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The Greatest Salesman in the World #2
The Greatest Salesman in the World, Part II: The End of the Story
This is a sequel to Mandino's 1967 bestselling book, published in 1988 and set back forty years later the first part; the main character Hafid is in a sad state, mourning the loss of his wife, Lisha. The story starts years into Hafid’s seclusion, when a dream convinces him to see a stranger that turns up on his doorstep and pulls Hafid out of retirement to embarke on a new adventure: a speaking tour to enlighten others about the principles enclosed in The Ten Scrolls.
134 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1968
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About the author
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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June 26, 2013
(This is an excerpt from a review on my blog that includes both this book and its prequel...)
I will say that I liked the story of The Greatest Salesman in the World, Part II: The End of the Story better. It was written twenty years after the first, and I think Mr. Mandino had changed a bit in the intervening years, perhaps recognizing some of the weaknesses of the first book and addressing them in the second. For one thing, the protagonist actually does something, and it's something challenging at which he is not successful at first, so he has to learn and grow and apply new lessons to his actions. Again, good, true, simple lessons, but they come across as less pretentious and more real this time:
* "I know how much you want to change the world for the better, my friend, but...what you wish can only be accomplished by changing one person at a time."
* "A smile remains the most inexpensive gift I can bestow on anyone."
* "Nothing is easier than faultfinding. No talent, no self-denial, no brains, no character are required to set up in the business of grumbling. I no longer have time for that sorry pursuit."
* "There are two kinds of discontented in this world, the discontented that works and the discontented that wrings its hands. the first gets what it wants and the second loses what it has."
To read the entire review, visit my blog at Build Enough Bookshelves.
I will say that I liked the story of The Greatest Salesman in the World, Part II: The End of the Story better. It was written twenty years after the first, and I think Mr. Mandino had changed a bit in the intervening years, perhaps recognizing some of the weaknesses of the first book and addressing them in the second. For one thing, the protagonist actually does something, and it's something challenging at which he is not successful at first, so he has to learn and grow and apply new lessons to his actions. Again, good, true, simple lessons, but they come across as less pretentious and more real this time:
* "I know how much you want to change the world for the better, my friend, but...what you wish can only be accomplished by changing one person at a time."
* "A smile remains the most inexpensive gift I can bestow on anyone."
* "Nothing is easier than faultfinding. No talent, no self-denial, no brains, no character are required to set up in the business of grumbling. I no longer have time for that sorry pursuit."
* "There are two kinds of discontented in this world, the discontented that works and the discontented that wrings its hands. the first gets what it wants and the second loses what it has."
To read the entire review, visit my blog at Build Enough Bookshelves.
May 11, 2020
Mandino helped me put my finger on a problem with all these inspirational business-help books. It's the reason they feel good while you're reading them, but they don't wind up doing much good in your life. I had the realization when I got to his "law" on enthusiasm. Here's the problem: All of this advice assumes we have limitless energy. We don't have limitless energy. Enthusiasm is practically a synonym for energy, so in effect, Mandino is advising you to have energy, the very thing that is in short supply!
Boils down to this. Changing your life requires changing your habits. Changing your habits requires intentionality. Intentionality requires energy. So many times I want to be a better person. I identify some bad habits. To change them, I have to bear them in mind. I must stop to think before I act. Then I run into this problem. I'm out of juice. The day beats me down. The problems, the stresses, the conflicts. Can someone write a book on how to have more energy?
As for Greatest Salesman, it's fine. The advice is fine, and it does feel good while you're reading. I would just advise you to skip the silly story and go right to the practical stuff.
Notes:
apple
unless one has to pay or work hard for something, one never fully appreciates it
Save yourself some time and skip the story
Believing our own excuses
Never again will I pity or belittle myself
However we price ourselves, the world will agree
Never again will I greet the dawn without a map (have goals)
"Once I bargained with life for a penny, and life paid a penny"
Always will I bathe my days in the golden glow of enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is the love for whatever I'm doing at the moment
Never again will I be disagreeable to a living soul
Always will I seek the seed of triumph in every adversity
Never again will I perform any task at less than my best
Never again will I wait and hope for opportunity to embrace me
Boils down to this. Changing your life requires changing your habits. Changing your habits requires intentionality. Intentionality requires energy. So many times I want to be a better person. I identify some bad habits. To change them, I have to bear them in mind. I must stop to think before I act. Then I run into this problem. I'm out of juice. The day beats me down. The problems, the stresses, the conflicts. Can someone write a book on how to have more energy?
As for Greatest Salesman, it's fine. The advice is fine, and it does feel good while you're reading. I would just advise you to skip the silly story and go right to the practical stuff.
Notes:
apple
unless one has to pay or work hard for something, one never fully appreciates it
Save yourself some time and skip the story
Believing our own excuses
Never again will I pity or belittle myself
However we price ourselves, the world will agree
Never again will I greet the dawn without a map (have goals)
"Once I bargained with life for a penny, and life paid a penny"
Always will I bathe my days in the golden glow of enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is the love for whatever I'm doing at the moment
Never again will I be disagreeable to a living soul
Always will I seek the seed of triumph in every adversity
Never again will I perform any task at less than my best
Never again will I wait and hope for opportunity to embrace me
September 25, 2025
Sincerament, ni la primera ni la segona part em van acabar d'agradar. M'esperava més reflexió, més dilema (?).
December 6, 2015
Even thought it's written 20 years later my thoughts are the same as for the first book so read my review here.
Thank you Mr. Mandino for these simple rules that changed my life.
Thank you Mr. Mandino for these simple rules that changed my life.
February 6, 2018
Not quite the great story like part I but still amazing and simple reminders for better living.
March 7, 2023
dosadno i simpaticno
March 5, 2008
I loved The Greatest Salesman in the World. It is an amazing story of a young man that finds success as he develops Christlike principles into his own life. It's a quick read that will change your life.
December 21, 2025
The Greatest Salesman in the World je knjiga koju bi, po mom mišljenju, svaka osoba trebala pročitati, a posebno oni koji se nalaze na raskrsnici i ne znaju u kojem pravcu krenuti ili žele unaprijediti svoj način razmišljanja, kako u privatnom, tako i u poslovnom životu.
Knjiga je poučna na mnogo nivoa i ne govori samo o uspjehu, već o disciplini, navikama, samopouzdanju i odnosu prema sebi i drugima.
Kroz jednostavnu, ali snažnu priču, autor pokazuje da uspjeh nije slučajnost, već rezultat svakodnevnih odluka.
Kraj knjige otkriva zavjete uspjeha koji predstavljaju suštinu cijele priče i ostavljaju čitaoca s jasnom porukom: promjena počinje iznutra, a pravi uspjeh dolazi onima koji su spremni dosljedno raditi na sebi.
Knjiga je poučna na mnogo nivoa i ne govori samo o uspjehu, već o disciplini, navikama, samopouzdanju i odnosu prema sebi i drugima.
Kroz jednostavnu, ali snažnu priču, autor pokazuje da uspjeh nije slučajnost, već rezultat svakodnevnih odluka.
Kraj knjige otkriva zavjete uspjeha koji predstavljaju suštinu cijele priče i ostavljaju čitaoca s jasnom porukom: promjena počinje iznutra, a pravi uspjeh dolazi onima koji su spremni dosljedno raditi na sebi.
February 21, 2022
This book along with its prequel is a literal gem that has the power to motivate and inspire you like nothing else. After reading it you feel energized and ready to take on the world. The 10 Vows of Success are definitely worth re-reading from time to time.
May 23, 2022
Ada cerita tentang Jesus, saya teringat cerita Sue Monk Kidd dalam buku The Book of Longings. Hebat pointers yang dikongsi dalam buku ini. Rasanya sebiji sebiji jika kita amalkan tentunya diiringi dengan doa untuk Rahmat Allah SWT, akan hasilkan manfaat yang amazing.
September 19, 2017
this is a trilogy of all three of his books. All are well wort reading
January 22, 2019
I'm not much into religious books and this one relies a lot more on it than the first one. Still a very inspiring book and a great ending for the story.
April 23, 2023
I could not be more thrilled to right about have good this book is. I was worried that the second installment of the greatest salesman in the world could never live up to the quality of the first, but I was rough. Though I will admit the beginning is a bit slower; the messages are just as powerful if not more so then those of the original scrolls. Rather then the focus being on becoming the greatest salesman, it focus on what needs to be done in order to life a full life.
I will continue to recommend these books to all who are willing to listen and ready to make a change in there mindset and life.
Favorite sayings/ lessons:
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I will continue to recommend these books to all who are willing to listen and ready to make a change in there mindset and life.
Favorite sayings/ lessons:
1.
November 28, 2021
It was very inspiring. Such a short read but filled with nuggets of wisdom and inspiration. When I'm down, I know I can find comfort and motivation in this little book.
October 23, 2018
Những kiến thức vô giá từ mười cuộn giấy da cổ Sau hai tháng, Người bán hàng vĩ đại nhất thế giới - tập 1 đã đến tay bạn đọc, một phiên bản mới về cả nội dung lẫn hình thức đã được rất nhiều bạn đón nhận trong sự vui mừng, vì cuốn sách của thời đại đã không bị phai dấu đi những điều tuyệt vời, ý nghĩa vô giá nằm trong những cuộn da cổ, mà nó còn ở đây, trong những trang sách này, câu chuyện này và chính nhân vật này đang hiện hữu trong cuốn sách này đây.
Không để bạn đọc quá mong đợi, Người bán hàng vĩ đại nhất thế giới - tập 2 nhanh chóng lên kệ để tiếp nối cho câu chuyện chưa có hồi kết ở tập 1. Ở cuốn đầu tiên Og Mandino đã kể về cách mà mười cuộn giấy về thành công và hạnh phúc rơi vào tay một cậu bé chăn lạc đà can đảm, khi cậu vô tình ghé vào một hang lừa tại Bethlehem đêm nọ. Cuộc đời của cậu từ đó bước sang một trang mới với tất cả sự thay đổi về nhận thức để trở thành một người bán hàng vĩ đại, một nhân cách lớn, con người rộng lượng, cảm thông, chia sẻ các mà cậu ta học được từ mười cuộn da dê. Cuộn thứ nhất với tiêu đề "Hôm nay tôi bắt đầu một cuộc sống mới" và chứa các hướng dẫn để tạo nên thói quen dẫn đến việc áp dụng thành công các nguyên tắc trong các cuộn sách. Người thanh niên đọc cuộn sách đầu tiên một lần vào buổi sáng, một lần sau khi ăn trưa, và một lần trước khi đi ngủ, và sau đó làm tương tự cho mỗi lần cuộn tiếp theo, một lần mỗi tháng. Cuộn sách đầu tiên là một cuộn giấy quyền lực, nói với anh ta rằng: anh ta có quyền thay đổi cuộc sống của mình bằng cách thay đổi suy nghĩ, thái độ, niềm tin, hành động và thói quen của mình. Chín cuộn giấy còn lại cũng là lời khuyên tuyệt vời với tựa đề "Tôi sẽ kiên trì cho đến khi tôi thành công". Khi học được những bí mật từ 10 cuộn da cổ ở tập 1, trong tập 2 Người bán hàng vĩ đại nhất thế giới nhấn mạnh vào 10 lời tuyên thệ mà Hafid phải hứa với chính bản thân mình sau khi học được những điều này. Vì nếu không đặt ra quy định, Hafid sẽ bỏ cuộc, và sẽ lãng quên chúng ngay sau đó. Đây không phải là cuốn sách bán hàng thành thật. Đó là một cuốn sách về kinh nghiệm của con người trải ra và bạn có thể làm gì để tác động đến nó. Không có cách nào tốt hơn để thay đổi những gì trong tr��i tim của bạn là dùng những nguyên tắc mà Og Mandino sử dụng trong cuốn sách này. Hãy áp dụng những điều đó vào cuộc sống để trở nên tuyệt vời hơn trong tất cả mọi thứ bạn làm.
Trong mỗi đoạn, bạn có thể cảm nhận được của cuốn sách này và triết lý của Og Mandino về cuộc sống mà tất nhiên là tình yêu. Ông đã nhấn vào chân lý quan trọng để không chỉ là một nhân viên bán hàng vĩ đại, mà còn là một người tuyệt vời mà bạn cần có khả năng yêu người bạn đồng hành của bạn như chính mình. Nếu bạn cảm thấy chán nản, thất vọng hoặc mất mát và sợ hãi khi mấp mé trước bờ vực hủy diệt, hãy cầm trên tay và đọc cuốn sách này thật chậm, khi đó tinh thần của bạn cảm thấy nhẹ nhõm và sáng suốt tìm đường đến thành công bằng cách lắng nghe sự khôn ngoan trong trái tim của bạn.
Đôi nét về tác giả Og Mandino Og Mandino Mandino sinh ngày 12/12/1923, mất ngày 3/9/1996. Ông là chủ tịch của tạp chí Success Unlimited cho đến năm 1976, và là nhân viên của Hall of Fame của Hội diễn giả Quốc gia. Og Mandino là tác giả dòng sách truyền cảm hứng với các tác phẩm nổi tiếng nhất hiện nay, mười bốn tựa sách của ông đã bán được hai mươi lăm triệu bản và được chuyển ngữ thành mười tám ngôn nữ khác nhau. Hàng ngàn người từ tất cả mọi xuất phát điểm trong cuộc sống đã công nhận rằng Og Mandino đã giúp họ thay đổi cuộc sống, tất cả đều biết ơn ông vì kỳ tích họ nhận được qua từng câu từ của ông. Những tựa sách của Og Mandino chứa dựng sự thông thái, cảm hứng và tình yêu.
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Không để bạn đọc quá mong đợi, Người bán hàng vĩ đại nhất thế giới - tập 2 nhanh chóng lên kệ để tiếp nối cho câu chuyện chưa có hồi kết ở tập 1. Ở cuốn đầu tiên Og Mandino đã kể về cách mà mười cuộn giấy về thành công và hạnh phúc rơi vào tay một cậu bé chăn lạc đà can đảm, khi cậu vô tình ghé vào một hang lừa tại Bethlehem đêm nọ. Cuộc đời của cậu từ đó bước sang một trang mới với tất cả sự thay đổi về nhận thức để trở thành một người bán hàng vĩ đại, một nhân cách lớn, con người rộng lượng, cảm thông, chia sẻ các mà cậu ta học được từ mười cuộn da dê. Cuộn thứ nhất với tiêu đề "Hôm nay tôi bắt đầu một cuộc sống mới" và chứa các hướng dẫn để tạo nên thói quen dẫn đến việc áp dụng thành công các nguyên tắc trong các cuộn sách. Người thanh niên đọc cuộn sách đầu tiên một lần vào buổi sáng, một lần sau khi ăn trưa, và một lần trước khi đi ngủ, và sau đó làm tương tự cho mỗi lần cuộn tiếp theo, một lần mỗi tháng. Cuộn sách đầu tiên là một cuộn giấy quyền lực, nói với anh ta rằng: anh ta có quyền thay đổi cuộc sống của mình bằng cách thay đổi suy nghĩ, thái độ, niềm tin, hành động và thói quen của mình. Chín cuộn giấy còn lại cũng là lời khuyên tuyệt vời với tựa đề "Tôi sẽ kiên trì cho đến khi tôi thành công". Khi học được những bí mật từ 10 cuộn da cổ ở tập 1, trong tập 2 Người bán hàng vĩ đại nhất thế giới nhấn mạnh vào 10 lời tuyên thệ mà Hafid phải hứa với chính bản thân mình sau khi học được những điều này. Vì nếu không đặt ra quy định, Hafid sẽ bỏ cuộc, và sẽ lãng quên chúng ngay sau đó. Đây không phải là cuốn sách bán hàng thành thật. Đó là một cuốn sách về kinh nghiệm của con người trải ra và bạn có thể làm gì để tác động đến nó. Không có cách nào tốt hơn để thay đổi những gì trong tr��i tim của bạn là dùng những nguyên tắc mà Og Mandino sử dụng trong cuốn sách này. Hãy áp dụng những điều đó vào cuộc sống để trở nên tuyệt vời hơn trong tất cả mọi thứ bạn làm.
Trong mỗi đoạn, bạn có thể cảm nhận được của cuốn sách này và triết lý của Og Mandino về cuộc sống mà tất nhiên là tình yêu. Ông đã nhấn vào chân lý quan trọng để không chỉ là một nhân viên bán hàng vĩ đại, mà còn là một người tuyệt vời mà bạn cần có khả năng yêu người bạn đồng hành của bạn như chính mình. Nếu bạn cảm thấy chán nản, thất vọng hoặc mất mát và sợ hãi khi mấp mé trước bờ vực hủy diệt, hãy cầm trên tay và đọc cuốn sách này thật chậm, khi đó tinh thần của bạn cảm thấy nhẹ nhõm và sáng suốt tìm đường đến thành công bằng cách lắng nghe sự khôn ngoan trong trái tim của bạn.
Đôi nét về tác giả Og Mandino Og Mandino Mandino sinh ngày 12/12/1923, mất ngày 3/9/1996. Ông là chủ tịch của tạp chí Success Unlimited cho đến năm 1976, và là nhân viên của Hall of Fame của Hội diễn giả Quốc gia. Og Mandino là tác giả dòng sách truyền cảm hứng với các tác phẩm nổi tiếng nhất hiện nay, mười bốn tựa sách của ông đã bán được hai mươi lăm triệu bản và được chuyển ngữ thành mười tám ngôn nữ khác nhau. Hàng ngàn người từ tất cả mọi xuất phát điểm trong cuộc sống đã công nhận rằng Og Mandino đã giúp họ thay đổi cuộc sống, tất cả đều biết ơn ông vì kỳ tích họ nhận được qua từng câu từ của ông. Những tựa sách của Og Mandino chứa dựng sự thông thái, cảm hứng và tình yêu.
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May 2, 2021
Um livro fácil e gostoso de ler. Nos faz refletir e sermos mais positivos, mas não de uma forma piegas. Não indico como leitura para alguém que queira aprofundar na área de finanças ou de vendas, mas sim, para buscarmos sermos melhores. Aquele livro que vale a pena ler sempre. O final achei emocionante.
April 29, 2023
Note to my future self
Should I read it?
1.Title - The greatest salesman in the World Part 2
By og mandino
2.Genre - Short Story and Self-Helf
3.Summary - Hafid comes out of retirement after being the greatest salesman in the world and pursues a new career and is inspired along the way to create and write 10 new scrolls of success based on his personal experience.
4.Why Should I read it?
-you don't have to be in sales to benefit from the book because it doesn't teach you how to sell. Instead, it teaches you how to be your best which prepares you to succeed in your endeavor.
5.What will I learn?
You will learn the 10 vows of success which can change your life if you apply it every day.
6.How can I apply it? or how will it help me?
It will help you form 10 new good habits to change your life.
At the end of each day Vow #9 is the most important one to act on.
It holds you extremely accountable to your actions and habits.
7.How Did you come across this book?
I read the first book.
8.Important Key Points
all 10 Vows of success are important to change your life but Vow #9 is the most effective in helping you take ownership of yourself and taking action each night on introspection and self-examination.
Change your actions and habits, you change your results.
9.What needs to be remembered What do I need to know?
Learn the 10 vows by heart and recite them every morning and every night.
10. Favorite Quote - "Always will I examine, each night, my Deeds of the fading day."
11. Strategies - Think hard about how you can personally apply it to your personal life, your relationships and job.
12.Questions to think about
If today were the last day of your life what would you want to think, speak and do?
Should I read it?
1.Title - The greatest salesman in the World Part 2
By og mandino
2.Genre - Short Story and Self-Helf
3.Summary - Hafid comes out of retirement after being the greatest salesman in the world and pursues a new career and is inspired along the way to create and write 10 new scrolls of success based on his personal experience.
4.Why Should I read it?
-you don't have to be in sales to benefit from the book because it doesn't teach you how to sell. Instead, it teaches you how to be your best which prepares you to succeed in your endeavor.
5.What will I learn?
You will learn the 10 vows of success which can change your life if you apply it every day.
6.How can I apply it? or how will it help me?
It will help you form 10 new good habits to change your life.
At the end of each day Vow #9 is the most important one to act on.
It holds you extremely accountable to your actions and habits.
7.How Did you come across this book?
I read the first book.
8.Important Key Points
all 10 Vows of success are important to change your life but Vow #9 is the most effective in helping you take ownership of yourself and taking action each night on introspection and self-examination.
Change your actions and habits, you change your results.
9.What needs to be remembered What do I need to know?
Learn the 10 vows by heart and recite them every morning and every night.
10. Favorite Quote - "Always will I examine, each night, my Deeds of the fading day."
11. Strategies - Think hard about how you can personally apply it to your personal life, your relationships and job.
12.Questions to think about
If today were the last day of your life what would you want to think, speak and do?
July 21, 2022
The fiction part of this book isn't the best. I enjoyed the first one a lot simply because of the scrolls, the rest of the book is lacking depth and a storyline.
I like Og Mandino a lot, he is amazing at encouraging and motivating. I quote him more than any other author usually. This story was a bit disappointing. It's set in the timeframe of Jesus, the idea is good but again, it lacked in many areas. It felt kind of lazy to me. Like Og tried to speak in old Hebrew but then halfway through conversation he switches back to modern English. It didn't feel like there was any kind of research into that Era and what they might say and what words they would use.
Also Precious Lisha was mentioned multiple times, but never did he build up her character. Just mentioned her name. She should have a bigger role, especially if she was what he portrays her to be. The characters didn't really have depth and many times Og contradicts himself. One moment serguis was sick the next moment they are having dinner that same night. He doesn't build up the friendships and explain why Hafid had the people around him that he did, and why they were so special.
It was seriously lacking. Although, I recommend the first book to many people I'd tell them it's only because of the scrolls. I wouldn't recommend this book or the storyline to anyone. It had good things in it, but it was pretty dull.
I like Og Mandino a lot, he is amazing at encouraging and motivating. I quote him more than any other author usually. This story was a bit disappointing. It's set in the timeframe of Jesus, the idea is good but again, it lacked in many areas. It felt kind of lazy to me. Like Og tried to speak in old Hebrew but then halfway through conversation he switches back to modern English. It didn't feel like there was any kind of research into that Era and what they might say and what words they would use.
Also Precious Lisha was mentioned multiple times, but never did he build up her character. Just mentioned her name. She should have a bigger role, especially if she was what he portrays her to be. The characters didn't really have depth and many times Og contradicts himself. One moment serguis was sick the next moment they are having dinner that same night. He doesn't build up the friendships and explain why Hafid had the people around him that he did, and why they were so special.
It was seriously lacking. Although, I recommend the first book to many people I'd tell them it's only because of the scrolls. I wouldn't recommend this book or the storyline to anyone. It had good things in it, but it was pretty dull.
November 8, 2020
I like this book better than The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino.
I recommend this book for the 10 Vows of Success.
I recommend this book for the 10 Vows of Success.
June 12, 2022
I think the Self-Help Authors Club spends most of its time collectively rewriting the same book. Then the members take turns complimenting each other on that book. I remember seeing a news blurb about a hoarder whose house was piled knee-deep throughout with stuff. Books comprised a good portion of that stuff. What kind of books? Self-help books! They did not seem to be helping.
Having said all that, I’ve read a lot of self-help books, including most of the classics of the genre. Og Mandino stands out from the pack in that he is a better storyteller than most.
Having said all that, I’ve read a lot of self-help books, including most of the classics of the genre. Og Mandino stands out from the pack in that he is a better storyteller than most.
September 5, 2012
A series of instructions to succeed in life. It's very new age, with some biblical references to "prove" that the ideas in this book are correct. I disliked this book and felt that it was bordering on blasphemous.
June 5, 2022
2.8 Stars. The first of the two being one of my favorite books of all time really gave this book no chance, the bar was just way too high. The first book is a MUST read, while this one seemed more of a "let me cash in from the first".
January 16, 2008
This is a continuation from the first book. Again, excellent. Great food for thought. It had a great impact on me. I would definitely recommend it to adult readers.
Want to read
June 7, 2008these books are written in novel form and are great for enhancing sales skills.. i look forward to part 2!
January 7, 2011
After reading the first Greatest Saleman, I fell in love with all the Og Mandino books that I had to get the second one. It was just as powerful.
November 9, 2011
Just finished reading this book last night. It was a great sequel to the original book of the same title.
December 22, 2012
Great story outlining 10 vows / concepts for success
February 14, 2013
Yet another amazing book! And as good as the first one.
One of those rare as-good-as-the-first sequels!
One of those rare as-good-as-the-first sequels!
May 23, 2017
It was a good story but I didn't like the religious liberties the author took.
March 13, 2024
This is an awesome book. I have some of it memorized. Try it, you'll like it.
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