The Secret teaches that poverty results from one’s own thoughts

Evidence

In 2006, Winfrey repeatedly featured a book called The Secret, together with its author and associated gurus, on her show. The book describes the law and its applications, for instance, in financial matters: “The only reason any person does not have enough money,” it explains, “is because they are blocking money from coming to them with their thoughts.” — Tim Wu, The Attention Merchants, 807