The Art of Charm

Harness Your Unconscious Mind for Success | Dr. James Doty

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In today’s episode, we tackle mind magic and manifestation with Dr. James Doty. James is an inventor, an entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is a clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University and the founder and director of Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education with the Dalai Lama himself as the founding benefactor. His new book is titled Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything. 


We break down the systems in the brain responsible for shaping your beliefs and actions, how you can harness the power of your subconscious mind to reach your goals faster, why you need to visualize your success in detail to make it a reality, And James shares his own experiences with the magic of our mind.


What to Listen For
  • Introduction – 0:00
  • What is mind magic and what does science say about the legitimacy of manifestation?


    • This is where most people go wrong trying to manifest their desires – 10:15
    • Where do most of us go wrong with manifestation versus what should we be focusing on with our manifestation to actually be whole, to be living a rich and fulfilling life?
    • How can we use our neural networks to increase the chances of manifesting what we want?


      • The secret to focusing in a world of neverending distractions – 24:17
      • How are self-compassion, focus, and manifestation linked together?
      • How should you define success if you are trying to manifest success for yourself or others?


        • What should you focus on if you want to manifest what you want – 34:21
        • What is the most important aspect of life you need to focus on if you want physical and mental health and a long life?


          • How does commitment to action transform intentions into reality? – 39:06

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