The Greatest Salesman in the World
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| Author | Og Mandino |
| Publisher | Bantam Books |
| Publication date | 1968 |
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| Pages | 111 |
| ISBN | 055327757X |
| OCLC Number | 27780187 |
The Greatest Salesman in the World is a best-selling book by Og Mandino, an author whose books have sold over 50 million copies.[citation needed] It was first published in 1968, and re-issued in 1983 by Bantam. The 128-page book is a classic[vague] guide to a philosophy of salesmanship, telling the story of Hafid, a poor camel boy who achieves a life of abundance. A hardcover edition was published by Buccaneer Books in June, 1993.
If Mandino's suggested reading structure is followed, it would take about 10 months to read the book.
The instructions are to read Scroll I (Chapter 8) three times a day for thirty days straight. Only after completing the thirty days of reading Scroll I, should you continue to Scroll II (Chapter 9) and so forth through Scroll X (Chapter 17).
[edit] The book's philosophy
Mandino composed The Legend Of The Ten Scrolls. They are:
- Scroll I - Commitment
- Scroll II - Love
- Scroll III - Persistence
- Scroll IV - Miracle
- Scroll V - Time
- Scroll VI - Emotion
- Scroll VII - Laughter
- Scroll VIII - Value
- Scroll IX - Action
- Scroll X - Guidance
His primary message was to "do it now". In the marking of Scroll IX, "I will act now" is written 18 times. While his messages did have Christian undertones (by referring to Paul as the greatest salesman in the world), it was still a message of repetitive actions to build good habits.
Actor Matthew McConaughey cited this book as having changed his life.[1] The book is also recommended by Tariq Jameel, who says that the book should be read by everyone looking for success in their lives.[citation needed]
Maurice White had Allee Willis read the book before she collaborated with him to write songs for Earth, Wind & Fire.[2]
[edit] Notes
- ^ http://www.austinchronicle.com/issues/vol15/issue1/film.mcconaughey.html
- ^ "Interview with Allee Willis". Songfacts. http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/allee_willis_boogie_wonderland_friends_theme/. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
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