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University of Success: From the bestselling author of The Greatest Salesman in the World
This amazing colume contains a complete course on how to succeed - taught by fifty world reknowned experts - and will advance you, lesson by lesson, into the world of exceptional achievement.
545 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1980
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Og Mandino
94 books907 followersAugustine "Og" Mandino II (December 12, 1923 – September 3, 1996) was an American author. He wrote the bestselling book The Greatest Salesman in the World. His books have sold over 50 million copies and have been translated into over twenty-five different languages. He was the president of Success Unlimited magazine until 1976 and is an inductee of the National Speakers Association's Hall Of Fame.
Mandino was born December 12, 1923. According to the 1930 U.S. Census, he was named after his paternal grandfather.
Mandino was once the editor of a high school paper and planned to attend the University of Missouri's journalism school. But in the summer of 1940, before Mandino was able to enter college, his mother died suddenly from a massive heart attack. This happened while Mandino's mother was in the kitchen preparing his lunch. After the incident, Mandino decided to work in a paper factory until 1942. Afterwards, Mandino joined the United States Army Air Corps where he became a military officer and a bombardier. He flew for thirty bombing missions over Germany on board a B-24 Liberator during World War II. It was also during this time that Mandino flew with fellow pilot and movie star, James Stewart. Mandino kept a personalized 8 X 10 photograph of Stewart. This photograph hung on the wall of his home office where he wrote his books.
After his military duties, Mandino discovered that many companies were not hiring many former bomber pilots. As a result, he became an insurance salesman. Traveling on the road and sitting in bars at night, Mandino became an alcoholic. He was unable to keep a job. As a result, Mandino's wife, together with their only child, left him. One wintry November morning in Cleveland, Mandino almost tried to commit suicide. But as he sorted through several books in a library, volumes of self-help, success and motivation books captured Mandino's attention. He selected some titles, went to a table and began reading. Mandino followed his visit to the library with more visits to many other libraries around the United States. He read hundreds of books that dealt with success, a pastime that helped him alleviate his alcoholism. It was in a library in Concord, New Hampshire, where he found W. Clement Stone's classic, Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude, a book that changed Mandino for the better.
Mandino eventually became a successful writer. His works were inspired by the Bible and influenced by Napoleon Hill, W. Clement Stone, and Emmet Fox.
Mandino was born December 12, 1923. According to the 1930 U.S. Census, he was named after his paternal grandfather.
Mandino was once the editor of a high school paper and planned to attend the University of Missouri's journalism school. But in the summer of 1940, before Mandino was able to enter college, his mother died suddenly from a massive heart attack. This happened while Mandino's mother was in the kitchen preparing his lunch. After the incident, Mandino decided to work in a paper factory until 1942. Afterwards, Mandino joined the United States Army Air Corps where he became a military officer and a bombardier. He flew for thirty bombing missions over Germany on board a B-24 Liberator during World War II. It was also during this time that Mandino flew with fellow pilot and movie star, James Stewart. Mandino kept a personalized 8 X 10 photograph of Stewart. This photograph hung on the wall of his home office where he wrote his books.
After his military duties, Mandino discovered that many companies were not hiring many former bomber pilots. As a result, he became an insurance salesman. Traveling on the road and sitting in bars at night, Mandino became an alcoholic. He was unable to keep a job. As a result, Mandino's wife, together with their only child, left him. One wintry November morning in Cleveland, Mandino almost tried to commit suicide. But as he sorted through several books in a library, volumes of self-help, success and motivation books captured Mandino's attention. He selected some titles, went to a table and began reading. Mandino followed his visit to the library with more visits to many other libraries around the United States. He read hundreds of books that dealt with success, a pastime that helped him alleviate his alcoholism. It was in a library in Concord, New Hampshire, where he found W. Clement Stone's classic, Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude, a book that changed Mandino for the better.
Mandino eventually became a successful writer. His works were inspired by the Bible and influenced by Napoleon Hill, W. Clement Stone, and Emmet Fox.
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March 23, 2011
What if you could get an overview of classic self-help literature that in itself is a roadmap to success?
Such a thing would look s lot like Og Mandino's University of Success. The book is arranged into ten semesters, each one focused on the foundations for a success theme: taking stock of where you are now, developing s vision for your life, aligning your thoughts with your desires, becoming your own cheerleader, mastering time, attracting money, enlisting the aid of other people, dealing with the challenges of success, maintaing your success, and enjoying your success.
The book's principles are sound. The authors who have contributed are the people who wrote the books that are the foundations of modern self-help. Pick one idea from the book, master it, and then come back and dip in to pick your next idea to master.
Self-help junkies will want to read this to discover some now-forgotten forefathers in the field. But anyone who wants to fully be themselves will want to read this.
Such a thing would look s lot like Og Mandino's University of Success. The book is arranged into ten semesters, each one focused on the foundations for a success theme: taking stock of where you are now, developing s vision for your life, aligning your thoughts with your desires, becoming your own cheerleader, mastering time, attracting money, enlisting the aid of other people, dealing with the challenges of success, maintaing your success, and enjoying your success.
The book's principles are sound. The authors who have contributed are the people who wrote the books that are the foundations of modern self-help. Pick one idea from the book, master it, and then come back and dip in to pick your next idea to master.
Self-help junkies will want to read this to discover some now-forgotten forefathers in the field. But anyone who wants to fully be themselves will want to read this.
March 14, 2013
Oh My God... This is everything a book should be, inspiring, full of lessons about life, work, I thhought it was AMAZING! I have no other words for this one.
June 25, 2018
This book is fantastic, I’ll definitely read this book once a year. The views on success and in life in this book are relatable and put a lot of things in perspective for me. There were a few things in the book I wanted to push onto my friends but, I realized they had to have the mindset to accept what they’d be received and be able to internalize it. Overall a great book. I’m glad I purchased it and read it after Les Brown mentioned it in one of his presentations.
October 14, 2009
I had the great pleasure to meet Og Mandino after a presentation he gave just a few months before he passed away. One of the purest souls I've ever met. This book is a collection of perspectives, not what I had expected, but very good nonetheless.
March 3, 2012
As only Og could present it. A definite must read and an absolute reread.
July 28, 2012
Highly recommended. Og mandino is great writer. This book is pretty motivational. I just love it. Makes me feel better.
July 8, 2009
The book presents a selection of short essays and stories that each illustrate or illuminate a particular point of attitude and/or behavior that are extremely useful to worldly success. These little clips from some of the most profound writers on self-cultivation at the time of compilation, are organized into 'Semesters'.
Going through this book confirmed many of the things I learned on the farm, it also broadened and deepened my view of how the world works and what it takes to do well in it.
While anyone, at any level, can learn from or reconnect with the timeless lessons in this book,it was the first book I recommended to a young friend who was learning how to get along in the work-a-day world after high school. It is broad, inspiring, and informational, and can be consumed in small bites without being overwhelming.
Going through this book confirmed many of the things I learned on the farm, it also broadened and deepened my view of how the world works and what it takes to do well in it.
While anyone, at any level, can learn from or reconnect with the timeless lessons in this book,it was the first book I recommended to a young friend who was learning how to get along in the work-a-day world after high school. It is broad, inspiring, and informational, and can be consumed in small bites without being overwhelming.
May 21, 2021
I have to give this book a five star review, since that is what I got in 1994 when I read it the first time as a 24-year-old. I've read parts of it during the years, and have to say that self-help books don’t do it for me any more. I'm approaching 50 and have been taught the best life lessons by life itself. Striving towards perfection and success might be helpful at times, but bringing all of these lessons into your life at all times will probably make most people miserable. Today's rating would therefore be three stars.
December 29, 2016
It is funny that school teaches us a lot and majorly skips how we can succeed with those things. I stumbled on this book at a neighbour's place and (although a huge book) I made up my mind I must read it. I downloaded a PDF copy of it and read through 50 courses of different lecturers and faculties in the university of success. One of the frw books i rate with a "5" - Great book!
August 6, 2019
So this is my assessment of this book University of Success by Og Mandino according to my 6 criteria:
1. Related to practice - 3 stars
2. It prevails important - 3 stars
3. I agree with the read - 4 stars
4. not difficult to read (as for non English native) - 5 stars
5. too long and boring story or every sentence is interesting - 2 stars
6. Learning opportunity - 3 stars
Total 3.33 stars.
1. Related to practice - 3 stars
2. It prevails important - 3 stars
3. I agree with the read - 4 stars
4. not difficult to read (as for non English native) - 5 stars
5. too long and boring story or every sentence is interesting - 2 stars
6. Learning opportunity - 3 stars
Total 3.33 stars.
June 17, 2009
there is a lot of material covered in this big book. Og Mandino has compiled treasures from great minds in order to instruct us in ways to better ourselves and grow and become successful in our lives.
April 16, 2008
A collection of stories and topics that will help you break through some walls that can stop your progress at times. Inspirational.
May 24, 2019
Unfortunately, it dissapointed me a lot. It's about everything and nothing at the same time. Somehow I managed to finish it but wouldn't recommend it to anyone
July 19, 2020
WELL worth your time
If Mandino is a genius,I will be reading this again! The Greatest Salesman in the World was also life changing!
If Mandino is a genius,I will be reading this again! The Greatest Salesman in the World was also life changing!
June 28, 2025
Šioj knygoj matysit ir Napoleoną, ir Kernedžį, ir kitus „tu gali, tavo papai dideli“ skanduojančius brolius šaunuolius. Tai jei domina amerikoniškas 70-tųjų selfhelpas - imkit ir skaitykit.
Matau kodėl ši knyga buvo populiari saviugdos klasika. Šiais laikais nežinau ar net būtų tokia mėgstama - nes nieks neleistų tokios storos, tiek daug teksto pilnos knygos; skaidytų į penkioliką dalių seriją.
Kaip supratai, autorius ne Og Mandino, o įvairūs kiti saviugdos chebrantai. Dauguma amerikonų, kūryba daugmaž 70-tųjų (originali leidyba aštuomantrais, bet aišku parašyta dauguma turinio daug seniau), tai ir suprask, kad klasika - nieko naujo, nieko įspūdingo, nieko ypatingo. Tai, kad jau iki kaulo įgrįsę ir girdėta milijonais formų. Žodžiu, šaknys to čia.
Šiaip sakyčiau čia toks privalomas leidinys visiems, galvojantiems, kad yra geri saviugdos mokytojai ir uch mama kokie šaunūs koučeriai. Matysite, kad jūsų tos naujos idėjos šiaip prieš PUSĘ ŠIMTO metų jau nurašytos. Nėr blogai čia! Tiesiog matysite iš kur kyla.
Kadangi Mandino surinko tų laikų saviugdos mokihanus, tai matysit ir Napoleoną, ir Kernedžį, ir kitus „tu gali, tavo papai dideli“ skanduojančius brolius šaunuolius.
Skaityti prailgsta, nes teksto daug, o praktinių pratimų vos keli per šiuos 540 puslapių. „Universiteto“ modelis knygai visai žavus, pats galvojau tokį daryt kadais, o ir pagal autorių gausą tinkamas. Skaityta 2001 metų leidybos versija, tai spauda nėr ypatinga, bet vartyti galima. Knygą galima, mačiau, rast pusdykiai iš padėvėtų knygų pardavėjų (pats nugrūsiu į kokį knygų namuką, tikiuos ką pradžiugys).
Šiaip jei turėčiau problemų gyvenime, sakyčiau knyga verta 5/5, nes tikrai apie visus gyvenimo atvejus. Gal tik apie tai ką daryt, jei persūdai sriubą neužrašyta, bet ir nieko tokio. Čia dabar vertinimas lyginant su kitomis žanro knygomis - nuo 1982 buvo išleista daug išskirtinių kūrinių, kurie problemas sprendžia geriau nei pliurpalais. Bet ir pliurpalai gydo, kaip ten rašė Sriubos sielai autoriai.
Matau kodėl ši knyga buvo populiari saviugdos klasika. Šiais laikais nežinau ar net būtų tokia mėgstama - nes nieks neleistų tokios storos, tiek daug teksto pilnos knygos; skaidytų į penkioliką dalių seriją.
Kaip supratai, autorius ne Og Mandino, o įvairūs kiti saviugdos chebrantai. Dauguma amerikonų, kūryba daugmaž 70-tųjų (originali leidyba aštuomantrais, bet aišku parašyta dauguma turinio daug seniau), tai ir suprask, kad klasika - nieko naujo, nieko įspūdingo, nieko ypatingo. Tai, kad jau iki kaulo įgrįsę ir girdėta milijonais formų. Žodžiu, šaknys to čia.
Šiaip sakyčiau čia toks privalomas leidinys visiems, galvojantiems, kad yra geri saviugdos mokytojai ir uch mama kokie šaunūs koučeriai. Matysite, kad jūsų tos naujos idėjos šiaip prieš PUSĘ ŠIMTO metų jau nurašytos. Nėr blogai čia! Tiesiog matysite iš kur kyla.
Kadangi Mandino surinko tų laikų saviugdos mokihanus, tai matysit ir Napoleoną, ir Kernedžį, ir kitus „tu gali, tavo papai dideli“ skanduojančius brolius šaunuolius.
Skaityti prailgsta, nes teksto daug, o praktinių pratimų vos keli per šiuos 540 puslapių. „Universiteto“ modelis knygai visai žavus, pats galvojau tokį daryt kadais, o ir pagal autorių gausą tinkamas. Skaityta 2001 metų leidybos versija, tai spauda nėr ypatinga, bet vartyti galima. Knygą galima, mačiau, rast pusdykiai iš padėvėtų knygų pardavėjų (pats nugrūsiu į kokį knygų namuką, tikiuos ką pradžiugys).
Šiaip jei turėčiau problemų gyvenime, sakyčiau knyga verta 5/5, nes tikrai apie visus gyvenimo atvejus. Gal tik apie tai ką daryt, jei persūdai sriubą neužrašyta, bet ir nieko tokio. Čia dabar vertinimas lyginant su kitomis žanro knygomis - nuo 1982 buvo išleista daug išskirtinių kūrinių, kurie problemas sprendžia geriau nei pliurpalais. Bet ir pliurpalai gydo, kaip ten rašė Sriubos sielai autoriai.
February 11, 2020
This is a great collection of principles written from great people who have found success in their own rights. With the amount of self-help and success books constantly being cranked out every year (some helpful, some not so much) it is good to return to many books that started the self-help industry. This is a great read and I wish I would have read this during my time in university. I believe this, with its many lessons and semester breakdowns, was more helpful than the majority of classes I took to acquire a degree.
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December 2, 2024El uso de gráficos y tablas hace que el trabajo sea más Visual. Sin embargo, deben ser un complemento, no el contenido principal. Asegúrese de firmar cada tabla o gráfico para que quede claro de qué se trata. Recuerde que la información en ellos debe corresponder al texto. El encargar tfm puede ayudar. No es la primera vez que les pido trabajo.
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July 16, 2019You will be the same person that you are in the next five years except for the people you meet and the books you read.
Og Mandino's University of Success is indeed a mind ravelling book sophisticated with all time teachers and motivators.
Reading this book was a dream come true. THANK YOU OG.
Og Mandino's University of Success is indeed a mind ravelling book sophisticated with all time teachers and motivators.
Reading this book was a dream come true. THANK YOU OG.
August 27, 2020
So many timeless life lessons in here, which still hold up today. This book is about 40 years old, and some chapters are from books published in the 1920’s and 1930’s, but it’s so interesting that no matter what era, it’s always “crazy, fast-paced times”.
June 21, 2017
One of the best books I have read in many years.
July 6, 2017
Exclusive Book! Highly recommend!
May 30, 2018
A great book,it grows you as a person..
August 14, 2019
Many classic and wonderful essays about getting along in life. Of most value to me was the story of working with my "other self."
January 25, 2020
This is a classic...formed from other classics!
January 21, 2021
I tried to read this book slow but I couldn’t
The second time around I will read it very very slow. And that is saying a lot because is very rarely that I read the same book twice
The second time around I will read it very very slow. And that is saying a lot because is very rarely that I read the same book twice
September 12, 2021
Too long, could be condensed.
I've read other books from him, those i recommend, not on this one.
I've read other books from him, those i recommend, not on this one.
May 1, 2023
Como de todas las universidades, saldrás sin haber aprendido nada útil, pero ocupaste el tiempo. Vive, equivócate, vuelve a intentarlo, aprende y disfruta como ti te de la gana
January 8, 2025
El mejor libro que he leído en mucho tiempo. Con muchas ideas, muchas experiencias y mucho para poner en práctica.
February 19, 2025
2.5
The content wasn't exactly flat, but it didn't really have the 'zing' of some other works out there.
The content wasn't exactly flat, but it didn't really have the 'zing' of some other works out there.
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