Hey everyone!
Although the word has already gone out to those who are currently members of my bookclub, I just wanted to make everyone aware that the Think and Grow Chick Bookclub is back and session starting this Sunday, January 29. For all of the month of February (January 29 through February 28, 2012), since it’s a short month, I have chosen “The Greatest Salesman in the World” by Og Mandino.
This is a short but strangely uplifting and motivating book that I happened upon at a used bookstore when back in the Midwest during the Christmas holiday. I don’t want to say too much about the book or I’ll give it away, but it centers around a character who lives in the ancient Middle East during the first century who happens upon some “secret scrolls”. Desiring to be the greatest salesman in the world, this character reads the scrolls and the wisdom they contain change his life forever.
As I said before, this is a very short book–one could likely finish is in an hour or two during a lazy afternoon. Though it might be one of the strangest books I ever read (in a good way!) when I was done with it, I immediately wanted to reread parts of it over and over again, letting the message of the “ancient scrolls” really sink in. I know all of this sounds cryptic, but this little gem is really a perfect book to read at the start of the new year. Originally written in 1968, many people from all walks of life consider this book a classic. For those of you who are like, “What? Greatest Salesman in the world…?” fret not as this book actually has very little to do with selling or salesmanship. Instead, The Greatest Salesman in the World provides cleverly compiled insight about the attitude and thought process one must consistently have in order to do anything worthwhile in life.
If you are already plagued with procrastination and/or self-doubt at less than one month into the new year, then I highly recommend that you join me in reading this book. Let it be the boost you need to succeed! 
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To get more information about purchasing the book and to read reviews, click here. (Note: Because this book is so old, any local used bookstore is likely to have it for $5 or less. I have personally encountered it twice at two different used bookstores in different parts of the country.)
To learn more about the bookclub, click here.
Happy Reading!
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I just found your website last night but I’m almost done reading all of your posts (…that’s not a creepy introduction is it, lol) ! I think it’s so inspiring and I went out and purchased the book today so I can participate in your book club. Thanks for following through on your goal of maintaining and then taking your blog to the next level. You have inspired me to do the same and I look forward to trading encouragement with young women like you! Maybe I’ll explain why I’m so encouraged these days in a blog post of my own but in the mean time just wanted you to know that I’m pretty darn excited about life — in part because of women like you and blogs like this
Thanks!!!
I’m definitely going to cop this book as soon as I can!
By the way, I love your blog! I’ve been a lurker (lol) since last year, but I see that you’re posting more so I just wanted to encourage you and tell you what a great job you’ve been doing! I hope to run a successful blog like yours someday!
Thank you for coming out of lurkdom!
I am really trying to get it together this year with the blog so I appreciate to encouragement! Let me know how you like the book…
I’ve been looking for a book club online that I could join. I look forward to the discussion.
I love your blog!
I am truly inspired by your blog posts. Like the previous commenter, I’ve been lurking around your blog since 2011. THANK YOU for taking out the time share your journey and touching the world through this forum. I am challenged to to really commit to the goals i set for 2012.
I love Leo Babauta from ZenHabits by the way
Be Encouraged!!