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Motivational authors & speakers usually start out with something new or useful, philosophically, but most devolve
into selling courses, books, and videos . . . This page was created because these guys are not really philosophers,
but attention must be paid because of their influence in the U.S.A. and around the world:
you recognize many of these individuals by name already.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motivational_speaker
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Motivational_speakers
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Major  Motivators,  A to Z
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motivational_speaker

The National Speakers Association (NSA) [est. 1973]
http://www.NSAspeaker.org
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Speakers_Association

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the World’s Leading Motivational Speaker Les Brown
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Brown_(speaker)

"The Best of Les Brown Audio Collection: Inspiration from the World’s Leading Motivational Speaker"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Brown_(speaker)
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Brown-Audio-Collection-Motivational/dp/1504791576/ = cd

"Motivational Speakers America: The Indispensable Guide To America's Business and Motivational Speakers" [2015?]
from Expert Success Speakers Network
brief descriptions in 140 pages of Les Brown & his tight little group of 45 associates
http://www.amazon.com/Motivational-Speakers-America-Indispensable-Americas/dp/1922093254/ Mar 19, 2016

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Dale Carnegie [1888-1955]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Carnegie "How To Win Friends and Influence People" classic self-help book [1936]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Win_Friends_and_Influence_People

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medical quack Deepak Chopra
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepak_Chopra

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Wayne Dyer [1940-2015]
Dyer's early work focused on psychological themes such as motivation, self actualization, and assertiveness and many of his books were bestsellers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Dyer

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T. Harv Eker
motivational speaker known for his theories on wealth and motivation
browse the T. Harv Eker Store {returns 30+ titles} at Amazon
http://www.harveker.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._Harv_Eker

self-published book "SpeedWealth" [2001]
http://www.amazon.com/Speedwealth-Make-Million-Business-Years/dp/0968985505/

"Secrets of The Millionaire Mind" bestseller [2005] published by HarperCollins
http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Millionaire-Mind-Mastering-Wealth-ebook/dp/B000FCJZ3G/ 2009
http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Millionaire-Mind-Mastering-Wealth/dp/0060763280/ hc

"Teachers of The Secret" live event [2013] featuring T. Harv Eker Power Within, Inc./Healthy Wealthy n Wise Press color DVD [7/2013] out of prodn/used not listed at IMDb • Amazon Instant Video [3/2013] rental SD $1.99, purchase SD $9.97

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motivational author & speaker Hal Elrod
browse books {60+ titles in multiple languages} • official website • books official website • Wikipedia

"The Miracle Morning: The Not- So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed To Transform Your Life (Before 8 AM)" [2012] by Hal Elrod, Foreword by Robert Kiyosaki “Hal Elrod is a genius and his book The Miracle Morning has been magical in my life. What Hal has done is taken the best practices, developed over centuries of human consciousness develop-ment, and condensed the 'best of the best' into a daily morning ritual. A ritual that is now part of my day.” — Robert T. Kiyosaki Kindle Edition from Miracle Morning Publng, LLC [12/2012] for $9.97 Hal Elrod Intl, Inc. 8½x5½ pb [12/2012] for $19.95 Hal Elrod Intl, Inc. 8½x5½ hardcover [12/2012] out of print/used

watch 6/2014 full FurtherEd lecture [1:22:55] online at YouTube

"Hal Elrod and The Miracle Morning" keynote video at the 2020 World Series of Sales
watch 4/2020 Rare Media video [1:26:43] online at YouTube

"The Miracle Morning: Changing Millions of Lives, One Morning At A Time" [streaming Dec 2020] from Hal Elrod Adapted from the international best-selling book by speaker/author/coach Elrod; tells the story of how a simple morning routine became a worldwide movement, showing the morning routines of some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs; but in the middle of filming, Hal is diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia and given a 30% chance of survival. Will his morning routine save his own life? • Directed by Nick Conedera; based on the 2012 best-selling book by Hal Elrod; narrated by Rob Actis; featuring Kim Kiyosaki & Robert Kiyosaki, Laila Ali, Dave Asprey, Jon Berghoff, Michael Breus, Brendon Burchard, author Hal Elrod, exec producer Pat Flynn, John Gray, Lewis Howes, John Lee Dumas, David Osborn, Joe Polish, Amanda Robbins, Jairek Robbins, Mel Robbins, John Ruhlin, J.P. Sears, Robin Sharma, Marci Shimoff, Jon Vroman full credits at IMDb • official movie site Disk.com color DVD with Special Features [12/2020] out of prodn/used Amazon Instant Video [12/2020] rental HD $4.99, purchase HD $11.99 Amazon Instant Video [12/2020] rental HD $4.99, purchase HD $11.99

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self-help author (Oliver) Napoleon Hill [1883-1970]
Hill's works were inspired by the philosophy of New Thought and the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson [1803-82].
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon_Hill

"Think and Grow Rich" [1937]
book is among the 10 best-selling self-help books of all time
http://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Deluxe-Complete-ebook/dp/B08HWXQ8B2/
http://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Deluxe-Complete/dp/1585426598/ Deluxe Edition Hardcover – October 16, 2008

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business consultant Daymond John [b. 1965]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daymond_John
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1369247/
http://www.daymondondemand.com/
http://www.amazon.com/stores/Daymond-John/author/B001JPAF46

known for "Shark Tank" TV show [since 2009] - 256 episodes
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1442550/

"Display of Power" [2007] is written by Daymond John with New York Times best-selling collaborator, Daniel Paisner
tells how four ordinary guys from Queens, New York rose from street corners to corner offices and became the greatest trendsetters of their generation
http://www.amazon.com/Display-Power-Daymond-John-ebook/dp/B005J6H6ES
http://www.amazon.com/Display-Power-Branding-Lifestyle-2015-08-04/dp/B01K3MK5P4/
http://www.amazon.com/Display-Power-Changed-Branding-Lifestyle/dp/1595558535/

"The Brand Within: The Power of Branding from Birth to the Boardroom" [4/2010]
examines the loyalty relationships companies and celebrities seek to establish with their customers and fans, along with the identifying marks
that consumers carry when they buy into a brand or lifestyle
http://www.amazon.com/Brand-Within-Daymond-John-ebook/dp/B005EZEVVU/
http://www.amazon.com/Brand-Within-Branding-Boardroom-Display/dp/0982596219/

"Shark Tank: Jump Start Your Business - How to Launch and Grow a Business from Concept to Cash [11/2013] by Michael Parrish DuDell
contributors include Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Kevin O'Leary
http://www.amazon.com/Shark-Tank-Jump-Start-Business-ebook/dp/B01DJX59P0
http://www.amazon.com/Shark-Tank-Jump-Start-Business/dp/1401312926/

"The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage" [2016]
features various success stories from entrepreneurs such as Kevin Plank, Steve Aoki, Gigi Butler, and Mo Bridges
book appeared on the Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestseller lists, and received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Instructional Literary Work
http://www.amazon.com/Power-Broke-Greatest-Competitive-Advantage-ebook/dp/B00WPQHK14
http://www.amazon.com/Power-Broke-Greatest-Competitive-Advantage/dp/1101903619/
http://www.amazon.com/Power-Broke-Greatest-Competitive-Advantage/dp/1101903597/

"Rise and Grind: Outperform, Outwork, and Outhustle Your Way to a More Successful and Rewarding Life" [Jan 2018]
New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-seller
http://www.amazon.com/Rise-Grind-Outperform-Outhustle-Successful-ebook/dp/B0727T8WYZ
http://www.amazon.com/Rise-Grind-Outperform-Outhustle-Successful/dp/0804189978/
http://www.amazon.com/Rise-Grind-Outperform-Outhustle-Successful/dp/0804189951/
"Persiste y Triunfarás: Supérate y construye una vida llena de éxitos y recompensas" Spanish Edition [10/2019]
http://www.amazon.com/Persiste-Triunfar%C3%A1s-Sup%C3%A9rate-construye-recompensas-ebook/dp/B07YZS7M6W
http://www.amazon.com/Persiste-Triunfaras-Spanish-John-Daymond/dp/1607385368/

"Mo's Bows: A Young Person's Guide to Start-Up Success: Measure, Cut, Stitch Your Way to a Great Business" [10/2019]
by Moziah Bridges with Tramica Morris, Foreword by Daymond John
http://www.amazon.com/Mos-Bows-Persons-Start-Up-Business-ebook/dp/B07NCXX3FG
http://www.amazon.com/Mos-Bows-Persons-Start-Up-Business/dp/0762492511/

"Powershift: Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, and Achieve Any Outcome" [3/2020]
http://www.amazon.com/Powershift-Transform-Situation-Achieve-Outcome-ebook/dp/B07TSY9QKW
http://www.amazon.com/Powershift-Transform-Situation-Achieve-Outcome/dp/059313625X/
http://www.amazon.com/Powershift-Transform-Situation-Achieve-Outcome/dp/0593136233/

"Founding FUBU" audio CD [April 2022] read by author Daymond John
http://www.amazon.com/Founding-FUBU-Daymond-John/dp/1799785041/

"Little Daymond Learns to Earn" [March 2023] became a New York Times best-seller
http://www.amazon.com/Little-Daymond-Learns-Earn-John-ebook/dp/B0B5MWQMY8/
http://www.amazon.com/Little-Daymond-Learns-Earn-John/dp/0593567277

"On The Line with Daymond John" [Audible Original 2/2024]
http://www.amazon.com/Line-Daymond-John-Conversations-Business/dp/B0CRYHTGQV 8 episodes + trailer

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basketball legend, businessmen & motivational speaker Magic Johnson
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Johnson

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businessman & author Robert Toru Kiyosaki [b. 1947]
author of the bestselling personal finance book of all time "Rich Dad Poor Dad" [1997]; founder of Rich Global LLC and the Rich Dad Company;
the books have sold over 44 million copies worldwide; main revenues come from franchisees of the Rich Dad seminars that are conducted by
independent individuals using Kiyosaki's brand name for a fee; also the creator of the CA$HFLOW board game series
and software games to educate adults and children about business and financial concepts

this section grew over time and was cut to its own page in Summer 2022

"Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money – That The Poor and Middle Class Do Not!" [1997] by Robert T. Kiyosaki, with Sharon L. Lechter, CPA bestselling personal finance book of all time; tells the story of Robert Kiyosaki and his real father and the father of his best friend (his rich dad) and the ways in which both men shaped his ideas about money & investing; the book explodes the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich and explains the difference between working for money and having your money work for you Kindle Edition from Plata Publng [4/2017] for $6.82 Plata Publng 9x6 pb [6/2022] for $15.16 Business Plus 9x6 pb [5/2000] for $17.87 Plata Publng mass pb [8/2011] for $12.50

"Rich Dad Cashflow Board Game - Third Edition" [ages 14 & up; 2019] The Rich Dad Company 3rd edition board game in 11x15x3-inch box [7/2019] for $79.97

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Sharon L. Lechter, CPA is based in Arizona
co-author with Robert T. Kiyosaki from 1996 to 2006
http://www.sharonlechter.com/ •
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharon_Lechter
her Pay Your Family First company [est. 2007]
http://www.payyourfamilyfirst.com/

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self-help lecturer Dan Millman and his "Peaceful Warrior" Saga
browse books • official website • movie credits • Wikipedia

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American author and radio actor & speaker Earl Nightingale [1921-89]
He was the voice of Sky King, the hero of an early 1950s radio adventure series, and hosted a WGN radio program from 1950 to 1956
dealing mostly with the subjects of human character development, motivation, and meaningful existence.
browse the Earl Nightingale Store {returns 50+ print & audio titles} at Amazon • Nightingale-Conant Publng [est. 1960] • Wikipedia

"The Strangest Secret" began as a 1956 spoken word record that sold over one million copies and received the first Gold Record for the spoken word,
and helped to launch the fields of business motivation and audio publishing; it was later adapted into print and video forms; economist Terry Savage
has termed it "… one of the great motivational books of all time".
recording/book entry at Wikipedia

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Canadian psychologist Jordan B. Peterson Page

Dr. Peterson published his bestselling "12 Rules For Life" book in 2018, then survived severe health problems in the aftermath of benzodiazepine withdrawal;
the latter may be the cause of his subsequent lecture & podcast appearances as a screaming advocate of right-wing fascism.

"Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief" [1999]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maps_of_Meaning:_The_Architecture_of_Belief

"12 Rules For Life: An Antidote To Chaos" [2018]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_Rules_for_Life

"Beyond Order: 12 More Rules For Life" [2021]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Order

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self-help coach & speaker Tony Robbins lives in Florida
nee Anthony J. Mahavoric; his courses are famous for the 'fire walk' events
browse the Tony Robbins Store {returns 50 titles} at Amazon • official website • Wikipedia
Anthony Robbins Foundation [est. 1991]

"Unlimited Power" [Free Press 1986] ISBN 0-684-84577-6
"Awaken The Giant Within" [Free Press 1991] ISBN 0671791540
"Giant Steps" [Touchstone 1994] ISBN 0671891049
"Money: Master The Game" [Simon & Schuster 2014] ISBN 1476757801
"Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook" [Simon & Schuster 2017] co-authored with Peter Mallouk ISBN 1501164589

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Emanuel James 'Jim' Rohn [1930-2009]
presented personal development seminars worldwide for more than 40 years
browse the Jim Rohn Store {returns 90+ titles} at Amazon • official website • Wikipedia

"The Power of Ambition: Awakening The Powerful Force Within You" []
"Take Charge of Your Life" []
"The Day That Turns Your Life Around" []
"7 Strategies For Wealth & Happiness: Power Ideas From America's Foremost Business Philosopher" []
"My Philosophy For Successful Living" []
"The Seasons of Life" []
"Motivation Force: Jim Rohn Biography" [] www.motivationforce.com

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TikTok star and Your (favorite) Rich BFF Vivian Tu
Your Rich BFF Media, LLC • not listed at Wikipedia

"Rich AF: The Winning Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life" [2023] New York Times bestseller by Vivian Tu 'fresh, no-BS advice on ... personal finance for a new generation' Kindle Edition from Portfolio [12/2023] for $15.99 Portfolio 9¼x6¼ hardcover [12/2023] for $20.28

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motivatonal entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey

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inspirational writer & publisher Dan Zadra is based in Wallace, Idaho
founded Seattle's Compendium, Inc., one of the nation's foremost publishers of inspirational books, gifts & greeting cards;
also founder & creative director of Zadra Creative [est. 2012].
“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame.
The gift of life is yours; it is an amazing journey, and you alone are responsible for the quality of it.”
browse the Dan Zadra Store {returns 80+ titles} at Amazon • not listed on Wikipedia

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Zig Ziglar []

Movies,  Stageplays,  Other  Media

"Money" 3-part documentary series [BBC-TV Nov-Dec 2011] hour-long 3-part documentary series about the effect of money on citizens of Great Britain; "an intimate investigation into our personal attitudes to money, examining what we privately feel and believe about money [that] follows people who dedicate their lives to getting rich, documents how people spend their money, and examines how money affects our personal relationships" Produced & directed by Vanessa Engle • series credits at IMDb • series official homepage DVD/Blu-ray not available (8/2022)

Episode 1: "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" [Nov 2011] • episode credits at IMDb
featuring renowned American 'wealth gurus' Robert Kiyosaki & T. Harv Eker
Episode 2: "Couples" [Dec 2011] • episode credits at IMDb
Episode 3: "Forty Grand" [Dec 2011] • episode credits at IMDb

Works  About  Motivation

"The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up To Win" [2018] by Jeff Haden, Inc.com's most popular columnist Author shows us how to reframe our thinking about the relationship of motivation to success, taking the mystery out of accomplishment, and offers practical advice that anyone can use to stop stalling and start working on those dreams Kindle Edition from Portfolio [1/2018] for $6.99 Portfolio 8½x5¾ hardcover [1/2018] for $14.39

"The Last Motivational Book You'll Ever Need: The Indestructible Formula to Be Unstoppable and Achieve Your Goals" [2020] by Mark Erdat 92-page No B.S. Self Help Books 9x6 pb [10/2020] for $11.63 92-page No B.S. Self Help Books 9x6 hardcover [10/2020] for $17.99

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