The Greatest Salesman in the World Part 1 Ch 2

What was the contents of the chest that astonished Erasmus?

What did Hafid attribute his success and wealth to?

Which scroll is considered the most important according to Hafid?

Why did Hafid not share the principles of the scrolls with his employees?

What condition did Hafid state was necessary to master the principles of the scrolls?

What did Hafid believe about the individual who would receive the scrolls from him?

How did Hafid feel about the impact of the scrolls on his life?

What was the primary purpose of the caravan that departed from Damascus?

Who expressed sadness over Hafid's retirement after the caravan's mission was complete?

What significant item did Hafid unlock to show Erasmus?

What caused Erasmus to hesitate before entering the room Hafid unlocked?

What emotion did Hafid express while watching Erasmus enter the previously forbidden room?

How did the light affect the appearance of the murrhine vase Hafid observed?

What was the condition of the room Hafid showed to Erasmus?

What did Hafid indicate with his question about Erasmus's disappointment?

Hafid's Retirement and Legacy

Hafid, a powerful trader, retired, gifting his vast trade empire's management to ten subordinates.
The caravan carrying ownership certificates and gold departed from Damascus.
Erasmus, Hafid's friend and bookkeeper, learned of Hafid's retirement and was summoned to the palace.

Hafid's Secret Room

Hafid led Erasmus to a room in the palace dome, previously inaccessible.
The room contained a cedar chest, seemingly devoid of treasure.
Hafid revealed the chest held scrolls, not material riches. Hafid believed these scrolls held the secret to wealth and sales mastery.

The Scrolls' Significance

The scrolls outlined principles, laws, and fundamental truths for sales mastery.
All but one scroll covered different sales principles, each crucial to success.
The first scroll, a key to understanding the rest, was considered most important.

Hafid's Commitment

Hafid had sworn an oath to share the scrolls with only one person.
The "wise one" who gifted the scrolls to Hafid indicated, through some sign, the identity of the suitable recipient.
Hafid's actions, previously seen as unusual, were guided by the scrolls' principles.

Erasmus's Reactions

Erasmus found the scrolls' value to be unparalleled.
He expressed surprise at the non-material nature of the gift.
Erasmus questioned why Hafid kept this knowledge secret from his employees.
Hafid's explanation focused on the importance of mastering principles and finding the correct individual or person to receive the scrolls. This was part of a larger plan by the original owner of the scrolls.

Conclusion

Hafid emphasized the scrolls' teachings on sales principles and their potential for achieving exceptional success.
Hafid planned to pass the scrolls only to someone profoundly needing this wisdom.
The story concludes with Hafid and Erasmus on the palace scaffold, concluding the tale with the hope of the passing of the scrolls, as planned, to Erasmus in the future.

Explore the legendary principles of sales mastery as revealed by Hafid, a powerful trader. This quiz delves into Hafid's retirement, the significance of his scrolls, and the wisdom contained within them. Test your knowledge on the teachings that shaped the world of commerce.