Endorsements
“Not since Who Moved My Cheese have I enjoyed a parable as much as this. You owe it to yourself to read The Go-Giver and share its message with those who matter most to you. It is a beautiful book, one that will touch your soul and inspire your heart.”
—David Bach, #1 New York Times bestselling author, The Automatic Millionaire
“Trust is established when you act in the best interests of others. This terrific book wonderfully illuminates this and many other principles of contribution, abundance, service and success. In a style both engaging and insightful, The Go-Giver delivers a very powerful message.”
—Stephen M. R. Covey, author, The Speed of Trust
“The Go-Giver does everything I would wish a good book to do. The story captured me from the very beginning to the very end. The lessons touched home again and again. Good books do that. This book does that. Read it to the very end.”
—Michael E. Gerber, New York Times bestselling author, The E-Myth
“The Go-Giver is a lovely reminder to us all that the world is abundant and rewards those who act with a generosity of spirit.”
—Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author, See Jane Lead and Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office
“Most people don’t have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And I’m certain that you’ll be glad you did.”
—Seth Godin, New York Times bestselling author, The Dip
"The Go-Giver is what the film The Secret is all about: if you want to attract good into your life, you’d better give it. What a great idea for a book!"
— Bob Proctor, author, You Were Born Rich, featured teacher in The Secret
“The Go-Giver is the best business parable since The Greatest Salesman in the World and The One Minute Manager. This book shows that putting the other person first is the key to business success and personal fulfillment. It’s also the most profitable.”
— Pat Williams, author, Souls of Steel and senior vice president, the Orlando Magic
“Burg and Mann have demonstrated that adding value to people’s lives is the way to climb the ladder of financial success. Focus on adding value to others and your own success will skyrocket.”
— Fran Tarkenton, Hall of Fame quarterback and founder/CEO, GoSmallBiz.com
“These five simple principles will help you achieve your goals and fulfill your dreams!”
— Brian Tracy, author, The Psychology of Achievement
“This book is exactly what is meant by the phrase, ‘Great things come in small packages.’ The messages within these pages are treasures you will want to read over and over again for yourself and share with all those you care about. These are the true keys to success in every aspect of life.”
— Tom Hopkins, author, How to Master the Art of Selling
“The Five Laws are beautiful in their simplicity, but it is Mann and Burg’s powerful story-telling that elevates them from the simply motivational to the truly inspirational.”
— Scott Allen, columnist, Fastcompany.com and coauthor, The Virtual Handshake
“The Go-Giver hits a bull’s-eye on the subject of success in business and life. Burg and Mann clearly understand how helping others succeed will help you succeed. I highly recommend this book.”
— Dr. Ivan Misner, New York Times bestselling author, Masters of Success, founder, BNI
“The Go-Giver is more than a great book! It will flip your thoughts on business and life upside down and provide massive value for you throughout your career.”
— Cameron Johnson, author, You Call the Shots
“Every now and then a book comes along that says exactly what the world needs to hear at that precise moment. The Go-Giver is one of these rare books.”
— Kendra Todd, winner, The Apprentice 3 and host, HGTV’s My House Is Worth What?
“The greatest leader is a servant leader. The Go-Giver tells a great story about how to serve your way to success.”
— John Addison, Co-CEO, Primerica Financial Services
“Deeply heartfelt and meditative, The Go-Giver is filled with insights.”
— Ori Brafman, coauthor, The Starfish and the Spider
“[A] liberating way of looking at life. As far as I’m concerned, The Go-Giver is required reading.”
— Dr. David J. Walker, director, Los Angeles Center of Religious Science, author, You Are Enough
“At the heart of The Go-Giver is a philosophy—actually, a way of being—that will dramatically increase your business, enrich your life, and make an extraordinary mark on the world around you.”
— Gary Keller, Founder and Chairman of the Board, Keller Williams Realty, Intl., bestselling author, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor and The Millionaire Real Estate Agent
“Burg and Mann have taken the complicated game of business and infused it with clarity and purpose.”
— Philip E. Harriman, CLU, ChFC, Partner, Lebel & Harriman, LLP; President, 2007 Million-Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
“The Go-Giver is brilliant—utterly captivating from cover to cover. This book will positively and profoundly inspire you. I’m certain it will become a classic!”
— Peggy McColl, New York Times bestselling author, Your Destiny Switch
“Finally: a rallying cry heralding a new era in business. The Go Giver is not just a better way of doing business, it should be the only way. I love this book.”
— Jennifer Kushell, New York Times bestselling coauthor, Secrets of the Young and Successful and founder of YSN.com
“In a go-getter age, The Go-Giver is a profound and refreshing look at what it really takes to achieve ‘stratospheric success.’ I had tears in my eyes by the time I reached the end.”
— Traci Fenton, founder and CEO, WorldBlu, Inc.
“Burg and Mann tell a great story that reminds us all that giving is not a debt we owe but, instead, it is a seed we sow.”
— Jim Stovall, author, The Ultimate Gift
“The Go-Giver is a gem, filled with uncommon wisdom and five-star insights. A must-read book by anyone who wants to get more out of life.”
— Gerhard Gschwandtner, founder and publisher, Selling Power
“Short and sweet, this business parable packs a punch with its timely message of generosity. In our fast-paced world, we all need to be reminded of the genuine human spirit that builds the foundation for success in business and in life. You’ll love this book!”
— Nido Qubein, president, High Point University, chairman, Great Harvest Bread Co.
“Every corporation and sales forces should have this book! The Go-Giver will cause a revolution, a revolution that gives power instead of taking it.”
— Doug Wead, bestselling author and former White House senior staffer
“Whatever your business, The Go-Giver belongs in the hands of every one of your sales and leadership team members. I firmly believe that [this] philosophy could transform the way the world does business.”
— Frank Maguire, former SVP of FedEx and KFC, former director at ABC and American Airlines, president and CEO of Hearth Communications
“The Go-Giver taps into the secret that the mega-successful already know: personal wealth is the by-product of making the world a better place.”
— Paul Zane Pilzer, New York Times bestselling author, The Wellness Revolution, two-time Presidential economic advisor
"Do the world a favor. Buy, read and live the five laws presented in The Go-Giver and our world will change in an instant. They’re that powerful."
— Steve Sanduski, author, Avalanche: The 9 Principles for Uncovering True Wealth
“What a terrific story, and brilliantly told! In The Go-Giver, Burg and Mann paint an extremely accurate and encouraging picture of the beauty of the Free-Enterprise System: The more value you add, the greater the reward you receive.”
— Robert Ringer, author of To Be or Not to Be Intimidated?
"The Go-Giver is a fantastic story that teaches the true way to success: giving to others and considering other people’s needs as more important than your own. If you really want to get the most out of life, don’t just be a go-getter, be a go-giver!"
— Chris Widener, author of The Angel Inside: Michelangelo’s Secrets for Following Your Passion and Finding the Work You Love
"It is only the rarest of books, such as those by Richard Bach or Og Mandino, that have moved me the way this one has. The Go-Giver is much more than a book. It’s a way of life that could transform tragedy into triumph, poverty into plenty and mediocrity into excellence. I don’t think everyone should read this book; everyone must read this book."
— John Harricharan, author of Morning Has Been All Night Coming
"The Go-Giver holds within its pages the wisdom to totally transform your personal and professional life. Written in an entertaining way, filled with a message that will set you firmly on the path towards real and lasting success—it is a must-read!"
— Josh Hinds, speaker and coach (www.GetMotivation.com)
"The Go-Giver is an inspiration, thought-provoking and compelling. It’s also a quick read, jam packed with solid ideas for success."
— Randy Gage, author of Why You’re Dumb, Sick & Broke… and How to Get Smart, Healthy & Rich
"’Don’t let its apparent simplicity fool you. In The Go-Giver Burg and Mann have brilliantly captured that profound shift in ethos that lies at the core of both personal and financial success, especially in the networking economy of the twenty-first century."
— Thomas Power, author of Networking for Life, Co-Founder Ecademy
"Anyone who wants to be successful—in sales, networking, real estate, finance or anything else!—needs this book. I’m going to encourage everyone in my organization to read The Go-Giver … and to buy copies for their friends and family, too."
— Jeff Olson, author of The Slight Edge
"A terrific, fast-paced story that brings out the reader’s emotions while teaching valuable lessons. I found myself as anxious as Joe to know the next person he would meet. My father has always said, “Look for success and money will follow,” and The Go-Giver reminded me how true that is. Your book should be handed out as required reading to every new college student."
— Angela Loehr Chrysler, Executive VP, National Companies, Inc.
"Stop whatever you’re doing and read this book! It will have a major impact on your life and on the lives of everyone around you."
— Lisa M. Wilber, Avon Senior Executive Unit Leader
"Wisdom, wordsmithing, plot, pace, punch, power, it’s all here—and fun, too. Most of all, The Go-Giver reveals profound and practical principles in a genuinely refreshing read. This terrific little book is sure to take its deserved place alongside The Greatest Salesman in the World and The Richest Man in Babylon as a classic of success literature."
— John Milton Fogg, author, The Greatest Networker in the World
"Every ten years or so we need a book like The Greatest Salesman in the World or The One Minute Manager. With The Go-Giver, we’re good for at least another decade!"
— George Blumel, Sr. Financial Advisor, Raymond James & Associates
"I couldn’t stop reading it. I believe the best gift you can give anyone is wisdom, and The Go-Giver is all that and more. Now I know what I will be buying my four children and all the people in my Keller Williams Profit-Sharing Downline for Christmas."
— Jim “Gymbeaux” Brown, Team Leader, Slidell Keller William Realty
"The Go-Giver touched me so profoundly, I could not put it down. This is one book that I will read over and over again."
— Rhonda Sher, author, The Two-Minute Networker and Founder of www.TwoMinuteNetworker.com
"The Go-Giver is a wonderful story! It exemplifies the importance of serving and giving value to others to become successful in all our endeavors, not only in business but in life. I loved the way John and Bob used the characters to illustrate the true meaning of success—once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down!"
— Thea O’Donoghue, Executive National Vice President, Arbonne, International
"Bob Burg and John David Mann are master storytellers, and the story they tell in The Go-Giver will help enrich both your own life and the lives of those around you."
— Jeffrey M. Schwartz, MD, author of Brain Lock and The Mind & The Brain
"A classy and timeless read!" – Jones Loflin, coauthor of Juggling Elephants
"The Go-Giver books are love manifest in a system." – Robert G. Allen, New York Times bestselling author, Multiple Streams of Income and The One Minute Millionaire