14 Facts About Og Mandino

Og Mandino wrote the bestselling book The Greatest Salesman in the World.

Og Mandino's books have sold over 50 million copies and have been translated into over 25 languages.

Og Mandino was the president of Success Unlimited magazine until 1976 and was inducted into the National Speakers Association's Hall of Fame.

Og Mandino was once the editor of his high school paper and planned to attend the University of Missouri's journalism school.

Og Mandino decided to work in a paper factory until 1942.

Og Mandino flew for 30 bombing missions over Germany on board a B-24 Liberator during World War II.

Og Mandino selected some titles, went to a table and began reading.

Og Mandino followed his visit to the library with more visits to many other libraries around the United States.

Og Mandino read hundreds of books that dealt with success, a pastime that helped him alleviate his alcoholism.

Og Mandino decided to obtain a sales position with the company when he was 32 years old.

Og Mandino's works were inspired by the Bible and influenced by Napoleon Hill, W Clement Stone, and Emmet Fox.

Og Mandino was inducted into the National Speakers Association Speaker Hall of Fame.

Og Mandino's main philosophical message is that every person on earth is a miracle and should choose to direct their life with confidence and congruent to the laws that govern abundance.

Og Mandino claimed that all successful people take on their own lives by "charting" or consciously choosing both the desired destination and the path to reach it.