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The Strangest Secret for Succeeding in the World Today

by Earl Nightingale

3h 55m
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Discover how to prosper in an ever-changing world with The Strangest Secret for Succeeding in the World Today

One morning more than 40 years ago, an amazing message was played for a group of salespeople at Earl Nightingale's insurance agency. They were utterly electrified by what they heard. Word of the message spread like wildfire, and everyone who heard it was positively ignited into action. Thousands of requests for a copy of the recording came pouring in. This was the beginning of The Strangest Secret.

Within no time, more than 200,000 people had called, written, or just walked right into Earl's office to request a copy. As years went by, that number soared above 1,000,000. Today, The Strangest Secret remains one of the most powerful and influential messages ever recorded, and continues to transform the lives of everyone who hears and heeds it.

Harness the power of The Strangest Secret!

In The Strangest Secret for Succeeding in the World Today, Earl Nightingale expands the themes of that remarkable original message into a comprehensive program that explores the critical question, What does it take to prosper in an ever-changing world? — and answers it with success-building discoveries that have stood the test of time.

You'll also discover:

  • Why you are where you think you ought to be
  • Six words that can change your life
  • Why hunches pay off
  • How to know what you do best
  • Why work and well-being are one and the same

What You'll Learn

• The two categories of successful people and how to determine which one you belong to
• Why you are where you think you ought to be
• Six words that can change your life
• Why hunches pay off and how to trust your instincts
• How to identify what you do best and align it with your work

About the Author

Earl Nightingale (1921–1989) was one of America's most influential self-development authors and radio personalities. Co-founder of Nightingale-Conant Corporation, he created The Strangest Secret, which became the first spoken-word recording to sell over one million copies. His wisdom on success, attitude, and human potential has inspired generations of achievers worldwide.

Program Details

An expanded version of Earl Nightingale's classic original message, The Strangest Secret — the first spoken-word recording to sell over one million copies. Includes collected wisdom on what it takes to prosper in an ever-changing world.

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