Joseph Vitale (born December 29, 1953) is an American spiritual teacher best known for his appearance in the movie, The Secret, and as the author of The Attractor Factor. He currently resides in Austin, Texas.
Vitale moved to Kent, Ohio, to attend college at Kent State University before beginning his career as a copywriter in Houston, Texas.[2] In 1984, Vitale wrote his first book "Zen and the Art of Writing[3]".[4] In 1995, Vitale wrote "Hypnotic Writing[5]".[6] His professional clients have included the Red Cross, PBS, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, and several other businesses.[7]
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.[8]
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.[9]
He has more than 15 music CD’s.
Author background
Vitale’s first book, Zen and the Art of Writing was published in 1984.[10] 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.[11]
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.[12]
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[13] which was released on May 18, 2015.[14]
In 2016, 2017, and 2018, Vitale wrote multiple books including: The Miracle: Six Steps to Enlightenment[15](2016), Law of Attraction Quotes[16](2017), and the most recent book that Vitale has published, Anything Is Possible.[17] (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.[18]
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.[19]
Publications and media
Books
Money Loves Speed: From Stress to Success: Revealing the 8 Laws of Attracting Money Fast (2020)
Anything Is Possible: 7 Steps for Doing the Impossible (2018)
Vitale plays a large role in the movie The Secret.[39][40]
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.[41][42]
He was also featured in Newsweek’s March 5, 2007 issue, story titled: Decoding The Secret.[43]
^Vitale, Joseph Manjushri (1984). Zen and the art of writing : a new approach to creative expression. Newport Beach, CA: Westcliff Publications. ISBN0932896073. OCLC12934006.
^ abVitale, Joe (2007). Hypnotic writing : how to seduce and persuade customers with only your words. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN978-0470009796. OCLC70230597.
^Vitale, Joe (2015-05-18). The secret prayer : the three-step formula for attracting miracles. [Wimberley, Texas]. ISBN9781512264159. OCLC914166460.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
^Vitale, Joe (2016-10-17). The miracle : six steps to enlightenment. Wimberley, TX. ISBN9781536891553. OCLC968154403.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
^Losier, Michael J. (2010). Law of attraction : the science of attracting more of what you want and less of what you don't (1st trade ed.). New York: Wellness Central. ISBN978-0446199735. OCLC611917519.
^Vitale, Joe (2018-02-03). Anything is possible! : 7 steps for doing the impossible : mind expanding secrets for achieving your biggest, boldest, most bodacious goals discovered while bending nails, bolts, bars and horseshoes by hand (First ed.). Wimberley, TX. ISBN9781984128157. OCLC1045067126.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
^Vitale, Joe (2005). The attractor factor : 5 easy steps for creating wealth (or anything else) from the inside out. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley. ISBN0471706043. OCLC56104306.
^Vitale, Joe (18 May 2015). The secret prayer : the three-step formula for attracting miracles. [Wimberley, Texas]. ISBN978-1-5122-6415-9. OCLC914166460.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
^Vitale, Joe (2006). There's a customer born every minute : P.T. Barnum's amazing 10 "rings of power" for creating fame, fortune, and a business empire today--guaranteed!. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley. ISBN9781119201908. OCLC69199073.
^Vitale, Joe (2007). Zero limits : the secret Hawaiian system for wealth, health, peace, and more. Hew Len, Haleakalā. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley. ISBN9780470169520. OCLC228432963.
^ abVitale, Joe (2009), Expect miracles : the missing secret to astounding success, Gildan Audio, ISBN9781596592827, OCLC298784631
^Vitale, Joe (2007). Buying trances : a new psychology of sales and marketing. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN9780470095195. OCLC72655561.
^Vitale, Joe (2006). Meet & grow rich : how to easily create and operate your own "mastermind" group for health, wealth, and more. Hibbler, Bill. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN9780470045480. OCLC64594382.
^Vitale, Joe (2007). The seven lost secrets of success : million dollar ideas of Bruce Barton, America's forgotten genius. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN9780470187616. OCLC647762976.
^Vitale, Joe (2012), Instant manifestation : the real secret to attracting what you want right now, Recorded Books, LLC., Gildan Media Corporation., Gildan Media Corp, ISBN9781596598669, OCLC759914872
^Vitale, Joe; Yorke, Gloria J. (2015-03-20). The Midas touch : the world's leading experts reveal their top secrets to winning big in business & life. Blaine, Wash. ISBN9780991296491. OCLC919096078.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
^Vitale, Joe (2016-03-23). The awakened millionaire : a manifesto for the spiritual wealth movement. Hoboken, New Jersey. ISBN9781119264170. OCLC945632858.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
^Vitale, Joe (2013). Buying trances : a new psychology of sales and marketing. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley. ISBN9781118039076. OCLC864904118.
^A Course in miracles. Foundation for Inner Peace. (2nd ed.). Glen Elen, CA: Foundation for Inner Peace. 1992. ISBN0960638873. OCLC33006712.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
^Vitale, Joe (2013). The abundance manifesto : [the 10 principles]. [San Bernardino, CA]: Hypnotic Marketing. ISBN9781493616732. OCLC865863567.