The mindbodygreen Podcast 540: The science of manifestation | James Doty, M.D., neurosurgeon & Stanford professor
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May 13, 2024 
Neurosurgeon and Stanford professor James Doty discusses manifestation, managing expectations, wealth manifestation, true intentions, and how neuroanatomy influences manifestation. He emphasizes setting intentions with warmth, not external validation, and balancing actions and attachment for success.
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Manifestation Is Brain Training Not Magic
- Manifestation is not a mystical external force deciding your worth; it's about training your brain through practices like meditation and compassion.
- Self-focused wanting often stems from insecurity and reduces the likelihood of lasting fulfillment.
Take Inventory With A Life Narrative
- Write a life narrative to identify patterns and baggage that shape your choices.
- Gain self-awareness and seek feedback to change habits that sabotage intentions.
Build Habits With Small, Repeated Steps
- Start with baby steps to build habits and avoid unrealistic expectations that cause disappointment.
- Use repetition because "what fires together wires together" to embed intentions neurologically.