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Playing the Matrix: A Program for Living Deliberately and Creating Consciously
In Playing the Matrix, New Thought leader and New York Times best-selling author Mike Dooley shares his most impactful, transformational program for creating major life changes and shaping our futures. Previously only available at live workshops, this information has been delivered in 132 cities, 34 countries, upon 6 continents. For the first time, these complete ideas can be at your fingertips in book form.At the heart of the Matrix lies a simple yet highly unexpected concept for creating major life change, unlike anything shared by other teachers, past or present. It clearly reveals why "manifesting" sometimes works with incredible ease, why it sometimes doesn’t work at all, and why, on occasion, it works and yet in hindsight we wish it hadn’t. You’ll not only learn about the "Bermuda Triangle of Manifesting" that too often leads to heartbreak and loss, you’ll discover how to navigate around it, under full sail, with new "Aha!" moments as you come to •How to achieve clarity in purpose and desire •How to avoid contradictions and self-sabotage •How to fuel your dreams with passion while not attaching to unimportant details and outcomes •How to plan and take action on your dreams without messing with the "cursed hows" •And so much morePlaying the Matrix lays out the actual physical and metaphysical mechanics of manifestation, including your role in the equation of reality creation, so that you can deliberately orchestrate the changes you most wish to see. Once you begin working with the Universe instead of unwittingly working against it, you will truly astound yourself.
216 pages, Hardcover
Published October 31, 2017
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Mike Dooley
108 books411 followersMike Dooley is a former PriceWaterhouseCoopers international tax consultant, turned entrepreneur, who's founded a philosophical Adventurers Club on the Internet that's now home to over 350,000 members from over 189 countries. His inspirational books have been published in 23 languages and he was one of the featured teachers in the international phenomenon, The Secret. Today Mike is perhaps best known for his Notes from the Universe emailings and his New York Times bestseller Infinite Possibilities: The Art of Living Your Dreams. Mike lives what he teaches, traveling internationally speaking on life, dreams, happiness.
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August 9, 2022
Some great content, some tawdry. Overall, I'll just rate this 5 for the general vibe that I really, really liked. And just because I'm in great humour right now.
Gotta love the metaphor of Universe GPS for wishes. Heady stuff.
The major downfall of this book is that the author tried to make it a bit too bland but that's okay. I'll just be back for another helping, methinks.
Gotta love the metaphor of Universe GPS for wishes. Heady stuff.
The major downfall of this book is that the author tried to make it a bit too bland but that's okay. I'll just be back for another helping, methinks.
March 8, 2024
The Matrix is Mike Dooley's schema of how the law of attraction works (and why it fails). To fulfil your desires, he says, follow these basic steps:
1. Know what you want (general terms and a big picture approach are preferable)
2. Take action (any action will do, but give it your best) Taking action breeds clarity.
3. Leave the details to the Universe (Don't micromanage the details; Don't insist on HOW your dream will come true; Don't be people specific such as "I want this person to do that").
4. Choose what you want wisely. Happiness is the ultimate end result, but it rarely happens from acquiring things. He goes into detail about "the fantastic five" desires that "are most easy to manifest" and the limits to goals that you think will give you happiness like specific jobs, people, money, and so on.
Mike uses words (frequently) like "a rockin' life" and "cha cha cha" and, to be honest with you, his rah-rah attitude reminded me of an enthusiastic car salesman. But still, what he had to say, made a lot of sense and jived with my own personal experiences of manifestation.
When it comes to the law of attraction, I think Deepak Chopra offers additional important insights that Mike doesn't cover. Deepak says our "highest desires" can best be gleaned through stillness and meditation. These desires from our "pure awareness" are in alignment with the Universe and create more love, joy and vitality for ourselves and others. When there is alignment, the Universe conspires with us.
1. Know what you want (general terms and a big picture approach are preferable)
2. Take action (any action will do, but give it your best) Taking action breeds clarity.
3. Leave the details to the Universe (Don't micromanage the details; Don't insist on HOW your dream will come true; Don't be people specific such as "I want this person to do that").
4. Choose what you want wisely. Happiness is the ultimate end result, but it rarely happens from acquiring things. He goes into detail about "the fantastic five" desires that "are most easy to manifest" and the limits to goals that you think will give you happiness like specific jobs, people, money, and so on.
Mike uses words (frequently) like "a rockin' life" and "cha cha cha" and, to be honest with you, his rah-rah attitude reminded me of an enthusiastic car salesman. But still, what he had to say, made a lot of sense and jived with my own personal experiences of manifestation.
When it comes to the law of attraction, I think Deepak Chopra offers additional important insights that Mike doesn't cover. Deepak says our "highest desires" can best be gleaned through stillness and meditation. These desires from our "pure awareness" are in alignment with the Universe and create more love, joy and vitality for ourselves and others. When there is alignment, the Universe conspires with us.
November 13, 2019
I heard about this book in a podcast and was quite intrigued, as I liked “the secret” a lot a couple of years back. However, I am not sure, where to begin here:
The overall concept is okay – you have to concentrate on a more general goal than on something specific, so for instance rather than thinking about drawing a specific person into your life, you should think about having a wonderful, loving relationship. Got it! However, the way he explains his matrix, is more confusing to me. It does not get me excited as THE SECRET used to. He says while visualiz-ing, you should get physical. Therefore, for instance, when you want a car, pretend you have a steer-ing wheel in your hand while visualizing. I try to call in the man of my dreams (single anyone ;)?) and start a family at some point. How in the world am I supposed to get physical here while visualizing?
Additionally, his writing style reminded me more of a huge sales pitch. So this book wasn´t exactly my cup of tea.
The overall concept is okay – you have to concentrate on a more general goal than on something specific, so for instance rather than thinking about drawing a specific person into your life, you should think about having a wonderful, loving relationship. Got it! However, the way he explains his matrix, is more confusing to me. It does not get me excited as THE SECRET used to. He says while visualiz-ing, you should get physical. Therefore, for instance, when you want a car, pretend you have a steer-ing wheel in your hand while visualizing. I try to call in the man of my dreams (single anyone ;)?) and start a family at some point. How in the world am I supposed to get physical here while visualizing?
Additionally, his writing style reminded me more of a huge sales pitch. So this book wasn´t exactly my cup of tea.
December 22, 2019
Again- had the hard cover and never got to it. Bought the audible book and digested it on the road, a bit. Mike Dooley reads his own book and is very animated. For me, he clarified and emphasized how to use the law of attraction and what you can do to really screw it up, “so don’t.”
It’s very conversational, the audiobook. If you’re a long time student of the law of attraction and you’re already manifesting whatever you want, don’t bother. But if you’re thinking you’ve got it down and it’s just not working for you, then climb in to this. I am of the latter category. He also makes available collateral material — charts, worksheets, etc — to help clarify points and help you (us) define what we really want so we know how to go after it. I also went back to the paper book to read and get the info via other senses besides hearing while I’m driving. I recommend it. Incidentally, I’m also a student of Jerry & Esther Hicks. It augments nicely, in my opinion.
It’s very conversational, the audiobook. If you’re a long time student of the law of attraction and you’re already manifesting whatever you want, don’t bother. But if you’re thinking you’ve got it down and it’s just not working for you, then climb in to this. I am of the latter category. He also makes available collateral material — charts, worksheets, etc — to help clarify points and help you (us) define what we really want so we know how to go after it. I also went back to the paper book to read and get the info via other senses besides hearing while I’m driving. I recommend it. Incidentally, I’m also a student of Jerry & Esther Hicks. It augments nicely, in my opinion.
June 30, 2022
I really enjoyed reading this book. It took me a while to get through it as I was sick when I started reading it but a few pages here and there kept my morale boosted.
What I particularly enjoyed is the optimism this book spreads. I spend too much time talking to negative people in my professional life. My industry is full of nay-sayers and people who I call overly realistic. It was so nice to read something so cheerful.
My only complaint is that the content runs along the same lines as all Mike Dooley’s courses that I’ve taken. It’s not exactly the same stuff but it’s very similar so I felt that there wasn’t much I could learn that was new. Still like that refresher though.
What I particularly enjoyed is the optimism this book spreads. I spend too much time talking to negative people in my professional life. My industry is full of nay-sayers and people who I call overly realistic. It was so nice to read something so cheerful.
My only complaint is that the content runs along the same lines as all Mike Dooley’s courses that I’ve taken. It’s not exactly the same stuff but it’s very similar so I felt that there wasn’t much I could learn that was new. Still like that refresher though.
March 29, 2022
I’m pretty sure I’ve heard all of the pieces of this many times before, but the way he put them together in this book made it click in a different way for me. Are you supposed to be specific, are you supposed to be general, how to ask for what you want, what to do when you want to believe you’ll get it but you really don’t, and above all, how can I make this work and be something I can rely on??
For me, the distinct contribution of this book is:
- Be very general in the outcomes/end results you’re fervently hoping for and getting emotionally attached to (mainly just forms of these categories: health, lots of money, work you’re passionate about, relationships, and appearance). Ex. I’m so strong, sleek, and sexy, not I weight 143 pounds and fit in X pair of jeans
- Use details to make your general outcome feel real and to get yourself excited, but don’t get attached to the details. They’re only props, basically. Ex. Outcome: be rich as fuck. Illustrative details: house in the woods on a lake in the mountains; having a housekeeper who manages your cleaning person, chef, groundskeeper, and car-fixer; driving a Ferrari; etc. You can use pictures of specific houses, cars, etc., but don’t get attached to owning those specific houses, cars, etc.—just ones like them or better.
- Don’t get attached to: details, anything that requires other people to behave a certain way, specific people at all, or “how”s.
- Take action in the direction of your desired end results, even if you have no idea what you’re doing—just do something, and the universe will use the fact that you’re moving at all to start guiding you in the direction of what you want.
There are also some good exercises in here to help you get your thoughts going in the right direction and your emotions supporting them.
He also addresses the fear that our limiting beliefs and self-sabotage will wreck everything and undo everything we’re trying to create. His take is: this stuff is all really forgiving, and your positive thoughts and feelings outweigh your negative ones, and the universe always matches your actions 1000x, so just keep showing up and doing your part, and it will be fine. I worry about that a lot, which of course is counterproductive, so I choose to believe he’s right.
I read this just as a launch was wrapping up, and this launch was a big disappointment. Normally, I would have been crushed—devastated!—but this book helped me feel like it’s all ok, just steps on the path. Especially, two things from this book lined up perfectly with other sources giving me the same message on the same day.
1. I listened to a podcast called Unfuck Your Brain, an episode where she was talking about her takeaways from an event she hosted. (This was episode 222!) One of those takeaways was that we have no way of knowing where we are on the journey until we get to the end. It may feel like you’ve been working on this thing for three years (yes) and you feel like it’s never going to take off (how did you know?), and you may be one day away from the insight that makes everything come together. You don’t know! So just keep doing stuff.
Later that day, this book said the exact same thing, using the analogy of using GPS to navigate to a friend’s house where you’ve never been before. Say it’s a three-hour drive. Well, even at 2 hours and 59 minutes, it seems like you’re still in the same state: you don’t know where you are, everything looks unfamiliar, and your friend isn’t there. If you turn around there and go home, you just missed getting there!
(222 also includes “don’t stop three feet from gold,” so I guess that’s three times the same message came to me that day, except I didn’t notice that it was episode 222 until now.)
2. The book was just talking about how, when we’re going around knocking on doors, one that we thought we wanted will often slam shut, and it seems like a big bummer, but the reality is, another door is opening right then as a result of our knocking on the slammed door, that wouldn’t have opened otherwise. So stay cool and just keep knocking on a lot of doors.
Then I pulled a few affirmation cards, and I got: Change Course. “A closed door is an invitation from life to move in an even better direction. It’s time to change course.”
Fortunately, I don’t have to figure out what the right direction is, because I feel a little lost and scared. All I have to do is know where I want to go, take the next step, and trust that it’s working out.
I’ve started two of this guy’s other books, and so far, they’re not grabbing me at all. But this one sure did!
Oh! One more thing I thought was cool. He explains that this whole “life” thing is a simulation or a video game or whatever you want to call it, and we chose to come here to play it. So then, why don’t we remember that that’s what’s going on? This question used to vex me. His answer: because we chose not to, because it’s more fun this way. It’s like going to a movie—you want it to feel real. And it’s so much more fun figuring something out and triumphing than just being told the answer.
I like that explanation. It seems like something I would do, yeah.
For me, the distinct contribution of this book is:
- Be very general in the outcomes/end results you’re fervently hoping for and getting emotionally attached to (mainly just forms of these categories: health, lots of money, work you’re passionate about, relationships, and appearance). Ex. I’m so strong, sleek, and sexy, not I weight 143 pounds and fit in X pair of jeans
- Use details to make your general outcome feel real and to get yourself excited, but don’t get attached to the details. They’re only props, basically. Ex. Outcome: be rich as fuck. Illustrative details: house in the woods on a lake in the mountains; having a housekeeper who manages your cleaning person, chef, groundskeeper, and car-fixer; driving a Ferrari; etc. You can use pictures of specific houses, cars, etc., but don’t get attached to owning those specific houses, cars, etc.—just ones like them or better.
- Don’t get attached to: details, anything that requires other people to behave a certain way, specific people at all, or “how”s.
- Take action in the direction of your desired end results, even if you have no idea what you’re doing—just do something, and the universe will use the fact that you’re moving at all to start guiding you in the direction of what you want.
There are also some good exercises in here to help you get your thoughts going in the right direction and your emotions supporting them.
He also addresses the fear that our limiting beliefs and self-sabotage will wreck everything and undo everything we’re trying to create. His take is: this stuff is all really forgiving, and your positive thoughts and feelings outweigh your negative ones, and the universe always matches your actions 1000x, so just keep showing up and doing your part, and it will be fine. I worry about that a lot, which of course is counterproductive, so I choose to believe he’s right.
I read this just as a launch was wrapping up, and this launch was a big disappointment. Normally, I would have been crushed—devastated!—but this book helped me feel like it’s all ok, just steps on the path. Especially, two things from this book lined up perfectly with other sources giving me the same message on the same day.
1. I listened to a podcast called Unfuck Your Brain, an episode where she was talking about her takeaways from an event she hosted. (This was episode 222!) One of those takeaways was that we have no way of knowing where we are on the journey until we get to the end. It may feel like you’ve been working on this thing for three years (yes) and you feel like it’s never going to take off (how did you know?), and you may be one day away from the insight that makes everything come together. You don’t know! So just keep doing stuff.
Later that day, this book said the exact same thing, using the analogy of using GPS to navigate to a friend’s house where you’ve never been before. Say it’s a three-hour drive. Well, even at 2 hours and 59 minutes, it seems like you’re still in the same state: you don’t know where you are, everything looks unfamiliar, and your friend isn’t there. If you turn around there and go home, you just missed getting there!
(222 also includes “don’t stop three feet from gold,” so I guess that’s three times the same message came to me that day, except I didn’t notice that it was episode 222 until now.)
2. The book was just talking about how, when we’re going around knocking on doors, one that we thought we wanted will often slam shut, and it seems like a big bummer, but the reality is, another door is opening right then as a result of our knocking on the slammed door, that wouldn’t have opened otherwise. So stay cool and just keep knocking on a lot of doors.
Then I pulled a few affirmation cards, and I got: Change Course. “A closed door is an invitation from life to move in an even better direction. It’s time to change course.”
Fortunately, I don’t have to figure out what the right direction is, because I feel a little lost and scared. All I have to do is know where I want to go, take the next step, and trust that it’s working out.
I’ve started two of this guy’s other books, and so far, they’re not grabbing me at all. But this one sure did!
Oh! One more thing I thought was cool. He explains that this whole “life” thing is a simulation or a video game or whatever you want to call it, and we chose to come here to play it. So then, why don’t we remember that that’s what’s going on? This question used to vex me. His answer: because we chose not to, because it’s more fun this way. It’s like going to a movie—you want it to feel real. And it’s so much more fun figuring something out and triumphing than just being told the answer.
I like that explanation. It seems like something I would do, yeah.
December 19, 2017
Holographic Universe. Nailed it.
January 8, 2018
This was the first time I have read anything by Mike Dooley. I love to read manifestation books (and all things spiritual) so I thought this would be a good choice to add to my Kindle and start off the New Year with some refreshing of manifestation principles delivered in Mike Dooley's style of writing and of course always hoping to learn something new or at least learn something in a new way.
I enjoyed Mike Dooley for the simple reason that he has a keen ability to inspire the reader with his own experiences. Some people may find this boring and some writers can be boring when doing this, but Dooley's a funny guy so I didn't mind his anecdotes. He can laugh at himself which is a trait I think most people can benefit from applying more in their life. The manifestation game should definitely involve laughter and Dooley has duly reminded the reader of this throughout the book.
I did gain some new insights about focusing less on the 'how' and more on the 'end result'. Everything you need to know about striking this fine balance can be learned with the easy to apply strategies in Playing the Matrix. I wouldn't go as a far as saying this is advanced manifestation material but it is a good book on looking at manifestation with fresh eyes and a practical approach.
I enjoyed Mike Dooley for the simple reason that he has a keen ability to inspire the reader with his own experiences. Some people may find this boring and some writers can be boring when doing this, but Dooley's a funny guy so I didn't mind his anecdotes. He can laugh at himself which is a trait I think most people can benefit from applying more in their life. The manifestation game should definitely involve laughter and Dooley has duly reminded the reader of this throughout the book.
I did gain some new insights about focusing less on the 'how' and more on the 'end result'. Everything you need to know about striking this fine balance can be learned with the easy to apply strategies in Playing the Matrix. I wouldn't go as a far as saying this is advanced manifestation material but it is a good book on looking at manifestation with fresh eyes and a practical approach.
July 16, 2020
I liked parts of this book, but being truthful I found it hard to read. The writing in the book is choppy and there are long parts I ended up skipping. I'm someone who needs a book to flow; this one doesn't do that. There were a lot of good things in it that I learned from, but I'm thinking if the book was edited properly it could have been half the size and still been effective and more enjoyable.
March 22, 2020
3.5
I got several aha-moments with this book. A smooth read, he's funny and you can feel his enthusiasm. Towards the last chapters the how-to turns into a biography, which I think is fair - to use yourself as an example this stuff really works but at the same time I get bored because every single LOA writer is doing the same. Something like "I'm succesful thanks to LOA, this is how to do it too and if you need a deeper dive, sign up for my online program". If you have a big name in mind who also wrote loa books, I bet they too sell their courses for hundreds, if not, thousands of $$.
Also I'm quite sensitive to the self promoting. If I didn't read the title of his first book (and online program!) a dozen times (like a lot of loa/self-help writers do these days as a way to market their other products) I would probably have given this book a higher rating.
As for the content, it's pretty basic and most stuff can be found online for free. This is not really for the experienced student who want to improve their 'skills', but more for the beginner who need a motivational fire starter to go after their dreams.
I got several aha-moments with this book. A smooth read, he's funny and you can feel his enthusiasm. Towards the last chapters the how-to turns into a biography, which I think is fair - to use yourself as an example this stuff really works but at the same time I get bored because every single LOA writer is doing the same. Something like "I'm succesful thanks to LOA, this is how to do it too and if you need a deeper dive, sign up for my online program". If you have a big name in mind who also wrote loa books, I bet they too sell their courses for hundreds, if not, thousands of $$.
Also I'm quite sensitive to the self promoting. If I didn't read the title of his first book (and online program!) a dozen times (like a lot of loa/self-help writers do these days as a way to market their other products) I would probably have given this book a higher rating.
As for the content, it's pretty basic and most stuff can be found online for free. This is not really for the experienced student who want to improve their 'skills', but more for the beginner who need a motivational fire starter to go after their dreams.
November 4, 2020
All Roads lead to Rome, but he takes the Road less Traveled.
The book starts with a mantra " Thoughts become things" Yess we all know but still it's interesting when it's told from a different angle.
The Author creates a general awareness of his introduction like "Close your eyes and dream you are standing in front of Eiffel Tower. Then to earn money, buy an Air ticket, clear immigration and stand in front of Eiffel. Now dreams become true. The travel from "Dream to Real" the author attempted the concept called Matrix,
The takeaway is the more you are specific about your goal, the more the time it takes to fulfill and hence he suggests to be more general in the selection of goal.
Self help books always tap your shoulder but it really moves out of you because the situations are met illusory while reading while in real it doesn't seem to be...
a Good book to be read once...
The book starts with a mantra " Thoughts become things" Yess we all know but still it's interesting when it's told from a different angle.
The Author creates a general awareness of his introduction like "Close your eyes and dream you are standing in front of Eiffel Tower. Then to earn money, buy an Air ticket, clear immigration and stand in front of Eiffel. Now dreams become true. The travel from "Dream to Real" the author attempted the concept called Matrix,
The takeaway is the more you are specific about your goal, the more the time it takes to fulfill and hence he suggests to be more general in the selection of goal.
Self help books always tap your shoulder but it really moves out of you because the situations are met illusory while reading while in real it doesn't seem to be...
a Good book to be read once...
February 22, 2023
This book came at just the right time for me. I loved the optimistic vibe of the book and the fact that it make it really clear that we are each responsible for our own life and making our own dreams come true. No matter how good our ideas are, action must be taken, any action, as action will get things moving and that's just what I needed to hear right now. I was debating between a 4 or a 5 star. I'd probably say 4 1/2 but no 1/2 option so went for the 4. To be honest I read a lot and knew most of what he talks about but sometimes we just need to hear it again for it to really sink in. We also learn from repeating things so even if you know this stuff I'd still say this is worth reading as it's pretty uplifting and if you are new to this stuff then it's a must read. I would even consider reading again if I need some inspiration to get me moving.
March 28, 2018
This is a review of the audio edition. You may want to get the print copy because there are supplements for you to work with and the author/narrator is a wee bit on the over enthusiastic side... to put it mildly. Not the style or angle that speaks to me but I’m big enough to read between the lines to find what I’m looking for. I give it five stars because of the value I see in the information for readers who may need some clarity on the ‘Secret’ theory, which is offered here. Plain and simple: to have the life of your dreams you must constantly move and take steps toward them. You can’t just wait around for your ship to come in. It’s a no brainer really but so many people freeze up with fear and doubt on the way and this author is your personal coach to avoid the pitfalls.
May 2, 2019
At first I thought it's not my book at all, but after a while I appreciated the personal story of Getting to the level, the author wanted to be. "Эсли вы продолжаете делать все, что в ваших силах, располагая всем, что у вас есть, там где вы есть - вы сможете горы свернуть. Не забывайте - если вы не видите нкаких чудес, это не значит, что их нет" "Если однажды, внезапно и без всякого предупреждения, события, люди или неожиданные хорошие новости меняют вашу жизнь к лучшему, это может означать только одно... Существует астрономически большая вероятность, что это произойдет снова. Я просто сказала, Вселенная."
"Живите "сейчас", но всегда идите вперед. Снова и снова. Вы в игре!"
"Живите "сейчас", но всегда идите вперед. Снова и снова. Вы в игре!"
January 26, 2020
Great and applicable explanation of the Law of Attraction! Mike Dooley emphasizes the necessity of creating broad goals rather than micro-managing and hyper-specificity. He rightly proscribes taking action toward your goals, keeping a positive attitude, trying new things, being flexible about how you get to the ultimate destination. This approach gives the Universe a chance to surprise you by staying awake and open to new people and opportunities. Consistent with the rest of the Law of Attraction folks, fate and karma are left out. The fact is, it's up to us to make the most of our lives wherever we find ourselves.
November 25, 2017
The Matrix that Mike Dooley presents is a simple, straightforward way to sort big goals from the pesky little details (his words). No grand revelation here, simply a reminder to do something, anything to move yourself forward. He includes specific steps/assignments that build upon each other and help Adventurers to move toward their destinies. The exercise that stuck with me was at the end. List the things that you can do now with what you have. It's an apt reminder that there is always something to be thankful for.
February 20, 2018
This book is amazing. It takes a while to get through it because it really challenges you to think about your life now and where you want to be in the future. If you liked the book The Secret this book will blow you away. Look out! Thoughts become things and words have wings... Away we go! Thanks Mike Dooley for this book!
March 30, 2018
Great exercises, fun read!
Mike Dooley's book follows the Tut "Notes From The Universe" energy and humor. It's a fun, easy read with great exercises and interesting thoughts. The exercises are simple, self-revealing and motivating. It's a book - and a program - for anyone on their "Thoughts Become Things" path.
Mike Dooley's book follows the Tut "Notes From The Universe" energy and humor. It's a fun, easy read with great exercises and interesting thoughts. The exercises are simple, self-revealing and motivating. It's a book - and a program - for anyone on their "Thoughts Become Things" path.
May 1, 2019
My first book about the law of attraction and manifestation, it was really inspiring and I definitely feel like manifesting success is definitely something I can do in my life. However, I wasn’t a massive fan of the writing style and how the author assumed the readers knowledge in regards to manifestation.
April 17, 2020
great book, especially with the current CoVid situation. was a bit disappointed that this edition kept referring to the color chart on the back cover - which doesn't exist and no color chart inside the book either. Guess I can print one (when everything opens again) and put it inside the book for reference...
March 6, 2018
Dove into this book, then kept having to get pulled back in. Suggest reading it in 3 or so sittings.
I can't always follow Mike's writing/logic, but there is still some great wisdom.
Live as if it's already happened.
Be grateful for what is to come.
Play.
& So much more.
I can't always follow Mike's writing/logic, but there is still some great wisdom.
Live as if it's already happened.
Be grateful for what is to come.
Play.
& So much more.
April 6, 2018
Countless books will tell you that we co-create EVERYTHING in our lives. More than any other volume I've read, Playing the Matrix delivers a step-by-step guide--with clarity, inspiration and humor--to creating Your Best Life.
March 15, 2019
I've read everything else Mike Dooley has written, so I wasn't expecting anything new in this one... just fresh inspiration. But I was surprised by the Matrix explanation and strategy for manifesting. This is definitely worth a read... or listen on audible, which is what I did.
November 6, 2019
This book is law of attraction as told by a human puppy. Mike is such a playful delight!
I'm not sure about some of the things he says, but it really helped me understand the LOA from a different perspective, adding nuance and playfulness.
I'm not sure about some of the things he says, but it really helped me understand the LOA from a different perspective, adding nuance and playfulness.
November 21, 2019
I can’t remember how this one ended up in my Kindle library. I found it medium interesting and then it devolved into weird law of attraction hocus pocus with a sprinkling of God is not real (“shockingly illogical”) and neither is evolution (“boggles the mind with contradictions and oversights”).
October 30, 2022
My business coach recommended this book when I was first starting my biz & it changed the game for me. Now sometimes I pick it up and just read a chapter here or there. The approach to reaching your goals is soooo basic but so good 💫
November 26, 2017
Comforting
It is very soul soothing to know all is well and no matter what happens it is all redirecting to our best interest.
It is very soul soothing to know all is well and no matter what happens it is all redirecting to our best interest.
December 10, 2017
Motivation!
Motivates you to see things in a new perspective! Lots of helpful ideas ... Happiness is a choice. I choose y
To be happy.
Motivates you to see things in a new perspective! Lots of helpful ideas ... Happiness is a choice. I choose y
To be happy.
December 14, 2017
I loved this book!
January 16, 2018
Love Mike Dooley's work its so simple but powerful, and this book includes so many useful, practical and fun exercises.
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