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Og Mandino - the greatest salesman in the world

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Og Mandino stood for something, and he can help you stand tall.

Og Mandino authored nineteen books, including The Greatest Salesman In the World. Og's books have sold more than 50 million copies, and last time I checked have been translated into twenty five languages. But Og Mandino was foremost a humble and truly caring individual.

I met Og before I learned what he was accomplishing. I was attending a convention of the National Speakers Association and got in line at the hotel restaurant for breakfast. I started talking with the fellow next to me and we decided to eat together. I do remember stumbling over his name, I had to say Og twice to get it right, I thought I heard it wrong.

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." Mark Twain

Og didn't tell me about himself, his books, or his being an internationally famous speaker. Og Mandino kept bringing the conversation back to me. I had received an offer to co-author a book and enter public speaking full time. In one pleasant breakfast Og helped me understand the offer and its consequences.

I don't remember, but I hope I picked up the tab. I've since discovered that long term benefits of acquiring inspiration and useful knowledge are always greater than small expenses.

I'm not alone. Through his books, articles, and speaking Og inspired millions; many of those crediting him with saving or empowering their lives.
 

A favorite Og Mandino quote



"Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend to them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster, and do it with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same again."



Og Mandino did not have a smooth start in life.

"Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new." - Og Mandino

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. His stories 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.

    Og Mandino


    "I will waste not even a precious second today in anger or hate or jealousy or selfishness.

    I know that the seeds I sow I will harvest, because every action, good or bad, is always followed by an equal reaction.

    I will plant only good seeds this day."

    The Basic Mandino

    If we can call wonderful basic.


    These books can start sustainable growth in your life.

    In essence Og Mandino is a great story teller; an adult's Aesop for our rapidly changing world. Just like Aesop, the enjoyable read is backed by deep insights with life changing intent.

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    Is Og Mandino a true superhero?

    "Love doesn't sit there like a stone, it has to be made, like bread: remade all the time, made new."
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    Do you believe Og Mandino's inspirational and motivational books can have lasting effects?

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    You bet.

    Milanho says:

    Yes they have.

    Posted January 20, 2012

    Frankster says:

    Yes. I read Og's books many, many years ago. He as a very bright and giving man. I believe that following his advice and his actions helped me a lot.

    Posted November 14, 2011

    FreeMindGuy says:

    I haven't read any of his sales training books but the stiff above is certainly motivational stuff! Keen to learn more.

    Posted October 26, 2011

    marie grace colis says:

    yes....because me and my friends will surely remember his words...those inspiring words.....and it help us a steeping stone to be better student, children and a citizen of this country.....and to have a smooth start in life...his speech entitled "I am nature's greatest miracle"...made me realized that I am special and unique....and really a miracle and blessed to be on this EARTH...............

    Posted September 09, 2011

    says:

    yes i think so ..

    Posted September 04, 2011

    ranky says:

    without a doubt yes...very inspiring and can bring you to the top!

    Posted July 04, 2011

    NumbaOne-1 says:

    I read "The Choice" this past winter at the request of my grandfather. Amazing book, I have the feeling Mandino and Ayn Rand would have got along quite well. Read 'Atlas Shrugged' if you haven't yet, another of the greats.

    Posted June 19, 2011

    IvoryPearl says:

    I have his book on my nightstand and read it often.

    Posted May 17, 2011

    Northbright says:

    I love his works, most of which I've read; his words will continue to inspire and motivate.

    Posted March 20, 2011

    yourgoldenfuture says:

    i am sure they do...

    Posted March 12, 2011

    No; any change is temporary.

    mihgasper says:

    They can be effective for sure, but lasting effect is probably little too much. I would rather say they can take important part of overall personal growing.

    Posted December 25, 2011

     
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