The Greatest Money-Making Secret in History

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Summary: Classic Joe, Gotta Love It
Review: Although I can't say "WOW! There are 325 new methods, tools or secrets to apply in this new book!" I can say that the writing is classic Joe Vitale.

If you are NEW to Joe's work, its worth the money. If you are NOT new to Joe's work, its worth the money.

His approach is pure, his heart is in the right place and he is quite successful at what he does!

In other words, a man to watch with admiration and learn from regularly.

Buy this book. If you have a decent attitude you will gain value from it. If you look for wrong in everything, save your money. You will find wrong no matter what and I wouldn't want your negativity spewing on anymore people on the planet!

This book is Classic Joe. You simply GOTTA love it!

Rating:
Summary: Sorry, Just Not Much Substance Here
Review: First, let's start by saying that the underlying principle of this book is an excellent one: If you give and do so in a giving spirit, you will, in turn, be given much more. Mr. Vitale posits that this principle is a universal one; in fact, he seems to claim it is a universal law. That being said, Mr. Vitale takes a decent idea that probably only merited an article and tries to stretch it into a book length work. And, unfortunately, not a very good one at that.

The chapters are all essentially short vignettes, and not all of them are even by Mr. Vitale. Many of them are repetitious and almost condescending in tone. For example, Mr. Vitale at one point addresses the problem of why someone who gives would not receive anything in return. Naturally the answer is: you didn't give in the right spirit so you received nothing in return.

Part of what bothers me here is that Mr. Vitale is taking a concept found in many religions and acting as if he has discovered some secret that no one else was previously aware of. As a Christian, I almost find his method of co-opting the concept of "it is better to give than receive," and turning it into a money-making proposition, insulting. But I don't wan to turn this into a religious argument, so let's move on.

I've had a curiosity about Mr. Vitale and his status as a marketing genius for several months. His name started turning up in my e-mail from some writing buddies of mine. He apparently now is "Dr. Vitale," (I guess he picked up a doctorate or something somewhere) and he has the nickname "Mr. Fire." I think it is a self-declared nickname, but even if so, it's not necessarily a name that has any real meaning. He also advocates "spiritual marketing" and "hypnotic writing."

Well, the writing in this book is pretty basic and if it is hypnotic in some way, I guess I'm just too dumb to be hypnotized (no doubt, if any of his fans reply to this review they'll jump on that statement). The spirituality is pretty loose and rootless (although one of the other authors of a chapter does at least give credit to God) and all of it seems to be aimed at one thing: making money. His message just seems disingenuous in that everything is built around gaining wealth.

Given the hype I had read about Mr. Vitale, particularly from a writer I know who swears by him, I had expected much, much more. I guess unless you are an adherent of Mr. Vitale, there's just not a whole lot of substance here. Sorry, Mr. Vitale, perhaps one of your other works will change my mind.

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Summary: Just a marketing trick...
Review: Generally speaking, I do appreciate Dr. Joe Vitale, but this time I have reached a conclusion that this book is merely a marketing trick. I think I know what I am speaking of, havinv read almost 200 books on this subject.

There is really no reason to buy this particular book. This is little bit like downloading a demo version of the full software product. You can test it, but very soon you will notice it has its limits..and all those functions you are really interested in are missing.

So instead of buying this particular book, go with Darel Rutherford's "Being The Solution" or Joe Vitale's other products.

Each chapter in the book does cover some interesting things, but after finishing reading this book I felt like "what's the purpose of old good Joe to write this book?" If he wanted to really help people, he would have dwelled in each subject more throughly, but this book leaves more questions than gives answers.

With all due respect, I think Joe Vitale has potential for writing AWESOME books. This man knows how to write, he has so much to say, but this time he blew it. If I were a book publisher -- I would have never published this particular item. If you are completely new to spiritual living, then you might catch few new ideas. Otherwise the book is repeating only what you already know by having read any spiritual book.

Anyway.. it is not that much.. Do buy it if you feel compelled.. or ask a friend who has bought the book because Dr. Vitale added a comment that the book may be shared with your friends...

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Summary: Give-Recieve...Give-Receive...More Give & Receive.........
Review: Great Book.

Based On Universe Rule of giving & Receiving.

I read Entire Book in One Sitting.

storys Were very much Intresting & Inspiring.

But I dont Give To Recieve now.I give just for the pleasure of

giving & I think thats the way it works better.

Rating:
Summary: Give-Recieve...Give-Receive...More Give & Receive.........
Review: Great Book.

Based On Universe Rule of giving & Receiving.

I read Entire Book in One Sitting.

storys Were very much Intresting & Inspiring.

But I dont Give To Recieve now.I give just for the pleasure of

giving & I think thats the way it works better.

Rating:
Summary: Incredible
Review: I am amazed at this. I downloaded this as a free e-book, and I still feel ripped off. The supposed secret to making fortunes is by pursuing the televangelist mantra: give money and you will get money.

Perhaps I approached reading this book with too much of a skeptic's viewpoint rather than just another sheep, but a collective series of anecdotes and questionable observations do not create a compelling case for a pattern of behavior. Moreover, to try to convince people that his case is valid, he brings some BS about the "universe's forces" coming together to act in a karmic fashion. It is the 21st century and there are still people that believe tripe like that.

While giving is one of the best things any person can do to benefit other people, society as a whole, and even the giver (if for only the good emotions), to give simply to pursue riches is the epitome of selfishness. One should give without expecting to receive anything in return.

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Summary: Just what I needed
Review: I thank Joe for encouraging me to purchase this book.
I had overspent, and was spending money that I did not have to increase my income.
The only really wise spending choice that I made (apart from paying my bills) was my purchase of the book "The Greatest Money Making Secret in History" by Joe Vitale. The day before it arrived, I could see no way to avoid having the electricity and telephone disconnected and I had received a notice from my landlord asking me to leave unless the overdue rent is paid in fourteen days.
I read the book, and started giving. What a relief. What a joy to get back to supporting people who contribute to me.
While I still have some financial problems to clear up, I find I am being more effective at work, and my income exceeds my expenses .

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Summary: Soul's Fuel: A Fantastic Book
Review: I've been discussing your book, The Greatest Money-Making Secret in History on my yahoo group, Imagination Science. That group by the way, was inspired by me reading your book, "Spiritual Marketing." There's been a lively debate. Since reading some great stuff on giving, in 1987 I've always believed in it. But I wasn't practicing it properly. I also didn't realize how I could actually get more money by giving. Even though I was in a state of very low finances, it didn't matter. I just had to give something. I'll explain the results a little further below.

I also realized that giving is the greatest marketing secret. I read your emails Joe because there is usually something valuable for me in your messages. I must admit that I don't read many other newsletters. I just don't have the time. Giving seems to me to be one of the Ultimate Secrets of the Universe. It's also the easiest success principle to put into action. It quickly gets me outflowing and I'm amazed at its power and results.

Here are some of the amazing things that happened to me because of giving, in several different areas of my life.

My weekly income has gone up 113% in the last week. This is my best week financially of the year. New clients started calling me from all over the place. I've never had so many new customers in a week. Also one customer tripled her weekly sessions with me. I just gave her son a small gift worth about $2.00, after his lesson. In fact, I felt I had been too hard on him and was quite sad. I thought he wanted to quit. Instead I started doing sessions with him twice a week and then twice a week with his sister.

I've gotten all sorts of clients and client leads. I've decided to give my coaching and support service away. I've offered anyone who's contacted me via email or telephone a free consultation. One person I bought a dessert for at a local event. He was so happy that he immediately asked me for my business card and planned to call me. It turns out he was looking for someone who offered the exact service I was offering. The previous week and this week, he was asking me in a joking way to buy him dessert. So this week I did it. I've been on the telephone with him giving him free advice for three nights. He's having wonderful success and he's probably going to become a client.

By giving I don't have to use any manipulative sales techniques. It is the easiest and most effective marketing I've ever done.

Everything is starting to come in an abundant flow. I'm doing more of the things I like. This idea of giving seems like a miracle to me. I've given food to the homeless. Given money to someone who was down on his luck. I never did stuff like this before. I figured it couldn't hurt. At least I would feel good about myself. Whatever I have given seems to have come back multiplied.

The spirit of giving has changed my internal flow of energy and things come to me with ease. I even got a birthday gift from a friend that was 5 times bigger than what he would usually give me.

Now I can't prove any of this scientifically. But I can feel the difference. It is without a doubt because of my varying efforts at giving.

For me this is a miracle technique and has reminded me of what I once knew and practiced. But I never realized it had so many financial implications as well. Joe I have to congratulate you on this book. It is short and delivers a potent punch. I've read other books on this topic but yours was the most influential in my life. Your book, "Spiritual Marketing," had a similar effect in my life. It clarified many concepts for me in the field of manifestation or New Thought.

I feel that giving is the mechanism that fuels soul. By giving we increase in spirit and in happiness. I'm also amazed to see that I'm increasing in wealth. This has got to be the best book I've read this year, and I've already read 24 books this year so far. It has changed my life and happiness within a matter of days. I'll be rereading this book many times to remind me to keep on giving.

I think the giving principle applies to relationships as well. I see the world from a new perspective. The giving technique has magically removed many of my previous inhibitions. Now I don't try to take, instead I think of giving and everything flows naturally.

It is amazing how far reaching the effects of this technique are. It will help people in virtually all areas of their life. It is now one of my top three personal development techniques. These are: The Art of Asking Better Questions: What I call Magic Questions, The Raw Food Vegetarian Diet, and of course the Principle of Giving.

Thanks again for a life changing book and an enjoyable read.

"Soul exists forever by giving"

Rating:
Summary: Good, but there is better...
Review: If you like your books simple and easy to read, then this short book may well be suitable for you. Personally I prefer books with more content and substance.

If you are looking at personal wealth issues then I would highly recommend the following three books:

Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth
The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity by Catherine Ponder
The Miracle of Tithing by Mark V Hansen

These three books contain the 'secret' that Joe Vitale writes about - but also lots of additional information and guidance.



Rating:
Summary: Greatest Book in A Long Time
Review: This book doesn't have some great secret that you'll be shocked to learn.. just a LOT of common sense that you should have known already.

But today's society doesn't talk about this stuff near enough. These are powerful concepts that EVERYONE should read, study and LIVE every day.

Not a single concept that I have not heard (and preached) before... but the combination of authors, teachers, stories and off course, Joe "MrFire" Vitale was perfect.

I read the book without putting it down, and immediately got up and started making changes in my own life. I'm ordering copies to GIVE AWAY, recommending it to business associates and quoting it in every conversation I have.

Thanks Joe.. you changed my life!