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 have been translated into twenty five languages, at last count. But Og Mandino was foremost a humble and truly caring individual.
I met Og before I learned what he had accomplished. I was attending a convention of the National Speakers Association and got in line at the 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 thousands of people who credit him with saving or changing 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, 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.
"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 worlds greatest achievements have been created by inspired individuals. You as an individual can also produce significant achievements.
History shows a race between destructive forces and 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 his life teaching how to accomplish what is most important to you.
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.
The Greatest Salesman in the World
This book is an entertaining read that will inspire you. Start your journey through Og Mandino's works here.
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The Greatest Salesman in the World: Part II The End of the Story
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The Greatest Secret in the World
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The Greatest Miracle in the World
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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."
Og Mandino
Do you believe Og Mandino's inspirational and motivational books can have lasting effects?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYou bet.
Tyvon Smith says:
I never do devotionals but his book The Greatest Salesman in The world evolved me. I read it just as instructed in the book and experience; no coincidence; results
Posted August 13, 2008
cosmot says:
I read The Greatest Salesman In The World" over and over as a kid. In fact I got an A+ on my 6th grade book report. My Dad gave it to me and it has been a big influcence on my life. "I will persist until I succeed" has been my life's motto. Great lens.
Posted August 12, 2008
GreenRevolution says:
Og Mandino has inspired millions of people around the world to change their lives for the better and, for that, he deserves to be honored as a 'superhero'. I have read many of his books and they are terrific! I just started reading 'Og Mandino's University of Success' and I'm really enjoying it so far!
Posted July 08, 2008
chefkeem says:
When I was in my early 40's, I had a massive spiritual awakening happening in my life. Og Mandino's books were a big part of my readings during that time. He helped to change my life around - otherwise, I would be dead, by now.
Posted June 25, 2008
No; any change is temporary.
And now, discovering more Og Mandino treasures.
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A Better Way to Live: Og Mandino's Own Personal Story of Success Featuring 17 Rules to Live By
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Have you had some experiences with Og's wisdom?
"Do all things with love." - Og Mandino
Perhaps you would like to share.
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Tom_Antion
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kingkurt2001
It's been a while since I've read an Og Mandino book. Thanks for reminding about the inspiration that he can provide. I think I need to go read more of his books. Posted August 04, 2008 |
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chefkeem
Welcome to www.squidoo.com/groups/squidoo-activists Posted July 20, 2008 |
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LarryBass
Awesome! You sure know your great writers! Og changed my life many years ago too, through his generously published teachings... Posted July 19, 2008 |
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GreenRevolution
Hi, Allan! Great lens on a wonderful human being. Og Mandino is definitely a 'superhero' to me. Congratulations on making Giant Squid and keep up the great work! Cheers! 5 ***** Posted July 08, 2008 |
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KimGiancaterino
I have all of Og Mandino's books. They're all wonderful, and I really need to read them again. Congratulations on making Giant Squid. Posted July 04, 2008 |
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chefkeem
Og Mandino was a great inspiration to me, when I needed it most. 5*s Posted June 25, 2008 |
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Comfortdoc
Thank you for another super submission to the SuperHero Group. Posted June 22, 2008 |
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