Back in 1988 I was still struggling. Oh, I had had some successes along the way. My first published writing was in the 1960s, for a magic trick I invented. I’m still proud of it. Wasn’t paid for it, though. A one-act play I wrote was produced and performed in Houston in 1979.  It even won an award. [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The $21,000 Book", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/the-21000-book/" });

Decades ago a stripper hired me. Yes, a stripper. She wanted to write a book about her years as a topless dancer, and her transformation to being a military officer. I agreed to see her. Of course. I enjoyed our meetings. She was attractive, upbeat and positive. She had a fascinating life (boy, could I [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "What I Learned from a Stripper", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/what-i-learned-from-a-stripper/" });

This is hands-down the definitive guide to finally understanding and using the Law of Attraction (LOA).  It’s an unprecedented 12-CD, 20-session historic collection.  It takes you from novice to expert, and covers everything from spirituality to attracting money, to getting clear and much, much more.  Believe me, this is a set as you’ve never seen [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Ultimate LOA Library", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/the-ultimate-loa-library/" });

Years ago I asked Rhonda Byrne — the woman behind the Law of Attraction hit movie The Secret — an important question. We were having dinner in Maui when I asked, “How did you come up with the idea for the movie?” She thought for a long time before answering, “I called it forth.” “I called it forth” [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "How to Attract Great Ideas", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/how-to-attract-great-ideas/" });

My father called me recently and asked, “Do you remember what happened on December 1, 1966?” I can remember a lot of things, but events from the sixties aren’t usually among them. In early December of 1966 I was twelve years old. Twelve. I can’t remember much at all from that year. So what happened? My father said, “That’s [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "December 1, 1966", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/december-1-1966/" });

If you’ve ever doubted that you could accomplish something, you’ll love this story. A year ago I hadn’t written a single song, couldn’t carry a tune, didn’t have a solid beat, only knew a few guitar chords, and never sang in public or in the studio. Today I have my first singer-songwriter album done. All songs by [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Secret Process Nobody Wants You to Know", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/the-secret-process-nobody-wants-you-to-know/" });

These days I try to get a massage every week. It’s my way of taking care of myself, soothing my body and mind, and recharging my inner batteries for the days ahead. Before each massage, my therapist and I talk. She’s been watching my career for years, and always seems genuinely inspired by what I do [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "7 Ways to Get Clear to Attract Faster", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/7-ways-to-get-clear-to-attract-faster/" });

A decade or so ago someone created an online virus and named it after me. The “Vitale” virus circulated the Internet, causing chaos and complaints. I was upset about it until a friend said, “You know you’re famous when they name a virus after you.” Years ago I attended an event as the keynote speaker. I [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "You Know You’re Famous When…", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/you-know-youre-famous-when/" });

I personally knew, worked with and loved Jerry Hicks, of Abraham fame. When I learned he passed away on November 18th, I felt the sadness of losing a friend, but the joy of knowing he transitioned into what Abraham and Esther Hicks call The Vortex. When I lived in Houston decades ago, Jerry and Esther were [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Gift of Jerry Hicks", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/the-gift-of-jerry-hicks/" });

As I write this, my mother is dying. She is in pain, looks horrible, and cries out a lot. It shakes me to the core to see her this way. She’s beyond recovery with any of the healers or healing I know. My father, 86 and going strong, is her basic caretaker. He has refused most [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Three Urgent Life Lessons", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/three-urgent-life-lessons/" });

My focus these days is doing my best to explain what I believe is the forbidden formula for manifesting what you want. In short, it looks like this: 1. Be here now. The greatest spiritual teachers pointed to this moment as being “it.” Ain’t nowhere else to go. The past is gone. The future isn’t here. [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Forbidden Formula", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/the-forbidden-formula/" });

A friend recently cried out, “I’m tired of the drama of poverty!” He smiled as he said it, but I knew the statement revealed his pain. He was truly tired of the struggle of wanting more but receiving less. He was tired of bills and debt while doing what he loves and going for his dreams. [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Drama of Prosperity", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/the-drama-of-prosperity/" });

I just learned that my first app — a quote of the day from me with other cool features you will love — is a Top 100 iPhone App under the Lifestyle category on iTunes. This app is an easy and fun way to stay focused and positive and keep your energy at a high vibration [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "My LOA APP Bestseller!", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/my-loa-app-bestseller/" });

Here’s a secret video clip from inside the studio on October 7, recording my singer-songwriter music CD, called Strut!. That’s me with Daniel Barrett, the other Joe Vitale, and Glenn Fukunaga. Note how we are all truly moving to the music. The song (unedited and untouched as you hear it here) is called Today’s the [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Sneak Peek of “Strut!”", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/sneak-peek-of-strut/" });

When I went into the recording studio on October 6th to record my first songs — original songs I wrote and was going to sing and play guitar to for the first time ever — I was nervous. I was about to perform with two music legends: Glenn Fukunaga on bass (who just came off tour [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Testify! The Primal Defining Moment", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/testify-the-primal-defining-moment/" });

You haven’t lived until you’ve met your double. I’ve been hearing about the other Joe Vitale since I was in college in the 1970s. He’s a legendary drummer who performed with everyone from Joe Walsh, Dan Fogelberg, Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt, Stephen Stills, John Fogerty, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Peter Frampton, Ted Nugent, [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Proof of Parallel Universe: Attracting Joe Vitale", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/proof-of-parallel-universe-attracting-joe-vitale/" });

At Pat O’Bryan’s Unseminar #9, I not only revealed my seven-step secret system for using Hypnotic Marketing and Law of Attraction principles to attract dramatic success, but I gave everyone in the room a free copy of my latest book, Instant Manifestation. But here’s the juicy part: The book was published by Pat O’Bryan. Now, I’ve been published [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Secret of “Instant Manifestation”", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/the-secret-of-instant-manifestation/" });

If you are keen to create a lasting relationship with your love ones, then you have land yourself on the right page. Why? I just watched this great video with my girlfriend and I’m so glad that we both love it. Well at least we can understand each other better in the future. Whether you [...]

If you want money for something you believe in, I may have a way for you to get it. This is not my service and I don’t make a dime if you use it or not. They don’t even know I’m writing this. I just feel this is too good not to share. I’ve [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "A Way To Attract Money Fast", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/a-way-to-attract-money-fast/" });

If you want money for something you believe in, I may have a way for you to get it. This is not my service and I don’t make a dime if you use it or not. They don’t even know I’m writing this. I just feel this is too good not to share. I’ve [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "A Way To Attract Money Fast", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/a-way-to-attract-money-fast/" });

Here’s an update on the Texas Wildfires situation that I asked you to help resolve in my last post: The last I heard, the largest fires are mostly contained or stopped. The people I personally know in the Austin or Houston area have all returned home. And rain is expected by mid-next week. All [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "“Beyond Man”: Texas Wildfires Update", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/beyond-man-texas-wildfires-update/" });

A few days ago I sent an email to my mailing list requesting people hold the vision of safety for all those affected by the Texas wildfires. I pointed out that more than two dozen scientific studies proved when a group holds an intention in meditation, that intention tends to come to pass. People from all [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "A Texas Wildfires Solution", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/a-texas-wildfires-solution/" });

Feel you already think big? Try THIS on for size… WANTED:  22 Daring Big Thinkers Willing to Leap Across All Boundaries to Achieve Historic Record-Breaking Success on an Island of Love. Apply below… You’re about to discover how abundant and prosperous you can imagine your life to be right now. This is an invitation for a small number [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Makepeace Island, or I Dare You to be THIS Prosperous…", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/makepeace-island-or-i-dare-you-to-be-this-prosperous/" });

Call it the Law of Attraction or Hypnotic Marketing, but the #1 easiest way to attract money online is by selling an information product — either yours or another’s — through the online service called Clickbank. But that simple statement raises a lot of good questions, doesn’t it? WHAT product do you create or [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The #1 Easiest Way to Attract Money Online", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/the-1-easiest-way-to-attract-money-online/" });

More and more proof for the Law of Attraction is being published. Recently I read The Science Behind the Law of Attraction. It’s a thin workbook but packs a wallop in terms of effectiveness. It’s written by Srini Pillay, M.D., a brain-imaging researcher and Harvard psychiatrist. He’s written two other books, Life Unlocked: 7 Revolutionary [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Even MORE Proof for Law of Attraction", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/even-more-proof-for-law-of-attraction/" });

Recently I met a fellow who once worked for a modern day enlightened sage. I won’t trigger any comments by mentioning names. There’s a greater lesson here. The enlightened one lived in bliss. Nothing perturbed him. Nothing disturbed him. Nothing upset him. His bliss disturbed the people around him, though. They wanted him to react to their drama. They wanted him [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "When Bliss Is A Bitch", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/when-bliss-is-a-bitch/" });

Last Wednesday I had lunch with God. I didn’t know he was God at first. He appeared in the form of a man, dressed business casual, and acting like a wealth adviser. He wanted to meet to discuss some financial planning strategies and potential investments. Sitting with him, he looked like anyone else at Central Market in [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "My Lunch With God", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/my-lunch-with-god/" });

I love the field of neuroplasticity. It’s so empowering. It basically states that your brain can be molded like plastic — and it can be reshaped and rewired by you. Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz’s latest book, You Are Not Your Brain, written with Rebecca L. Gladding, M.D., is a great example. It’s in the area of what [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Brain Yoga, or Who’s Driving Your Mental Bus?", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/brain-yoga-or-whos-driving-your-mental-bus/" });

The other night a friend from years ago visited. He’s going through hard times and felt down on his luck. I wanted to help so I asked him to tell me his story. He began by blaming his life’s downturn on the economy. He said outside forces were to blame. He knew all the right things [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Fallacy of Outside Forces", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/the-fallacy-of-outside-forces/" });

The real secret to wiping out money problems forever is in nipping them where they are hiding — in your mind. People who say money isn’t spiritual are living proof of what your mind can do to trick you out of your own good. Money is neutral. It’s simply a way to transact business [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Real Secret", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/the-real-secret/" });

This past weekend was the Quantum Ho’oponopono event led by quantum psychologist Dr. Garland Landrith and myself. It was a meeting of science and mysticism. It was exhilarating. We filmed it and we’ll release the DVD set later. For now, I wanted to talk about something that surfaced at the event. A few days earlier a [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "How to Get Enlightened In Only 30 Minutes — or it’s Free!", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/how-to-get-enlightened-in-only-30-minutes-or-its-free/" });

Warning: The following may be controversial and confrontational. I’m doing my best to help you prosper during perceived tough times. I’m getting “in your face” so you can shake off limiting beliefs, drop the excuses, and begin to help yourself and others. May the following inspire you to do just that. Often people have trouble attracting [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Eye of the Needle, or, The Shocking Spiritual Truth About Money", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/eye-of-the-needle-or-the-shocking-spiritual-truth-about-money/" });

There’s a wealth of tools and processes available for you to do inner work. But over the last two months I’ve been working with select musicians to create what I call “Healing Music.” In short, this is music that does the sweeping in your unconscious house. The results are amazing. The beauty of this new form [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Healing Music: Three Secrets that Startle Wonder", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/healing-music-three-secrets-that-startle-wonder/" });

For almost a year I held phone masterminds (at no pay to me) with a client. It was a win-win because we supported each other in our quest to be the best – or so I thought. We “Nevillized” our goals. We “What If Upped” our intentions. We “remembered” our successes. It was thrilling, energizing, exhilarating and wonderful. But one [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "How Much Is Enough?", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/how-much-is-enough/" });

Ever since the movie The Secret came out a few years ago, many other people are creating their own films, all with inspiring messages. A new one called “Openings” looks unique. Here’s the trailer for it: (Yes, I’m in it, but don’t let that stop you from watching.) SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Attracting Great Movies", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/attracting-great-movies/" });

Recently I gave a talk where I handed out copies of my books, audios, movies, etc, to each person who asked a question. The crowd loved it, as most crowds do. It was also an illustration of the power of giving. I told stories of my giving money to causes and people, and even a beloved [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "ULP or How Good Can You Stand It?", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/ulp-or-how-good-can-you-stand-it/" });

Whenever I spend time with Dr. Hew Len, I’m reminded of the fundamentals behind Zero Limits and the Hawaiian healing system called ho’oponopono: There’s nothing to do but clean (i.e., release programs in the mind). The more you clean, the more you can receive inspiration from the Divine. You act from Memory or Inspiration, and usually it’s Memory [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Free Ho’oponopono Training", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/free-hooponopono-training/" });

I just completed reading the 1976 autobiography of Desi Arnaz, the late Cuban-born musician who married Lucille Ball and together created the legendary TV show, I Love You. I love simple titles. His book is called A Book. It’s a joy to read. Desi was a riveting storyteller. He was smart, talented, persistent, creative, charming, and [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "“A Book” Lesson", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/a-book-lesson/" });

When I was a kid I wanted to play the guitar. I told my parents. They listened and bought me a Roy Rogers cowboy guitar — made out of cardboard. Being a smart kid, I knew the guitar was a symbol. It meant my parents didn’t believe in me. They never thought I would amount to [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Decoding Your Childhood", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/decoding-your-childhood/" });

The songwriting workshop I attended last weekend triggered a breakthrough in me regarding fear. During the first morning, famed singer-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard gave a presentation on his insights from a long career in music. He talked about many things, including fear. He paraphrased poet Rainer Maria Rilke, from the book Letters to a Young Poet, saying [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Princess Behind Fear", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/the-princess-behind-fear/" });

In the first part of this article I asked you to think about how you created this moment. Your answer will help reveal how to speed up the Law of Attraction. If you haven’t reflected on that question yet, please do so right now. Go ahead. I’ll wait…. For me, the secret to how you instantly manifest [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Secret to Instant Manifestation: Part Two", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/the-secret-to-instant-manifestation-part-two/" });

Thom Somes, “The Pet Safety Guy,” is the #1 advocate for pet health & safety. His trainings are used by Homeland Security for their canine officers. If you have or love pets, then you will want to pick up his new PetSaver App. For less than 5 bucks, you will get the premiere reference [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "For Pet Lovers", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/for-pet-lovers/" });

I saw this art poster recently and had to share it with you. It’s a great reminder to be grateful for where you are and who you are right now. Enjoy. (If you know where I can get a larger version, or a printed copy of this, please leave a comment. Thank you.) SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Be Grateful Now", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/be-grateful-now/" });

If you want to attract money now, and do it super fast, then please as many people as possible. How? Focus entirely on them. Here’s an example: In Tim Ferriss’ new book, The 4-Hour Body, he offers pages of resources. One of them is for a company that will make nutrition bars for you based on your selection of [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "You and Only You", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/you-and-only-you/" });

I’ve had dinner a couple of times with Dr. Garland Landrith, a cutting-edge quantum field psychologist and energy healer, whose research was cited in the highly-acclaimed film, What the Bleep!? He’s a fascinating guy, and a deep thinker. In one of our conversations he said thoughts and intentions were two different things. This fascinated me, [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Thoughts vs Intentions", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/thoughts-vs-intentions/" });

Tom Moore wrote a couple of cool books that are helping me fine-tune my intentions these days. The Gentle Way and The Gentle Way II are “self-help guides for those who believe in angels.” I love the niche of the titles: if you don’t believe in angels, pass up these books. But I don’t think believing [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Benevolent Outcomes", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/benevolent-outcomes/" });

Recently singer Sarah Marie kidnapped me. If you’re going to be kidnapped, she’s the way to go. We sometimes meet for coffee, and talk about everything from guitars and music to movies and dreams. We also “Nevillize” each others’ goals. She’s part of my support team for creating my own music, and I’m helping her produce a [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "What’s Really Stopping You?", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/whats-really-stopping-you/" });

A while back I gave a guy something he needed in his home. I think I was as blown away by his reaction as he was by getting it. He tried to pay me what he could and kept saying said he owed me. I assured him he owed me nothing and need not pay [...]

How can you make 2011 the greatest year of your life so far? What can you do to attract all the magic and miracles you long for? What are the steps you can easily implement right now to make the new year truly amazing? Here are seven secrets you can put into action today. 1. Set Intentions. An intention is [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "7 Ways to Make 2011 Amazing", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/7-ways-to-make-2011-amazing/" });

I now have five best-selling audio programs with the company I love: Nightingale-Conant. They are the audio leaders in self-help and personal improvement. They’ve been around since 1960 and have published such legends as Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Napoleon Hill, Dale Carnegie, Marianne Williamson, and Jim Rohn. When I was struggling decades ago, [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Just Bragging", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/just-bragging/" });

Remember the reason for the season The world has so changed Christmas. They have it as just a day of celebration. Sure, some might know generally what it means. But, they don’t realize the true meaning. And, it’s not just what the song say, “The giving of love every day.” Although that is a start. Ttrue love [...]

A few people have asked me what I mean by the Divine or Universe. I’ve talked about this in my books and audio programs, but since it keeps coming up, I’ll also address it here. I’ll use one person’s recent questions as the kick-off, and I’ll end with a surprise gift for you. Here goes: 1- [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Universe or Divine?", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/universe-or-divine/" });

Recently a person commented that I was just after “the dimes.” When I said I was actually just following the Divine, somebody else said it was clear I was just after “the dollars.” The two comments got me thinking about money, motivation and perception. I decided I would share some of my insights here with you. I [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Chasing Dimes or the Divine?", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/chasing-dimes-or-the-divine/" });

Around 1994 my life was changed by a book called Spiritual Politics. It helped me see the big picture of global conflicts and gave me an elevated view of what was happening. It delivered a fascinating analysis of the cosmic, karmic and metaphysical reasons behind politics, world affairs and current events. It revealed that I had to [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Practical Visionary", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/the-practical-visionary/" });

Many authors influenced my writing style. Jack London, Shirley Jackson, Rod Serling, Robert Collier, William Saroyan and Mark Twain, to name a few. Over the years I’ve attracted rare signed books by and about most of them. Recently I took the prize by attracting one of the most sought after (and expensive) items of all: a photograph hand [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Mark Twain Mastermind", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/mark-twain-mastermind/" });

The Universe gives clues to you all the time. You have to notice them. What you do with them is up to you. That’s free will. Here’s an example: Recently I was talking to Pat O’Bryan about this and that when he mentioned he visited famed luthier Tony Nobles. Tony showed him his latest creation, a shiny black electric guitar [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clues", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/clues/" });

Now that I’m on an intense learning adventure to sing, play guitar, write my own music, and record my own album in 2011, I get to see what it’s like to struggle in the pursuit of a goal in a new category. The key word is “new.” I’ve written over fifty books. Writing another one would be [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Mind Gestapo", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/mind-gestapo/" });

Recently I struggled with an inspired idea. I’ll share the personal story with you here as it illustrates how the Law of Attraction actually works.  If this pushes any buttons in you, use that as an opportunity to get clear of any limiting beliefs you may have about abundance. Those “buttons” in you are restricting [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The $30,000 Gold Watch", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/the-30000-gold-watch/" });

Recently I struggled with an inspired idea. I’ll share the personal story with you here as it illustrates how the Law of Attraction actually works.  If this pushes any buttons in you, use that as an opportunity to get clear of any limiting beliefs you may have about abundance. Those “buttons” in you are restricting [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The $30,000 Gold Watch", url: "http://blog.mrfire.com/the-30000-gold-watch/" });

Satan wants the followers of Christ to disobey and have conflicts and confusions in Gods word and commandments.