The Greatest Secret in the World [Mass Market Paperback]

Og Mandino (Author)

Book Description

Release date: January 1, 1997

In just three hours, you will discover the enduring life-changing secrets of success.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Bantam (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553280384
• ISBN-13: 978-0553280388
• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 0.5 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,426 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Og Mandino is the most widely read inspirational and self help author in the world. Former president of Success Unlimited magazine, Mandino was the first recipient of the Napoleon Hill Gold Medal for literary achievement. Og Mandino was a member of the International Speakers Hall of Fame and honored with the Masters of Influence by the National Speakers Association. Og Mandino died in 1996 but his books continue to inspire countless thousands all over the world.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Becoming More Effective September 3, 2003

By Dr. W. G. Covington, Jr.

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Behavior modification is the goal of this book. Changing actions so the quality of life is improved is the bottom line of this book. He tells readers to identify the actions that will lead to the desired results and follow through. Behavior is influenced by words. Putting the right thoughts in one's mind leads to a person taking proper actions. Doing a succession of small things is a more workable goal than aiming at a large change he wisely instructs. Readers are given an interactive plan of action to make the changes easier to do. He goes on to talk about the related nature of success principles, how that success in one area bleeds over for a multiplied effect. William James' often quoted observation about thought following action is included. As a person acts a certain way the feelings follow. To be successful act the part and the feelings will come later. The medicinal value of laughter is presented along with documentation to verify the claim. Readers are reminded that success is a never-ending process. It is a lifestyle that Mandino and others sell in a convincing way. It can become a pleasant, healthy addiction.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I Like How This Book Is Changing My Life March 19, 1997

By A Customer

Format:Hardcover

Og Mandino has been one of my favorite authors for a long
time. Last month I decided to "get with the program" and
order The Greatest Secret from Amazon.com and apply the
principles to my life. Just started to read the second scroll
on Monday this week and have already experienced results
from the auto-conditioning. If anyone wishes to explode their
human potential, I fully recommend this treatment! Of course,
please read The Greatest Salesman In The World before using
the Greatest Secrets success recorder. Also I recommend
The Greatest Miracle In The World to reinforce the potency
of Og's work. If you are interested in discussing self-improvement
literature and works of similar authors, feel free to drop me a
e-mail. So Long, Shawn Guin

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars PRACTICAL, EFFECTIVE September 3, 2000

By Pieter Uys HALL OF FAMETOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Mass Market Paperback

An easy-to-use practical manual to kick-start yourself towards achievement and life improvement. The wisdom is presented in the form of "scrolls," each of which one reads 3X a day for a month or so while recording your progress in the "success recorder" a little daily diary. My life certainly improved during the course of this programme but I also used other methods at the same time. This one seemed to come to my aid whenever I felt like faltering. Highly recommended, especially for those who need to "do" something besides just reading motivational literature.