Zero Limits: The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace, and More
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • transformational book
  • Rev Theresa Claytor, GCFP, CLL
  • Another rediculous rip-off
  • The Way To Go
  • Another excellent one!!!!!!!
Zero Limits: The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace, and More
Joe Vitale , and Ihaleakala Hew Len
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Praise For Zero Limits

"This riveting book can awaken humanity. It reveals the simple power of four phrases to transform your life. It's all based in love by an author spreading love. You should get ten copies of it——one for you and nine to give away. It's that good."
—— Debbie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of The Dark Side of the Light Chasers

"I love this book! I feel it will be the definitive personal-change/self-help book for at least a generation and viewed as a watershed event by historians. There is real potential for this book to start a movement that will end war, poverty, and the environmental devastation of our beloved planet."
—— Marc Gitterle, MD, www.CardioSecret.com

"This book is like a stick of dynamite, and the moment you start reading, the fuse is lit.

It blows away all the complex and confusing success paradigms of the past and reveals a refreshing and clear path to transform your life with just one simple step. As you explore Zero Limits with Vitale, be prepared for a journey that is both challenging and inspiring beyond anything you've imagined."
—— Craig Perrine, www.MaverickMarketer.com

"There are more than 6 billion different manifestations of human existence on the planet?and only one of us here. In Zero Limits, Vitale has captured the truth that all great spiritual, scientific, and psychological principles teach at the most fundamental level. Boil it all down to the basics and the keys are quite simple—— the answer to all life's challenges is profound love and gratitude. Read this book; it's a reminder of the truth and ability you already possess."
—— James Arthur Ray, philosopher and bestselling author of Practical Spirituality and The Science of Success

"Wow! This is the best and most important book Vitale has ever written!"
—— Cindy Cashman, www.FirstSpaceWedding.com

"I couldn't put it down. This book elegantly sketches what I've learned and learned about in twenty-one years of personal study, and then it takes it to the next level. If you're looking for true peace along with 'the good stuff,' then this book is for you."
—— David Garfinkel, author of Advertising Headlines That Make You Rich

"Zero Limits is Vitale's adventure into the most mind-altering reading experience of your life."
—— Joseph Sugarman, President, BluBlocker Sunglasses, Inc.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars transformational book.......2007-10-05

Zero Limits can only be described as life altering. The pure and simple practices of the Hawaiian healing method detailed in the book can literally change the world as we know it.

5 out of 5 stars Rev Theresa Claytor, GCFP, CLL.......2007-10-04

This book is so simple that it is hard to fathom. I have been using this ancient Hawaiian healing system and it has been working for me. In order to let go of hoping I can forgive somebody else for a perceived wrong, I just ask to be forgiven. I now know that everything exists within me and not out there. So the way out of a problem is to go within. Thanks I needed that.

1 out of 5 stars Another rediculous rip-off.......2007-10-03

Nothing but sales pitch for his other books, his seminar, and he says nothing about real Ho'O Ponopono.
And I am disgusetd by his published claim that he is "The Jesus of Business".

5 out of 5 stars The Way To Go.......2007-10-01

I bought "Zero Limits", from [...]. Once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. It was fasinating, clear and informative. I enjoyed it so much I bought another copy for my daughter. I'm putting the information to work in my daily life. WHAT A WAY TO GO!!! I'm a much happier camper. I sinceerely recommend it. It will be a valuable part of your library and life. Thank you. E. Thompson

5 out of 5 stars Another excellent one!!!!!!!.......2007-09-30

This is the second book by Joe Vitale that I have finished in record time! He has me hook, line and sinker.
I thought "The Attractor Factor" was great, but this one makes me even more of a true fan of his work.
ANYONE who buys "Zero Limits" will greatly benefit from the information it contains. As far as I am concerned, there is NO OTHER self improvement bok or guru on the market. Joe Vitale's works blow them ALL out of the water.
I can't wait for "The Key" in a few weeks!
There's a Customer Born Every Minute: P.T. Barnum's Amazing 10 "Rings of Power" for Creating Fame, Fortune, and a Business Empire TodayGuaranteed!
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • Old ideals, revived.
There's a Customer Born Every Minute: P.T. Barnum's Amazing 10 "Rings of Power" for Creating Fame, Fortune, and a Business Empire TodayGuaranteed!
Joe Vitale
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Praise for THERE'S A CUSTOMER BORN EVERY MINUTE

"Joe Vitale has created an entertaining, educational, and motivational manual-with the help of P.T. Barnum-that belongs in every hotel room alongside the Bible. Then, guests might read his inspirational book first, and give thanks to God for this worthy discovery."
—Alan Abel, media hoaxer, author, consultantand lecturer on "Using Your Wits to Win"

"If you're going to excel in business, learning about a showman like Barnum and applying some of the lessons he taught can give you valuable insights. Joe Vitale has captured ten of these lessons (he calls them 'rings of power') and shows how you can apply them in a way that will open your eyes and stretch your imagination. There's a lot of money-making and fun wisdom here."
—Joseph Sugarman, Chairman, BluBlocker Corporation

"Finally someone does it!!! Joe Vitale reveals the REAL P.T. Barnum! Vitale highlights the outrageously astute marketing of Barnum. Barnum's driving belief certainly was that there IS a customer 'born' every minute. You will glean a number of useful 'new' marketing ideas that you can instantly use in your business. And you will learn about one of the savviest marketers of a time gone by. Fun, exciting, insightful, and packed with ideas! Genius!"
—Kevin Hogan, author of The Science of Influence and The Psychology of Persuasion

"I love this book. If you'd like to know the real story about one of the most fascinating characters in American history, told by a master storyteller (and the person who probably knows more about him than anyone else), read this book. Barnum is not the guy portrayed by the legend attached to his name. He is much, much more, and Vitale tells his story with the can't-put-it-down passion and excitement he's become so well known for."
—Bill Harris, President, Centerpointe Research Institute

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A "Must Read".......2007-09-05

This book was a great adventure to read and re-read for me. The business principles used by P.T. Barnum over 100 years ago are still very much applicable and appropriate for today. Keeping his (Barnum) focus and positive attitude in the face of adversity gave me pause to reflect on my own business experiences and challenges. Joe Vitale did an excellent job of researching and presenting the material. I highly recommend this book.

5 out of 5 stars Got 10X the Cost of Book in FREE Advertising in 48 hours!.......2007-04-14

I have to admit, while I've read reviews that made incredible claims about the results people have experienced in short periods of time, I'd never had that experience myself...until now.

Less than 48 hours after having received my book, I had used just one of the many methods to get over $300 worth of FREE advertising. Is this a fluke? Hardly. Because of the win/win situation this method creates, it can be used successfully day after day. I'm certain I'll never pay for advertising again.

This book is not only chock full of useful ideas and methods for making your business or product/service BOOM, it's also an utterly fascinating read. P.T. Barnum is one of those guy's you'd have love to have met in person, and after reading Joe's book, you'll feel like you have.

5 out of 5 stars Guaranteed Success in Business.......2007-01-14

From the title, Joe Vitale, shows us how Joe's customers are born every minute. Can you see the secret?

I will not miss any books from Joe. It is a must in business. Customers are critical, when you have 10 amazing "Rings of Power", Our business success is Guaranteed.

If you just delay 1 day in getting this book, you are losing 1440 customers today. Grab the book now, and stop losing customers for your business success.

5 out of 5 stars Value Beyond Belief - I can't believe I got this for $15 (Barnum Would Love It).......2006-09-13

Book opinions can be pretty subjective - one person loves it, one person hates it. Who to believe?

I read a ton of books on marketing, sales, business biography, personal development, etc. In general, I try to find a few tasty morsels from each book... "one good idea" to be worth the price of the book.

Reading this book was like going through a buffet - with tons of great ideas, and insight into business; both in history, and how those lessons are aplicable today. In fact, I recieved a few concrete ideas which I'm acting on, which will I'm sure result in hundreds of thousands in income to me in the next couple years.

The old adage - you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make em drink is true. Joe Vitale can expose a great idea or piece of advice, but if one doesn't take action, what good is it?

For $15? good value - read the book with a pen / highligter in hand, and make notes - and take action on those ideas.

Knowledge is not power - knowledge is potential power. Action has power - so take action on the knowledge.


4 out of 5 stars Old ideals, revived........2006-08-25

This is enjoyable reading, with a lot of interesting stories from PT Barnum.
The Life of P. T. Barnum, Written by Himself
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • only himself could write it
  • Oh what a life!
  • Disrespectful packaging of an American classic.
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The Life of P. T. Barnum, Written by Himself
P T. Barnum
Manufacturer: University of Illinois Press
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ASIN: 0252069021

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1855. P.T. Barnum relates a true history of his adventures and the many enterprises in which he had engaged. A very interesting and colorful man, Barnum discusses his checkered career, where he had been everything from farmer's boy to merchant, clerk to manager, show man and bank president. He had been in jails and palaces, known poverty and wealth, traveled over a large portion of two continents and had seen all varieties of people and character. A light-hearted, intriguing history which will endeavor the reader to laugh at the antics of this historical show man.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars only himself could write it.......2006-11-18

Barnum is one of my "great american heroes." This is his life in his own words, written at the peak of his fame and success, and before bad things began to make him bitter. He is cocky, bemused, hilarious and thoroughly full of beans: he knows it and revels in it. If you ever have an interest in self promotion or promotion of any kind, read this book. Learn from the greatest master of marketing of all time.

5 out of 5 stars Oh what a life!.......2005-12-20

Phineas Taylor Barnum (July 5, 1810 - April 7, 1891), American showman who is best remembered for his entertaining hoaxes and for founding the circus that eventually became Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus.

In Brooklyn, New York in 1871, he established "P.T. Barnum's Grand Traveling Museum, Menagerie, Caravan, and Circus", a traveling amalgamation of circus, menagerie and museum of "freaks", which by 1872 was billing itself as "The Greatest Show on Earth".

There's a sucker born every minute" is a phrase often credited to P.T. Barnum. However, when Barnum's biographer tried to track down when Barnum had uttered this phrase, all of Barnum's friends and acquaintances told him it was out of character. Barnum's credo was more along the lines of "there's a customer born every minute" -- he wanted to find ways to draw new customers in all the time because competition was fierce and people bored easily

Barnum wrote several books, including The Humbugs of the World (1865), Struggles and Triumphs (1869), and his Autobiography (first in 1854, and later editions including 1869).

Barnum is a treat to read and is never boring! I highly recommend his books.


1 out of 5 stars Disrespectful packaging of an American classic........2003-06-11

P.T. Barnum was a creative force in the worlds of advertising, museums, entertainment and finally, the circus. He was also a politician who held two high offices. He supported the northern view of the Civil War, he was anti-slavery, he constantly fought to bring the rich and powerful and regular folk together under one roof. He believed in the American Dream and that those that came to America had the curiosity to find out what was on the other side of the ocean for themselves. It was this same curiosity that led them inside museums and under the big top. He coined many phrases and terms used freely today. P.T. Barnum created worlds similar to worlds written by authors Frank L. Baum (the Oz books) and Mark Twain. Perhaps P.T. Barnum is not the best person to tell that story, but the book is a classic American tale of an American legend. Too bad it was packaged with mocking commentary on the cover and introduction which was completely inappropriate for display on one's bookshelf. It is difficult to tell why the publishers would sell the book when they have such obvious disdain for it. Everyone will always remember Barnum and not even buyers of the book will recall the names of the authors, but still, this is certainly not the way an autobiography should be published. Imagine buying a book of famous portraits only to find that the publishers have drawn mustaches on each one. As a collector, this is a waste, wait for another edition.

1 out of 5 stars Communist Introduction.......2002-07-03

Even though this is the only edition of Barnum's autobiography in print it's advisable to skip this edition as the introducer is one of a proliferating number of reductive political hacks scheming at the cultural studies fringes who have weaseled into positions of "advisers" "editors" "introducers" and similar jobs extraneous to writing proper at publishing houses. Among them Caleb Crane who has used his homosexuality to secure positions at The Modern Library & NYT Book Review, S.T. Joshi leftist historical fabricator extraordinaire, and the current specimen a dogmatic Marxist who has authored a scurrilous tome purporting that Edgar Allen Poe secretly reduced the slave figures of pre civil war America, among other delusions. In doing this he follows his predecessor Rufus W. Griswold only the offences change, overdrinking was the politically incorrect gaffe in Griswolds time. What a poverty stricken outsider would gain by such activities is not explained, not even considering it's blasé materialistic crudity as interpretation. So unless you plan on ripping out the conceited Stalinist introduction avoid this book.

4 out of 5 stars A Humbugger for the Ages.......2001-12-04

One of the most ambiguous figures in American history is P.T. Barnum. He was a legendary showman, curator, writer, entrepreneur--but he was also known for his humbugs. Many of his great successes were based on scamming and frauding the American public.

He was a master of marketing and advertising. His ability to manipulate the media was a precursor for much of American life in the last 150 years. Barnum had a genius for drawing in the crowd and creating scandals. He was often the one who exposed his own frauds.

This autobiography provides a fascinating glimpse into the man behind the legend and myth. Barnum begins with childhood and works his way through his life up to that point. This one is the original autobiography written in 1855. Many of his great triumphs like General Tom Thumb and the Jenny Lind tour had already taken place.

It should be remembered that Barnum is telling his own tale so it would be wise to maintain a cynical stance when reading this tale. I often found myself nodding with agreement at what I was reading and then pausing to consider that Barnum may have been hoodwinking the reader.

Overall, this is a compelling read in spite potential exaggerations. Barnum, for better or worse, is one of the most famous of all American showman. He set the stage for much of the entertainment world since his time. I found myself disdainful of some of his excesses but I came away with an overall appreciation for this man.

The American landscape is richer for having him. He has provided us with one of our greatest myths.
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    P.T. Barnum
    Arthur H. Saxon
    Manufacturer: Columbia University Press
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    I believe hugely in advertising and blowing my own trumpet, beating the gongs, drums, to attract attention to a show, Phineas Taylor Barnum wrote to a publisher in 1860. "I don't believe in 'duping the public,' but I believe in first attracting and then pleasing them."

    The name P.T. Barnum is virtually synonymous with the fine art of self-advertisement and the apocryphal statement, "There's a sucker born every minute." Nearly a century after his death, Barnum remains one of America's most celebrated figures.

    In the Selected Letters of P.T. Barnum, A.H. Saxon brings together more than 300 letters written by the self-styled "Prince of Humbugs." Here we see him, opinionated and exuberant, with only the rarest flashes of introspection and self-doubt, haggling with business partners, blustering over politics, and attempting to get such friends as Mark Twain to endorse his latest schemes.

    Always the king of showmen, Barnum considered himself a museum man first and was forever on the lookout for "curiosities," whether animate or inanimate. His early career included such outright frauds as Joice Heth, the "161-year-old nurse of George Washington," and the Fejee Mermaid-the desiccated head and torso of a monkey sewn to the body of a fish. Although in later years he projected a more solid, respectable image-managing the irreproachable "legitimate" attraction Jenny Lind, becoming a leading light in the temperance crusade, founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus-much of his daily existence continued to be unabashedly devoted to manipulating public opinion so as to acquire for himself and his enterprises what he delightedly termed "notoriety."

    His famous autobiography, The Life of P.T. Barnum, which he regularly augmented during the last quarter century of his life, was itself a masterpiece of self-promotion. "Will you have the kindness to announce that I am writing my life & that fifty-seven different publishers have applied for the chance of publishing it," he wrote to a newspaper editor, adding, "Such is the fact-and if it wasn't, why still it ain't a bad announcement."

    The Selected Letters of P.T. Barnum captures the magic of this consummate showman's life, truly his own "greatest show on earth."

    Humbug: The Art of P. T. Barnum
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Great Overview
    Humbug: The Art of P. T. Barnum
    Neil Harris
    Manufacturer: University Of Chicago Press
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    ASIN: 0226317528

    Book Description

    This carefully researched study of America's greatest showman, huckster, and impresario is both an inclusive analysis of the historical and cultural forces that were the conditions of P. T. Barnum's success, and, as befits its subject, a richly entertaining presentation of the outrageous man and his exploits.

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    5 out of 5 stars Great Overview.......2004-03-03

    This book gives a great overview of the life and times of P.T. Barnum. It doesn't go too in-depth about any particular parts of his life but does touch on just about everything he did. It's a great entry level book into the world of P.T. Barnum.
    P. T. Barnum: America's Greatest Showman
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Barnum book lives up to the hype
    • Big Show Man get a Big Book
    • Wonderful! But Why?
    • Beautifully done and incredibly informative
    • Barnum book lives up to the hype.
    P. T. Barnum: America's Greatest Showman
    Philip B. Kunhardt Jr. , Philip B. Kunhardt III , and Peter W. Kunhardt
    Manufacturer: Knopf
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    5. Barnum Barnum

    ASIN: 0679435743
    Release Date: 1995-09-26

    Amazon.com

    There is no denying Barnum's abiding influence, more than a century later, on our popular culture. For better and worse, we owe our irrepressible infatuation with show biz to the prodigious swarm of divas, minstrels, circuses, museums, curiosities, beauty pageants, sideshows, fat-baby and poultry contests that he unleashed, making himself one of America's first millionaires. This amply illustrated, all-encompassing biography leaves no stone unturned, no curiosity unrevealed.

    Book Description

    One of the earliest practitioners of "the show business, " P.T. Barnum built his reputation largely on the exoticism of others. A man of complex motives, Barnum possessed a unique genius and his influence on popular culture is evident to this day. Barnum will be a three-hour Discovery Channel special airing in October. Illustrations, 260 in color.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Barnum book lives up to the hype.......2006-05-25

    The publishers didn't pull a Barnum on the public with this one. They deliver what they promise -- a fascinating, detailed, and engagingly readable biography of the first true showman.

    Barnum and the people he pulled into his world come alive in these pages. Amply illustrated, often with rare photos, this is a great book for anyone, not just circus buffs.

    5 out of 5 stars Big Show Man get a Big Book.......2004-09-27

    This is a really GREAT book. Lot of pictures - I like that. This book could be enjoyed by anyone I think. It sits on my coffee table and it works really good - people come to my house - see it - pick it up - and then I don't have to talk to them for about 30 minutes.

    5 out of 5 stars Wonderful! But Why?.......2003-03-25

    I have only one thing to say, and it's more of a question than anything else:

    Why is such a masterpiece (this book), the best of it's kind on one of America's greatest showman, out of print?

    That's too bad because this has got to be the best book ever written about P.T. Barnum. The authors have done a meticulous job of researching this man's life and work, along with providing hundreds of long-gone pictures and posters covering every inch of Barnum's career. Books of this kind are rare and don't get any better than that!

    5 out of 5 stars Beautifully done and incredibly informative.......1998-08-12

    This book is one of those books that you love to look through, tons of pictures, nicely laid out. And not only is it aesthetically magnificant, but it is quite possibly the most extensive source of information on Barnum available anywhere. It also has a good index and is laid out in a way that makes all of the information easy to get to, without reading millions of pages of stuffy prose.

    5 out of 5 stars Barnum book lives up to the hype........1997-12-17

    The publishers didn't pull a Barnum on the public with this one. They deliver what they promise -- a fascinating, detailed, and engagingly readable biography of the first true showman. Amply illustrated, often with rare photos, this is a great book for anyone, not just circus buffs.
    Mermaids, Mummies, and Mastodons: The Emergence of the American Museum
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      Mermaids, Mummies, and Mastodons: The Emergence of the American Museum
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      The Science of Getting Rich and the Art of Money Getting
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      4 out of 5 stars As companion to "The Secret", it's great.......2007-03-12

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      The Colossal P. T. Barnum Reader: NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT IN THE UNIVERSE
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      5 out of 5 stars Excellent Assigned Text for History Courses.......2007-04-27

      Let me preface this review by saying that it will center entirely on the using the book in a college-level course. I used this as an assigned text in U.S. history survey in 2007. Frankly, I did not know how students would react to or engage with Barnum. They enjoyed the book and the sparks flew in our classroom discussion. I think this text works much better than Barnum's autobiography as an introduction to Barnum's historical significance. The only small criticism I will make of the book is that it would be even better (for classroom use) with a longer introduction that expands on Barnum's life, career, and historical context. James Cook has written brilliantly on these points, so perhaps a second edition will include a longer introduction. I prepared one lecture to fill in some of these gaps. Also, the first selection, "Adventures of an Adventurer" is very difficult for undergraduates to grasp, so I just omitted it from the assigned reading.
      Twenty-One Elephants and Still Standing
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      After fourteen years of construction, the Brooklyn Bridge was completed, much to the delight of the sister cities it connected: Brooklyn and New York City. Fireworks and top hats filled the air in celebration when the magnificent bridge opened in 1883. But some wondered just how much weight the new bridge could hold. Was it truly safe? One man seized the opportunity to show people in Brooklyn, New York and the world that the Brooklyn Bridge was in fact strong enough to hold even the heaviest of passengers. P. T. Barnum, creator of "The Greatest Show on Earth," would present a show too big for the Big Top and too wondrous to forget.

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      5 out of 5 stars It reads with the drama of fiction but is based on fact, which is even more intriguing.......2005-11-04

      It took fourteen years of construction to build the Brooklyn Bridge, connecting Brooklyn and New York - but some wondered how much weight the new bridge could safely handle. One man decided to show them it was strong enough to hold even the heaviest passenger -- and demonstrated this with elephants. The man's name? P.T. Barnum. It reads with the drama of fiction but Twenty-one Elephants And Still Standing is based on fact, which is even more intriguing.

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