Zig Ziglar

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  • ZigOn Overcoming The Odds

    ZigOn Overcoming The Odds

    His name is Gabriel Hjertstedt (YERT-stet) and he participated in the 1998 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. His route to the Masters was one no Hollywood writer could have created.

  • ZigOn Manners

    ZigOn Manners

    As youngsters, my mother taught her children that while we might not be the smartest people around, we could be courteous, polite and considerate of others.

  • ZigOn Saying Thank You

    ZigOn Saying Thank You

    US President Theodore Roosevelt has been described as founder of the Bull Moose Party, the man who led his troops up San Juan Hill in the Spanish-American War, a big game hunter, family man, civic servant and a host of other things.

  • ZigOn Good Guys and Girls

    ZigOn Good Guys and Girls

    Joe Craven had an idea to start a pottery manufacturing business. He built an advanced kiln but could not make it work.

  • ZigOn Gossip

    ZigOn Gossip

    We frequently hear little jokes about gossip, like the two people who were talking and one said, "I can't tell you any more. I've already told you more than I heard."

  • ZigOn Braces

    ZigOn Braces

    Like most parents, my wife and I believe that straight teeth are a real asset to a person, so we invested in braces for three of our children who needed them.

  • ZigOn Uncle No Name

    ZigOn Uncle No Name

    His name was Wally Amos and he built a $100 million business selling his "Famous Amos Cookies." Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, he lost his business. He went from fame and fortune to a debt level of one million dollars.

  • ZigOn Getting Along with People

    ZigOn Getting Along with People

    Many years ago I heard a story concerning a Native American who said to a visiting missionary, "I like myself better when I am with you." That really is the ultimate compliment. When you make people feel better about themselves, you also feel better about yourself.

  • ZigOn Manners

    ZigOn Manners

    As youngsters, my mother taught her children that while we might not be the smartest people around, we could be courteous, polite and considerate of others. We were taught to say "please," "thank you," "yes, Sir," "yes, Ma'am," not to talk with food in our mouths, and a few other little niceties of life.

  • ZigOn Serving Others

    ZigOn Serving Others

    . . . Southwest Airlines magazine carried an article about computer magnate Michael Dell, one of the most successful entrepreneurs in our country. Dell explained the success of his company and believes they are and will continue to be successful because of their unique relationships with their customers.