Do you really know? Does the law of attraction really work?
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Feb 6, 2026 Viral TikTok manifesting trends and the #idontchaseIattract movement are unpacked. The segment traces the law of attraction back to 19th century New Thought figures and The Secret. It contrasts mystical claims with psychological ideas like self-fulfilling prophecies. Practical notes on goals, optimism, patience, and confidence finish the discussion.
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Kendall Jenner Sparked The Trend
- Kendall Jenner popularised the phrase "I don't chase, I attract" which boosted the TikTok hashtag's visibility in late 2023.
- Joseph Chance explains young women use it to claim belief alone can manifest desired outcomes.
Roots Of The Law Of Attraction
- The law of attraction is a modern spin on a 19th-century New Thought movement.
- Joseph Chance traces it from Phineas Quimby through Prentice Malford to Rhonda Byrne's The Secret.
The Secret Made It Mainstream
- Rhonda Byrne's The Secret popularised the idea that visualisation plus belief can 'magically' make desires real.
- The podcast notes Byrne framed it as asking, visualising, and truly believing to achieve outcomes.
