A leap of faith to become a global phenomenon
Have you heard of a book called The Alchemist? Those who have read this magnificent piece of writing know Paulo Coelho. The book was released 30 years ago and was published with little fanfare.
Well, the release of the book had a grim start that indeed disheartened this great author but it couldn’t dim his light. He kept pursuing his dream and kept faith in the potential of his fantastic book. And well, it paid off. Even three decades later, The Alchemist is one of the best-selling publications across the globe. This story sheds light on his life’s journey where he was raised from humble beginnings to become a successful author.
A success that began with a failure
For over six months, Coelho’s book was not able to sell another copy and it is said that his very first buyer again bought his second book. Looking at the sales figures, Coelho’s publisher advised to shut off the contract and terminate it considering it as a major failure.
But, Coelho was adamant about keeping faith in his book. He refused to accept the scenario. With this in mind, he sought a different publisher and decided to restart it. But again rejection after rejection kept piling up. However, Coelho was persistent in his approach as he persevered to secure a new publishing deal. He toiled day and night searching for this deal.
A change in fortune
As he bagged this new opportunity, his fortune began to change. And, he gradually ended up selling over three thousand copies of The Alchemist. And, this change in tides was just the beginning. The sales increased day by day. In the blink of an eye, ten thousand copies turned into 100 thousand and as the sales gained momentum, the numbers kept growing. And since then, there hasn’t been a turning back.
Obscurity to global fame
For those people who have faced numerous failures, Coelho’s journey is nothing short of phenomenal. Today, The Alchemist is one of the well-received books that have sold over 150 million copies across the globe. Paulo has made a total surplus sales of 320 million copies throughout his life. And we couldn’t find a better story of making a leap of faith and resilience, added by a human being.
We truly appreciate Coelho’s journey from repeated failures to global acclaim and we hope that you all will learn a lot from his narrative of success. The book that brought him worldwide fame and so much to cherish. And isn’t it amazing that a book that even struggled to find its audience became a worldwide sensation? Well, it won’t be an exaggeration to say that when you wish to chase something with all your heart, the universe conspires to give you that at any cost.
