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A Better Way to Live: Og Mandino's Own Personal Story of Success Featuring 17 Rules to Live By
The author recounts his descent into despair and his discovery of spiritual nourishment in the works of Aristotle, Emerson, Ben Franklin, and Plato, and enumerates the seventeen rules that helped transform his life.
144 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 1990
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Og Mandino
254books889followersAugustine "Og" Mandino II (December 12, 1923 � September 3, 1996) was an American author. He wrote the bestselling book The Greatest Salesman in the World. 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.
Mandino was born December 12, 1923. According to the 1930 U.S. Census, he was named after his paternal grandfather.
Mandino was once the editor of a high school paper and planned to attend the University of Missouri's journalism school. But in the summer of 1940, before Mandino was able to enter college, his mother died suddenly from a massive heart attack. This happened while Mandino's mother was in the kitchen preparing his lunch. After the incident, Mandino decided to work in a paper factory until 1942. Afterwards, Mandino joined the United States Army Air Corps where he became a military officer and a bombardier. He flew for thirty bombing missions over Germany on board a B-24 Liberator during World War II. It was also during this time that Mandino flew with fellow pilot and movie star, James Stewart. Mandino kept a personalized 8 X 10 photograph of Stewart. This photograph hung on the wall of his home office where he wrote his books.
After his military duties, Mandino discovered that many companies were not hiring many former bomber pilots. As a result, he became an insurance salesman. Traveling on the road and sitting in bars at night, Mandino became an alcoholic. He was unable to keep a job. As a result, Mandino's wife, together with their only child, left him. One wintry November morning in Cleveland, Mandino almost tried to commit suicide. But as he sorted through several books in a library, volumes of self-help, success and motivation books captured Mandino's attention. He selected some titles, went to a table and began reading. Mandino followed his visit to the library with more visits to many other libraries around the United States. He read hundreds of books that dealt with success, a pastime that helped him alleviate his alcoholism. It was in a library in Concord, New Hampshire, where he found W. Clement Stone's classic, Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude, a book that changed Mandino for the better.
Mandino eventually became a successful writer. His works were inspired by the Bible and influenced by Napoleon Hill, W. Clement Stone, and Emmet Fox.
Mandino was born December 12, 1923. According to the 1930 U.S. Census, he was named after his paternal grandfather.
Mandino was once the editor of a high school paper and planned to attend the University of Missouri's journalism school. But in the summer of 1940, before Mandino was able to enter college, his mother died suddenly from a massive heart attack. This happened while Mandino's mother was in the kitchen preparing his lunch. After the incident, Mandino decided to work in a paper factory until 1942. Afterwards, Mandino joined the United States Army Air Corps where he became a military officer and a bombardier. He flew for thirty bombing missions over Germany on board a B-24 Liberator during World War II. It was also during this time that Mandino flew with fellow pilot and movie star, James Stewart. Mandino kept a personalized 8 X 10 photograph of Stewart. This photograph hung on the wall of his home office where he wrote his books.
After his military duties, Mandino discovered that many companies were not hiring many former bomber pilots. As a result, he became an insurance salesman. Traveling on the road and sitting in bars at night, Mandino became an alcoholic. He was unable to keep a job. As a result, Mandino's wife, together with their only child, left him. One wintry November morning in Cleveland, Mandino almost tried to commit suicide. But as he sorted through several books in a library, volumes of self-help, success and motivation books captured Mandino's attention. He selected some titles, went to a table and began reading. Mandino followed his visit to the library with more visits to many other libraries around the United States. He read hundreds of books that dealt with success, a pastime that helped him alleviate his alcoholism. It was in a library in Concord, New Hampshire, where he found W. Clement Stone's classic, Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude, a book that changed Mandino for the better.
Mandino eventually became a successful writer. His works were inspired by the Bible and influenced by Napoleon Hill, W. Clement Stone, and Emmet Fox.
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December 29, 2018
"A altura para ser feliz é agora. O lugar para ser feliz é aqui."
Não tenho por hábito ler este género de livros. São tantos os livros de auto ajuda... contudo, este é pequenino, com umas meras 100 páginas.
Somos convidados a entrar no escritório de Og Mandino.
Literalmente.
Descreve-nos o seu interior e apresenta-se. Abre-nos a alma. Confessa-nos como chegou ao fundo do poço e como os últimos trocos que tinha no bolso estiveram para ser gastos numa arma para pôr fim aos seus tormentos. Partilha momentos inestimáveis connosco. Interpela-nos, desafia-nos, fala-nos de coração aberto.
Só depois de o conhecermos, entende ter a confiança suficiente para nos descrever as regras para obter o máximo de benefícios da vida. As mesmas que passo a passo, foi adquirindo, aperfeiçoando. Não há varinhas mágicas, nem soluções de Abracadabra que nos transfiram do fracasso para o sucesso, da dor para a alegria, da miséria para a riqueza... trata-se de um processo gradual, de crescimento e de concretizações, por mais pequenas que sejam.
Reservei esta época em especial para reler este livro já que somos compelidos a reformular votos e intenções para o novo ano que se aproxima.
Senti-me tocada. Senti que foi importante novamente.
"Ouça o que o velho sábio romano Séneca, dizia: "A verdadeira felicidade é gozar o presente, sem depender ansiosamente do futuro, não nos divertimos com esperanças nem com medos ... As grandes bençãos da humanidade estão dentro de nós e ao nosso alcance.""
August 8, 2007
Bought this book in 1995 and have read it more than 10 times already. A good read specially during low times in life. It reminds the reader that happiness and success (and vise versa) is a choice. Just like the "Being Happy!" book.
Good Thoughts produce Good Things!
Good Thoughts produce Good Things!
July 14, 2008
Self-awareness book by a classic author of self-help books. Not only reminds me about solid principles of life, but makes me aware of how much I take for granted the great things in my life. Og is the epitome of positive thinking!
April 11, 2012
In my opinion this is an excellent book to help the reader truly find a better way to live. There are no secrets to the rules, they just work when they are applied. The secret, if there is one, is to apply the rules. Most people probably just read them without applying them. For the last 13 years I have applied rule no 2. Today, and everyday, deliver more than you are getting paid to do.
I have had great success in applying this rule.
I have had great success in applying this rule.
June 26, 2014
This is an old (circa 1990) Og Mandino Positive Mental Attitude book. It is a quick read with with Mandino's life story and 17 rules to live by, like - "be grateful," "laugh at yourself" and "Realize that true happiness lies within you." Nothing new here, but a tried and true philosophy of how to live a good life and be happy, and that is always good to keep in mind.
May 4, 2009
An excellent book! The first book I've ever read in one sitting. I especially liked the 17 rules. I liked them so much that I think I may have them enlarged and either put in my house or my classroom.
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August 30, 2011Awesome and easy to read
March 4, 2012
Daudzi no mums ir domājuši par to, kāds ir laimes noslēpums un kur to meklēt; kā padarīt savu dzīvi veiksmīgāku un kā dzīvot labāk? Uz šo jautājumu atbildes ir sniedzis pasaulē visvairāk lasītais autors Ogs Mandino savā grāmatā „Kā dzīvot labāk�. Šis autors spēj ietekmēt un pārvērst daudzu cilvēku dzīves atsaucoties uz daudzu populāru cilvēku izteikumiem un atklājot savu dzīves pieredzi.
Ogs Mandino ir 1923.gadā dzimis amerikāņu autors, kurš ir strādājis papīra rūpnīcā, vēlāk ASV armijas gaisa spēkos par militāro virsnieku. Braucot pa ceļu un naktīs sēžot bāros, Mandino kļuva alkoholiķis. Kādā novembra rītā viņš vēlējās izdarīt pašnāvību, par pēdējiem pieciem dolāriem nopērkot pistoli. Taču atmeta šo domu. Alkoholismu mazināja lasot grāmatas. Ogs Mandino ir visplašāk lasītais iedvesmojošais autors, kurš parāda, cik daudz var izdarīt saviem spēkiem, arī izkļūt no visdziļākajām „bedrēm�. Viņš mira 1996.gadā, tomēr viņa grāmatas vēl joprojām turpina iedvesmot cilvēkus visā pasaulē.
Sākot lasīt šo grāmatu, negribas apstāties, tā ierauj „domu virpulī�, kad saproti, ka tas ir tieši tas, ko jau sen esi meklējis ne tikai grāmatās, bet arī pats sevī. Grāmatā ir sniegtas atbildes un padomi, kā tiekties uz tik daudzu ierastu frāžu � es gribu dzīvot labāk, pilnvērtīgāk - realizāciju. Oga Mandino grāmata „Kā dzīvot labāk� ir veidota divās daļās. Grāmatas pirmajā daļā autors stāsta par personīgajiem piedzīvojumiem un pārdzīvojumiem, par savu dzīvi un tajā liktajiem šķēršļiem pirms kļuva par veiksmīgu pārdevēju un rakstnieku. Tu lasi un nevari vien beigt brīnīties, kas gan cilvēkam ir jāpārdzīvo. Tomēr turpmākais pārsteidz vēl vairāk, jo redzi, ka ir veids kā izkārpīties no nelaimēm un sākt laimīgu, cilvēka cienīgu dzīvi. Galvenais � Tev jābūt spēcīgam.
Otrajā daļā autors sniedzis padomus, bet varbūt tos var saukt arī par „baušļiem�, Oga Mandino baušļiem, kā savu vienmuļo dzīvi iekrāsot citās krāsās � spilgtā varavīksnes tiltā, kas sniedz iespēju izkāpt no drūmas bedres un iekāpt galvu reibinošā dzīves karuselī. Šajā daļā ir 17 noteikumi, kā dzīvot labāk un katrs no tiem pārsteidz. Šajos padomos autors ir ne tikai paudis savu pieredzi, bet arī izmantojis daudzu slavenu personību, piemēram, Cicerona un Aristoteļa, citātus. Tie vēl jo vairāk paspilgtina grāmatas būtību.
Ir patīkami baudīt vakaru Oga Mandino klātbūtnē, it sevišķi, ja tā tu gūsti tik daudz atziņu un vērtīgu padomu savai turpmākajai dzīvei. Cilvēkiem, kuri bieži jūtas nelaimīgi un nespēj sakārtot savu dzīvi, es pilnīgi noteikti ieteiktu izlasīt šo grāmatu, jo, ieklausoties autora padomos un cenšoties tos realizēt dzīvē, ir iespējams padarīt laimīgu sevi un apkārtējos. Dažus no noteikumiem būs viegli realizēt, bet citiem būs vajadzīgs pūliņš, tomēr tas ir tā vērts. Lasot grāmatu, viens no lielākajiem ieguvumiem bija saprast, ka galvenais, kurš var atrisināt savas problēmas esi Tu pats, jo kurš gan labāk tevi sapratīs. Domāju, ka šeit labi iederas teiciens � „Katrs pats savas laimes kalējs�. Iespējams arī es pamēģināšu kādu no rakstnieka padomiem.
Ogs Mandino ir 1923.gadā dzimis amerikāņu autors, kurš ir strādājis papīra rūpnīcā, vēlāk ASV armijas gaisa spēkos par militāro virsnieku. Braucot pa ceļu un naktīs sēžot bāros, Mandino kļuva alkoholiķis. Kādā novembra rītā viņš vēlējās izdarīt pašnāvību, par pēdējiem pieciem dolāriem nopērkot pistoli. Taču atmeta šo domu. Alkoholismu mazināja lasot grāmatas. Ogs Mandino ir visplašāk lasītais iedvesmojošais autors, kurš parāda, cik daudz var izdarīt saviem spēkiem, arī izkļūt no visdziļākajām „bedrēm�. Viņš mira 1996.gadā, tomēr viņa grāmatas vēl joprojām turpina iedvesmot cilvēkus visā pasaulē.
Sākot lasīt šo grāmatu, negribas apstāties, tā ierauj „domu virpulī�, kad saproti, ka tas ir tieši tas, ko jau sen esi meklējis ne tikai grāmatās, bet arī pats sevī. Grāmatā ir sniegtas atbildes un padomi, kā tiekties uz tik daudzu ierastu frāžu � es gribu dzīvot labāk, pilnvērtīgāk - realizāciju. Oga Mandino grāmata „Kā dzīvot labāk� ir veidota divās daļās. Grāmatas pirmajā daļā autors stāsta par personīgajiem piedzīvojumiem un pārdzīvojumiem, par savu dzīvi un tajā liktajiem šķēršļiem pirms kļuva par veiksmīgu pārdevēju un rakstnieku. Tu lasi un nevari vien beigt brīnīties, kas gan cilvēkam ir jāpārdzīvo. Tomēr turpmākais pārsteidz vēl vairāk, jo redzi, ka ir veids kā izkārpīties no nelaimēm un sākt laimīgu, cilvēka cienīgu dzīvi. Galvenais � Tev jābūt spēcīgam.
Otrajā daļā autors sniedzis padomus, bet varbūt tos var saukt arī par „baušļiem�, Oga Mandino baušļiem, kā savu vienmuļo dzīvi iekrāsot citās krāsās � spilgtā varavīksnes tiltā, kas sniedz iespēju izkāpt no drūmas bedres un iekāpt galvu reibinošā dzīves karuselī. Šajā daļā ir 17 noteikumi, kā dzīvot labāk un katrs no tiem pārsteidz. Šajos padomos autors ir ne tikai paudis savu pieredzi, bet arī izmantojis daudzu slavenu personību, piemēram, Cicerona un Aristoteļa, citātus. Tie vēl jo vairāk paspilgtina grāmatas būtību.
Ir patīkami baudīt vakaru Oga Mandino klātbūtnē, it sevišķi, ja tā tu gūsti tik daudz atziņu un vērtīgu padomu savai turpmākajai dzīvei. Cilvēkiem, kuri bieži jūtas nelaimīgi un nespēj sakārtot savu dzīvi, es pilnīgi noteikti ieteiktu izlasīt šo grāmatu, jo, ieklausoties autora padomos un cenšoties tos realizēt dzīvē, ir iespējams padarīt laimīgu sevi un apkārtējos. Dažus no noteikumiem būs viegli realizēt, bet citiem būs vajadzīgs pūliņš, tomēr tas ir tā vērts. Lasot grāmatu, viens no lielākajiem ieguvumiem bija saprast, ka galvenais, kurš var atrisināt savas problēmas esi Tu pats, jo kurš gan labāk tevi sapratīs. Domāju, ka šeit labi iederas teiciens � „Katrs pats savas laimes kalējs�. Iespējams arī es pamēģināšu kādu no rakstnieka padomiem.
August 3, 2011
Some of this being common sense, the rest is stuff we need to be reminded of daily.
February 25, 2012
This is my ultimate favorite book by Og Mandino. I very good way to remind us of our blessings. I have read it several times.
April 25, 2012
A look into the life of Og Mandino himself. Great wisdom and insight.
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June 15, 2012A very good book. An inspiration to live our life's with a humble approach to the many blessigs we have!
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August 3, 2012Easy to read. I loved the way Mr. Mandino included his own life experiences in the book.
September 23, 2018
Uplifting
A great book outlining the simple rules of a happy life. A great reminder for me written in a personal style.
A great book outlining the simple rules of a happy life. A great reminder for me written in a personal style.
June 23, 2020
El autor OG Mandino escribió esta gran obra, publicada en 1990 con el título "Better way to live" donde muestra en su libro, que contiene 2 partes, 17 reglas para vivir, las menciono brevemente:
REGLA 1. Hay que considerar lo bueno que uno tiene.
REGLA 2. Hoy y todos los días uno debe dar más de lo que le pagan por hacer.
REGLA 3. Cada vez que se cometa un error o se haya sido abatido por la vida, 𝙣𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙮 𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙖𝙙𝙤 𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤 𝙚𝙣 𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤.
REGLA 4. Uno debe premiar siempre sus largas horas de trabajo y afán de la mejor manera, rodeado de la familia.
REGLA 5. Hay que levantar este día sobre una base de pensamientos agradables.
REGLA 6. Siempre hay que dejar que las propias acciones hablen por uno, aunque todo el tiempo hay que estar en guardia contra las trampas del falso orgullo y la vanidad que puede detener el propio avance.
REGLA 7. Cada día es un don especial que de Dios.
REGLA 8. Uno nunca debe llenar sus días ni sus noches de nimiedades y cosas insignificantes.
REGLA 9. Hay que vivir este día como si fuera el último de tu vida.
REGLA 10. A partir de hoy, tratar a amigos o enemigos como si fueran a morir a la media noche, con amabilidad, comprensión y afecto. Sin pensar en recompensa.
REGLA 11. Hay que reirse de sí mismo. El hombre es la única criatura dotada con el poder de la risa.
REGLA 12. Nunca deben descuidarse detalles, ni escatimar en esfuerzo adicional.
REGLA 13. Hay que recibir cada mañana con una sonrisa, regalo del creador.
REGLA 14. Uno logrará su gran sueño, un día a la vez, así que hay que fijar metas para cada día, anotarlas.
REGLA 15. Nada externo puede tener poder sobre uno a menos que uno lo permita.
REGLA 16. Hay que buscar la semilla del bien en las adversidades.
REGLA 17. Uno debe darse cuenta que la verdadera felicidad radica dentro de uno mismo. Hay que dar, compartir y sonreir.
REGLA 1. Hay que considerar lo bueno que uno tiene.
REGLA 2. Hoy y todos los días uno debe dar más de lo que le pagan por hacer.
REGLA 3. Cada vez que se cometa un error o se haya sido abatido por la vida, 𝙣𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙮 𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙖𝙙𝙤 𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤 𝙚𝙣 𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤.
REGLA 4. Uno debe premiar siempre sus largas horas de trabajo y afán de la mejor manera, rodeado de la familia.
REGLA 5. Hay que levantar este día sobre una base de pensamientos agradables.
REGLA 6. Siempre hay que dejar que las propias acciones hablen por uno, aunque todo el tiempo hay que estar en guardia contra las trampas del falso orgullo y la vanidad que puede detener el propio avance.
REGLA 7. Cada día es un don especial que de Dios.
REGLA 8. Uno nunca debe llenar sus días ni sus noches de nimiedades y cosas insignificantes.
REGLA 9. Hay que vivir este día como si fuera el último de tu vida.
REGLA 10. A partir de hoy, tratar a amigos o enemigos como si fueran a morir a la media noche, con amabilidad, comprensión y afecto. Sin pensar en recompensa.
REGLA 11. Hay que reirse de sí mismo. El hombre es la única criatura dotada con el poder de la risa.
REGLA 12. Nunca deben descuidarse detalles, ni escatimar en esfuerzo adicional.
REGLA 13. Hay que recibir cada mañana con una sonrisa, regalo del creador.
REGLA 14. Uno logrará su gran sueño, un día a la vez, así que hay que fijar metas para cada día, anotarlas.
REGLA 15. Nada externo puede tener poder sobre uno a menos que uno lo permita.
REGLA 16. Hay que buscar la semilla del bien en las adversidades.
REGLA 17. Uno debe darse cuenta que la verdadera felicidad radica dentro de uno mismo. Hay que dar, compartir y sonreir.
November 18, 2018
Numa tarde de Domingo, enquanto aguardava que o meu PC terminasse a interminável lista de atualizações que dizia serem críticas, fui até à estante cá de casa ver e tocar em capas de livros.
Um livro pequenino, de lombada laranja, com as palavras "A Melhor Maneira de Viver" escritas, chamou-me a atenção. Afinal de contas, todos nós vivemos naquela incessante busca da felicidade. Peguei nele e comecei a ler.
Rapidamente fiquei cativada pela escrita de Og Mandino. Apresenta-nos o seu mundo, abre a porta do seu escritório e deixa-nos entrar para ficarmos à conversa.
Não há fórmula científica que leve o ser humano à felicidade eterna. No entanto, há ações e gestos que somados aproximam o numerador desta hipotética fórmula do denominador, e ficamos cada vez mais perto do 1. Felicidade no seu expoente máximo. Será possível na nossa realidade atual? Juntanto uma pitada de subjetividade, porque todos somos diferentes e há uns que ambicionam o 1.5, enquanto outros ambicionam o 0.8, talvez.
Og conta-nos histórias e vivências para nos ajudar a dar o próximo passo. Ou a recuar eventualmente, porque não escolhemos o caminho certo na encruzilhada da vida.
Durante a leitura estive sempre com um bloco de notas e uma caneta próximos de mim. Escrevi muitas passagens porque tão cedo não quero esquecê-las.
Não desvendei o segredo para ser feliz, mas senti que fui atingida por pó de fada. Levantei os pés do chão e comecei a ver o que me rodeia com outra perspetiva.
"O plano é simples, mas depende inteiramente de si. Seja persistente, dê-lhe uma hipótese honesta e depressa descobrirá que muitos dos velhos hábitos que o têm atrasado estão, pouco a pouco, a ser substituídos por hábitos positivos, hábitos que transformam a vida. E o que deve fazer nessa altura? Partilhar o que aprendeu, tal como eu próprio partilhei, a mim bem como à minha vida, com o leitor. Só nesse momento se aperceberá do que significa verdadeiramente o sucesso e uma melhor maneira de viver."
Um livro pequenino, de lombada laranja, com as palavras "A Melhor Maneira de Viver" escritas, chamou-me a atenção. Afinal de contas, todos nós vivemos naquela incessante busca da felicidade. Peguei nele e comecei a ler.
Rapidamente fiquei cativada pela escrita de Og Mandino. Apresenta-nos o seu mundo, abre a porta do seu escritório e deixa-nos entrar para ficarmos à conversa.
Não há fórmula científica que leve o ser humano à felicidade eterna. No entanto, há ações e gestos que somados aproximam o numerador desta hipotética fórmula do denominador, e ficamos cada vez mais perto do 1. Felicidade no seu expoente máximo. Será possível na nossa realidade atual? Juntanto uma pitada de subjetividade, porque todos somos diferentes e há uns que ambicionam o 1.5, enquanto outros ambicionam o 0.8, talvez.
Og conta-nos histórias e vivências para nos ajudar a dar o próximo passo. Ou a recuar eventualmente, porque não escolhemos o caminho certo na encruzilhada da vida.
Durante a leitura estive sempre com um bloco de notas e uma caneta próximos de mim. Escrevi muitas passagens porque tão cedo não quero esquecê-las.
Não desvendei o segredo para ser feliz, mas senti que fui atingida por pó de fada. Levantei os pés do chão e comecei a ver o que me rodeia com outra perspetiva.
"O plano é simples, mas depende inteiramente de si. Seja persistente, dê-lhe uma hipótese honesta e depressa descobrirá que muitos dos velhos hábitos que o têm atrasado estão, pouco a pouco, a ser substituídos por hábitos positivos, hábitos que transformam a vida. E o que deve fazer nessa altura? Partilhar o que aprendeu, tal como eu próprio partilhei, a mim bem como à minha vida, com o leitor. Só nesse momento se aperceberá do que significa verdadeiramente o sucesso e uma melhor maneira de viver."
May 26, 2022
Kaip ir rašoma ant knygos viršelio - nuostabi šios knygos autoriaus istorija ir 17 sėkmės taisyklių. Visi turbūt susiduriame su visokiais iššūkiais gyvenime, būna visokių dienų, sėkmingų ir nelabai. Daug kas priklauso nuo mūsų pačių minčių, taisyklių laikymosi, nusiteikimo.
Knyga parašyta labai paprastai, aiškiai. Puikios mintys ir taisyklės geresnio gyvenimo link. Verta paskaityti, pasibraukti, nusirašyti ir taikyti savo kasdienybėje. Atrodo, viską mes žinome, bet kartais reikia to priminimo, palaikymo, patarimo.
O. MANDINAS kviečia kurtis savo geresnio gyvenimo kelią ir dalinasi savo patirtimi, verta paskaityti, galbūt patiks ir jums.
Knyga parašyta labai paprastai, aiškiai. Puikios mintys ir taisyklės geresnio gyvenimo link. Verta paskaityti, pasibraukti, nusirašyti ir taikyti savo kasdienybėje. Atrodo, viską mes žinome, bet kartais reikia to priminimo, palaikymo, patarimo.
O. MANDINAS kviečia kurtis savo geresnio gyvenimo kelią ir dalinasi savo patirtimi, verta paskaityti, galbūt patiks ir jums.
October 10, 2019
This is a modern day remake of Epictetus's Enchiridion in spirit, but not letter.
Og Mandino was a truly amazing man--his books have helped millions find purpose and direction in their lives.
"The Older I get and the longer I live, I 've discovered that the only way to conquer life, is to live each day with all of the love, gusto, and gratitude that we can muster; then look up and take a deep breath of that fresh air, and thank God for the gift of a new day; and live this day with as few frowns as possible and a basket full of smiles " Og Mandino
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Og Mandino was a truly amazing man--his books have helped millions find purpose and direction in their lives.
"The Older I get and the longer I live, I 've discovered that the only way to conquer life, is to live each day with all of the love, gusto, and gratitude that we can muster; then look up and take a deep breath of that fresh air, and thank God for the gift of a new day; and live this day with as few frowns as possible and a basket full of smiles " Og Mandino
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November 30, 2021
This might be my favorite Og Mandino book up to date. I love how personal this book felt. It was like Og was right in front of me sharing his life, his struggles, and the lessons he learned from all of it. ❤️ So much wisdom from this little book!
February 6, 2017
Who would've thought that at one point in his life, one of the world's leading inspirational authors, nearly spent his last few dollars on a suicide gun?
A Better Way to Live is Og Mandino's own personal story of success, and for the first time ever he describes the joyously redemptive process that turned a down-and-out alcoholic into a millionaire and a happy man within 10 years. In this book he shares his 17 "Rules to Live By" that helped turn his life around.
One of the factors that gave Og the idea to share his backstory with his readers came in the form of a young woman asking him to sign one of his books for her after one of his lectures. The young lady said to him that he made achieving success seem too easy, this was probably because he didn't endure any hardships or trials along the way. This struck Og deep, and he immediately worked his backstory into his succeeding lectures so that he will be more relatable, and has now found it's way into a book.
It has been said, that when you read a book, it's akin to being in the same room as the author. All the information you get, is like the author personally teaching and sharing this information with you. This is what makes this book special. Og personally gives you a tour of his house and invites you into his private work space where he will tell you all about the 17 principles to a Better Way to Live, and in the classic Og Mandino style: you read 1 teaching/lesson for a prescribed period (1 lesson per day for this book) before moving onto the next, while integrating what you learned prrviously to the current lesson. Thus building good habits and replacing bad ones.
I love Og's writting style and how he is able to weave a tale (fiction or non-fiction) so immersive and still gets to teach you valuable lessons. It's always a pleasure reading his works. It's just that this book is not suitable for very young readers due to certain themes. Parental guidance is advised.
A Better Way to Live is Og Mandino's own personal story of success, and for the first time ever he describes the joyously redemptive process that turned a down-and-out alcoholic into a millionaire and a happy man within 10 years. In this book he shares his 17 "Rules to Live By" that helped turn his life around.
One of the factors that gave Og the idea to share his backstory with his readers came in the form of a young woman asking him to sign one of his books for her after one of his lectures. The young lady said to him that he made achieving success seem too easy, this was probably because he didn't endure any hardships or trials along the way. This struck Og deep, and he immediately worked his backstory into his succeeding lectures so that he will be more relatable, and has now found it's way into a book.
It has been said, that when you read a book, it's akin to being in the same room as the author. All the information you get, is like the author personally teaching and sharing this information with you. This is what makes this book special. Og personally gives you a tour of his house and invites you into his private work space where he will tell you all about the 17 principles to a Better Way to Live, and in the classic Og Mandino style: you read 1 teaching/lesson for a prescribed period (1 lesson per day for this book) before moving onto the next, while integrating what you learned prrviously to the current lesson. Thus building good habits and replacing bad ones.
I love Og's writting style and how he is able to weave a tale (fiction or non-fiction) so immersive and still gets to teach you valuable lessons. It's always a pleasure reading his works. It's just that this book is not suitable for very young readers due to certain themes. Parental guidance is advised.
October 28, 2015
There are many positive thinkers in our world today, but those with the ability of putting it into words for the rest of us are few.
The first rule in his book is about creating a better way to live.
"Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward, toward the life that God intended for you ... with grace, strength, courage, and confidence."
The first rule in his book is about creating a better way to live.
"Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward, toward the life that God intended for you ... with grace, strength, courage, and confidence."
June 17, 2017
All of Og's books are short but have awesome stories. This one is about his own rise to success. From a drunk hobo about to shoot himself, to an inspirational speaker, Og's story is one many people can model after.
March 27, 2013
Another great Og Mandino book.
April 1, 2019
Another Great Book
Easy to read. Great advice. I love this man!! I will continue to read his books!! I recommend him highly!!
Easy to read. Great advice. I love this man!! I will continue to read his books!! I recommend him highly!!
May 12, 2019
Og Mandino is a national treasure. Each and every one of his books inspire me to become a better version of myself. Thank you, Og!
September 4, 2022
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April 16, 2022
Mr. Mandino’s book, A Better Way to Live, is an Intimate, honest and inspirational view of a man who looked at life and made hard choices. His turnaround, motivational and inspirational books, and view of life are amazing.
his book is full of anecdotal evidence showing that we can initiate positive changes to live in better ways The Profund thought to love others as if today is their last day on earth and living as if it is our last day, awakens the heart. The author is a great storyteller and has a flair similar to Mr. Zig Ziglar. Great quotes, side stories, maxims, and life lessons are a beautiful gift to the reader.
his book is full of anecdotal evidence showing that we can initiate positive changes to live in better ways The Profund thought to love others as if today is their last day on earth and living as if it is our last day, awakens the heart. The author is a great storyteller and has a flair similar to Mr. Zig Ziglar. Great quotes, side stories, maxims, and life lessons are a beautiful gift to the reader.
June 2, 2019
Eğer istediğiniz Tanrı'nın kanunlarıyla çelişmiyorsa, bedelini ödediğiniz sürece istediğiniz her şeyi başarabilirsiniz.
Sizden beklenenden daha fazlasını ortaya koyma sırrını öğrendiğiniz zaman başarının yarısını yakalamış olacaksınız.
Bugünden itibaren karşılaştığınız her insana, ister dostunuz olsun ister düşmanınız, ister tanıdığınız olsun ister yabancı, sanki o bugün ölecekmiş gibi davranın.
Dışarıdaki hiçbir şeyin, siz izin vermedikçe, sizin üzerinizde herhangi bir gücü yoktur.
Kendisinden nefret ettirerek hiçbir insanın benim ruhumu aşağılamasına izin veremem.
Sizden beklenenden daha fazlasını ortaya koyma sırrını öğrendiğiniz zaman başarının yarısını yakalamış olacaksınız.
Bugünden itibaren karşılaştığınız her insana, ister dostunuz olsun ister düşmanınız, ister tanıdığınız olsun ister yabancı, sanki o bugün ölecekmiş gibi davranın.
Dışarıdaki hiçbir şeyin, siz izin vermedikçe, sizin üzerinizde herhangi bir gücü yoktur.
Kendisinden nefret ettirerek hiçbir insanın benim ruhumu aşağılamasına izin veremem.
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August 16, 2024
This book starts the life of the Author he seems to be also a fam of Napoleon hill, wich is not bad he repeats some of the principles. I didn’t like the begging at all his boring negativity didn’t workout for me the middle was alright.
Life is a game either spiritual or not.
You should know how wealthy you are, living in a county like this.
Our life is what our thoughts make us.
-Marcus Aurelius
Negative thoughts destroy us.
-Buddha
Life is a game either spiritual or not.
You should know how wealthy you are, living in a county like this.
Our life is what our thoughts make us.
-Marcus Aurelius
Negative thoughts destroy us.
-Buddha
August 15, 2022
De primera me fascinó como el autor comenzo llevando su libro para poder famoiliarizarme con los consejos y reglas qué puso ofrecer el libro, creo que los conceptos son entendibles y muy ameno para llevarlo presente en nuestra vida conceptos qué sabemos que tenemos que tener presentes pero muy difícil de aplicar. Me encanto. Bendijo mucho mi vida
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