THE STORY
From Illiterate Bricklayer to International Business Statesman
An extraordinary life forged through faith, perseverance, and an unshakeable belief that God can transform anyone willing to pay the price.
"...the best platform speaker in the world."
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
Author of The Power of Positive Thinking
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Peter J. Daniels — Bricklayer, South Australia
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Working piecework — sometimes from 6am to 8pm, seven days a week
CHAPTER ONE
He didn't come from privilege.
Peter J. Daniels came from a poor, dysfunctional family background. As a child he suffered from ill health and dyslexia.
He never passed one grade at school and found himself to be virtually illiterate at the age of 26.
The "rise and rise" of Peter J. Daniels was painfully slow — commencing full-time menial work at the age of thirteen until he became a bricklayer and stonemason, working piecework sometimes from 6am to 8pm, seven days a week.
Yet from this humble beginning he developed a deep faith in God and confounded the skeptics.
MAY 25TH, 1959 — SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The night everything changed.
Peter J. Daniels identifies the turning point in his life as May 25th, 1959 in South Australia — when he discovered the reality of God at a Billy Graham Crusade.
Not long after that event, he believed that God had given him two dreams. The first was to see how much money one human being could give away in their lifetime. The second was to change the world for 300 years.
In pursuit of these dreams he purchased three dictionaries to understand words, and practised pronunciation and speech by listening to British broadcasters on radio who in those early days spoke impeccable English.
Without a tutor or mentor he then studied economics, politics, modern and ancient history, theology, law, philosophy and business.
He soon discovered that the mind was like a muscle and could be developed.
Peter J. Daniels with Billy Graham
The man whose crusade changed the course of his life
“God had given him two dreams. The first was to see how much money one human being could give away in their lifetime. The second was to change the world for 300 years.”
AGAINST ALL ODDS
He failed three times. He never quit.
He held a particular interest in reading biographies as they gave him a repertoire of experiences and life's lessons in overcoming incredible odds.
Although he failed three times in business, he avoided bankruptcy each time, persevered and met his commitments. For nearly two decades Peter J. Daniels then built a thriving business in real estate in Australia with South-East Asian connections and finally sold out to follow other business pursuits.
And the rest is history.
ON THE WORLD STAGE
Commanding audiences across the globe.
Thousands flock to hear him speak wherever he travels. It is claimed by the promoters of one of his presentation recordings on the subject of encouragement, that they sold over one million copies.
Dr. Peter J. Daniels — International Speaker
Delivering a keynote to thousands of business leaders and entrepreneurs
Standing Ovation
"...the best platform speaker in the world." — Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
IN THEIR WORDS
What they say about him.
"An adrenalin charged salesman."
— AUSTRALIAN MEDIA
"He expects everything to be done yesterday and has an uncanny way of making sure that it is."
— AUSTRALIAN NEWSPAPER
"He could motivate an Egyptian Mummy to walk."
— BUSINESS COMMUNITY
"A missionary to the business world."
— CHURCH LEADERS
"A battle scarred champion of a dozen crusades."
— AUSTRALIAN MEDIA
"A merchant of hope."
— CHURCH LEADERS
A LEGACY OF EDUCATION
World Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies
In 1984 Mr. Daniels launched his first book that became the catalyst for the World Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, which with a no-debt philosophy, became one of the largest suppliers of Christian-based business education programs and books in the world.
He has since authored over twenty books and numerous business education programs that are distributed worldwide in many languages.
The popularity of his lectures and educational material is in part due to his ability at creating simple business formulas to solve difficult problems. Thousands flock to hear him speak wherever he travels across the globe where his books and programs sell at a frantic pace.
It is claimed by the promoters of one of his presentation recordings on the subject of encouragement, that they sold over one million copies.
THE LEGACY BUILDERS PODCAST
Hear His Story
Powerful moments from the podcast — in Dr. Peter J. Daniels' own words
MISS PHILLIPS, YOU WERE WRONG
"Miss Phillips thundered down between the desks, slapped his face, shook him, punched his back, grabbed his chin, and screamed: 'Peter Daniels, you are a bad, bad boy and you are never going to amount to anything!' That moment. Right there. That's where most stories end."
RECOGNITION
Honours Received
Honoured by universities, theological colleges, institutions, governments, businesses and humanitarian organisations from around the world.
1975
Lieutenant Colonel, Aide de Camp, Governor's Staff
Governor George Busbee, State of Georgia
1986
Kentucky Colonel Commission
Governor Julian M. Carroll, Commonwealth of Kentucky
1987
Honorary Citizen of the City of Austin, Texas
Mayor Frank C. Cooksey
1987
Honorary Citizen of the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Mayor William Norrie Q.C.
1988
Proclamation of Appreciation, City of Euclid, Ohio
Mayor David M. Lynch
1988
Honorary Ambassador of World Expo 88 Australia
Sir Llewellyn Edward, Chairman of the Board
1989
Ambassador to Republic of Ciskei
President Dr. Lennox L. Sebe
1992
Doctor of Humanities
March of Faith Bible Institute, Houston, Texas
1995
Ambassador for Life, Youth for Christ International
President James Groen
1995
Doctor of Letters
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma
2003
Proclamation of Appreciation, State of Texas
State Representative Rick Green
2006
Honorary Doctor of Sacred Letters
Jacksonville Theological Seminary
2007
Doctor of Christian Philosophy in Business
International College of Excellence, Tampa, Florida
2007
Master of Christian Leadership
International College of Excellence
2008
Doctor of Humane Letters
March of Faith School of Ministry, Texas
2010
Life Achievement Award
Trinity Western University Canada, Centre for Entrepreneurial Leaders
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
Serving alongside giants.
Peter J. Daniels has served on International Boards with some of the world's greatest intellectual, business, academic, religious, and corporate giants of the 20th and 21st centuries — of which his roles in the Worldwide Leadership Council and Haggai Institute of Advanced Leadership were prominent.
FAMILY & VALUES
Faith. Family. Legacy.
Peter J. Daniels promotes family values. Happily married to Robina, he enjoys the love, friendship and support of a very close-knit family with three children, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Today, Mr. Daniels undertakes private consultancy and is passionately dedicated to his latest project "The Gabriel Call".
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