Biography
Hilary Hinton “Zig” Ziglar (November 6, 1926 – November 28, 2012) was an American author, motivational speaker, and persuasive salesperson.
He is the author of over 30 books and has spoken on various forums to audiences of thousands around the world.
The award-winning author died of pneumonia in November 2012 at the age of 86.
American author
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| Full name: | Hilary Hinton “Zig” Ziglar |
| Stage name: | Zig Ziglar |
| Born: | November 6, 1926 |
| Deceased: | November 28, 2012 |
| Year old: | 86 years old |
| Place of birth: | Coffee County, Alabama, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Parents: | John Silas Ziglar, Lila Wescott Ziglar |
| The children: | Tom Ziglar, Julie Ziglar Norman, Suzan Ziglar Witmeyer, Cindy Ziglar Oates |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Jean Ziglar (married 1946–2012) |
| Job: | Author • Entrepreneur |
| Net worth: | 15 million dollars |
Early life
Zig Ziglar was born in Alabama to John Silas Ziglar and Lila Wescott Ziglar. He was the tenth of twelve children and the youngest son.
At the age of five, he moved with his family to Yazoo City, Mississippi, a town where he spent most of his childhood.
Zig Ziglar joined the Navy in 1943. He attended the V-12 Naval College Training Program at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina but left after two years in 1945.
He faced many challenges during his childhood that hindered his studies, forcing him to drop out of college in 1947.
Zig Ziglar began writing and inspiring people at the age of 15, a talent and charisma that he later developed into his career path.
At the age of 86, the iconic speaker and author died of pneumonia at a hospital in Plano, Texas, and was laid to rest in McKinney, Texas.
Education
Zig Ziglar graduated from Hinds Community College before pursuing a career at the University of South Carolina.
Career
Zig Ziglar began his speaking and writing career in 1947. After dropping out of college, he became interested in self-help and motivational speaking and gave his own speeches. In 1963, he became a founding member of the American Salesmasters.
As an inspirational speaker, he has spoken at various conferences and seminars, including the National Association for Sales Education (NASE).
Zig Ziglar was the founder of the Zigmanship Institute, later known as Ziglar, Inc.
Due to memory loss and health issues, Zig Ziglar retired from giving motivational seminars in 2010, just two years before his death.
Book
- Cookies, Fleas & Pump Handles: Zig Ziglar’s Key to “More”
- See you at the top
- Confessions of a Happy Christian
- Zig Ziglar’s Secret to Closing Sales
- Raising Positive Children in a Negative World
- Peak Performance: How to Develop Excellence in Yourself and Others
- On top
- Success for beginners
- Something Else to SMILE About
- Network Marketing for Beginners
- Sales 101: What Every Successful Sales Professional Needs to Know
- Confessions of a Grieving Christian
- Autobiography of Zig Ziglar
- Dating After Marriage: Romance That Can Last a Lifetime
- Better Than Good: Creating a Life You Can’t Wait to Live
- Embrace the Struggle: Living Life on Life’s Terms
- Born to Win: Find Your Code for Success
Social media
- Instagram handle – @bahlehadebe
- Twitter handle – @Bahlahadebe
Personal life
Experienced author Zig Ziglar met his wife, Jean Ziglar, in 1944, in Mississippi.
He was only 17, and she was 16; they married in late 1946 after a two-year courtship. They had four children: Tom Ziglar, Julie Ziglar Norman, Suzan Ziglar Witmeyer, and Cindy Ziglar Oates.
Zig Ziglar was a devout Christian, a Baptist who incorporated Christianity into his inspirational work. He was also a staunch Republican.
Net worth
Zig Ziglar is one of the most famous American authors who has been a great inspiration to the new generation. This famous author has a net worth of $15 million.
