For we are all “salesmen” … and the success we attain in life depends greatly on how we “sell” ourselves to others...!

1. B o o k R e v i e w B y
S u k R a n i R a i
R o y a l U n i v e r s i t y o f B h u t a n
G a e d d u C o l l e g e o f B u s i n e s s S t u d i e s
A p r i l 1 0 , 2 0 1 5
The Greatest Salesman in the
World
by Og Mandino

2. About the Author
 Og Mandigo(1923-1996) was an
American author.
 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.

3. Target Audience
 Salesperson
 Business persons
 Leaders
 You, myself and every individual.
For we are all “salesmen” … and the success we attain
in life depends greatly on how we “sell” ourselves to
others.

4. Purpose
 To transform countless lives and find true fulfillment
with the priceless wisdom of ten ancient scrolls
reveled within.
 Help people to achieve a life of abundance

5. About the Story in the Book
In the story, a wise master named Pathros gave his
young servant boy Hafid ten ancient scrolls which
contained all the wisdom he would need to achieve
his ambitions as a salesman. The boy was supposed
to read each scroll three times a day for 30 days
before moving on to the next one.
Hafid applied the secrets of success to become the
greatest salesman in the world.

6. Ten Ancient Scrolls
I. Today I Begin a new life.
II. I will greet this day with love in my heart.
III. I will persist until I succeed.
IV. I am nature’s greatest miracle.
V. I will live this day as if it is my last.
VI. Today I will be master of my emotions.
VII. I will laugh at the world.
VIII.Today I will multiply my value a hundredfold.
IX. I will act now.
X. I will pray for guidance from God.

7. Quotes
"You were not created for a life of idleness.
You cannot eat from sunrise to sunset or
drink or play or make love. Work is not your
enemy but your friend. If all manners of
labor were forbidden to thee you would fall to
your knees and beg an early death”
("The Greatest Success in the World", page 11,)

8. Strength and weakness
Strength:
 Attractive title of the book
 Inspiring story

9. Strength and weakness
Weakness:
 Unpopular author
 Mandino's suggested reading structure is very long.

10. Objective achieved?
 Yes!
 It has been translated around the world and brought
joy to the hearts of many.
 It serves as a guide to a philosophy of salesmanship
and success.

11. Recommendations
I recommend this book to;
 Salesperson
 Business persons
 Leaders
 All

12. References
 Mandino, O. (1983) The greatest Salesman in the
World: Transform your life and find true
fulfillment with the priceless wisdom of ten
ancient scrolls reveled within.
 Images retrieved from
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Salesman_In_The_World_by_Og_Mandino_978
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 Biography of Og Mandino retrived from
file:///C:/Users/User/Desktop/br/Og_Mandino-
Wikipedia,the_free_encyclopedia.htm
 Og Mandino's Official Website, Ogmandino.com