Guests Rhonda Byrne, Jim Carrey, and more discuss the scientific basis of the law of attraction, the concept of manifestation, and the power of positive thinking. They explore the potential drawbacks of blindly relying on external forces for success and emphasize the importance of goal setting and planning based on psychological science.

Join guests like Patrick Bet-David and Barbara Corcoran as they discuss the allure of unrealistic dreams, the dark side of positive fantasies, and the importance of embracing big ambitions. The podcast delves into the psychology of daydreaming and the impact of excessive fantasizing on mental well-being and goal achievement.

Robert Fritz, Mic The Real, and Gabriele Oettingen discuss the power and limitations of visualization, the trouble with manifesting happiness, and the benefits of self-affirmation and vision boards. They explore effective techniques and address the impact of limiting beliefs in manifestation.

In this engaging discussion, A. A. Long, a scholar of ancient philosophy, joins insights from Stoic philosopher Epictetus, renowned author George Leonard, and psychologist Gabriele Oettingen. They explore the journey to mastery and the dedication needed to achieve meaningful goals. Epictetus emphasizes controlling one’s responses amidst challenges. The conversation highlights intentional action over mere dabbling, urging listeners to assess their ambitions and commit to the sacrifices required for success.

In today’s Heroic Chat, we are joined by Gabriele Oettingen. Gabriele is a Professor of Psychology at New York University and the University of Hamburg. She is the author of more than a 100 articles and book chapters on thinking about the future and the control of cognition, emotion, and behavior. She received her Ph.D. from the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich and the Max Planck Institute for Behavioral Physiology in Seewiesen, Germany. Get the full show notes here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/heroic-chat-gabriele-oettingen Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery: 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach More goodness: Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.us/app-download Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ Become a Heroic Ambassador: http://heroic.us/ambassador - Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us