Books

Now that I’m President of the Napoleon Hill Institute, I’ve had the pleasure of completing the challenge Andrew Carnegie delivered to Hill in 1908.

Let me tell you the story…

Last month I flew to New York City for the first Napoleon Hill Institute event since the famous self-help author died decades ago.

Before the event began, the Institute CEO, Cliona O’Hara, and her camera crew drove over to the Carnegie Mansion in Manhattan.

That’s the place where a young nobody reporter in 1908 had the chance to meet and interview the world’s wealthiest man, Andrew Carnegie.

At that historic meeting, Carnegie challenged Hill to devote his life to compiling the science of success. Carnie would make introductions but he wouldn’t pay anything.

As generous as Carnegie was, he wasn’t going to support an unknown reporter, at least not financially.

Hill agreed.

And Hill hit the ground running.

He began an intense and persistent two decade long research project.

Along the way he created an entire course in 1925, and of course the famous Think and Grow Rich book in 1937.

And Hill kept producing books and courses until his death in 1970.

But Carnegie didn’t see any of it.

The legendary tycoon died in 1919, long before Hill had any real success.

My staff and I felt we needed to complete the mission.

We needed to go to the Carnegie Mansion, get into Carnegie’s study where he met Hill in 1908, and put a copy of Think and Grow Rich on the shelf.

We did just that.

I’ve posted video footage of the memorable event on my IG and FB pages.

But whenever you go to the Carnegie Mansion, see if you can peek into the library.

You’ll find the ghosts of Hill and Carnegie there.

And a copy of Think and Grow Rich.

Challenge completed.

Ao Akua,

Dr Joe

PS – My latest book releases tomorrow! Go get it in hardcover, Kindle, or audio formats, wherever you like to get books. Expect Miracles! 🙂

I’m excited to announce “Zero Limits” the movie is now in production!

Filming has been going on for months and we still have months to go, but it is real!

Get an overview at http://www.zerolimitsmovie.com  

ALSO, my newest book, “Zero Limits Living,” just went live for pre-orders on Amazon!

The book will come out July 2024 but you can preorder it right now at https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Limits-Living-Essential-Achieving/dp/163774496X/

Early reviewers said —

“A must-read book of the year.” – Los Angeles Tribune

“I’ve watched Dr. Joe’s evolution as a leading-edge author for decades. His latest book is a breakthrough in personal development and spirituality. It’s truly a new map to success. I loved it.” — Marci Shimoff, #1 NY Times bestselling author, Happy for No Reason

“An eye-opener! We need this book now more than ever before. It’s empowering, enlightening, and entertaining too!” – Lee Milteer, Author, Speaker, Business Coach

“If you’re seeking a path to a limitless existence, I highly recommend “Zero Limits Living” by Dr. Joe Vitale, unquestionably one of the greatest self-help authors of our time.” – Moe Rock, publisher, music producer, bestselling author, The Moral Compass

“These high-consciousness techniques include understanding the Universe conspires to help us, harnessing the power of the collective unconscious, identifying with our inner “I” of divinity, rewiring our brains, and turning any failure into feedback on our way to our dreams. Welcome to living a life of infinite possibilities!” – Tassel Faith Shanebrook, founder of You Are Your Own He

“Empowering and transformative, this isn’t your ordinary “self-help” book! This masterpiece is the only book you will ever need to unlock the secrets of attracting your desires and goals with precision and grace. Its profound wisdom not only reveals the path to achieving your dreams, but also bestows the gift of inner peace, nurturing a serene mind and soul amidst life’s chaos. With the three-part formula, prepare to kick limiting beliefs to the curb and finally have a limitless life!”- Amberly Lago, Bestselling Author, Top 1% Podcast Host, Mindset Coach, TEDx Speaker

“A brilliant synthesis of spirituality and self-help, revealing a new system for getting results in a balanced, healthy, and accelerated way. I highly recommend this amazing book.” – Mary Morrissey, author, Brave Thinking, Founder, Brave Thinking Institute

“Dr. Joe’s use of his own compelling story will have you captivated, inspired and ready to break down limitations in order to live the life you deserve.” – Dariush Soudi, Founder of Gladiator Mastery

“Reading Dr. Joe Vitale’s latest book, “Zero Limits Living,” will be the difference between talking about the results you want to see in your life and actually achieving them! Read the book, do the work, reap the rewards!” – Clarissa Burt, Author, The Self-Esteem Regime

Looks like 2024 will be the YEAR of Zero Limits!

Happy Holidays!

Happy New Year!

Expect Miracles!

Ao Akua,

Dr Joe

My latest book releases this month. It’s “Unexpected Kindness.”

Then I realized it was a book.

I named the book “Unexpected Kindness.”

Dr Joe

PS – Why not do an “Unexpected Kindness” for someone right now?

I miss typewriters.

I began my writing career in the 1960s punching keys on a portable Smith-Corona.

I found that writing on a typewriter forced me to focus.

If I didn’t concentrate, I’d have to retype the entire page, maybe even an entire chapter.

No cut and paste.

No easy deleting or rewriting.

It was the best writing tool existing at the time, and I loved it.

Computers circa 1990 made me lazy as a writer.

Having written 80+ books so far, I obviously learned to write on them.

But I found my mind a wee bit less concentrated. A part of me knew I could easily rewrite, delete, move things around. That’s cool. That’s efficient.

But I missed the intensity of typing.

So I started looking at typewriters.

I knew actor Tom Hanks had a collection, and I knew he bought from certain stores.

I started looking for a typewriter. I wanted to try it again.

Look what I found –

Astrohaus is a company offering modern day typewriters – portable computers with old style keyboards, small screens, and only one function: to let you write distraction free.

No apps.

No browsers.

No distractions.

They call their e-machines “Freewriters.”

I bought their Traveler version a year or so ago. I love portable tools, gadgets. The Traveler folds in half, making the e-typewriter even more portable. I’ve been using it and loving it.

A month or so ago Astrohaus announced a contest. Their email said:

1. Pick an author (any author) whose voice you think would best represent the Freewrite brand.

2. In 100 words or less, write why you chose that author.

3. In 100 words or less, write a product description for our Smart Typewriter (Gen3) in that author’s voice. Be creative. Think outside the normal e-commerce box. This description doesn’t have to read like a normal bulleted product description; we may even prefer that it didn’t. Immerse the reader in story, while still helping them understand what they’re buying.

They said the winner would receive a new Smart Typewriter (Gen3).

I already had their Traveler, but the contest sounded like a fun challenge.

So I entered it.

Here’s what I sent Astrohaus:

The author I chose:

Jack London. I chose the famous “Call of the Wild” author because I’ve always loved his writing style, riveting stories, and resilient characters. Jack wrote of people and animals struggling to survive. They didn’t always win (“Martin Eden” ended a suicide) but they sure gave it a fight. Jack would use anything to help him write more efficiently (he wrote 2,000 words every day). He’d grab the Smart Typewriter. He’d also get the Traveler, so he could carry it on his sailing trips to the South Seas and record his adventures with cannibals, pirates, and John Barleycorn.

The product description in my interpretation of Jack London’s style:

Sunrise. Ghosts walk. The storm ripped the sails. Decks broken. Men bleeding. Shaken. Dead. We now drift. The sky is calm. Birds flutter. Waves slap. It reminds me of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. It took 45 seconds. Hell under a minute. Gasping holes of smoking nothingness where life once pulsated. The saving grace was my Smart Typewriter. I could record history. It’s the same on board this floating coffin. I can still type. I can write what happened to Captain Jacob right before the white bolt of electric fire struck our ship and turned rugged men into apparitions.

I didn’t expect to win, and didn’t, but the exercise was fun.

If you’re looking for distraction free writing, consider one of the e-machines from Astrohaus.

Or just get out a pen and turn off your phone.

Ao Akua,

Joe

As a tribute to the late Dr. Hew Len, I dedicated one of my recent TV show (Zero Limits Living) episodes to explaining ho’oponopono. This is a quick, basic, practical introduction. More in-depth information is in my books, Zero Limits, AT Zero and The Fifth Phrase. Please enjoy and share. Thank you. I love you. – joe