University of Success

Unfortunately, the cover was creased and worn - not in "very good" condition as advertised.

In November of 1996, I was "hearing" a inner voice within me that, looking back now, was calling me to put away aimlessnes, mediocrity and an "average" existence, and to become a person of purpose and an achiever. I began answering that voice by purchasing this book.Three years later, I can look back, satisfied that many negative attributes and influences I used to carry with me have been extirpated from my being. While I am nowhere near my final destination of the road to achievment, I'm simply a lot better than I was before.There are an unlimited number of tools available for those who seek personal and professional development. Few, however, can match the works of Og Mandingo. But, rather than take my word for it, that is a discovery best made by yourself.

This book is absolutely and positively phenomenal. Mandino has truly outdone himself with this masterpiece. Read it at night before bed, one chapter a night as he recommends. Your subconscious mind will put the concept to work for you as you sleep. It will take you 52 nights to finish each "course." Read it in the order presented. Do not skip through or read ahead. One chapter per night X 52 and your life will be changed forever. Read it and share it with others you love. A wonderful tool to use if you are a mentor to someone else. FABULOUS BOOK !!

This book is like nothing else I have ever read. It is so practically simple in its presentation, so logical, and so applicable to life that there is no way everyone reading it won't be "wow-ed" by it at every single chapter. Read it as Mandino recommends: at night before going to bed. Your subconscious mind will absorb the information and suddenly everything becomes clear to you. It's unbelievable. Read it and give it to everyone you know and love. It's an absolutely awesome book, and every chapter is applicable and stands alone, but read it in the sequence it's presented at bedtime. You'll be glad you did. You will not ever think again that anything is impossible. READ IT !!!!

I have read several of Og Mandino's books and this one is the culmination of principles that anyone can and should use for rules on the road of life. It should be required reading for all college students and like Dale Carnigie's book "How to Win Friends and Influence People" should be read once a year for good general health and mental well being.

Although I am not extremely well read, this has to be one of the 10 most important books ever compiled. It should be noted that this is not a book in the classic sense but rather a compilation of essays and chapters from individual texts written at different periods in history, by different authors and with different specialties and backgrounds.Something very stranged happened to me while reading this book. While reading the chapter written by Benjamin Franklin I began to feel that Mr. Franklin was actually sitting in the room across from me and speaking directly to me. It was pretty weird. His chapter to me is the best in the book.Although I am a firm believer in education I am equally firm in my belief that our educational system (overall) does more harm than good. A sentiment echoed by one of the books contributors. But contained within the pages of this text are all the knowledge you REALLY need to succeed in this world regardless of race, gender, religion, economic background or intelligence.Although not well read overall I have read a considerable number of self-help books. This one is the most comprehensive in scope and offers the most understandable and practical approaches towards achievement that can be applied to any area of life.A must read for anyone truly desiring success. To me the amazing thing about the world today is that we have access to the knowledge of the ages yet so few of us avail ourselves of that knowledge. So many of the answers are there yet so few will invest the meager effort to acquire them. For a few dollars and a few hours you can have it all if you are only willing to take it.