Og Mandino - the greatest salesman in the world

At the start of his book A Better Way to Live Og Mandino tells his personal story. He is the best source, but I can summarize.

He was an alcoholic derelict ready to commit suicide; having ruined his life and negatively impacted the lives of many others - some whom he loved dearly.

What turned his life around, and gave Og Mandino a message that helped others turn their lives around, is what he has to share with you. You may need this information, and regardless, you are sure to enjoy it. Og was one of the great story tellers of the last century.

Og Mandino achieved his own success by first helping others discover the success they desire, and then helping them achieve it. His books are not just inspiring, although they are that, they are road maps to help you discover and enjoy life.

Consider these three things that will help you gain the most from reading Og Mandino's books.

"First, you must be willing to admit that there are one or more catagories in your life - career, marriage, goals, finances, self-esteem, happiness, children, to name just a few -where things could certainly stand improvement."

Second, you must be willing to accept that Og may have written something that can help you.

Third, you must be willing to see that there are limitations in the path you have been following. Limitations that will keep you from reaching what you can become.

"Then ask yourself what you have to lose if you follow some ideas and suggestions from Og that might, just might, enable you to discover a better way to live for you and those you love."

Our world's greatest achievements have been created by inspired individuals. You as an individual can also produce significant achievements.

History shows a race between destructive forces versus our capabilities to create solutions. You can create important answers: if you will focus on what you wish to accomplish instead of what you want to do next.

Og Mandino spent the remainder of his life teaching how to accomplish what is most important.

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* After talking with Og, I went home and talked with my young children. I told them we could have lots of money, big houses, new stylish clothes; they would have fancy cars when they turned 16. The other side of full time public speaking would be their Dad would be on the road most of their lives. Some people would think him important, and he would try to get home every week, if just for a bit. A unanimous vote, the kids wanted Dad, not things. I opened and directed a local sales training school instead. Thanks kids, you were worth it. Thanks Og, for helping me understand what is important.

Will YOUR life be based on what you want to use it to accomplish, or by random urges of what you want to do?