About
Earl Nightingale (1921-1989) was an American author and motivational speaker. A former Marine who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor, he became the voice of the radio series Sky King and hosted a show on WGN Chicago. In 1956, he recorded The Strangest Secret, the first spoken-word record to achieve gold status. He co-founded Nightingale-Conant in 1960, pioneering motivational audio tapes. His daily program Our Changing World aired on about 1,000 radio stations. He received numerous awards, including the Golden Gavel Award and induction into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
Major works
- The Strangest Secret (1956)audio recording
- Our Changing World (1959)radio program
- Earl Nightingale's Greatest Discovery (1987)book
Key milestones
- 1941Survived the attack on Pearl Harbor aboard the USS Arizona, one of 12 Marines out of about 100 to survive.
- 1956Recorded The Strangest Secret, the first spoken-word record to achieve gold status.
- 1960Co-founded Nightingale-Conant Corporation with Lloyd Conant.
Themes
Personal developmentSuccessMotivationMental attitudeSelf-improvement
Sources: nab.org · chicagotribune.com