The Science of Making Things Happen: Turn Any Possibility into Reality

by Kim Marcille Romaner

Entrepreneur, speaker, and consultant Kim Romaner has spent years researching the latest advances in science and technology and then working with colleagues and clients to apply those discoveries in practical — and profitable — ways. In these pages, she reveals five principles from recent and little-known scientific discoveries that you can use right now to accomplish your dreams, whether those dreams are focused on career, relationships, fitness, creative projects, or business endeavors. You’ll learn how to wield the power of quantum, neurological, and biological mechanisms already in play to change your life as if by magic. The big lesson of this book is that the universe is designed to turn the possibilities you choose into realities, and Kim guides you through the cutting-edge science of amplifying those possibilities and achieving your goals.

304 pages, Paperback

First published March 30, 2010

Reviews

[Opal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book written by a friend. In other words, I'm biased.

[Scott Harrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good self-help/human potential book with a scientific twist - the author applies Quantum Theory to shaping possibilities in a provocative and interesting way. Concepts of waves vs. particles and decoherence are bolstered with examples from the world of physics and then applied to the world of "turning any possibility into a reality." That's all good, and if you can keep your mind open and wrap your ahead around some of the physics, there are some truly useful tips on how to get some fresh insights.
Unfortunately, I realized that after about a week of distance from the early quantum theory chapters, I realized I was having trouble remembering the significance of those insights. I had to go back and re-read many passages to retain their relevance, and a few months from now, who knows? At minimum, you can take away the notion that there are many more possibilities in life then we normally consider, and that's always good.
In the latter half of the book, we are on more familiar ground with topic headings covering the major areas we can improve ourselves - Amp Up Your Career, Amp Up Your Wealth, Amp Up Your Love Life, Amp Up Your Health, Amp Up Your Giving - and the value of these sections will depend upon your own individual areas of interest or need. In particular, the author writes compellingly and with great detail about the benefits of charitable giving and volunteerism in the "Amp Up Your Giving" chapter, and she convincingly explains the many benefits you will receive by including a major service component in your life's work. It has inspired me to commit to doing more, and Kim provides some great tools to guide you from wishful thinking to actual implementation - thank you for your fresh and insightful perspective.
Key concepts: The Inverse Quantum Zeno Effect (subheading - Accelerating the Realization of Your Dreams) and Decoherence (Living on the Edge of Possibility and Reality). If that is intriguing, check it out. I really enjoyed the scientific component of this book - you'll probably want to take some good notes to help retain the concepts, especially if you intend to apply them in your own life.

[Philip · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome awesome book. Really helps to change how you think about things, how you perceive things, and how to change your entire thought process to make things happen.

[Iris Rojas · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found it very long and sometimes a little boring. And in itself, her technique is summarized in the law of attraction, with concrete actions to achieve your objectives. 400 pages to explain something so simple, seems to me too much.

[Tami · Rating 4 out of 5]

We all wish for certain things in our lives. Most of what we desire never really comes true. Then, we hear about the person who won the lottery or build a multimillion dollar business from their hobby. These people always seem to say that they just trusted that what they wanted would happen. Why doesn’t this work for us?

The Science of Making Things Happen suggests that wishing isn’t enough. Manifesting isn’t enough. Yes, clarifying and focusing on what you want is important. However, no matter how focused you are on losing that ten pounds, if you are eating donuts all day you probably won’t reach your target weight.

Instead, you have to act in accordance to your goal. Put down the donut. Go for a walk instead. Yes, keep visualizing the end result you want but do something concrete right here and now. It’s common sense really. Act in accordance with what you want and you may be surprised.

[Kim Romaner]

In these pages, Kim Romaner reveals five principles from recent and little-known scientific discoveries that you can use right now to accomplish your dreams, whether those dreams are focused on career, relationships, fitness, creative projects or business endeavours. You’ll learn how to wield the power of quantum, neurological and biological mechanisms already in play to change your life as if by magic. The big lesson of this book is that the universe is designed to turn the possibilities you choose into realities, and Kim guides you through the cutting-edge science of amplifying those possibilities and achieving your goals.

[Jacqueline Ann]

see review on power-- that was a mispost:

What a great read. Originally published in 1889. Blunt and direct without being obnoxiously harsh. A good book to re-read as reference.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting take on "dream big, work hard"