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Mindful Manifesting - Personal and Spiritual Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs

153: Manifesting Tips from Napoleon Hill: Persistence, Desire & Your Unconscious Mind

  • S2E153
  • 26:36
  • May 22nd 2025

In this episode, I dove into the fascinating origins and evolution of manifestation, tracing its roots from the nineteenth-century New Thought movement to present-day practices.


I explored early pioneers like Phineas Quimby and Emma Curtis Hopkins, discussed how Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich” shaped modern manifesting, and shared my thoughts on the popularity (and pitfalls) of “The Secret.” I also broke down foundational manifesting principles you can apply in your life.


Top 3 Takeaways:

Manifestation Has Deep Roots:

Learning about Phineas Quimby and Emma Curtis Hopkins opened my eyes to how far back these ideas go. Their exploration of how thoughts shape our reality laid the groundwork for everything we do today in the manifesting space.


Principles That Move the Needle:


Napoleon Hill's concepts—like persistence, self-reliance, clarity, and the power of masterminds—aren't just lofty ideals. In my experience, these principles are the tools that have shifted my manifesting results from “wishful thinking” to tangible outcomes.


The Power of Self-Knowledge and the Unseen:


True magic happens when you tap into your unconscious mind and build a harmonious relationship between your rational and intuitive sides. Manifesting isn’t just about thinking positively or visualizing—it’s about a strategic, deeply personal partnership with your inner wisdom and habits.


If you’d like to kickstart your manifesting journey, head to https://mindfulachiever.com for a free meditation and workbook.

Mindful Manifesting - Personal and Spiritual Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs

Mindful Manifesting offers mindfulness tips and techniques for entrepreneurs for personal growth and success.

Gain valuable exercises for staying present, setting spiritual boundaries, building assertiveness, and finding joy in manifesting. Learn how to ask for what you want and achieve it.

Through this transformative podcast, you will learn how to manifest your desires and embark on a profound self-discovery journey to unearth layers of your authentic self.

You will love this show if you have ever asked yourself these questions.

  1. What is manifesting, and how does it work?
  2. Can I use manifesting to accomplish my goals?
  3. Why isn't my manifesting working?
  4. Can manifesting change my circumstances?
  5. Is there scientific evidence behind manifesting?
  6. What specific techniques can I use for mindful manifesting? (e.g., visualization, affirmations, gratitude journaling) 
  7. How do I deal with doubt or negative thoughts when manifesting? 
  8. What is the role of belief in manifesting? 
  9. How do I know if my manifesting is working? 
  10. Is there a difference between manifesting and wishful thinking? 
  11. How long does it typically take for a manifestation to appear? 
  12. How do I manifest something specific (e.g., a job, a relationship, a material object)? 
  13. Do I need to take action to manifest my desires, or is simply thinking about them enough? 
  14. How do I deal with resistance or setbacks during the manifesting process? 
  15. Is there any scientific evidence to support the idea of manifesting? 
  16. How does manifesting relate to the law of attraction? 
  17. How does manifesting relate to other psychological concepts like positive thinking? 
  18. Are there any ethical considerations or potential pitfalls associated with manifesting? 
  19. How can I manifest a specific feeling (e.g., calm, peace, gratitude)?
  20. Can manifesting help me achieve personal growth?
  21. Can manifesting help me deal with past traumas or negative emotions?
  22. How can I use manifesting to attract positive relationships?

Your host, Aryana K. Rollins, uses Cybernetic Transformation, systems analysis, project management, and mystical studies to crack the manifesting code. 

Since 2005, Aryana has been a mindfulness teacher and success coach. She has poured this experience into her upcoming book , Mindful Achiever: How to Lead Your Unconscious Mind to Personal Growth and Successa Missing Link to Manifesting Happiness, Success, and a Meaningful Life in Complete Alignment with Your True Self.

Get it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZ31DP

Thank you for listening!

Aryana K. Rollins

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