Are your business intentions, dreams, beliefs and actions aligned? The power of manifestation in business enables entrepreneurs to attract opportunities, overcome challenges, and create their desires.
Let me tell you a story about dreams and beliefs.
Through manifestation, Andrew Carnegie rose from extreme poverty to become the wealthiest person in the world. Andrew Carnegie was born in Scotland in 1835, and it suffices to say that he and his family were poor.
Not just that – they lived in a typical weaver’s cottage. It had only one main room, shared by the Carnegies and the neighbouring family. It served as the bedroom, living room, and dining room.
The Carnegies were struggling to make ends meet. They borrowed money from a relative and migrated to the U.S. But they didn’t get the American dream they expected, and their hardships continued.
In 1848, Andrew worked as a bobbin boy at a cotton mill. He worked 12 hours a day, 6 days a week, earning just $1.20.
A year later, his hard work finally started paying off. He was promoted from telegraph messenger to operator. Eventually, he was appointed superintendent of the Pittsburgh division.
Carnegie bought shares at Adams Express Company, risking everything the family had. The bold move paid off: the dividends paid off, and he invested more.
In 1892, he founded the Carnegie Steel Company, which dominated the industry and acquired massive wealth. When he died, he was considered the wealthiest man in the world.
What Was Andrew Carnegie’s Secret?
Andrew Carnegie commissioned Napoleon Hill to write about his success in The Law of Success. I love Napoleon Hill’s work. The book was later released as the now-famous “Think and Grow Rich.”
In the book, Napoleon reveals Andrew’s biggest secret. It’s simple – the law of attraction or positive manifestation.
He wrote that the purpose of his life was to amass a fortune.
In one lecture, he said that we only have control over our minds; beyond that, we can direct our minds to get what we want. He went on to add that what the mind feeds upon it will attract.
Carnegie explained how anyone can obtain wealth and success. He repeatedly referred to “the secret” of prosperity and abundance—not multiple secrets but The Secret.
How to Get Anything You Want From Life
A famous book (and documentary) called “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne reveals the most incredible secret known as the law of attraction.
These are the three things you can do to manifest and get anything you want from life:
1. Ask For What You Want
When we were kids, most of us knew exactly what we wanted. Whether it was a trip or a pack of sweets, answering that question was easy.
If you were asked, “What do you aspire to be in the future?” you probably had an answer too.
But as we grow older, our dreams become vague. Life becomes busy, and we nearly forget our dreams and goals.
The first step to positive manifestation is to ask. This involves simply making a decision.
Ask, not just with words but also with thoughts and actions.
What do you want? Could you sit down and write it all down? Explain how you want your life to be.
“Place your order with the universe.”
How do you ask for what you want?
Describe it in Detail
If you want to tap into the power of manifestation, describe what you want in detail. This could be by writing it down or saying it out loud. You could also put pictures of what you want on a board that you look at regularly (i.e. a vision board)
I highly recommend writing it down. Putting pen to paper allows us to clarify our intentions, solidify our desires, and harness the power of manifestation.
By documenting our goals and aspirations, we enhance focus, activate the subconscious mind, and open ourselves to a world of possibilities.
Work for It
Many believe that manifestation is all about dreaming and not doing anything about it. That’s not how it works. Remember the saying, “Luck is when opportunity meets preparedness?”
Start working for what you want, and let the opportunity meet you prepared.
2. Believe That You Will Achieve It
In the book “The Secret”, Rhonda Byrne says that the hows are the domains of the universe. To manifest anything you want, you must believe it is genuinely possible.
So, don’t be afraid to dream big just because it seems impossible. Just do it.
To fully believe that you will achieve your wildest dreams, you need to:
Use Affirmations
Affirmations are a great way to help you to form new beliefs. Once you start affirmations, you build confidence and rocket towards manifesting desires.
Visualise
Visualisation is a potent tool.
When you picture yourself with your desire, your subconscious mind does not know whether you are simply imagining this manifestation or whether it is real.
Your subconscious mind forms a belief that you already have it. And it begins to manifest in your life.
Visualisation is all about aligning yourself with your dreams. If you want to manifest your dreams, your actions and thoughts must align with your beliefs.
3. Receive What You Ask For
This last step is exciting – receive what you ask for.
For manifestation to work, you must open yourself up to the feeling that comes with it. You have to feel good so you can receive more good.
Here are two ways to receive what you asked for
Be Receptive
Receiving is all about being open, receptive, and in alignment with the desires we have manifested.
Being receptive completes the cycle of manifestation and allows us to enjoy the fruits of our intentions and efforts.
Have Gratitude
To receive what you asked for, you must act like you already have; gratitude is one powerful way to make yourself feel good.
It’s simple – be genuinely grateful for all that you have. You will find yourself happier than you’ve ever been before. And as a consequence, you will manifest everything you have ever dreamed of.
Check out our regular workshop, The Power of Dreams.
Conclusion – the Power of Manifestation
“As a man thinketh, so is he.”
This is the power of manifestation—when done correctly, it can help you transform your wildest dreams into reality.
In Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill wrote, “The starting point of all achievement is desire.” Strong desire and genuine belief (not to be confused with mere hoping or wishing) trick the subconscious mind into transmuting these thoughts into reality.
The three ways to get anything you want in life are:
- Ask for what you want
- Believe that you will achieve it
- Receive it
In The Secret, Michael B. Beckwith says, “I’ve seen kidneys regenerated, I’ve seen cancer resolve, and I’ve seen eyesight improved.”
To conclude this blog, I encourage each of you to read the book The Secret.
Or you can watch versions on the different channels below:
- Amazon Prime – Documentary, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne.
- Netflix show The Secret, Dare to Dream, starring Katie Holmes, Josh Lucas, and Jerry O’Connell.
The concept will change your life and help you see the power of positive manifestation in business.
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Dream big!
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