Robert Ringer

Robert RingerRobert Ringer has helped more people transform their aspirations and goals into reality than perhaps any other author in history. For more than two decades, Ringer’s works have stood alone as the gospel when it comes to conveying worldly wisdom that translates into tangible results.

Ringer is the author of three #1 bestsellers, two of which have been listed by The New York Times among the 15 best-selling motivational books of all time. All of his books combined have been read by more than 10 million people worldwide.

Robert Ringer has appeared on numerous national talk shows, including The Tonight Show, Today, Good Morning America, The Montel Williams Show, ABC News Nightline, and The Charlie Rose Show.

In addition, he has been the subject of feature articles in such major publications as Time, People, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Barron’s, and The New York Times.

Recent Articles

Unspeakable Actions, Unspeakable Consequences
by Robert Ringer (10/01/2008)

The media had a field day stripping John Edwards of his “two-Americas” robe, but I’d rather focus on the Greek tragedy Edwards now finds himself starring in. There are a number of insights we can derive from it… especially when we examine the plight of Edwards’s wife, Elizabeth.

Throwaway People
by Robert Ringer (09/17/2008)

A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I had an appointment in Arlington, VA. As we were walking toward our destination, we noticed a thin, elderly lady standing near the street corner. She was exceptionally well groomed, and dressed in a colorful, neatly pressed outfit...

The Melody of Life
by Robert Ringer (09/04/2008)

Amidst all the insanity and meaningless chatter that overwhelms us each day, every so often we get a break - and get hooked into nature’s Sanity Support System. We have little control over when the blessed intervention will take place, how often it will occur, or what its components may be.

Shame on Wal-Mart?
by Robert Ringer (08/20/2008)

Forget that Wal-Mart employs 1.3 million people in the U.S. alone. Forget that it saves consumers billions of dollars each year on retail purchases. Forget that its employees, on average, earn about double the minimum wage. The word from some disgruntled employees is that Wal-Mart doesn’t treat its employees "fairly" - whatever that’s supposed to mean.

One From the Heart
by Robert Ringer (08/06/2008)

What follows is the major portion of Jay's poignant e-mail, which so touched me that I wanted to share it with you...

After Energy Independence, Then What?
by Robert Ringer (07/23/2008)

I believe one of the biggest reasons for this success is that the people on the leading edge of civilization seem to be unfazed by all the nonsensical stuff.

Tim Russert Knew What Really Mattered
by Robert Ringer (07/09/2008)

It's hard to believe that Tim Russert has been dead nearly a month. I try to learn from everyone, and the main thing I learned from Russert is that you can have strong opinions, yet be respectful in your discussions with those of opposing views.

When Not to Save Money
by Robert Ringer (06/26/2008)

Early in my career, I began to reassess some of the ways in which I was saving on expenses. I came to realize that in order to make intelligent decisions when it comes to saving money, time and stress should always be factored into the equation.

The Curse of the Lottery
by Robert Ringer (06/11/2008)

The story 20/20 did on Jack Whittaker, winner of $315 million in the Powerball multi-state lottery in 2002, was heavy, to say the least. (Since he opted to take a one-time payout, Whittaker actually received "only" a little over $113 million after taxes.) His is yet another in a long line of tales about people who suddenly find themselves immensely wealthy - and subsequently miserable.

A Tale of Two Winners
by Robert Ringer (05/29/2008)

"Leo" had a good strategy for handling big paydays. Throughout his career, whenever he received a big chunk of income, the first thing he did was carve out an amount sufficient to cover the income taxes he would have to pay on it and put the money in a special bank account.

Allowing for Unforeseen Circumstances
by Robert Ringer (05/13/2008)

The reality is that unforeseen circumstances are an integral part of everyday life. And the only way you can exert any degree of control over them is to make the necessary allowances in advance.

Kicking the Can Down the Road
by Robert Ringer (04/30/2008)

To overly simplify it, the catalyst for our fiscal predicament is the eat-drink-and-be-merry bunch affectionately referred to as "baby boomers."

Hillbama Magic
by Robert Ringer (04/19/2008)

Politicians are always cautious about raising taxes too fast, for fear of inciting the masses. After all, a revolt could result in their failure to be reelected

The Power of Detachment
by Robert Ringer (04/03/2008)

There are many things from which you can detach yourself, and one of the most important is the habit of judging people, actions, and circumstances as being right or wrong, good or bad.

The Hero Within You
by Robert Ringer (03/19/2008)

To the extent you work at spreading the gospel of liberty to others - explaining to as many people as possible why liberty must be given a higher priority than all other objectives - you are a hero.

The Rocky Balboa of New Zealand
by Robert Ringer (03/06/2008)

Britten's story is a grim reminder that the typical injustices we encounter in our day-to-day lives are rarely of major importance.

Your Hidden Genius
by Robert Ringer (09/13/2007)

Given that the rewards are so high - not just monetarily, but, even more important, from the standpoint of leading a fulfilling life - isn’t the pursuit of your hidden genius a worthwhile undertaking?

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