Mind Magic by James R. Doty Summary
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Neuroscientist Dr. Doty reveals how manifestation works in your brain through a groundbreaking six-step program. Stanford's compassion research pioneer bridges science with self-transformation, proving we can rewire neural networks to manifest both personal success and societal good.
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When a Neurosurgeon Lost Everything and Found the Real Magic
What happens when you achieve everything you've visualized-the $78 million fortune, the Italian villa, the mansion overlooking Newport Bay, even a down payment on your own private island-and then watch it all vanish in six weeks? Standing in an empty mansion that once symbolized success, James R. Doty discovered something profound: he had manifested the house he'd dreamed of as a poor twelve-year-old but forgotten to fill it with what made it a home. This moment of reckoning launched a neurosurgeon's scientific investigation into manifestation, stripping away the cosmic wishful thinking to reveal something far more powerful-the brain's remarkable ability to rewire itself toward our deepest intentions. Unlike the typical manifestation guru promising shortcuts to abundance, Doty brings the credibility of Stanford's neuroscience labs and operating rooms, backed by endorsements from the Dalai Lama and integration into university curricula worldwide. His journey from poverty and trauma to wealth and back again offers a rare perspective: someone who's lived both the promise and the emptiness of material manifestation, and emerged with a radically different understanding of what it means to create the life you truly want.
Your Brain's Hidden Power and the Science Behind Manifestation
The Electromagnetic Heart and Your Body's Hidden Orchestra
Reclaiming Your Attention From the Vegas Effect
Calibrating Your Inner Compass and Befriending Your Shadow
Programming Your Subconscious Bloodhound to Hunt Opportunities
The Paradox of Passionate Pursuit and Graceful Release
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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