How Desperation Fuels Manifestation! Will You Burn The Ships Like Hernán Cortés?

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6d ago • 23 mins

Manifestation Lessons from Desperate Hernán Cortés!

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In this episode of the Weeniecast, “How Desperation Fuels Manifestation” we're talking about 'burning the ships' as a metaphor for going all in with your goals and dreams.

By looking at historical anecdotes, personal stories, and some well-known examples from pop culture, I explore how this all-or-nothing mindset can push you towards success when you’re backed into a corner.

This episode kicks off with a Sean Connery impression but don't get it twisted!

We're taking manifestation - real manifestation that is - very seriously here.

Using Hernán Cortés' extreme method of motivating his men by burning their ships, I draw parallels to how desperation can lead to powerful moments of manifestation that change your life and career trajectory.

Throughout the episode, you'll learn how to harness the potential of desperate situations to manifest what you truly desire.

I discuss the common misconception that manifestation is akin to making a wish list for the universe, and instead, I focus on the importance of intuitive actions and being open to unplanned paths.

I share my own experiences, from volunteering for redundancy to managing a yarn shop, and how these seemingly trivial or desperate decisions opened doors I never could've predicted.

You'll also hear about how iconic figures like Oprah and Elizabeth Gilbert used moments of desperation to switch gears and find profound success, illustrating that sometimes, it takes hitting rock bottom for true clarity and opportunity to emerge.

By the end of the episode, you’ll be better equipped to recognize and act upon those moments of desperation, transforming them into catalysts for manifesting your dreams.

No longer will you feel paralyzed by fear or failure; instead, you'll understand how to leverage these moments to find novel paths to success.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

  • Cisco Systems

Timestamped summary

00:00 Embrace openness; plans often limit possibilities.

04:33 Elizabeth Gilbert lost inspiration for abandoned book.

07:05 Volunteered for layoff, managed yarn shop afterwards.

11:29 Accident inspired recovery and pursuit of coaching.

13:48 Revelations arise from adversity and isolation.

17:46 Nostalgically revisiting Pokemon card collection for value.

20:38 Selling Pokémon cards led to unexpected closure.

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