Over the last few months, I’ve had the opportunity to spend time with our friends at the National Day of Prayer Task Force—the organization that leads worldwide prayer initiatives, including the gathering of millions of people at the annual event on the first Thursday in May.
Prayer is one of the most powerful ways God accomplishes His acts in the world. Prayer invites us to spend time with God and connects us to an intimate relationship with Him.
Prayer is our source of strength, protection, and offers hope in all things.
What is prayer to you? Why do you pray? Our new inspirational movie, “A Time for Prayer” is a wonderful reminder of the power of prayer, its significance, and our daily need for it.
Click here to watch. Be sure to bless others by sharing this movie with your friends and family.
Be Inspired and Inspire others,
Troy Johnson
P.S. You can pre-order the book, A Time for Prayer which includes a free copy of the movie on DVD. Click here to order. Your order will ship in 2-3 days. .
One of my favorite things about life is that…good things happen when you least expect them!
About 6 months ago, I received a call from a California movie producer who said….”I read your book The Richest Man in Town a few weeks ago. I loved it and would like to make a movie about the story.” He said that he had 9 producer friends (14 Emmys between them) who had decided to focus on making movies that could make a difference in the world. This one, he said, had moved quickly to the top of their list!
Needless to say that we, along with the author, VJ Smith, were honored that they want to do a movie on The Richest Man in Town, and I must say, they’re moving very quickly to make it happen!
Today, however, I thought I’d share the story behind the story…. Enjoy!The Richest Man in Town .
It was a Wednesday afternoon in late July when my assistant came into my office. She said that one of our customers had been waiting on the phone for a while to talk with me. He said it was important.
I picked up the phone and the gentleman on the other end of the phone said, “My name is Pat Shaughnessy and I love your products, but that’s not why I’m calling. I’m calling because I just finished a book by VJ Smith titled: The Richest Man in Town. He then said, “Mac, you’ve got to read this book. I guarantee you that you’re not going to like it…you’re going to love it.”
Now, I’d be lying if I told you that this was the first time a customer had called with what they thought was a great book. And truthfully, they aren’t always so great! But there was something about this conversation that told me…this could be different. Pat’s enthusiasm was unwavering and when we hung up, I couldn’t get it out of my head.
A few days later I purchased a copy of the book. I shut my office door and read it, non-stop. When I finished I just sat there with tears running down my cheeks. Pat “nailed it”…I didn’t like it, I loved it!
I then picked up the phone to call the author, VJ Smith. If nothing else, I just wanted to thank him for writing a book that made a positive difference in the world. And the rest, as they say….is history! He was a fan of Simple Truths and said that he loved our products. VJ, who had self-published the book then said, “You’re not going to believe this, Mac, but just recently, I told my wife that someday I’d like to partner with a company like Simple Truths who could take my book to the rest of the world.”
I believe that some things are meant to be. The Richest Man in Town is a wonderful book. it’s a true story that will grab your heart and not let go! All I can say is that I’m honored to make it a part of the Simple Truths’ “family” of inspirational gift books.
I’d also like to share VJ Smith’s brief introduction to The Richest Man in Town.
“Introduction”
From The Richest Man in Town, by VJ Smith
I’m so glad I found you.
My friend, Aaron “Marty” Martinson, wrote those words in a note to me. On the pages that follow, you will discover that he didn’t find me. I found him. And, thanks to Marty, I remembered a few things about life that I hadn’t really thought about for a long time.
For years I had grand visions of writing a book about a leader who changed the course of history. I filled my personal library with biographies of presidents and statesmen. I wanted to understand what made their lives great – and what might be missing from mine.
In looking for answers I turned to books written by people who are successful in business and industry. For a while I searched for excellence, and then I compared my habits to those of highly effective people. More recently, I tried to figure out which mouse was in pursuit of the cheese. Like millions of people, I thought success equaled happiness.
The book I’ve written, though, is about a simple man who ran a cash register. He worked hard and was good to people. That, in turn, made him happy.
Can it be so simple – so free of complications? Marty thought so. He showed me how to be a better person, not one wealthier or more successful or more powerful.
He changed my life – forever.
Today I’m pleased to make a special of $12.00 per book, including the DVD that comes with each book. Regular price is $19.95, a savings of 40%. This little book makes a wonderful gift for any occasion…one that will keep on giving for a lifetime!
To learn more and to watch our inspirational 3 minute movie on The Richest Man in Town, just click here.
Note: This offer expires on 11:59PM CST on February 8, 2010.
All the Best,
Mac Anderson
Founder, Simple Truths
The Richest Man in Town with DVD and Audio CDs
He was named “Coach of the Century” by ESPN. The Super Bowl Trophy is named in his honor. And almost forty years after his death, legendary coach Vince Lombardi’s words still ring true: “Running a football team is no different than running any other kind of organization – an army, a political party or a business. The principles are the same.” His classic words, along with vintage photography, are presented in a beautiful gift book and movie titled What It Takes to Be Number One. Whether your team plays on the field or in the boardroom, this timeless message will inspire you to be number one.
Just click here to watch our What It Takes to be Number One movie and hear excerpts of Lombardi’s most famous speech. It gave me “goose bumps” the first time I heard it!
Also, today, to celebrate next weekend’s Super Bowl XLIV, we’re pleased to offer What It Takes to be Number One book, our 3 minute movie and the 20 minute audio CD of Lombardi speaking to a live audience, for only $12.00 (regular price is $19.95, a 40% savings). This also makes a treasured gift for any sports fan you know!
Note: This offer expires at 11:59PM CST on Monday February 1, 2010.
Live with Passion,
What it Takes to Be #1 with Audio CD and FREE DVD
So many times it’s not what you say, but how you say it that turns the switch from “off” to “on”.
This 3 minute movie and the message turned the switch “on” for the New Orleans Saints at the beginning of their season. The rest, as you probably know, is history! They are headed to the Super Bowl for the first time in their 43 year history.
The Simple Truth’s title, Finish Strong, by author Dan Green, is making national news
this week! What happened?
In the spring of 2009, the Finish Strong book, bracelet and movie were adopted by Drew
Brees and the New Orleans Saints, as their battle cry. Their goal, after 41 long years,
was to make it to the Super Bowl. And guess what…it happened! Read an excerpt from the
book or watch the inspiring 3 minute Finish Strong movie by clicking here.
Use the content above to share the Finish Strong attitude and
start your Gold Medal February strong!
Kind regards,
The Simple Truth’s title, Finish Strong, by author Dan Green, is making national news
this week! What happened?
In the spring of 2009, the Finish Strong book, bracelet and movie were adopted by Drew
Brees and the New Orleans Saints, as their battle cry. Their goal, after 41 long years,
was to make it to the Super Bowl. And guess what…it happened! Read an excerpt from the
book or watch the inspiring 3 minute Finish Strong movie by clicking here.
Use the content above to share the Finish Strong attitude and
start your Gold Medal February strong!
Kind regards,
The new year and decade can be a fresh beginning for personal goals, priorities and ways
to make a difference in the world. The movie and book, Every Monday Matters, puts into
action the idea of making a difference by offering one activity for each of the 52
Mondays. Watch this 3 minute movie to get inspired about how to be involved in making a
positive impact in the lives of those around you and the world!
Begin the year by sharing Simple Truths inspiration with your coworkers, friends, family
and newsletter subscribers by placing your affiliate link on your website, blog or in an
email.
Kind regards,
The Simple Truth’s title, Finish Strong, by author Dan Green, is making national news
this week! What happened?
In the spring of 2009, the Finish Strong book, bracelet and movie were adopted by Drew
Brees and the New Orleans Saints, as their battle cry. Their goal, after 41 long years,
was to make it to the Super Bowl. And guess what…it happened! Read an excerpt from the
book or watch the inspiring 3 minute Finish Strong movie by clicking here.
Use the content above to share the Finish Strong attitude and
start your Gold Medal February strong!
Kind regards,
The 212° concept is one of the most powerful communication ideas that I have experienced in my 30 years as an entrepreneur. Almost 4 years ago, Sam Parker and I wrote the Simple Truths gift book titled, 212 – The Extra Degree and it has been successful beyond my wildest dreams!
If you’re not familiar, here’s the idea:
At 211 degrees…water is hot.
At 212 degrees…it boils.
And with boiling water, comes steam.
And steam can power a locomotive.
And, it’s that one extra degree that…
Makes all the difference.
So many times, in business and in life, it’s that one extra degree of effort that separates the good from the great.
What I love about the 212° idea is that you can use it to fit your own needs. It may be 212° service that you’d like to reinforce, or 212° attitude, leadership, or quality. Or maybe, you’ll choose to build your entire culture around the 212° concept…to differentiate you from your competition.
The real beauty of 212° is the simplicity of the idea. Once explained…everybody gets it. And once you get it…it’s hard to forget!
If you were to ask me what books from Simple Truths are “must haves” to start your Simple Truths library - 212: The Extra Degree would be at the top of the list. I guarantee you will love the rest of the stories found in this best-selling gift book only available from Simple Truths.In fact your purchase is 100% guaranteed. If you are not satisfied you can return any purchase for a refund.
Just click here to watch our 3 minute inspirational movie or to look inside the book.
All the Best,
212 – The Extra Degree with FREE DVD
Since I was a freshman in college, I’ve loved quotations. The right words can engage the brain and bring an idea to life. With quotes, I’ve had many “aha” moments, where I’ve read it and thought, “Wow, that’s exactly how I feel!” An idea that was once a “blur” can suddenly become crystal clear.
In 1985, my love of quotes inspired me to publish a small, 80-page quotation book that I called Motivational Quotes. At first, the book was offered as a corporate gift, but then we decided to sell it on a plastic easel next to the register, in hotel and airport gift shops. Little did I know what was about to happen. Sales exploded! We couldn’t print them fast enough and over the next 18 months, we sold 800,000 copies.
The light bulb went off when I discovered that many people love quotes as much as I do. I began to wonder…would they want to put quotes on their walls? With this thought, the “big idea” for Successories was born. Our theme in the beginning was…Decorate your walls with great ideas. And I’m pleased to say that millions of customers did just that!
Twenty three years have passed. The book you see here is the new, improved, updated version of Motivational Quotes. It still has my 80 favorite quotes that I introduced in 1985, but I’ve added 80 more that, since then, have helped to motivate me in good times and bad.
Selecting my top 20 quotes would be difficult since I love so many; but if I had to choose…just click here
to read.
All the Best,
Mac Anderson
Founder, Simple Truths
I’m proud to say that our book, Finish Strong, by Dan Green, is making national news this week! What happened? In the spring of 2009, the Finish Strong book, bracelet and movie were adopted by Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints, as their battle cry. Their goal, after 41 long years, was to make it to the Super Bowl. And guess what…it happened!
Today, I thought you might enjoy the “rest of the story” behind Finish Strong, as told by the author, Dan Green. Enjoy!
The Story behind Finish Strong,
by Dan Green
It was 1995 when I discovered a better way of thinking – to strive to Finish Strong in everything I chose to do. By adopting the Finish Strong mindset, I created a personal platform for achievement and established my own level of personal accountability. In the years that followed, I leaned on my commitment to Finish Strong and was blessed with success in many areas of my life. This was such a breakthrough for me that I believed others could benefit from being exposed to and ultimately adopting a “Finish Strong attitude.”
So in 1996 I filed for and received a trademark on the words “Finish Strong” with the vision of creating a global brand that would inspire millions of people to higher levels of performance.
My life has never been the same since. For 15 years, Finish Strong has been a driving force in my life – professionally, personally and spiritually. I started a business in an attempt to create products and services around Finish Strong – with nominal success. However, the real “game changer” for Finish Strong came in 2004, when through a twist of fate, I met Mac Anderson. I was a huge fan of Mac’s company, Successories, and he became a mentor to me in helping to make some critical decisions about the Finish Strong product line.
Then, in the fall of 2005 Mac launched Simple Truths and shortly thereafter gave me the opportunity to join him as a partner and manager of sales and marketing. He also believed that a Finish Strong gift book would be a great addition to the Simple Truths line. I was excited and couldn’t imagine a better platform to launch the Finish Strong message. Also, at that time, the Finish Strong apparel company had hit a crossroad. We had invested heavily in developing and manufacturing our own sports apparel line, and it became evident that without substantial funding, we would not be able to expand. I like to say that God’s timing is never early and never late. So, as I wound down the apparel business, I got involved with Simple Truths.
My first year with Simple Truths was extremely busy, building the infrastructure for the company and as a result, I didn’t have much time to write the book. But in 2007, Mac and I finalized the concept for the book, and I began writing it. Finish Strong: Amazing Stories of Courage and Inspiration was published in May of 2008, and I am humbled to say that it has been one of our top selling titles since. The book has been used by corporations, individuals, schools and professional sports teams to inspire peak performance.
Of course, our biggest claim to fame is Finish Strong’s “current connection” with the Super Bowl bound, New Orleans Saints. In the spring of 2009, Drew Brees, the quarterback for the team, purchased copies for every member of the team. Finish Strong became their battle cry. After going 13-0 they finished the year losing their last three games; not exactly finishing strong. However, it was a much different story in the playoffs. Riding a wave of emotion and the finish strong mantra, they marched their way to Superbowl 44. This is the first time in the Saints’ 41 year history that they have made it to the big game and I’m proud that we have played a small role in their success. Go Saints! (Sorry Colts fans. Actually, I’m a Colt’s fan too, but not this Sunday).
So the next time you find yourself in a challenging position remember: It’s not what happens to you that matters, what matters most is how you choose to respond. Always choose to Finish Strong!
- Dan Green
Today, I’m proud to say that we’re offering an autographed copy of Finish Strong, including the inspirational movie and the Finish Strong bracelet for only $12.00. Inspire yourself, inspire your team (at school or at work) to…Finish Strong. This is one of the most inspirational books that we’ve ever published. And if you don’t believe me…just ask the New Orleans Saints!
For more information, to watch the 3 minute Finish Strong movie, or to look inside the book, just click here. As always, every purchase is 100% guaranteed.
Note: This offer will expire at 11:59PM CST on February 4, 2010.
Finish Strong!
Mac Anderson
Founder, Simple Truth
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