The success of manifesting lies in having a clear vision of what you strive to achieve. A famous speaker and the author of the world's bestseller, *The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari*, Robin Sharma, states that at first you create your mind, and only then your reality. Thus, before your dream comes true, you first have to picture it in your head.

Why does visualization play such a significant role? It is all because our brain responds to imagined experiences as if they were real. When you want to calm yourself down, you think about something relaxing and serene, and it works. The same happens when you imagine yourself in a distressing situation: your body becomes tense, your heart races, and overall, you feel uncomfortable. Visualization travels from your mind to the real world, and, once applied intentionally, helps you to move toward your goals.

Michael Phelps, an American former competitive swimmer and Olympic gold medalist, demonstrated the effectiveness of this technique. Before competitions, Phelps imagined the obstacles he would face and how he would deal with them. Visualization allowed him to gain control and deliver world-class performance.

To make your visualization work, you must be specific. For instance, if you imagine the career of your dreams, think through every aspect of it. In what field would it be? Where will you work? What kind of people will you communicate and associate yourself with? Picture what your responsibilities would be and what your working routine would look like.

In case you are still in search of your dream life vision, start by imagining how you want to feel. If you aim to feel more joyful or confident, visualize that you already feel that way. One woman, feeling aimless, began visualizing herself waking up with energy and purpose. In six months, she completely transformed her life.

As a whole, manifestation extends beyond simply achieving your desires. It is a tool that helps you discover a real, better version of yourself. Remember the importance of following your dreams, not those imposed by others. This rule, combined with manifestation, is sure to lead you to what you want.