Date of Birth: December 12, 1923
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Date of Death: September 3, 1996
Biography
Og Mandino was an American author best known for his bestselling self-help book “The Greatest Salesman in the World.” Born Augustine “Og” Mandino II, he transformed his life from one of desperation and hopelessness into one marked by literary success and widespread influence. Mandino was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, and served as a bomber pilot during World War II. After the war, he struggled with alcoholism and contemplated suicide. A chance encounter with self-help literature in a library turned his life around, leading him to write and inspire millions with his words. His books have sold over 50 million copies and have been translated into over twenty-five languages.
5 Interesting Facts about Og Mandino
1. Og Mandino’s book “The Greatest Salesman in the World” has sold more than 15 million copies.
2. Before becoming an author, Mandino worked as an insurance salesman.
3. He was once the president of Success Unlimited magazine.
4. Mandino’s writing style is characterized by blending fiction with practical self-help advice.
5. He was awarded the Napoleon Hill Gold Medal for literary achievement.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Og Mandino
1. “Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.”
2. “I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.”
3. “Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.”
4. “Do not listen to those who weep and complain, for their disease is contagious.”
5. “Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Og Mandino’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Og Mandino had one son, Augustine “Augie” Mandino III.
Relevant Links
1. [Og Mandino Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Og_Mandino
2. [Og Mandino Quotes](https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/11459.Og_Mandino
3. [Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/writer/og-mandino
4. [Og Mandino Foundation](https://ogmandino.com/
5. [Book List on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/11459.Og_Mandino
