Jim Carrey wrote himself a $10 million check before he could cash it—a few years later, he did: Here's the science behind manifestation

In the early 1990's, Jim Carrey wrote himself a check for $10 million while he was out of work. He earned exactly $10 million for starring in a movie in 1995.

Jim Carrey wrote himself a $10 million check before he could cash it—a few years later, he did: Here's the science behind manifestation

TL;DR

  • Manifestation and visualization are popular techniques for achieving goals.
  • Experts suggest manifestation can be effective by aligning values, intentions, and actions.
  • Neuroscience indicates manifestation can prime the brain to subconsciously seek goals and steps toward them.
  • Jim Carrey used visualization, writing himself a $10 million check and visualizing success on Mulholland Drive, before achieving his career goals.
  • Carrey's visualization practices began before he wrote himself an aspirational check and were maintained throughout his rise to become a high-earning actor.