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CERTAIN SUCCESS - by - Norval A. Hawkins - Author of "The Selling Process"
To Begin With—
How to Study Certain Success with The Selling Process
CHAPTER I The Universal Need For Sales Knowledge
CHAPTER II The Man-Stuff You Have For Sale
CHAPTER III Skill In Selling Your Best Self
CHAPTER IV Preparing to Make Your Success Certain
CHAPTER V Your Prospects
CHAPTER VI Gaining Your Chance
In this practical guide the author argues that true success isn’t just about talent or hard work, but about learning to sell yourself and your ideas. By contrasting the habits of the chronically unsuccessful with those of capable, honest people who still stall, the book shows why many worthy individuals remain unnoticed. It frames salesmanship as a universal skill that turns ordinary abilities into marketable assets.
The early chapters walk the listener through a step‑by‑step process: identifying your unique strengths, preparing a compelling personal narrative, and approaching prospects with confidence. Along the way, the author offers concrete exercises for sharpening communication, building credibility, and overcoming common obstacles such as self‑doubt and misperception. Listeners leave with a clear roadmap for turning everyday interactions into opportunities for growth.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (510K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Karina Aleksandrova and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Release date
2005-01-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

Best known for writing practical books on salesmanship and success, this early 20th-century business writer also helped shape Ford Motor Company’s sales system during its explosive growth years. His career mixed real business innovation with a complicated personal history, which makes his work feel even more rooted in the rough-and-tumble world it came from.
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