Zig Ziglar

Zig Ziglar is a motivational speaker and author. His philosophy appeals to people regardless of age, gender or ethnic background. At a young age, he was rocked by his father's death.

Zig has formed a personal philosophy based on a solid work ethic, Christian values and a belief that helping others is the best way of advancing yourself.

In 1970, he began his full time public speaking career. He built this career, and a multi-million dollar empire, on the philosophy he constantly preaches to his audiences.

He has written 12 books covering personal growth, leadership, sales, success, faith and family. His work has been used by everyone from private individuals to Fortune 500 companies, to schools, churches and Government agencies.

Ziglar has shared the speakers podium with three United States Presidents, presidents Ford, Reagan and Bush, as well as numerous generals, congressmen and governors.

Ziglar is a well known authority on how to achieve success but his philosophy encourages the pursuit of complete, balanced succes. He was recognized three times by the Congressional Record of the United States for his work with American youth in the drug war and his dedication to the free enterprise system and to America.

1. "A goal properly set is halfway reached."

2. "A lot of people quit looking for work as soon as they find a job. "
3. "Building a better you is the first step to building a better America. "
4. "Every choice you make has an end result. "
5. "If God would have wanted us to live in a permissive society He would have given us Ten Suggestions and not Ten Commandments. "
6. "If you don't see yourself as a winner, then you cannot perform as a winner."
7. "If you learn from defeat, you haven't really lost. "
8. "It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through. "
9. "Money won't make you happy... but everybody wants to find out for themselves. "
10. "Success is dependent upon the glands - sweat glands. "