Better Than Good: Creating a Life You Can't Wait to Live [Hardcover]

Zig Ziglar (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2006

Better Than Good offers Zig's practical and spiritual vision for what life can be when we allow the power of purpose and passion to permeate our souls.

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About the Author

<DIV>As a talented author and speaker his international appeal has transcended every color, culture, and career. Recognized by his peers as the quintessential motivational genius of our times, Zig Ziglar s unique delivery style and powerful messages have earned him many honors and today he is considered one of the most versatile authorities on the science of human potential. Having shared the stage with Presidents Ford,Reagan and Bush,General Norman Schwarzkopf and Secretary of State Colin Powell, Dr.Norman Vincent Peale, Paul Harvey and Dr. Robert Schuller, he is one of the most sought after personal development trainers in the world. As a patriot he has been recognized three times in the Congressional Record of the United States for his work with youth in the drug war and for his dedication to America and the free enterprise system. Titans of business, politics and sports consider him to be the single greatest influence in their lives.</DIV>

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (April 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159145400X
• ISBN-13: 978-1591454007
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #277,778 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Zig Ziglar is a motivational teacher and trainer who has traveled the world over, delivering his messages of humor, hope, and encouragement. As a talented author and speaker, his international appeal has transcended every color, culture, and career. Recognized by his peers as the quintessential motivational genius of our times, Zig Ziglar's unique delivery style and powerful messages have earned him many honors, and today he is considered one of the most versatile authorities on the science of human potential. Ten of his twenty-eight books have been on the best-seller lists, and his titles have been translated into more than thirty-eight languages and dialects. He is a committed family man, a dedicated patriot, and an active church member. Zig lives in Plano, Texas, with his wife, Jean.

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77 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best, June 18, 2006

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Robert Mckee (tucson, az) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Better Than Good: Creating a Life You Can't Wait to Live (Hardcover)

If you are looking for the best Zig has to offer then you will find it here. I have read most of Zigs books and he really has refined his talent at simply summing up the points of successful living. You will find in this book he is more open with his faith than in any other work.

He illustrates 3 areas of life that are necessary for success:
1. Passion
2. Peak performance
3. Purpose

Having read a lot of personal development books including Tony Robbins, Napoleon Hill, John Maxwell, Brian Tracy and many more, I really do believe this is the best collection of ideas on how to be successful. Zig shoots straight and doesn't overstate what people are capable of. Some other personal development guys will do that, "YOU CAN DO ANYTHING!" sort of attitude. Zig doesn't limit. He is just realistic.

The writing is quick and to the point, unlike this review. Great job zig.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vintage Zig - well worth reading, June 12, 2006

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G. E. Kugler "Ed Kugler - nomoreBS - Author o... (Big Arm, Montana United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Better Than Good: Creating a Life You Can't Wait to Live (Hardcover)

Some may think there is nothing more to say after all the years Zig has been motivating folks but I found this new book refreshing. He talks about passion and inspiration and its role in peak performance. While there are some Zig platitudes, they're enjoyable and fun and he makes some interesting points about the role of passion and inspiration plays in our everyday lives and of course mixes it with stories some I've heard and some I havent but overall a great new book from one of the all time greats.

47 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To those who are put off by Ziglar's religious tone to this book., even he states..., May 7, 2007

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blair "masterblair" (West Hollywood, CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Better Than Good: Creating a Life You Can't Wait to Live (Hardcover)

To those who are put off by Ziglar's religious tone to this book in their reviews, even Ziglar states that he knows some people might be put off by it, and 20+ years ago he was not a real believer in God or anything else. He just wanted to make money. He states the change came over time.

I am not Christian, but I am spiritual. Yet I was not offended or bothered by his religious overtones. After all, he is just stating openly what he calls the passion to his success. How his life and the lessons in his life changed when he did take God into his heart and follow God's path. I feel no reason for me to be closed minded to his writing as I truly respect the man and the good he has done. Maybe, just maybe I can be even more open minded to see if his path can also be my path.

I think an important point in the book for me was when he stated all the big important people that helped to form this country (Washington, Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson...) and how these people and our country were built on religious standards and helped to create these great people. But as education is taught less and less from religious and moral influence (for 200 years the alphabet was taught with each letter referencing a biblical verse and moral standard) the country has produced less and less great leaders that compare to our founding fathers. So maybe Zig has a point about incorporating a better than good life with some religious/spiritual overtones.

Finally something that really stands out for me is realizing how I and so many others who are famous (no, I am not famous) would probably change their actions if they started looking at how they are moral role-models to so many young kids and they are helping to shape the future due to their actions. I know for me I am beginning to rethink what I do and how I do it and how I might be able to help shape the future leaders with my calling.

Well, just my two cents.