it to make more and more money. As you make more and more money, the greater the opportunities you will have to make even more money. Nothing succeeds like success — even small success. The more things you don’t want to do, the fewer and fewer things you will do until you are doing as most people do: NOTHING but dreaming!

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I can teach you “how” to do it, but you won’t get it until you actually start doing it yourself. Over the past fifty years, I have been thrilled and delighted to see hundreds of people succeed in business, but I have watched sadly as literally thousands of people have achieved little or no success. There are a multitude of common characteristics among those who succeed, but there seems to be only one glaring common characteristic among those who achieve little or no success. That characteristic is simply never deciding upon one single plan of action and sticking with it day-in and day-out. They never achieve any success by doing a little of this, a little of that. They are, in effect, dabblers in business.

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Back in 1987, a young man in Arkansas bought one of my $10 reports. After he read it, he had an idea for a business. It wasn’t a fancy business idea, but the young man took the idea and did it — over and over through thick and thin. Today, it still produces from $25,000 to $30,000 per month for him. He calls it his “bread and butter business.” From his bread and butter business, he had money enough to pursue bigger and bigger business deals. Today, he is no longer a young man, but he is a multi-millionaire many times over. If you really, truly, honestly, and sincerely want to succeed, pick one business. Keep doing it dayin and day-out, even during the tough times when the business appears to be failing. That’s

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when your success will begin. It’s also when most people quit. There are very, very few opportunities that couldn’t be the “best” for someone. It is all a matter of persistence. Look around you. There are millionaires in every field of business endeavor. There are millionaire garbage collectors … millionaire bankers … millionaire shop keepers … millionaire day-care operators … millionaire internet marketers … etc., etc., etc. As Albert Einstein said, “Anyone can be a genius, if they pick just one specific subject and study it diligently just 15 minutes each day.”

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The same holds true in business. Just pick one specific business. Do it every day until you do it successfully. Most people don’t fail, they just fail to stick with any ONE thing until they have mastered it. As Benjamin Disraeli said, “The secret to success is the constancy of purpose.” Do yourself a favor, pick something and do it until you can do it right.


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You Can Have EVERYTHING You Want in Life and in Business ! I have spent over 50 years doing business successfully. I have been directly involved in direct selling, service contracting, wholesale merchandising, entertainment (I was a professional trumpet player, vocalist, and radio announcer), freight forwarding, import/export, retail merchandising, warehousing, real estate, electronics manufacturing, finder’s fees, closeout merchandising, financial brokerage, business consulting, steel fabrication, gold and coal mining, mail-order, writing, and publishing. (When I told my mother I had bought a bank, she said, “Don’t be silly, Jim. People don’t own banks.” But I did.)

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During my long career in business, I have generated revenues in excess of five-hundred-million dollars ($500,000,000). Over the past 50+ years, I have read literally hundreds of books, booklets, manuscripts, reports, and articles on “mind stuff”: self-motivation, goal setting, psychology, philosophy, metaphysics, each and all religions, and even the occult (voodoo, witchcraft, and black magic). My all time favorite is The Magic of Believing by Claude M. Bristol, followed closely by Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich. I also enjoyed the writings of W. Clement Stone, Ayn Rand, Norman Vincent Peel, Paul J. Meyer, Mary Baker Eddy, L. Ron Hubbard, Anthony Robbins, Dr. Phil, Oprah, and numerous others. In my youth, while I was on my own quest for the “secrets” to success, I went through all of the goal setting, affirmations, visualizations, incantations, prayers, rituals, monotonous repetitions, and mental exercises YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS:
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espoused by each of the methods; even the more esoteric, recondite, abstruse, and, sometimes, even ridiculous methodologies I had read. All the while, I was doing the things I had to do to survive, generate an income, and provide for myself and my family. At times, when my business activities produced some exceptional profits, I firmly believed that the motivational or metaphysical method I was using at the time had caused the abundance, imaging in my young mind that I had indeed found that ever elusive “secret” to success. Then, when my business activities would stabilize without showing any exceptional growth patterns, I would, again, go in search of the “real secret” of success. Grabbing another book of “mind stuff,” I would again return to my quest for the holy grail of success. All the while doing whatever had to be done to keep generating an income, building my business ever so slowly as I sought the “secret” of success.

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Throughout my readings on motivation, religion, metaphysics, mind-power, and even the occult, one statement seemed to be recurring in almost all of the writings. You have, no doubt, seen it quoted (or misquoted) yourself…

“If you have the faith of a mustard seed, you can move mountains.” One fine day, after having shown no growth in my business activities for some short time, I opened my latest motivational tome to be greeted by that statement. At that moment, not being in an accepting mood, I muttered to myself…

“Yeah. If I get a shovel and start hauling the mountain away, one shovel-full at a time.” That’s when it dawned on me that it was my actions — not the goal setting, affirmations, visualizations, incantations, prayers, rituals, repetitions, and mental exercises — that YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS:
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had made my successes possible. It was only when I relied solely upon the incantations, rituals, repetitions, and mental exercises, and quit “doing what needed to be done” that my business stagnated — or, in some cases, even lost ground. When I had “faith” and a “shovel,” I could move mountains. But, when I had “faith” without a “shovel,” the mountain just sat there. Then, I ed a sermon I had heard in my youth about “Works Without Faith.” The premise of the sermon was that “good works” without “faith” would not get a person into heaven; however, “faith” would, of itself, require “good works” from the holder of the faith. In other words, even if I had a shovel, I would never move the mountain without the “faith” that I could and would move that mountain. On the other hand, if I had “faith” that I could and would move that mountain, I would be required by that “faith” YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS:
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to keep getting bigger and stronger shovels to do the job. That’s when I wrote this note to myself…

“Motivation is like a 5-gallon can of gasoline. It won’t take you anywhere unless you have a vehicle in which to use it.” In the children’s story “The Little Engine That Could,” the little engine began by “thinking” he could pull the train over the mountain. Then, he “knew” he could — and he pulled the train over the mountain. The story only misses one all-important factor in the little engine’s success:

While “thinking” and then “knowing” he could do it, the little engine kept his wheels turning. Without that physical application the little engine would have never reached the top of the mountain.

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All of the goal setting, affirmations, visualizations, incantations, prayers, rituals, monotonous repetitions, and mental exercises will never allow anyone to reach their goals. Without a physical application, nothing happens. In my book Mustard Seeds, Shovels and Mountains: How to Succeed Using Your Physio-Psychic Power, I explain to you the necessary physical actions required to give your “faith” a shovel. At the same time, I will explain how to build your “faith” by using physical applications. Plainly and simply, “Physio-Psychic Power” is the utilization of physical applications to realize the mental — even metaphysical — manifestations of success. Beyond that, I will share with you one of the most powerful secrets to achieving your goals (whatever they may be):

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Forget about looking for answers. Learn to ask the right questions. Just the words of Rudyard Kipling: I keep six honest serving men
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 And How and Where and Who. Not an answer in the bunch. Just questions. If you ask yourself the right questions, the answers will come to you. I teach you what questions you need to be asking yourself to have EVERYTHING you want in Life and in Business. me on a new adventure into the power of your mind. Order your personal copy of Mustard Seeds, Shovels and Mountains: How to Succeed Using Your PhysioPsychic Power right now, today. YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS:
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What “They” Say In his book Mustard Seeds, Shovels, & Mountains, Mr. Straw explains how he used what he calls “Physio-Psychic Power” to achieve such incredible success. It reached the number one spot on amazon.com, where it also garnered over TWENTY five-star reviews. Carol Hoyer, PhD, wrote for Reader Views, There is so much valuable information in this small book that readers will want to underline, make notes and read the book again. Straw writes in a tone that makes it seem as if one is having a one-on- one conversation with him. He is sincere and believes totally that everyone can be successful if they follow some basic rules. “Mustard Seeds, Shovels, & Mountains: How to Succeed Using Your Physio-Psychic Power” by J.F. (Jim) Straw is less than 100 pages, but in those YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS:
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100 pages there are very valuable and insightful wisdoms. The Midwest Book Review wrote, “Mustard Seeds, Shovels, & Mountains” is a choice addition for those seeking business motivation and how to embrace positive thinking. “America’s Foremost Copy Writer,” Bob Bly wrote, Jim knows how to make money and how to teach others to make it, too. His best reviews, though, came not from reviewers or associates, but from the people who mattered most to Jim: his customers and students. I’ve had the privilege to know Jim Straw, learn insights from him, and I’ve been able to sit down with him for one-on-one chats at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and break times at conferences  and workshops over the years. YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS:
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I’ve just finished reading Jim’s book Mustard Seeds, Shovels,  & Mountains and wanted to say it’s great!  It’s the next best thing to sitting down with Jim one-on-one. His writing style is the same as his personal conversations with  you… Real world practical advice and wisdom that can be used to get real results. If I had to tell you my favorite part of the book it would have to be the story of Jim’s friend named George. I won’t say where  it is in the book, it’s best that you find it for yourself, but I will tell you in that one short little story, Jim reveals so many success secrets that those three or four pages should be  read daily for a year, and then reviewed monthly thereafter — it’s that revealing. Highly recommended! Mark Hendricks
 Author, Speaker, Coach, Publisher, Software Developer
 TheMarkHendricks.com

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I have read tons of self-help books and articles and been through positive thinking classes and they have all had temporary effects then, ultimately, fallen short. Jim Straw’s books and courses, loaded with common sense and practical advice and clear-cut directions, are the only ones I’ve found which have consistently earned me good profits.  Jim is the “Real Deal.”  Marilyn Combs
 Partners in Business
 Phoenix, Arizona

Do you seek the real secret of success? You will find that and more in this book. J.F. Straw lives what he teaches. Whether for your business or for any other endeavor in life, you can learn something from him. You may never have heard of Jim Straw before, yet the simple method he reveals here has made him one of the most allaround successful men who has ever lived. This book probably should be required reading no YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS:
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later than eighth grade in every school district in America. In short: read the book, apply it, and better your life. M.B. Leibowitz, PhD 

Over the years I’ve added at least one-hundred dollars each business day in take home for every new idea I gain from your practical insights. Justin Hitt
 Publisher, Inside Strategic Relations
 Business Development Consultant

J.F. (Jim) Straw is a living legend among informed marketers of every kind. Perhaps because he has sold just about everything in his 40+ years of being in business. Which all by itself is a testimony of super success. He is now still doing what he preaches and loves best: writing, publishing, and teaching others (the noblest profession of them all). His secrets, methods, and recipes for success have made his exceptionally

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rich life the one to be emulated and hopefully imitated. Mike DiBiano
 www.tollgatepositions.com

I have known Jim Straw for over 30 years now. What separates Jim Straw from many business leaders in his field is that he is dedicated to what he does best: helping people. William Lucas
 Ontario, Canada 

Jim has hit the nail on the head. You can do all the psychic (or magick) work you like, but if it’s all in your head, it ain’t taking you nowhere. The art, as Jim so astutely points out, is to back up your psychic/magick work with real world efforts. It is this that brings you the edge — and will bring success. Guaranteed! Jimmy Lee Shreeve
 http://doktorsnake.com

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I was so fed up with all of the famous, swollenheaded, inaccessible business coaches. Then, thankfully, I learned of Jim Straw. I hate to say this, but Jim Straw is probably the last of his breed: a kindly, wise mentor who keeps his promises and keeps on teaching. Thank you, Jim. Jeff Trewhella

Jim Straw has lived, done, and experienced what he writes about. If you want “fluff,” “bluff,” and “bullstuff,” then there are plenty of “authors” out there more than willing to sell you their “bullstuff” and laugh all the way to the bank. Jim Straw will tell you how he’s actually done it. Isn’t that what you really want and need? Father M.

You are the “real deal” in a world full of entrepreneurial charlatans. Jack Jakoubek

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I like the way you write and explain things. Thanks, Jim, for the truth I sense in you. Thom

Bottom line: I trust Jim and I am looking forward to working with him. Merial Jones




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A Word from the Publisher My name is Tony. I was Jim's publisher. I publish his book Mustard Seeds, Shovels, & Mountains. Jim and I were fortunate to make it a #1 bestseller on Amazon, which was one of Jim's goals. (His other goal of winning the Pulitzer Prize has not been realized. Yet. It is being considered.) I am going to share the story of how we made the publishing deal. I think it's illustrative of how Jim did business and how he became the “500-Million Dollar Man" and enjoyed the success that he achieved. A "friend" on Facebook messaged me to see if I'd be interested in publishing a book. The author is the marketer Jim Straw, he wrote, and he doesn't want to worry about editing and fulfillment and things like that. I responded that I was interested, especially since I've been receiving Jim's e-mails for more than a decade and YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS:
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really enjoyed what he did. I learned a lot from his emails, as many of you probably have, over the years. Jim e-mailed me. I responded: "big fan ... what are you looking for? ... what's the book?" He responded with his manuscript. “Looks good,” I wrote. His response was simple: "Send an agreement." Just like that. No fuss. No wobbling. Simple, decisive, tothe-point action. Let's get 'er done. This was August/September 2011. In January Mustard Seeds, Shovels, & Mountains was ready. Notice that I never mentioned a phone call or conversation. That's because there wasn't one. When I commented that he came to a quick decision, he wrote that he did his research, he knows how publishing works, and that taking action is more fun than "dilly-dallying." I take that example and do my best to live by it everyday: Make a decision and run with it, dammit! You're not YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS:
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going to get anywhere with over-analyzing and numbercrunching! That example wasn't the only one. Whenever I needed something, he had it to me practically overnight. "How about an intro video for the book, Jim?" Two days later, there it is. "Can you do this interview?" Where and when was his response. Jim was a terrific human being. Smart, funny, insightful ... What you read in his e-mails and books you got in real life. There was no subterfuge or acting. Jim was Jim. Simple and to-the-point. His death came as a shock to me. As usual, the publisher is sometimes the last to know. We had plans and ideas for other books, interviews, and promotions. A couple of months back, he had a health scare and was hospitalized for a few days. He came through just fine and was hoping to "keep pestering people" (his words) for many years to come. YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS:
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I wish he were still around to "pester" us. I will miss him. More often than not, when you meet a hero or someone you look up to, whether virtually via e-mails or in real life, the reality does not live up to the expectations. You leave disappointed (to say the least). With Jim, that was absolutely not the case. Jim exceeded expectations. I think that would be a fitting description of J. F. (Jim) Straw: "He lived life as he treated his customers: He exceeded expectations." We all would be fortunate to do half as well.

Anthony R. Michalski, Publisher


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