The Strangest Secret
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One morning more than 40 years ago, an amazing message was played for a group of salespeople at Earl Nightingale's insurance agency — and they were utterly electrified by what they heard. Word spread like wildfire. More than 200,000 people called, wrote, or walked in to request a copy. Over the years, that number soared above one million.
The Strangest Secret became the first spoken-word recording in history to earn a Gold Record for sales. Originally recorded in 1956, this legendary message answers the central question of all human achievement: why do some people succeed while others with equal ability fail? The answer — the strangest secret — is this: we become what we think about.
- Discover the fundamental secret explaining why most people never reach their goals
- Learn a practical definition of success you can begin applying immediately
- Understand how purposeful thinking shapes every outcome in your life
- Master a 30-day practical exercise designed to produce measurable life improvement
- Develop the mental focus and goal clarity that distinguishes achievers from drifters
What You'll Learn
What You'll Learn
- Discover the fundamental secret explaining why most people never reach their goals
- Learn a practical definition of success you can begin applying immediately
- Understand how purposeful thinking shapes every outcome in your life
- Master a 30-day practical exercise designed to produce measurable life improvement
- Develop the mental focus and goal clarity that distinguishes achievers from drifters
About the Author
About the Author
Earl Nightingale (1921–1989), known as "The Dean of Personal Development," co-founded Nightingale-Conant Corporation. A survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, he went on to host one of the world's most widely syndicated radio programs and devoted over 40 years to synthesizing the habits and philosophies of history's greatest achievers. The Strangest Secret, recorded in 1956, became the first spoken-word recording to earn a Gold Record and has influenced millions worldwide.
Program Details
Program Details
Originally recorded 1956. The first spoken-word recording in history to earn a Gold Record for sales, with over one million copies distributed. A timeless foundational message of the personal development movement.
How to Listen
How to Listen
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