Fear and insecurity—not lack of belief—are the real blocks to manifestation, according to Stanford neurosurgeon Dr. James Doty. His new book Mind Magic reveals that most people manifest inefficiently every day, and the gap between hedonic (selfish) happiness and eudaimonic (purposeful) fulfillment determines whether you attract lasting change or remain stuck chasing hollow goals. When you shift from fear-based thinking to compassion and service, your parasympathetic nervous system activates, enabling the brain networks needed for successful manifestation and lasting happiness.