Og Mandino – The Greatest Salesman In The World

Podcast 12-22-2008

“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.
–Og Mandino”

“The Greatest Salesman in The World” by Og Mandino is the first part of Mandino’s success trilogy.  The book is set in Biblical times and although not a Christmas Story – is a Christmas Story.  It is appropriate to read anytime of the year but perhaps now, at Christmas time it has a special meaning.  You don’t have to be in the sales field to gain from this book.  Everyone who needs to be understood and who needs to relay ideas to others will gain from reading this.  Likewise it is not a Christian story – but a story set around some of the characters and circumstances of The Christmas Story but it is completely independant of it.

Christmas Break

This post is going to be short and will be the last before our Christmas break.  We will be picking back up again in the new year.

Here is to your great success in life.  Believe in yourself, you have great things within you.  All of the posts about “The Science of Getting Rich” and “Think and Grow Rich” are all about that.  About the greatness that is built into you, the greatness that you can tap and turn your life into a magical experience.  Life is meant to be enjoyed.

Everything I Really Needed To Know About Life I Learned From My Dog.

Austin - My Dog

I once thought of writing a book called: “Everything I Really Needed To Know About Life I Learned From My Dog.”  I still may – at least an essay.  I watch my dog and he is always happy, he has no remorse for doing things he finds enjoyable, he is always exploring, always on the hunt for the things he needs or wants.  If he does something I don’t like I sometimes yell at him but soon he is back, tail wagging and making up to me.  If he wants something he can’t get himself he finds a way to ask for it.  Even though I don’t speak dog and he doesn’t speak people – he usually gets his idea across. He also notices when those around him are hurting.  Sometimes when I am sad – I get a paw on the shoulder or he’ll come and put his head against me in a very tender way.  If you have a dog perhaps you understand.  If you don’t this might be a stretch.

What does my dog have to do with anything, those are the success skills for life.  Keep a good attitude, explore your world and learn new things about it, do the things you need to do for life (hunting in his case), forgive and let go, care about those around you, and ask if you need help.  These are a pretty good core set of skills for life.

If you are facing challenges

Give another listen to “The Science of Getting Rich.”  I hear different things in it every time through.  Often I let it play in the background as I work and find myself tuning in and out, getting different highlights. I find myself thinking in a better way, getting better ideas, and as a consequence doing better things.

It all starts with a belief in what is possible. The Bible says “all things are possible to him that believeth.” Let your mind be open to the solutions that are there. If we focus on some dire result churning up in our thoughts then we are closed to what might be the real solution. Believe the solution is there and see your self in your world after the solution has taken place. What is your ideal day after the solution. See it and make it real, your actions will follow.

Best wishes for the holidays and come to know that 2009 will be your best year ever.

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