The Law of Attraction - This *Crap* Really Works?
Ok, how many of you have heard the whole “secret” technique or the “law of attraction.” It has many names, but basically it’s…
“You attract whatever you want. Think about it, believe in it, feel it and you’ll attract it.”
This works for the good and the bad. If you’re negative and afraid something will happen, well…it’ll happen.
If you’re positive and can really truly imagine something good happening…well…it’ll happen!
Honestly, it sounds like a bunch of silly *self help* mumbo jumbo…
Yes, I hear ya. I didn’t believe it for a while too. The natural argument is…”well, great, I’m thinking…Lamborghini…oops, opened my eyes, where is it?”
Ok..seriously…if you’ve ever done that - what are you, in 3rd grade? Cut it out…
It works…it’s amazing
I’ve been teasing my team the last few months that it seems that WHATEVER we ask for or WHOEVER we ask for (to add to the team), just minutes/hours/days later, it plops in our laps.
I’ve been seeing this the last few months on my professional AND personal side and it’s got me real confused, but Im not complaining.
Today, someone said to me “Everything Just Works Out For You…”
Ooo if they only knew my life and back-story. But, I’ll agree with them right now. If you look at my life from the outside, it really DOES feel like “everything just works out for me and that I’m lucky…”
I don’t think it has anything to do with luck. I just think that after years of work, I’ve finally aligned my brain-waves with the Universe and am able to control my own destiny!
…No I have not lost my head, I really do believe this.
Let me give you an example - the Free Car I won…
Ok, you read the last post right? You saw that I won a free car recently…
You probably won’t believe this. Just a WEEK before I won this car, I was in Atlanta at a seminar and I was speaking to my friend Russell Brunson.
Russell was the first one who ran an affiliate contest where he gave away a Free Hummer H3 (car). In those days, I didn’t have the capacity to truly compete. Today, I can!
So, I spent the entire 3 days with him bugging him to run another contest for a free car, any car - I told him “I’ll do anything it takes, but I’m going to win that car.”
…And…
Less than a week later, the Universe provides me precisely what I had been looking for. An affiliate contest that had a free car giveaway!
This is just one example…
There are many more…
I wanted a VP of Marketing - 1 week later the perfect candidate contacted ME.
I wanted to travel the world - 2009, I’ve barely been home.
I’ve wanted to meet celebrities and bollywood stars for years - Now, when I’m in Mumbai, I see them regularly (weekly almost) and we even dine at the same restaurants. I know people that have LIVED in Mumbai their entire lives and not had the same success.
Make The Universe Your Best Friend…
I haven’t exactly figured out how to do this yet, but I’m working on it.
To start, get rid of negative thoughts right away - you’re attracting all the bad things you think about.
Next…anything you want - IMAGINE yourself already having it. Close your eyes, feel it, smell it, taste it - really embed yourself in the fantasy and convince yourself you have it.
…just like little kids do with their invisible friends…
** I noticed that I do this a lot (imagine myself having it already) and I feel pretty confident that it’s the main reason I’m starting to get whatever I ask for.
Beware of your own thoughts…
Yes, the next time you think anything - you better be careful. Put it through a filter and stop your nega tive thinking.
You’re actually shooting yourself in your own foot every time you think negatively.
So…cut it out “Mr. Glass Half Empty!”
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April 16th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Great post Anik! I was introduced to the movie “The Secret” 3 years ago by Mike Filsaime. It had a huge impact on me even though I’ve studied this kind of stuff for years in University. The movie really helped the message sink in.
I’m definitely optimistic by nature and there’s no other way I’d rather be. When you have a positive outlook on life you become more aware of the incredible amount of opportunities that present themselves each and every day.
The Law of Attraction is certainly just a piece of the puzzle, but it’s a large piece that is very effective.
Largely due to the Law of Attraction, a film maker found my blog and motivational products. We formed a friendship and working relationship and as of today just released our Inspirational Movie called The Change Series: http://www.TheChangeSeries.com/success.php
Everything that is going on in our life began with a thought, followed by an action. We should definitely be aware of our thoughts and make them work for us rather than against us.
Lovin your blog buddy. Keep up the great work!
Scott Tousignant
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Fighter reply on April 16, 2009 11:56 am:
Hey Scott,
Thanks man! I’m just getting started
About to finally launch it to the world soon!
Tell your friends! hahaha
Lead Fighter
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April 16th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Hey,
I totally agree with this! Totally! It’s very bollywood-ish, but it’s true.
I found your blog recently and I love it. Same with Amit’s blog.
Cheers to you guys!!
Amit
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Fighter reply on April 16, 2009 2:31 pm:
Thanks Amit!
I’m not 100% into all this new-age stuff, but I think if used properly, it really can help add to our arsenal.
Lead Fighter
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Amit Chaudhary reply on April 17, 2009 1:52 am:
Not into 100% of all this new-age stuff? What do you refer to as new-age stuff?
You have been cranking a lot of money online! I have been doing that too, but now how much and how you do. This is new-age stuff!
You are in India right now, right? How many people (outside your circle) there actually believe that you can do this? I’m sure if you asked, the answer from most of them would be that it’s not possible or that it’s only scam!
You are far ahead on this new-age stuff than most of us.
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Fighter reply on April 17, 2009 2:11 am:
hahaha yes - no by “new age stuff” I mean all this “secret” stuff - I think they oversimplify it.
You can’t just “think something” and it happens…
The point I guess I’m trying to make is that it takes the thinking PLUS some action
April 16th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
I am Alok Pal from,Kolkata,India.
I believe that Law of Attraction is working as it works in my life many times.As you, said here, Bob Proctor at the Secret : below:
“You attract whatever you want. Think about it, believe in it, feel it and you’ll attract it.”
I got many answers from the book of John
I’m in meditation since 1974.
I have done silva mind control in the year 1981.
Dale Carnegie 1977.
As I told earlier,I believe that Law of Attraction is working.
I am in search of Answer ( Not in doubt,but research).
With positive thinking,believing,REASON for NOT having for Last nine ( 9) years.Rather situation is in back gear.
I believe what ever may be reason for 9 years not having this will happen and I will receive what I asked from universe.
I need your comments, suggestion,etc…..actions to be taken to manifest……
I am repeating, most of the things happens in my life in past, ask, believe and received like magic or miracle.Not deliberately taken actions, but as man of positive mental attitude and attitude of gratitude, I was on my daily actions as a service to god, universe.
Hope for the best outcome always as an optimist.
Wish all for a joyful day and life including me.
God bless all including me.
Alok pal
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Fighter reply on April 16, 2009 11:28 pm:
Hey Alok, thanks for your comments!
As long as you tie in ACTION with your positive thinking - you’ll definitely win!
- Lead Fighter
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April 16th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
I don’t think there is anything mystical behind this concept. It’s simply our brain working the way it’s evolved to. When you think about something over and over again pretty soon your brain will bring to your attention things that are associated with this thought.
For example, if you’re in the market for a new car and you have a particular model in mind e.g. Ford Mustang. What happens? You will start to notice anything Ford Mustang related, whether it’s the car on the street, an online article etc.
So the idea is if you focus on your goals and make then your primary thoughts then this is what your brain will focus on and bring to your attention things that are related to your goal. This way you may see opportunities that you otherwise may not have seen.
This is a very powerful concept and I think if we start of our day with a brief few minutes of focusing on our major goals and what we want to achieve that day then we are more likely to stay focused.
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Fighter reply on April 16, 2009 11:29 pm:
Ketan, BRILLIANT!
For example, until I bought my car, I never really noticed them on the road. The minute I bought it, I felt like “EVERYONE” had bought my car.
I was seeing them everywhere - GREAT example that makes the entire theory more logical.
Thanks!
- Lead Fighter
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Amit Chaudhary reply on April 17, 2009 1:45 am:
You hit the nail on the head!
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Manish reply on April 17, 2009 5:02 pm:
@Ketan - Bingo! That makes lot of sense.
@Anik - I totally agree with the car example - happened with me as well
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Fighter reply on April 17, 2009 8:49 pm:
@Manish - haha funny, I just shared that joke with Ankur and he didn’t get it…
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July 3rd, 2009 at 5:49 am
I have read and watched “The Secret”. The theory of the secret is: Whatever you think, you attract it, you don’t have to think about the how, the universe will arrange for you (correct me if I am wrong, because I read this book quite sometime ago). The ideas are meant to be good, however, I only agree to a certain level, not 100%.
There is a missing link in between, the ACTION! Yes, I agree that you need to be positive and focus your energy on things you want, not the things you don’t want. Just thinking about the things you want without any actions and plans, it will bring you nowhere. Although the universe will arrange the circumstances and people to you, when the right moment comes, you need to take ACTION!
Think + Action = Attract , not Think = Attract!
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