Tribute to Paul J Meyer

Entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, husband, father, grandfather, Paul J Meyer passed away on Monday morning, October 26, 2009. Meyer had been battling cancer. Our prayers of comfort are with his family. He is survived by his wife Jane, five children and 15 grandchildren. He lives on through his family, his writings, the more than 40 businesses he still owned, and the innumerable lives he touched during his incredible life.

Listed below are links to tributes about Paul J Meyer.

J Meyer as a young man. Photo credit: Rody Aydelotte, Waco Tribune Herald

Waco entrepreneur, philanthropist Paul J. Meyer dies at 81 years old

Waco Tribune Herald
“A prolific writer and traveler with a keen eye for investing, Meyer amassed a fortune with ventures like SMI. In all, he started 176 companies. Many failed, but Meyer never had time to wallow in defeat.”

The lasting lessons of Paul J. Meyer

A Waco Tribune Herald guest column by Jay Mathis
“Although his failures had outweighed his successes, it was the 34 percent that multiplied exponentially throughout his career.”

Meyer worked to stop suffering

Baylor Lariat
“Paul J. Meyer grew up during the Great Depression and his struggles ignited a desire in him to help others”

Attitude is Everything!

Success Magazine
Paul J. Meyer was many things—personal-development pioneer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, father and grandfather. While he lived very large, and inspired others to do great things, too, Meyer’s life and work could be summarized by one simple phrase: “Attitude is Everything!”

Paul J. Meyer 1928 – 2009

Success Magazine – Darren Hardy
“Paul J. Meyer is considered one of the most influential people in the history of the personal-achievement industry. He is the No.1-selling author of personal-development materials in the world.”

Paul J. Meyer

Austin American Statesman
“Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can.”

Team Freedom Mourns the passing of Paul J. Meyer

Mark & Tammy Smith
“Paul Meyer lived an extraordinary life. His accomplishments in the world of business and philanthropy were remarkable. He touched the lives of millions.”