5 August 2005
The Greatest Miracle in the World
1975.
This was the year Og Mandino’s classic book The Greatest Salesman in the World.
July 2006. This is when I read it.
Oh, I knew about Og Mandino and may have read some of his books before. It just so happens that i got around to getting a copy now. And as with everything else, I believe that didn’t happen by chance.
In a summary, he states the four laws of happiness and success:
* Count your blessings.
* Proclaim your rarity.
* Go another mile.
* Use wisely your power of choice.
These are contained in a document called God’s Memorandum, a memo from God to You.
Oh I knew of these principles before. But ever since I’ve read the book and got to thinking about these four laws, I seem to find myself practicing these secrets.
I’ve began again to specifically detailing the blessing in my life from my family, resources, talents, possessions and got around to thanking God for the internet, computers and PC games and appreciating nature more, enjoying and thinking about wonder of it all. Included are the trials and problems I’ve had which made me better and stronger. Books, music. My community, Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon, food, small pleasures. I realized the list is endless and still growing.
I don’t usually work “overtime”. I was the type of guy who punched out a minute after my time off. Now, I put in some hours and feel happy about it. And I see great results too. There was also a time that I wished my wife would be self-sufficient in everything, especially in computers. But now, I go out of my way to help her. and our relationship has never been better.
Rarity. I know I’m unique. I’ve got lots of talents. And the book made me realize that I was lying to myself about my talents. I was limiting myself to the things that I can do. And the world will be better of with my contibution.
Choices. I have chosen to lead a positive life. To be creative. To lead. To learn. To educate. To serve. To have abundance. To help. And to love.
Comments
5 January 2006
mina said:
can you pls. give me a copy of a summary of og mandino`s book entitled greatest salesman in the world…. as soon as possible… a highly appreciation to you… thank you…
8 May 2007
liezel said:
plz give mhe a copy of summary of this buk plz….
thank you poh…
2 October 2007
Chummy Chadz Labitoria said:
can you pls. give me a copy of a summary of og mandino`s book entitled greatest miracle in the world…. as soon as possible… a highly appreciation to you… thank you…
9 October 2007
Archie Jimenez said:
Can you please give me a copy of a summary of Og Mandino`s book entitled The Greatest Salesman in the World…. as soon as possible.
A highly appreciation to you… thank you…
10 October 2007
jun said:
@Chummy, Archie: I don’t have a summary but you may want to look at this link.
Is this a book report or something? It’s a short read and you will surely like it and benefit from it. Go read =)
Thanks for stopping by.
8 November 2007
philhater said:
you know what? that book sucks… sorry for the term but its opening is really really boring… it’s a book for total suckers… i’m a bookworm and it seems that THE GREATEST MIRACLE IN THE WORLD book is the UGLIEST of all the books i’ve read. In fact, 99% of our college students agreed that it is the most boring shit they’ve ever seen… og should’ve written this book in a more comfortable way so that many,even us teenagers, would be interested to read it…i’m not saying he should write like J.K. Rowling, coz even i am bored with her style of writing; what i mean is he should’ve written it in a more understandble manner, instead of using complicated, supplementary words.
9 November 2007
jun said:
How would you write the opening? Anything we can compare (of the same genre and message) it with? I’m sure it can be improved, but over-all I found it engaging, its message clear.
15 January 2008
kevin said:
the book might not be the problem,might be you.imagine being bored with books that sold million of copies.underestimating even jk rowling
kevin said:
my message is for philhater by the way
6 February 2008
lei said:
what about his other books? the gift of acabar? is it nice too?
Jun Asis said:
lei: I’ve read two other books: The Greatest Salesman in the World and its sequel. Oh, and also a book about his fatehr who has influenced him immensely entitled: Papa, My Father.
I highly recommended them all.
About the Gift of Acabar, my friends who have read it give it a two thumbs up. I hope to read it too someday.
And thanks for dropping by.
11 February 2008
ivan said:
can you please give a summary of the greatest miracle in the world…???please as soon as possible..
12 February 2008
Jun Asis said:
ivan: i don’t usually write summaries of books i’ve read, just gists and reviews. I suggest you read. It will only take you a few hours or so. It could even be a transformational experience. Some books, like this, are just that: Life-changing.
14 February 2008
jun asis: said:
please give me some reaction of the book…a haven’t enough money to buy the book…thanx…
17 February 2008
judith said:
that book is a blessing… i just borrowed it fr. a freind who was sick then so he find time to read that book, then he said its great and when i read oh my God… its one of His blessing thanks Og Mandino..
1 March 2008
iceman said:
can you give me a copy of the summary of Og Mandino’s book “the greatest miracle in the world” as soon as possible i’ll wait for it
Jun Asis said:
sorry iceman. you have to read it.
8 March 2008
Heyo Girl said:
Try http://www.bookjive.com/wiki/The_Greatest_Salesman_in_the_World.
It’s only a summary, but it does provide a good overview (complete with quotes) of each Scroll as well as the gist of the whole story.
kris said:
can you pls give me a copy of the summary of the greatest salesman in the world by og mandino as soon as possible..tnx!
7 July 2008
kim said:
can u please give me a copy of the summary of the story “The Greatest Miracle in the world” as soon as POSSIBLE!!!… NOW…