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After a speech one day, Zig Ziglar was approached by someone in the audience who said:
“Zig, it was a great speech, but…motivation doesn’t last.”

Zig said, “Bathing doesn’t either. That’s why I recommend it daily!”

Like me, Zig loves quotes and believes that the right quote can provide “a-ha” moments and can help to reinforce a positive attitude. Here’s what he said:

“Reading has been my fuel for motivation. If the “a-ha” I get when I’m reading is not already reduced into one or two sentences, I’ll take the essence of what I’ve read and chunk it into easily remembered bites of information. That information is what becomes “quotable.” You would not sit still for me to read every book I’ve ever read to you. But if you’re the least bit like me, you’ll jump at the chance to bypass all the churning and scoop the cream right off the top – that is what quotes are…the cream of our learning.”

To say I’m honored to publish a book of Zig Ziglar is an understatement. Sixty Minutes said, “He’s a legend in the industry. He’s the Bill Gates, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison of enthusiasm.” What I love about Zig, however, is his heart. His ability to help people realize their potential is unsurpassed and his belief that, “You can have everything you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want,” has been the foundation of all he’s accomplished.

The book we’ve created together, Inspiration 365, is one of the most beautiful we’ve ever published. It’s a 160 page, coffee table edition that will be a perpetual source of inspiration for years to come. It’s a collection of 365 quotes (each day of the year) from Zig himself, and many others that have motivated him over the years.To read Zig’s favorite quotes or look inside the book, just click the banner.

To Life,

Mac Anderson
Founder, Simple Truths

It’s not what happens to you that matters, it’s how you respond to what happens to you that makes the difference.” -Zig Ziglar
I think I speak for many- almost everyone who has worked in sales- when I say that Zig Ziglar has influenced me.

 To see inside the book click here.Inspiration 365 Days A Year

Simple Truths has been honored to release our first gift book with Zig Ziglar, titled
Inspiration…365 Days a Year. It features an inspirational quote for each day of the
year, and breathtaking nature photos throughout. The collection of quotes features some
from Zig himself, and many other favorites that have inspired him throughout his life.
This is a book that makes a very special gift for friends, family and customers. Click
below to enjoy the movie.

Inspiration 365 Days A Year
From: Simple Truths

Fortunately, problems are an everyday part of our life.  Consider this: If there were no problems, most of us would be unemployed.  Realistically, the more problems we have and the larger they are, the greater our value to our employer.

Of course, some problems are small, like opening a ketchup bottle.  Others are monumental like a seriously ill or injured child or mate, which present ongoing, daily complications.  Successful living comes when we learn to handle those business and personal problems with as little fanfare as possible.  The successful business executive can handle challenges and solve problems at a remarkable clip.  He/she makes quick and final decisions as a result of years of experience.  The homemaker with small children at home handles many “catastrophes” each hour with the same dispatch.

Many people use counter-productive methods to deal with problems: They refuse to recognize them, deny responsibility for them, pretend they will go away if they ignore them, or are just flat insensitive to them.  The first step in solving a problem is to recognize that it does exist.  Next, we determine whether the problem is our responsibility.  If the answer is yes, we must determine how serious and/or urgent it is.  When that last determination is made, we either take immediate action if the problem is simple and quickly solvable or develop a plan of action and prioritize it if the solution is more difficult and time-consuming.

Problem-solving becomes a very important part of our makeup as we grow into maturity or move up the corporate ladder.  I encourage you to take the time to define the problem correctly, learn the skill of quick analysis and remember, if it weren’t for problems in your life, your position might not be necessary in the first place.  Ironing out the wrinkles and solving the problems is what most jobs are about.  Think about it, and I’ll SEE YOU AT THE TOP! 

Zig Ziglar is known as America’s motivator.  He is the author of 27 books and numerous audio and video recordings.

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Man was designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.            Zig Ziglar

Inspiration 365 Days A Year – $ 19.95 This is a beautiful coffee table book that will be a perpetual source of inspiration for years to come. Zig Ziglar is a legend when it comes to motivating and inspiring others; and we’re honored to add Inspiration…365 Days a Year, to our gift book collection.