Zig Ziglar is one of those motivational speakers that gives us self improvement students more than just wise words. He's witty, interesting, charismatic and has a voice that, like other charismatic motivational speakers such as
Jim Rohn,
you just don't want him to stop talking.
Powerful Zig Ziglar Quotes
The following Zig Ziglar quotes will give you a feel of the posturing of this professional motivational speaker.
"Most of us would be upset if we were accused of being "silly." But the word "silly" comes from the old English word "selig," and its literal definition is "to be blessed, happy, healthy and prosperous."
--Zig Ziglar
More of the Empowering Zig Zigglar Quotes
"Be helpful. When you see a person without a smile, give him yours."
"The best way to make your spouse and children feel secure is not with big deposits in bank accounts,but with little deposits of thoughtfulness and affection in the 'love account'."
Are these Zig Ziglar Quotes your first exposure to Ziglar's work? Here's more about him.
The leading personal development website, Nightingale-Conant describes Zig Zigler this way:
"..... He's the one and only Zig Ziglar, and his name is synonymous with confidence, motivation and success.
A master at motivational speaking, Mr. Ziglar has been featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, The Dallas Morning News, Fortune, Success and Esquire magazines, and has appeared on the Today show, 20/20, 60 minutes and The Phil Donahue show.
He has that rare ability to make audiences comfortable and relaxed, yet completely attentive. As an author, he has written nine books, including the perennial best-selling seller, See You At The Top, with over two million copies in print. And as a concerned citizen,
Mr. Ziglar has been recognized in the Congressional Record of the United States for his many contributions to the American way of life."
-----------------------excerpt from nightingale.com
More Zig Ziglar Quotes
"Some people find fault like there is reward for it."
"It's not what you know, it's what you use that makes the difference."
"Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember - the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite at you."
"You don't drown by falling in water; you only drown if you stay there."
"You can finish school, and even make it easy - but you never finish your education, and it is seldom easy."
"The more we express gratitude for what we have, the more we will have to express gratitude for."
"You cannot make it as a wandering generality, you must become a meaningful specific."