What’s ‘The Secret’ to success? Donald Trump and Norman Vincent Peale might be able to tell you.

By: Laura Mead

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 1,378

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago


Body Text Preview

Back in 2006, talk show host Oprah Winfrey made the book and movie “The Secret” household names.

“The Secret” promotes the idea that you can get anything you want. This is achieved by practicing the power of positive thinking and applying a number of certain mental practices to gain your objective. One not-so secret about “The Secret” is this idea is not new. Author Rhonda Byrne said she learned the principles in a book published …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Register for Free Log in