A Treasury of Success Unlimited

by Og Mandino (Editor)

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Genres: Self Help

249 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1976

About the author

Augustine "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.

Reviews

[Tg · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of Napolean Hill's best books, Great Contributions from Og Mandino and many others.
In the foreward, W. Clement Stone laments how many people start reading these books with fervor,
and their enthusiasm fades or dwindles. "Motivation is like a fire, unless you continue to stoke it, the fire it will go out ." Great Stories about the calm demeanor and "indomitable will" of people like Mahatma Gandhi and Thomas Edison. Great Book--If you find one idea in this book, and it inspires you to follow it through, it was well worth the price of the book.

"Fortunately most of them have discovered an oasis, a power-supply if you will, that fills them with unending enthusiasm, proven trial and error methods, faith in themselves, plus centuries of wise advice from Brilliant Individuals, and with these Magic Books, they are made aware of their full potential and have learned to sell themselves on themselves " Og Mandino

"Live life and live it to the fullest, and put as much humor as you possibly can into it;
My Dad died at the age of 97 and one half planting fruit trees, his orientation was toward an immediate goal in the future" Dr. Milton Erickson

[Viv Brown]

Another excellent read written by Og Mandino

“In these pages you will meet people from every walk of life”

Try and succeed!

Lots of short chapters contributed by numerous other people that will enhance your understanding of life!

[Paiman Chen · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Tg · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of how Bill Martin recovered from Polio alone makes this book worth buying---The short Piece is entitled "The Power of Prayer "--and it is extremely gripping.
This is an old book, with some old fashion remedies--It is way more than just a Sales Manual--It is about Life in General---A powerful collection