The book The Secret has come under attack from many quarters. And indeed, much of that criticism is justified. Yes the basic premise, that you can “attract” good and success by your thought processes does sound kind of hocus-pocus. Of course most critics also over simplify the process.
I am a huge fan of The Secret book and the movie. I think that ALL success and failure start in the mind. And yes, other circumstances that we have no control over does influence the course of a person’s life.
That said, my main criticism with The Secret is the same criticism I have of much of the Laws of Attraction and Positive Thinking advocates- it ignores social and political forces. In other words, if whole groups line up against you then wouldn’t their forces of attraction be stronger than yours? We can’t ignore that. At the same time we can’t succumb to it either.
I think The Secret is a wonderful addition to your library and something to be studied. The movie should be watched also, again and again. The goal is not to read the book or watch the movie. The goal is to absorb the teachings. The tenets need to melt into your subconscious mind.
Any book or teaching that preaches positive attitudes, confidence and faith is a good think. Even if I didn’t accept the ideas of The Secret- which I do- I would still recommend it.
For those who have a mental block against anything that is not proceeded by Jesus, Muhammad or Moses, I want to point out that prayer and the basic principles of the Laws of Attraction are the same.
We as a people and as a community must develop the habits of constructive thinking. We need to do that in order to be successful as human beings and in order to make a difference in the world.
The Secret to me is not about making money. To me it is about making the world a better place. Yes, that starts with me. But, I also want to be able to help other people live the lives they deserve.