Ziglar was the author of more than 29 sales and motivational books, including See You at the Top and Over the Top. Because he has motivated so many marketers and salespeople throughout his more than 50-year long career, we thought a great way to honor his life would be to compile a list of some of our favorite Zig Ziglar quotations -- quotations that any marketer, salesperson, or business can learn from.
17 Motivational Quotes to Honor Zig Ziglar
He was known for corporate training and motivational speeches that aimed to improve people's personal lives and careers. His company includes more than a dozen other speakers who advocate "The Ziglar Way."
Ziglar has written more than 29 sales and motivational books, including "See You at the Top" and "Over the Top," and has made appearances with U.S. presidents and world leaders, according to his website.
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1) "Every choice you make has an end result." (Tweet This Quote)
2) "Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days." (Tweet This Quote)
3) "Your business is never really good or bad 'out there.' Your business is either good or bad right between your own two ears." (Tweet This Quote)
4) "People don't buy for logical reasons. They buy for emotional reasons." (Tweet This Quote)
5) "A goal properly set is halfway reached." (Tweet This Quote)
6) "If you want to reach a goal, you must 'see the reaching' in your own mind before you actually arrive at your goal." (Tweet This Quote)
7) "Remember that failure is an event, not a person. Yesterday ended last night." (Tweet This Quote)
8) "If you learn from defeat, you haven't really lost." (Tweet This Quote)
9) "If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time." (Tweet This Quote)
10) "If you don't see yourself as a winner, then you cannot perform as a winner." (Tweet This Quote)
11) "Every sale has five basic obstacles: no need, no money, no hurry, no desire, no trust." (Tweet This Quote)
12) "When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal; you do not change your decision to get there." (Tweet This Quote)
13) "You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want." (Tweet This Quote)
14) "Statistics suggest that when customers complain, business owners and managers ought to get excited about it. The complaining customer represents a huge opportunity for more business." (Tweet This Quote)
15) "Timid salesmen have skinny kids." (Tweet This Quote)
16) "For every sale you miss because you’re too enthusiastic, you will miss a hundred because you’re not enthusiastic enough." (Tweet This Quote)
17) "Stop selling. Start helping." (Tweet This Quote)
Zig Ziglar will be greatly missed, but we can still all learn a lot from his motivational wisdom. Thank you, Zig.
To leave your condolences for Zig, his website asks that you visit his official Facebook Page here.
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Silent 5:17 PM on November 28, 2012
So sad to hear he passed away. I saw him a few years ago when I was in sales and was really motivated by him. Even today, as I struggle to shift my career where I truly want it to be, his words still ring true. Thanks HubSpot.
Dan 5:18 PM on November 28, 2012
Zig Ziglar is the man!
He's got some of the best sales and marketing quotes of all time!
Cheers
Stephanie Strong 5:21 PM on November 28, 2012
I worked a few of his Get Motivated Seminars. Loved being in that environment. He was truly an extraordinary speaker!
Brenda Gilsrud 5:21 PM on November 28, 2012
My dad was Zig's biggest fan. I have been "following" Zig since I can remember!
Francine Ciaccia 5:23 PM on November 28, 2012
RIP Zig. His words were very much a part of the fabric of my life.
Fran Donlan 5:30 PM on November 28, 2012
Zig Ziglar was Enthusiasn, personified.
David 5:32 PM on November 28, 2012
“If you go looking for a friend, you’re going to find they’re scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you’ll find them everywhere.”
Liam 5:37 PM on November 28, 2012
Gutted to hear about Zig, hope 'the red head' and the rest of his family and friends give him a great send off. Thank you Audible for introducing him to me, a true inspiration and a man I would have loved to have met. RIP Zig
Peter Sauer 5:41 PM on November 28, 2012
I met Zig before an event in Milwaukee years ago. I'll never forget that event. I was standing next to a nicely dressed man in the Restroom. We both ended up at the sinks washing our hands. He looked at me and said, " Excited to see this guy?" Oh ya. I said-I have been reading his books and listening to his tapes for years! He saw the book under my arm and asked to see it. I have not looked this person straight in the face. Then I saw his smile and I just then realized it was Zig himself. His asked if I would like the book signed. All I could say was yes sir and Thank you very much! His signature read, " S.Y.A.T. " Thanks for washing your hands Pete!" Zig Ziglar
MaryLynne Christman 5:45 PM on November 28, 2012
Great Salesperson! He will be missed but will live forever with his philosophy.
Heather 6:36 PM on November 28, 2012
I was fortunate enough to have dinner with Zig, "the red-head" and their daughter Julie in Huntsville Alabama in 2009. He was a long time mentor and that was a dream come true. His legacy will live on :)
Karen 7:06 PM on November 28, 2012
Zig Ziglar will not be forgotten. We need more positive people in this world.
Athena Catedral 7:36 PM on November 28, 2012
Once of the great giants of motivation and leadership. Zig Ziglar will always be one to be remembered
Rick Noel 8:07 PM on November 28, 2012
Awesome post Pamela honoring a true Sales & Marketing icon. My favorite Zig Ziglar quote: "For every sale you miss because you’re too enthusiastic, you will miss a hundred because you’re not enthusiastic enough." Enthusiasm is contagious and so was Zig Ziglar. RIP!
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Mike Janicke 8:18 PM on November 28, 2012
"Prime The Pump"! My favorite tape of his. A great motivator.
Dennis W Waterman 9:25 PM on November 28, 2012
Saw Zig at one of his two or three day events in Texas probably 25 years ago. Great guy and a wonderful experience. I'll never forget it -- or this:
If you keep doin' what you been doin' you're gonna keep gettin' what you been gettin'.
RIP Zig!
Winston Anderson 9:47 PM on November 28, 2012
I have been a student of Zig over 30 years, attended many of his Seminars, read his books, listened to his tapes and finally met him in Miami at a Hotel where I was working as a Doorman. I went on to start a Direct Sales company built on his philosophy... "You can get everything you want if you help others get what they want." THANKS ZIG. RIP and I will "See you at the Top.".
Winston Anderson.
Chandler Turner 9:58 PM on November 28, 2012
I have been a student for almost all of my 40 year sales and marketing career and listened to a lot of his tapes. The one that impressed me most was his Christian Testimony which he told in his naturally wonderful story telling manner. His company used to send it free for the asking. God rest you Zig. For those of us who believe, he is surely in heaven telling the angels one more story about being positive.
David Christensen 12:59 AM on November 29, 2012
A cassette tape from Zig Ziglar was part of my training in my first sales job and I listened to that and others many times - that was in 1979. Here in 2012 I download and listen to his podcasts on my iphone. Thats a remarkable 33 years of influence!
Celtem Learning 2:28 AM on November 29, 2012
See You at the Top, is one of my favorite book till now. His motivational Quotes will be relevant to the world of sales and marketing for generation to come.
Baytech Web Design 3:07 AM on November 29, 2012
RIP Zig...Really sad day.
Roland Aoun 8:14 AM on November 29, 2012
I learned how to sell through Zig Ziglar's teaching. It is sad to loose him... May he rest in peace.
Colchester Web Design 8:36 AM on November 29, 2012
I love quotes and these are some of the best.
Only a twit wouldn't re-tweet them!
Wendy 1:46 PM on November 29, 2012
Thank you for this! This was a fantastic way to honor him and ease the pain of the loss of such a GREAT MAN!
Denise Coates 1:27 AM on November 30, 2012
My first encounter of Zig Ziglar, now I will go and buy a book, these quotes keep new business people like me going, I love them! What an inspirational guy! He must have been such a pleasure to have been around. RIP. Denise Coates
Jonny King 5:43 AM on November 30, 2012
RIP Mr Zig. You will always be remembered in my heart!
Thank you for all your teachings!
Charles Rein 8:57 AM on November 30, 2012
I loved listening to Zig tell life stories to sales success. It was all about being real
Roger Rosas 2:27 PM on November 30, 2012
Very sad news. Mr Zig will be forever a great Role Model."If you don't see yourself as a winner, then you cannot perform as a winner." the best inspirational quote of all times. Thank you Mr Zig! - RIP - Roger Rosas
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Mark L. Jones 9:18 PM on November 30, 2012
It makes me so grateful that I went to see Zig Ziglar at the Selland Arena in Fresno. My friend Michael McGinnis introduced me to his books and tapes in 1987 and they have been life, changing. When he could not make it to the Save Mart Center a few years ago I was so disappointed until his daughter Julie Ziglar Norman walked onto the stage and began to speak. He truly has passed on a legacy of love and inspiration! He is alive and inspiring people today in his daughter Julie. It is so sad that at this time she has to grieve the loss, of her loving father and one of the most inspiring personalities of our time. Julie my prayers are with you today and for the coming months as you grieve. My father is a year younger than yours and when you spoke in Fresno you touched my heart because your love for your father inspired me to love you more. I can’t write this without crying. You fathers work came into my life in 1987 at a time that I embarked on a journey you spoke about in Fresno. Thank you.
Jack Derby 9:26 PM on November 30, 2012
The most motivating and longest impacting seminars I have ever been to was Zig and Brian Tracey
Raju Badiani 2:09 AM on December 02, 2012
Truly international; motivational and inspirational speaker who will always be remembered by his contribution via his books,audios and videos.He will be at Peace at the Top!
Ross Reida 11:21 AM on December 04, 2012
Signed my copy of SYAT (Portland 1986) and was without a doubt my most influential mentor and coach. He is at the "TOP" with the Lord.