Beyond Wanting: The Art of True Manifestation

by Matt Cooke

The ultimate guide to manifesting your best life and transforming your mindset, from a leading manifestation coach

No matter what we have, we always want more. It might be a promotion at work, buying a home, or starting a family—success looks different for everyone, but the path to achieving it begins within.

Beyond Wanting bridges the gap between what you have and what you desire through the science and art of conscious manifestation. This book inspires you to embody the version of yourself who already has what you seek, aligning your mindset, actions, and energy to create lasting success.

This practical, no-nonsense guide challenges you to take control of your future through transformative techniques such as metacognition and meditation. Real-world advice, rooted in ancient spiritual wisdom, reveals how

Reprogram your mindset and harness the power of your thoughts Tap into your intuition and move with purpose Let go of fear and unhelpful habits that block your path Manifest your best life Whether you’re working toward a specific goal or are seeking general happiness and fulfillment, you have the power to succeed. With personal anecdotes, scientific theory, and practical toolkits, this book allows you to uncover your authentic power to unlock everything you’ve desired.

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

304 pages, Hardcover

Published November 11, 2025

Reviews

[Hugh Nugent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Teaches you how to mentally convince yourself you have already become the thing you want to become, in term making you become the dream version of yourself but acting in the shoes that you have already achieved the thing you wanted to achieve. Teaches that you shouldn’t “Want” something, you should “Be” it instead. As ounce act as if are something, slowly you’ll become it.

[Sarah Lou · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love unconventional, kooky things about brains and universes but would not recommend this to a beginner. The author makes manifestation sound complicated and confusing with a billion different techniques, practices and routines.

Also, possibly a controversial take but are we calling things a manifesting success when they wanted to buy one house, but they ended up with a different one? Or when rejected by their dream agent they find another… but then discover that their soon-to-be editor worked on a book by an author represented by his dream agent? I wanna hear things that REALLY blow my mind!

I really struggled with the author’s narrating style on audio which also made it difficult for me to get into.

[Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve always been convinced that the universe has more in store for you than you might think at first glance. I started by reading the entire book to soak up Cooke’s ideas. Next, I’ll work through the individual exercises. They require time, but also courage—you have to look within yourself and ask yourself deep down what you want and what you’d like to ask the universe for. Many might say it’s all hocus-pocus, but why not just give it a try and believe everything could actually happen? You just have to be sure what you really really want.

[Kel Caffekey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book I listened to this on audible. most of what Matt shared I was aware of however some of the practices did give me ideas for the future.
really well out together and I loved his use of his own examples of how the universe has its own plan and we just need to take aligned action.
id definitely recommend this if you're new to manifestation techniques as it's all you need in one book!.😁

[Francesca · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite manifestation book I’ve read in a long while. Cooke includes practical exercises and explains the art of manifestation beautifully. I enjoyed it so much I’m already planning to read it again.

[Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book! Love all the studies cited, the real-life stories/experiences shared involving manifestations, and all the practice sections at the end of chapters to implement the tools/systems into your life. A must read for anyone interested in manifestation.

[Nancy French · Rating 1 out of 5]

In the opening chapters, Cooke says he was inspired by Napoleon Hill -- who we now know was a con artist (Hill may have even covered up a murder for economic gain. He got super rich and famous by saying he interviewed the most famous celebrities of the day but it turns out it was all a lie. Then he used his "success" as an indicator of credibility.)

That was an unfortunate way to open a book that relies on the reader trusting the author's rather unorthodox psychological takes.

The rest of the book is equally suspicious.

[Sloane Barton · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have read. Cannot recommend this book enough!!!

[Marisa Fernandes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Para os interessados pela temática da Manifestação (e/ou Lei da Atracção) este é um dos livros mais completos, detalhados e bem estruturados que já li até hoje.
Matt Cooke é brilhante na forma como expõe as suas ideias, conta a sua história e nos desafia a fazer/pensar diferente tendo em vista o sucesso.
Em termos de estrutura, Cooke usou a seguinte: I- The Foundations of Manifestation, II - From Wanting to Being, III - Self-Observation, IV- Your Vision, V - Believe, VI - Rehearse, VII - Feel it till you make it, VIII- Journaling, IX - Gratitude, X - Affirmations, XI - Let Go, XII - Signs, XIII - Aligned, Inspired Action, Conclusion - The Secret to Lasting Success with Conscious Manifestation.
É excelente e não sairá certamente (mais) da minha mesa de cabeceira!