Manifesting works, and there is plenty of science behind it. But the concept is often misused. It's not about attracting wealth and material possessions. Instead, it's about opening your mind to new possibilities and being ready to take action.

Dr. James Doty is a professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University. He's also the best-selling author of Mind Magic and an expert on the topic of manifesting. Some of the things we discuss are:

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Mind Magic

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