Earl Nightingale - 20 Minutes That Can Change Your Life

Earl Nightingale - 20 Minutes That Can Change Your Life

released on LP in 1966

I spent 20 minutes of my life listening to this and I must say that those 20 minutes could indeed change my life. Sure I listened to a numerous amount of success-motivation life-improvement records in my life. However, I haven't felt as transformed into a new man as much as I have from listening to Earl Nightingale's 20 minutes. Good thing too as I cannot ever have those 20 minutes back.

Like many other humans, I have wondered why some people were successful in life while many more were not. Earl Nightingale certainly wondered about the same thing. From those 20 minutes, it becomes clear to me that I seem like such a loser in life because I have not been concerned with focusing my efforts towards obtaining more income and to be worth a lot of money by age 65. I have been wasting my time trying to contribute knowledge to society and helping people find information through my work in real life and in some ways my in my virtual life. I have tried to make the world a better place through education and enrichment. Alas, it turns out that I have been living life in the wrong manner.

Thanks to the smooth voice of Earl, I have righted the course of my life. From now on, I will strive to increase my income and therefore increase my wealth. I will be worth millions by age 65. I will have to put off my goal of becoming a professional librarian since professional librarians are underpaid therefore I will end up being worth only thousands by age 65 if I'm lucky. I suppose that I'll have to go get an MBA (Master's of Business Administration). That will be difficult because I can't afford to pay for more classes. Most of my paycheck is going towards paying student loans that were used for getting the Master of Library Science degree.

Then I remembered Earl talking about attitude on side 2. I need to change my attitude and emulate the attitude and personality of a person I want to be like. The person that Earl has in mind is someone who already has a high income and is projected to be worth a lot of dough at age 65. Gosh, there's no one like that in my chosen profession. Perhaps I need to read Fortune or Forbes to find a 1%er to emulate and admire. I'm sure the 1%ers have the right attitude while the rest of the people, who are being used to make more money for the 1%ers, seem to lack the right attitude.

Earl recommends coming up with at least 5 ideas per day on how to increase one's income. Earl says that one doesn't have to come up with any ideas on the weekend. He says that 25 ideas per week presents opportunities for achieving the goal of increasing income. He says some ideas are worthless while a few could be excellent. The point is to have a positive attitude and keep coming up with ideas to increase wealth, forget the rest of society, most of them are losers anyway who have a poor attitude. Earl says that the more one contributes to his efforts, the more rewards there will be for his efforts. It is implied that one must work more hours to get more money. BTW, the record is targeted at males meaning that the women are there to provide support for their men to increase their income while keeping the house clean and fixing meals. Another implication is that women don't need to increase their income. The top rungs of society must agree as they're still paying women less than men in the same jobs. Geez, if only those women weren't so darn uppity, they could go back to keeping house and serving the men in their quest for more income instead of striving for equality.

So, here are 20 minutes that too can change your life (or not you loser). At least, you get to hear the smooth voice of Earl.

Tracklisting:

Side 1

1.  20 Minutes That Can Change Your Life  {9:38}

Side 2

1.  20 Minutes That Can Change Your Life [continued]  {11:02}

Tom Vu video clips

Come in. We're still having our birthday/anniversary party here in the Basement. There's a little cake and ice cream left. It's all chocolate, of course.

While I've been celebrating, I've been watching some inspirational video clips of a rich gentleman named Tom Vu. As you have seen from the video clip in the previous post, Tom wants to help people make money by conducting seminars explaining how he was able to make his millions and people can use his techniques to make millions too. He put out an infomercial back in the late 1980s advertising his services while displaying some of his possessions. Tom may have asked some of his female friends (which is quite notable that they conform to society's standards of beauty enabling them to have confidence for them to wear only bikinis) to help out on his infomercial just by hanging around with him. (Most likely, what really happened is that he paid them handsomely).

Tom Vu apparently made a killing in real estate investments especially from bankruptcies and foreclosures. He was able to buy yachts, cars, mansions, "waterfalls", polo shirts, etc. According to his infomercial, Tom used to be poor where he grew up with 9 siblings. Tom held low-status, low-paying jobs including one where he worked at a country club which he tells about in the video clip below. Then Tom ended up where he was because he is such a hard worker. I believe that Tom retired from real estate investing and is now a professional poker player. I also heard rumors that he's still doing real estate investments particularly with condos in Las Vegas.

The video clip below this paragraph is just Tom all by his lonesome. No young women in bikinis are present. It's just Tom by one of his luxury cars and in front of his "waterfall" installed in his front yard. Tom explains how he was determined to be successful. As mentioned already, Tom asked some old rich guy how he got rich and how Tom too can become rich. The old rich guy told Tom three words that is the secret to success. Of course, Tom does not tell what are those three words. Instead, Tom says that he will only tell those three words at one of his seminars. Tom goes on to say that his friends and strangers thought he was crazy for trying to be successful, to be rich. Those people who doubted Tom are losers while Tom is a winner. It seems he got some new friends when he became successfully rich.



The second video clip below this paragraph is more of Tom's infomercial. This time his friends, the women in bikinis, are in full display. Tom tries to inspire the viewers with his success stories and advertises his seminars. Tom says his course is not the same as everybody else's. If he brought along his friends in bikinis to his seminars, then he would be definitely be right. (I wonder if he actually did just that.)



I also have these clips and a few others available for the taking if anyone wants to watch these on their mp3/video players or not have to be connected online.

There will be the usual oddball LPs, tapes, and maybe CDs and Internet finds forthcoming. There's some "good" stuff in the pipeline. Also, sometime in the next few months, I may upload some videos myself from my collection rather than just posting other peoples' video uploads that are on YouTube. BTW, thanks to the folks who originally posted these video clips.

Tracklisting: (link will be back soon)

1. tom vu [waterfall clip in this post] {2:20}

2. Tom Vu commercial {4:51}

3. Tom Vu and his babes [clip from previous post] {1:39}

4. Tom Vu - another clip (with music) [also in this post] {3:20}

Gertrude Behanna - God Isn't Dead

Gertrude Behanna - God Isn't Dead

released on LP

In the area where I live, a copy of this recording can often be found in thrift stores. I almost see as many copies of this as Barbara Streisand, Mantovani, or those Firestone Christmas albums (all guaranteed to make one's thrift store browsing experiences depressing). The copies of God Isn't Dead are usually beat-up or worn. I wasn't sure if I really wanted this anyway.

Earlier in the year at the annual library sale, I spotted a copy in very good condition and finally gave in. I bought a copy. The cover was in very good condition, however the condition of the LP itself was only in good condition.

Gertrude Behanna was among the small percentage of humans in the world who was wealthy because she was fortunate to be born to wealthy parents. That does not mean she was happy throughout her life of glamour, not having to do any actual work, and having a near unlimited amount of money to spend. She lived a life of misery. She was an alcoholic and drug addict who had three marriages that were disastrous. Something tells me her misery was mostly caused by Gertrude herself although her family situation was not exactly wonderful. At one point in her life, Gertrude was not feeling well physically and mentally. Her physician recommended that Gertrude seek psychiatric help. Instead, Gertrude decided to seek out Jesus.

Apparently, it worked out for her according to the liner notes: At age 53 she discovered that God was not dead ... that through the miracle of Christ's divine love and power ... drugs, liquor and despair itself could be conquered. Her health regained, she has spent the past 15 years touring the country, telling her story, giving hope and encouragement to thousands in all walks of life.

Gertrude wrote an autobiography, The Late Liz, that was supposedly a best-seller plus she recorded this record of confessions and testimony.

Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. God Isn't Dead {29:18}

Side 2

1. God Isn't Dead continued {29:33}

Ernie Anderson and Alex Dreier - Miracle Methods and Power Closing Techniques

Ernie Anderson and Alex Dreier - Miracle Methods and Power Closing Techniques

Here is an LP targeted at salesmen so they can increase wealth for their companies and even for themselves. The liner notes say:

On this one LP disc, the Businessmen's Record Club presents two outstanding talks on salesmanship by two distinguished TV and radio personalities.

On Side One, Ernie Anderson offers every salesman 13 "miracle methods" to raise personal sales and income. Each of these methods sounds simple enough, even obvious to anyone with any success in selling. [Why are they miracle methods then if they are so obvious that every salesman (salesperson) should be trained in using them?] Yet each method is ignored by countless salesmen every day, for an incalculable loss in sales revenue for the companies they represent. [So, that's why they are called "miracle methods". Would it be a miracle if many salesmen didn't ignore these methods? Then there would be no need for this LP and Ernie Anderson wouldn't make any money telling people "miracle methods". Oh, sorry, I accidentally used a bit of what is called critical thinking.]

The important thing is to put each of these miracle methods into practice. For they are all based on action, not some abstract theory. [These can be used in the real world. Great!] They all require more effort, but all pay off with handsome rewards. [That means get off your lazy asses and get out there and get in customers' faces to peddle your wares.] And - taken altogether - these 13 methods will take you up the mountain top [Mt. McKinley?, the Matterhorn?, K2?], reaching for the stars. You'll be a happier, more successful, more popular person when you make each method an everyday habit for the rest of your life. [This sentence alone should be an incentive to head for the dl link.]

On Side Two, Alex Dreier offers nine power closing techniques to help you achieve the most important step in selling [Side Two starts by Alex saying "Now we come to the payoff". Was this sampled on an Ice Cube record or was it another rapper? I recall hearing this snippet on some rap record way back when.] . . . getting that signature on the dotted line. [Does this also make you happier, more successful and more popular not to mention better looking?] Everything else in selling may be important - but the man who finally makes the sale is the man who brings home the bacon. [And the eggs, and the bread, and the milk.]

A good closer reaps the benefit of everything which has gone before him . . . the advertising, the customer's natural desire, even his competitor's spadework. [Does this mean that Ernie Anderson's miracle methods are no good unless a salesman can close the deal? Good thing that 9 power closing techniques are on the other side of the LP. Then again, Businessmen's Record Club could have charged more money by putting Alex Dreier's 9 power closing techniques on a separate LP. Then again, the underachieving salesmen most likely could not afford 2 LPs., so they should be thankful for the 2-on-1 LP.]

Mr. Dreier first proves that an initial "No" from the buyer means nothing, that most sales are made after the buyer says "No." [No way!] Then he goes on to describe nine effective ways of changing that "No" to a "Yes!" [I'll mention that when I say "no", I mean "no". None of these techniques will convince me to change my mind, but that does not mean that it cannot work on someone else. Some people enjoy making salesmen earn their sales according to Mr. Dreier.]

Every salesman should find at least several of these closing techniques to fit his own particular style, his own product or service - and to suit nearly every situation he may encounter. Careful attention to any or all nine closes will, with practice, improve your sales record - with a corresponding raise in income. [which translates to more happiness, more success, more popularity, more opportunities to get laid]

So, there you have it. You don't have to end up like Willy Loman. Miracle methods and power closing techniques will have you rolling in the dough and turn you into a legend in generating revenue for businesses.


Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. Ernie Anderson - Miracle Methods {19:30}

Side 2

1. Alex Dreier - Power Closing Techniques {21:49}

Audio Sellers - The Money Machine

Audio Sellers - The Money Machine

The back cover says "there's only one money machine and this is it!" Is this so? Let's let the liner notes explain.

Everything you need to add long term billing to your station, and enhance its production capabilities at the same time.

Yes! Most radio station management people are actively seeking vehicles to make cold hard cash! You've got it with "THE MONEY MACHINE."

Thirteen (13) super new images in the initial shipment of 30 albums! Each in three fantastic music styles: COUNTRY; MOR; and CONTEMPORARY, designed for those bread and butter accounts like banks; savings and loans; furniture stores; car dealers, etc.

AND ... EACH IMAGE IS AVAILABLE FULLY CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR CLIENT!

Then, each month, a brand new addition to "THE MONEY MACHINE", including fresh new music beds; seasonal and holiday concepts; production emphasizers; and sales promotions.

OVER 200 MUSIC BEDS IN YOUR FIRST SHIPMENT!

PLUS!! As an optional feature, new station ID'S completely customized.

THERE'S ONLY ONE MONEY MACHINE! PRODUCED IN ONE OF MUSIC CITY'S MOST ELABORATE RECORDING STUDIOS

Wouldn't you rather have a SALES production library, instead of just another PRODUCTION library?

THE MONEY MACHINE PAYS FOR ITSELF. sign up just one new long term client using one of the great new images and you've probably paid for the whole library.

QUESTIONS? CALL US TOLL FREE at 1-800-251-2058 for market availability and pricing information.

GET ON THE MONEY MACHINE TEAM TODAY AND GET THE FINEST MONEY MAKING TOOL AVAILABLE TO STATIONS JUST LIKE YOURS.

*I don't know if that phone number is still active. I haven't got around to dialing the number, but maybe one of you visitors can try calling and find out. I'm not sure that this Audio Sellers/Money Machine company is still in business. Nothing has turned up about this company on the search engines.


This particular LP was released to radio stations across the United States (this was before Clear Channel bought almost every radio station in existence) to advertise and demonstrate what services The Money Machine offered. This was released sometime in the mid-to-late 1970s, I would guess. The Money Machine was supposed to aid in bringing more income to radio stations as well as helping to bring more revenue to businesses that advertised on the radio. There's some material on this LP that would make for some nice samples for any producers and musicians out there. This is also a worthy artifact in the area of radio history and advertising. I think The Money Machine has helped radio stations be financially successful for a period of time, but it didn't help radio stations withstand the forces of media consolidation.

Tracklisting:

Side A

1. The Money Machine side A {19:14}

Side B

1. The Money Machine side B {9:24}

Earl Nightingale - Think and Grow Rich

Earl Nightingale - Think and Grow Rich

This is an adaptation from the book of the same title written by Napoleon Hill. Napoleon Hill makes an appearance at the end of the record. Meanwhile, the listeners are treated to the smooth and deep dulcet tones of Mr. Earl Nightingale, who was a pioneer in the human motivation/self-help field and precursor to Anthony Robbins and Zig Ziglar. Earl Nightingale has such a nice voice that he could easily have been a hypnotist or even a show-biz hypnotist like Dr. Dean (posted earlier in this blog). He could narrate the process of paint peeling from the walls and it would sound fascinating. It's quite understandable why Earl Nightingale is speaking on this record instead of Napoleon Hill. This will become evident when you listen to the last track.

The cover says "anything the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve". In the context of this record, that means conceiving, believing and achieving the activity of making lots and lots of money and owning lots of stuff. The folks behind this record apparently think that being rich is perhaps the greatest achievement for an individual over anything else. Becoming rich seems to be really difficult if not outright impossible as there are much fewer individuals who are rich. Nightingale and Hill believe that it is possible if an individual uses the mind. I'm sure it was most likely easier to get rich or at least achieve upward mobility when this record was released, which was somewhere around 50 years ago, than it is now as the gap between rich and poor is increasing. The rich are getting richer by the day and hardly anyone in the lower economic strata are gaining any wealth.

Back to the record, there are 13 principles laid out to use the mind to get rich. These include concepts such as desire, imagination, persistence, organized planning, power of the master mind (that sounds really awesome and powerful like some phrase out of a comic book or cartoon), etc. The listener is supposed to learn these principles and apply them so that being rich can be achieved. I found this record a few years ago at a flea market for only a dollar (makes you wonder how something that offers guidance to get rich could end up in a place like a flea market). I've seen a few other copies of this record during my time spent at the thrift stores and flea markets. Anyway, I've had a copy of this record for these past few years and I still have not gotten rich. If I had, this blog would not exist right now if that tells you anything. Maybe I just don't get it. A few of these principles are vague and maybe they're over my head. I don't quite get the idea of "the sixth sense". Perhaps my lack of understanding of the last principle is the last obstacle on my way to getting rich and owning three mansions with four-door garages, several Mercedes, Lexus, and BMW cars, a yacht, a below 10 mile-per-gallon Hummer, expensive wine over 20 years old, many shares in Fortune 500 companies, a private jet among other things with enough money left to buy, I mean donate to campaigns of members of Congress and the president so that I could get more tax breaks and the government could get rid of social programs for the peasants.

Maybe the people who got rid of their copies were frustrated and couldn't grasp the stuff on the record. Maybe they just didn't have enough ambition. Perhaps the plutocrats owned copies of this record and were able to apply the principles on this record to become successful and in effect indirectly run the USA. I know for most of you that you're not going to get rich listening to this record. But I think you'll have a better understanding of true contemporary American values. If you already do, you'll get a few minutes of entertainment providing you don't fall under the spell of Earl Nightingale's voice.

Tracklisting:

Side One

1. Introduction {5:36}

2. 1st Principle: Desire {4:22}

3. 2nd Principle: Faith {3:40}

4. 3rd Principle: Autosuggestion {2:33}

5. 4th Principle: Specialized Knowledge {0:55}

6. 5th Principle: Imagination {1:59}

Side Two

1. 6th Principle: Organized Planning {2:58}

2. 7th Principle: Decision {2:32}

3. 8th Principle: Persistence {1:48}

4. 9th Principle: Power of the Master Mind {1:23}

5. 10th Principle: Enthusiasm {0:59}

6. 11th Principle: The Subconscious Mind {4:02}

7. 12th Principle: The Brain {1:41}

8. 13th Principle: The Sixth Sense {1:49}

9. Personal Remarks by Mr. Hill {4:33}