A Motivating Taxi Driver

-- by Zig Ziglar

One morning in Houston, Texas, I caught a taxi (to go to a breakfast meeting) and during a short ride I heard one of the finest sales talks on America and free enterprise that I ever heard. The cab driver had been a professional health care provider in his native Nigeria, but he preferred living in a free society, with the opportunity to do what he pleased, and so he was very excited about being a cab driver in Houston. During our conversation my immigrant friend quickly turned to motivator and his enthusiasm led him to give me some rules for success! I offer them here so that you might benefit from them, too.

1. Pay your bills.
2. Obey the laws.
3. Keep your eyes on God. God is in charge.
4. Run from lazy, crooked people.
5. Make your workplace your home.
6. Love and honor your boss.
7. Keep your promises.
8. Mind your own business.

I was motivated by the cab driver who was excited about his dream and having the opportunity to live it. He had set his goal long ago. He was living his dream. He wasn't waiting until he could get into something better; he was performing with the opportunity he had. He was happy with what he had and was enthusiastically giving life his best shot. That, my friend, is marvelous preparation for a better tomorrow!

-- Zig Ziglar

This article is by Zig Ziglar author of How to Stay Motivated 3 Vol. Program, Secrets to Closing the Sale, Courtship After Marriage and Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World. This week Zig is one of our featured authors in the 10 Great Graduation and/or Mother's/Father's Day Gift-Giving Ideas (and for yourself)! For a complete listing of our great gift ideas, visit http://gift.jimrohn.com/ or call 800-929-0434.

Zig Ziglar is one of my absolute favorite motivational authors! Not only is he knowledgeable, he's also humerous and easy to read and listen to. If we all followed his advice, this world would be a better place for us all. If you're interested in purchasing any of his books (or any other books you may be interested in), click on the Amazon link in the sidebar. I wish you Health, Happiness & Prosperity!