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- Arnold’s Goal Setting Secret - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Joe VitaleRecently I posted the following on my Facebook Fan Page: “Action attracts motivation. Get moving and you get motivated.” That insight was driven home while I was reading Arnold Schwarzenegger’s autobiography, Total Recall, a book I love. Even at over 600 pages, I’m reading every word of it. ...
Views: 2452(1 vote) - Chasing Dimes or the Divine? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Joe VitaleRecently a person commented that I was just after “the dimes.” When I said I was actually just following the Divine, somebody else said it was clear I was just after “the dollars.” The two comments got me thinking about money, motivation and perception. I decided I would share some of my ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - How to Attract a Better Future - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Joe VitaleForget resolutions. They’re usually based on magical thinking, wishful thinking, and lack any real commitment or plan. We’re already weeks into the new year and you’ve probably already forgotten your resolutions. Well, so has everyone else. Welcome to the club. That’s why resolutions ...
Views: 2431(2 votes) - The Abundance Network - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Joe VitaleI was interviewed about my new audio program (The Abundance Paradigm) while in Chicago recording it. The host asked, “Joe, with the economy in the tank and sinking, what are we to do?” “How do you know it’s sinking?” I asked. “Where did you hear about it?” He seemed surprised by my ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - The Drama of Prosperity - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Joe VitaleA friend recently cried out, “I’m tired of the drama of poverty!” He smiled as he said it, but I knew the statement revealed his pain. He was truly tired of the struggle of wanting more but receiving less. He was tired of bills and debt while doing what he loves and going for his dreams. He ...
Views: 759(1 vote) - The Need Zone - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Joe VitaleVocal wizard Guy Monroe told me about working with a singing student and urging her to just break all the rules and experiment with her voice. He suggested she do things faster than normal as a way to break limitations. Guy said, “The faster you go, intelligences appear. This is trust ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - What's the #1 Thing People Do Wrong? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Joe VitaleI admit it. I'm frustrated. I'm tired of getting emails from people who write, "I can't do what you did because ---." Just fill in the blank with whatever excuse you can think of. People say they can't write as many books as I have because they don't have the time, or they're too old, or too ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - The Mirror Technique 2.0 - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Joe VitaleOne of the most powerful ways to transform your mind and body is something I learned four decades ago from the classic self-help book, The Magic of Believing, written in 1948 by Claude Bristol. It’s called The Mirror Technique. I’ll explain the basic method to you, and then give you my ...
Views: 7445(2 votes) - The Soul Purpose of Money - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Joe VitaleCan you complete this sentence — “Money is the root of all –” Of course you can. “Evil” is what comes to mind. But why? IS money evil? Many spiritual people think money is bad. They judge wealthy people as material. Does that sound spiritual to you? IS money bad? ARE ...
Views: 1767(5 votes) - Divine Signals - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Joe VitaleBefore a recent massage session, my massage therapist (Mary Rose Lam) told me how she made a horrible mess that morning. She accidentally spilled her blueberry smoothie all over her gray carpet. That left a big green stain. She was frustrated but told the story with a smile. I hadn't been ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - Healing Music: Three Secrets that Startle Wonder - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Joe VitaleThere’s a wealth of tools and processes available for you to do inner work. But over the last two months I’ve been working with select musicians to create what I call “Healing Music.” In short, this is music that does the sweeping in your unconscious house. The results are amazing. The beauty ...
Views: 1329(2 votes) - Mind Gestapo - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Joe VitaleNow that I’m on an intense learning adventure to sing, play guitar, write my own music, and record my own album in 2011, I get to see what it’s like to struggle in the pursuit of a goal in a new category. The key word is “new.” I’ve written over fifty books. Writing another one would be ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Rhonda Byrne Reveals “The Power” - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Joe VitaleMy entire day got rearranged when Rhonda Byrne’s new book, The Power, arrived. I dropped everything to read it. I have been waiting for her sequel to the global hit movie and book The Secret since 2006. Well, it’s finally here. I’ve liked Rhonda ever since she first called me in 2005 and ...
Views: 1365(7 votes) - The Fifth Miracle - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Joe VitaleIt was October of 2012 that I told my music producer and friend, Daniel Barrett, that my desire to make more music was dead. I didn’t feel inspired or connected to the muse. I was happy with the four albums of healing music I had already created, but I didn’t see any more on the horizon. I ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - The “59 Seconds” Self Help Book - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2013 from Joe VitaleWhen ABC News interviewed me for their upcoming show on the pros and cons of positive thinking and the Law of Attraction, one of their questions was, “Why are there so many self-help books?” Apparently a published skeptic felt that if self-help books really worked, we wouldn’t need so many of ...
Views: 1094(2 votes) - Clues - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Joe VitaleThe Universe gives clues to you all the time. You have to notice them. What you do with them is up to you. That’s free will. Here’s an example: Recently I was talking to Pat O’Bryan about this and that when he mentioned he visited famed luthier Tony Nobles. Tony showed him his ...
Views: 1345(3 votes) - All You Need - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Joe VitaleThis folk wisdom from Alex Haley reveals a secret to success in life – “Anytime you see a turtle on top of a fence post, you know he had some help.” This is relevant because I just finished the long awaited sequel to the bestselling book Zero Limits and was reminded of something along the ...
Views: 1535(2 votes) - Law of Attraction Mistakes - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Joe VitaleWhich of these mistakes do you make with the Law of Attraction? 1. Thinking imagining what you want is enough. 2. Trying to attract a specific person. 3. Focusing on the material only. 4. Focusing on the spiritual only. 5. Working with affirmations only. Truth is, there are many ...
Views: 1487(2 votes) - Remembering Your Future Past - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from Joe VitaleRecently singer Daniel Barrett of the Austin band Porterdavis came to my home for my weekly pre-production session for my forthcoming album of original music. As he walked up the stairs into my recording studio area, I started congratulating him on something he hadn’t done yet. “Dan, it was ...
Views: 1322(2 votes) - Secret Meeting Reveals Truth About Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Joe Vitale“Can I ask you a few questions about your take on the Law of Attraction?” I was sitting in the living room of the home of Morty Lefkoe, author, speaker, belief therapist. Morty is probably the most loving man I’ve ever met. He exudes unconditional acceptance. He radiates love. If we needed to ...
Views: 1482(2 votes) - The How of Intention - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Joe VitaleThe area people get hung up the most with the Law of Attraction is “the how” of it all. Meaning, they set an intention and then wonder and worry about what to do to actually manifest the end result. They want a how. That’s a mistake. As I wrote in in my book The Attractor Factor, after ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - The Practical Visionary - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Joe VitaleAround 1994 my life was changed by a book called Spiritual Politics. It helped me see the big picture of global conflicts and gave me an elevated view of what was happening. It delivered a fascinating analysis of the cosmic, karmic and metaphysical reasons behind politics, world affairs and ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Twisted Law of Attraction Method - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Joe VitaleMathew Dixon just released an amazing new e-book, titled Attracting for Others. It’s free. And fun. And eye-opening. I wish I had thought of it. Meanwhile, here’s my introduction to his book, which explains why you should go get it right now: When you want to attract something, what do you ...
Views: 1587(2 votes) - ULP or How Good Can You Stand It? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Joe VitaleRecently I gave a talk where I handed out copies of my books, audios, movies, etc, to each person who asked a question. The crowd loved it, as most crowds do. It was also an illustration of the power of giving. I told stories of my giving money to causes and people, and even a beloved car to ...
Views: 1815(3 votes) - My Lunch With God - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Joe VitaleLast Wednesday I had lunch with God. I didn’t know he was God at first. He appeared in the form of a man, dressed business casual, and acting like a wealth adviser. He wanted to meet to discuss some financial planning strategies and potential investments. Sitting with him, he looked like ...
Views: 910(3 votes) - Mark Twain's Secret Book - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Joe VitaleIn 1891 members of The Authors Club of New York came up with a terrific idea to raise funds for a permanent home for their meetings. I love their idea and want to share it with you. You could adapt it for many uses today. Plus there’s a lesson in prosperity here for you. Let me ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - A "Crazy" New Way to Increase Sales -- from Zero - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Joe VitaleIn my new book, "Zero Limits," I talk about the unusual therapist who helped heal an entire hospital ward of mentally ill criminals -- without seeing any of them. I've since learned his method for healing, which involves "cleaning" yourself of all negativity in order to see change in ...
Views: 1152 - A Curious Question - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Joe Vitale“I have a question regarding your recent promotion for The Secret to Attracting Money, I hope this doesn’t offend, it is a genuine question. “You clearly want to help people out of poverty, so why are you charging $120 for the course? The people who need it most are people who are suffering ...
Views: 2112 - A Secret to Self-Help - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2013 from Joe VitaleWhat’s a key to self-help, self-improvement or self-development? Ace is the most upbeat, revved up and amped up guy I know. He absolutely loves making amplifiers for musicians. I’ve seen people in love with their work before – from plumbers to postal workers to electrical repair people — ...
Views: 1569 - Abundance Shifting - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Joe VitaleA few weeks ago, while I was recording my new audio program for Nightingale-Conant (The Abundance Paradigm: Moving from the Law of Attraction to the Law of Creation), I was inspired to share five ways to shift into the abundance mindset. Here’s one of them: Most of us are so caught up in our ...
Views: 1543 - Adjusting Goals - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Joe VitaleWhenever you desire something bigger than yourself, you expand your mind, melt limitations, and turbocharge your energy. An example: Authors who were the most successful were the ones with "a sense of mission." They weren't just selling books; they were changing lives. Is it time for you to ...
Views: 1337 - Are You On the Right Path? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2013 from Joe VitaleI flew to Houston recently to do one thing: test drive a Spyker, a hand made exotic super car from Holland. It was a departure from my usual way of doing things. I never take a day off to fly to another city just to see a car. But it felt right. It felt like I almost couldn’t stop myself from ...
Views: 959 - Attract $175,000 Today - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2011 from Joe VitaleIn 1931 Vash Young inherited a fortune. This was during the Great Depression in the USA when much of the country lost jobs, savings, hopes, dreams, and more. Young was so grateful for his inherited fortune that he spent his entire life sharing it. Last week I inherited his fortune. It was ...
Views: 696 - Attracting Harry Potter’s Magic Guitar - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2013 from Joe VitaleWhen I was a kid I asked my parents for a guitar for Christmas. I was probably under ten years old. They were struggling, scarcity minded, hard working folks who weren’t convinced I’d actually practice or stick with it. So they gave me a Roy Rogers special cowboy guitar, made out of ...
Views: 990 - Benevolent Outcomes - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Joe VitaleTom Moore wrote a couple of cool books that are helping me fine-tune my intentions these days. The Gentle Way and The Gentle Way II are “self-help guides for those who believe in angels.” I love the niche of the titles: if you don’t believe in angels, pass up these books. But I don’t think ...
Views: 3709 - Brain Yoga, or Who's Driving your Mental Bus? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Joe VitaleI love the field of neuroplasticity. It’s so empowering. It basically states that your brain can be molded like plastic — and it can be reshaped and rewired by you. Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz’s latest book, You Are Not Your Brain, written with Rebecca L. Gladding, M.D., is a great example. It’s in ...
Views: 985 - Breakfast with Lou Ferrigno - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Joe VitaleRecently I got to spend an hour and half talking to actor Lou Ferrigno, best known for his bodybuilding career and playing the comic book hero in the classic TV show, The Incredible Hulk. Lou is 60 years old and looking as fit as ever, if not better than ever. He’s focused, hard working, ...
Views: 1222 - Dinner with Lou Ferrigno - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Joe VitaleAbout four months ago I had breakfast with the incredible "Hulk," actor Lou Ferrigno. We hit it off so well that we kept in touch, and had a three hour dinner when he returned to my area. That was the other night. And I'm still so excited and inspired that I still can't sleep. Lou is an ...
Views: 1393 - Don't Read This Article - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Joe VitaleI'm sick of it. All the so-called communicationexperts keep declaring that your mind cannot processa negative command. They say "Don't spill the milk"means you'll spill the milk. They say your mind doesn'trespond to "don't" and in fact skips over it. As aresult, you end up seeing the rest of the ...
Views: 787 - Eye of the Needle, or, The Shocking Spiritual Truth About Money - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Joe VitaleWarning: The following may be controversial and confrontational. I’m doing my best to help you prosper during perceived tough times. I’m getting “in your face” so you can shake off limiting beliefs, drop the excuses, and begin to help yourself and others. May the following inspire you to do just ...
Views: 2037 - Flow - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Joe VitaleDecades ago — way back in the mid 1980s — I interviewed Stuart Wilde, metaphysical rogue and author of numerous New Age self-help books, such as The Trick to Money Is Having Some, Infinite Self, and The Quickening. One of Stuart Wilde's books I was struggling back then, but wrote freelance ...
Views: 1433 - Free Ho’oponopono Training - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Joe VitaleWhenever I spend time with Dr. Hew Len, I’m reminded of the fundamentals behind Zero Limits and the Hawaiian healing system called Ho’oponopono: - There’s nothing to do but clean (i.e., release programs in the mind). - The more you clean, the more you can receive inspiration from the ...
Views: 1426 - Getting Rich Giving - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Joe VitaleDuring my first trip to Warsaw several years ago, a mainstream reporter for a Polish magazine set up an interview with me. I give interviews night and day, in every country I visit, so I was eager to do this one, as well. Especially since I love Poland and its people. But I wasn't prepared ...
Views: 929 - How Much Is Enough - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Joe VitaleThink about this… As long as we talked about an imaginary success, it was fine. But when I reported an actual success, it wasn’t fine. What’s the difference? In my experience, it’s often safe to imagine what you want but not safe to actually manifest it. Obviously, there’s a ...
Views: 1174 - How Rob Thomas Gets Inspired - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2013 from Joe VitaleHe said he doesn’t recall the last time he worked a 40 hour week because he works 18 hour days. (!) He went on to explain that he often spends entire days, one after the other, trying to write a song, and turning up nothing. But then one day a hit (such as Her Diamonds, Push, Lonely No ...
Views: 1201 - How to Attract Great Ideas - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Joe VitaleYears ago I asked Rhonda Byrne — the woman behind the Law of Attraction hit movie The Secret — an important question. We were having dinner in Maui when I asked, “How did you come up with the idea for the movie?” She thought for a long time before answering, “I called it forth.” “I ...
Views: 1233 - How to Survive the End of the World Later This Month - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Joe VitaleI wasn’t going to mention it but several people — especially fans in Russia, Poland, Italy and Peru — have asked me about the “end of the world” later this month, scheduled for December 21st. Take it or leave it, here’s what I think: My next book is titled Faith. It will be released February ...
Views: 959 - How to Treat People - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2013 from Joe VitaleA reader watched my DVD, Humbug, and emailed me this question: “Was there one point in your life that was the turn around? I often ask people who’ve obviously hitched themselves to a Saturn 5 rocket the same question.” I get that question a lot. I’ve been thinking about it long and ...
Views: 1071 - Hypnotic Selling—or, Where's the Magic? - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Joe VitaleI love magic. I know many magicians and often attend magic conventions and shows. I haunt the dealer room, where magic tricks are sold. I'm looking for the tricks that make people gasp in surprise and delight. Unfortunately, most magic is on the level of a prank or kid's joke. That's not ...
Views: 1582 - Is Magic Dangerous? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Joe VitaleI love magic. I know many magicians and often attend magic conventions and shows. I haunt the dealer room, where magic tricks are sold. I'm looking for the tricks that make people gasp in surprise and delight. Unfortunately, most magic is on the level of a prank or kid's joke. That's not for ...
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