Joseph Vitale (author)

Joseph Vitale (born December 29, 1953) is a spiritual teacher best known for his
Joseph Vitale
appearance in the movie, The Secret, and as the author of The Attractor
Factor,[1] and Zero Limits.[2] Once homeless on the streets of Dallas, Joe was
always an avid reader. Those that taught him metaphysics and positive thinking
led him to begin to use the law of attraction to work his way up.[3] He currently
resides in the Austin, Texas area with his wife, Nerissa Oden.

Contents
Early life
Career
Author background
The Secret
Humanitarian work
Publications and media
Books Born December 29, 1953
Audio Programs Niles, Ohio, U.S.
DVDs Occupation Author · Speaker ·
Television and film Musician · Marketer ·
External links Coach
References Notable work The Attractor Factor
(2005) Zero Limits
(2008)
Early life
Vitale was born in Niles, Ohio, on December 29, 1953, and attended school in Niles, OH, including Niles McKinley High
School.[4] A survivor of domestic abuse, Joe became interested in reading at a young age, and he credits it with being a source of
comfort and wisdom.

Career
Vitale moved to Kent, Ohio, to attend college at Kent State University before beginning his career as a copywriter in Houston,
Texas.[5] In 1984, Vitale wrote his first book "Zen and the Art of Writing[6]".[7] In 1995, Vitale wrote "Hypnotic Writing[8]".[9]
His professional clients have included the Red Cross, PBS, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, and several other
businesses.[10]

Vitale has made appearances in several movies as an expert on the Law of Attraction including Try It On Everything, The Opus,
Leap!, The Search for a Balanced Life, The Compass, and Discover the Gift.[11]

The Miracles Coaching program which was created by Vitale to help guide students through the processes of the Law of
Attraction has been featured on the Larry King Live show.[12]

Joe is also known as a musician with 15 albums to his name.[13]

Author background
Vitale’s first book, Zen and the Art of Writing was published in 1984.[14] Some of his other publications include: The Attractor
Factor, Life’s Missing Instruction Manual, The Key, and Faith. Vitale also recorded many audio programs for Nightingale-
Conant. Vitale has also written a book on P.T. Barnum’s business secrets, There’s a Customer Born Every Minute.[15]

In 2005, he became a bestselling author when he wrote The Attractor Factor: 5 Easy Steps for Creating Wealth (or Anything Else)
From the Inside Out.[1]

Vitale has written books on marketing and business including Hypnotic Writing: How to Seduce and Persuade Customers with
Only Your Words and Buying Trances: A New Psychology of Sales and Marketing. Vitale also wrote The Secret Prayer[16] which
was released on May 18, 2015.[17]

In 2016, 2017, and 2018, Vitale wrote multiple books including: The Miracle: Six Steps to Enlightenment[18] (2016), Law of
Attraction Quotes[19] (2017), and the most recent book that Vitale has published, Anything Is Possible.[20] (2018)

The Secret
The film The Secret, in which Vitale is interviewed, was released on March 23, 2006.

Vitale has been featured in several movies throughout his career, including: Try it on Everything, The Opus, Leap!, The Meta
Secret and The Abundance Factor.[21]

Humanitarian work
Vitale has worked with Operation Yes (Your Economic Salvation) – a program that offers both mental and financial assistance to
end homelessness in the United States.[22] The strategy of the organization is to alleviate poverty using the law of attraction.

Publications and media

Books
Zero Limits (2007)[23]
Hypnotic Writing (1995)[8]
The Key (2007)[24]
Expect Miracles: The Missing Secret (2008)[25]
Buying Trances (2007)[26]
Meet & Grow Rich (2006)[27]
The Seven Lost Secrets of Success (1992)[28]
Instant Manifestation (2011)[29]
Expect Miracles (2013)[30]
The Midas Touch (2015)[31]
The Awakened Millionaire (2016)[32]
Hypnotic Marketing (2002)[24]
Advanced Hypnotic Marketing (2003)[33]
The Miracles Manual (2013)[34]
The Abundance Manifesto[35]
Zen and the Art of Writing (1984)[36]
Audio Programs
The Awakening Course
The Missing Secret

DVDs
At Zero[37]
Aligning to Zero[38]
432 to Zero
Blue Healer
One More Day
Strut
Sun Will Rise
The Healing Song

Television and film

Joe plays a large role in the movie The Secret.[39][40] He was seen on Larry King Live on November 16, 2006 and March 8,
2007.[41][42] On March 6, 2007 Joe was interviewed on ExtraTV to talk about The Secret.[43]

On November 19, 2007 he was a guest on CNBC’s “The Big Idea” with Donny Deutsch. He's also been on CNN, CNBC, CBS,
ABC, and Fox News: Fox & Friends.[44]

In addition to The Secret, Vitale has been featured in a total of 18 movies so far. Some of them include: Try it on Everything, The
Opus, Leap!, The Meta Secret, and his latest film titled The Abundance Factor. He also took on an acting role in the 2018 film,
Cecilia.[45][46]

He was also featured in Newsweek’s March 5, 2007 issue, story titled: Decoding The Secret.[47]

External links
Joseph Vitale (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2375880/) on IMDb
Official Website (http://www.mrfire.com/)

References
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Vitale/9781596592841). www.bookdepository.com. Book Depository. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
2. Vitale, Joe; Len, Ihaleakala Hew (2008-12-31). Zero Limits. ISBN 978-0470402566.
3. "Homeless To Multimillionaire, Dr. Joe Vitale Discusses Money Tips" (http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/06/30/
homeless-to-multimillionaire-dr-joe-vitale-discusses-money-tips/). 2012-06-30. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
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achers/joe-vitale/). The Secret Law Of Attraction. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
6. Joseph., Vitale, Manjushri (1984). Zen and the art of writing : a new approach to creative expression. Newport
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business & life. Yorke, Gloria J. Blaine, Wash. ISBN 9780991296491. OCLC 919096078 (https://www.worldcat.or
g/oclc/919096078).
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