Og Mandino

Og Mandino was an American writer, famous for his inspirational works about personal success. Mandino published several books during his lifetime that contained stories and messages that encouraged people to strive to live better lives. He was an inspirational leader whose message spread far beyond the books he wrote and touched countless lives with his timeless advice.

Og Mandino was born in 1923 and grew up in a Catholic family in upstate New York. After attending Villanova University, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served during World War II. After the war, he worked in the advertising industry, eventually becoming an advertising executive and creative director for the advertising agency McCann-Erickson.

During his time as an advertising executive, Mandino wrote many short stories and articles and had a few published in magazines such as Saturday Evening Post, Collier's, and Reader’s Digest. His experience with writing and advertising influenced many of the themes he wrote about in his books.

In 1968, Mandino wrote a column in Reader’s Digest called “My Philosophy for Successful Living”, which compiled his ideas about personal growth and success. He used the column as a platform to express his thoughts about success and how to accomplish it. The success of the column led Mandino to write his first book, “The Greatest Miracle in the World”, which sold over 5 million copies.

In his book, Mandino wrote about how people could achieve their goals by following his 10 steps of success. The 10 steps involve committing oneself to service, setting goals, creating a balance between work and leisure, having an attitude of gratitude, and taking consistent action to achieve one’s goals.

Mandino wrote several other books throughout his life, many of which dealt with topics like self-love, trust, and gratitude. His books also contain stories of adversity, struggle and triumph that give readers motivation and hope. Further, his books emphasize that success is available to anyone who is willing to put in the effort necessary to achieve it.

In addition to writing books, Mandino frequently spoke at conventions and seminars, spreading his message of hope to thousands of people. He was also an active member of the National Speakers Association, delivering lectures about personal success.

Mandino’s books have been translated into more than 20 languages, reaching audiences of more than fifty million people. He has been featured in outlets such as The New York Times, Time magazine, Life magazine and on television programs such as the Today Show. In 1984, Mandino was inducted into the Speakers’ Hall of Fame. His works have been deeply influential and have been used as teaching materials in many school curriculums.

His legacy still lives on today in the many people who have been inspired and continue to be inspired by his message of success. Og Mandino was a successful writer and inspirational leader whose words will continue to touch the hearts and minds of many for generations to come.