How the Law of Mentalism Turns Thought Into Power, Focus, and Performance
Hi, I’m Gregg Swanson, a guide to mental resilience and spiritual evolution. My adventures…from high-pressure sales environments to steep cliff faces…have shown me the transformative power of discipline and mindset.
Let’s embark on a journey to create a life you love by looking at the law of mentalism.
The Invisible War Is in Your Mind
Most men try to fix their lives from the outside in. Hustle harder. Stack habits. Force discipline.
But what if you’ve been attacking the symptom… not the source?
Enter the Law of Mentalism…the first and most powerful of the 7 principles of Hermeticism. It teaches a simple but shocking truth:
All is mind. The universe is mental.
This means your thoughts don’t just influence your life… they construct it. That’s the core of the law of mentalism …understanding that everything originates from consciousness.
If you don’t master this law, you’ll remain trapped in reaction…chasing circumstances instead of creating them. But if you do… you gain the power to rewire your reality at the source code level.
In this tactical playbook, you’ll discover the law of mentalism, how it impacts your daily performance, and how to use it like a weapon of self-liberation.
Ready to become the cause…not the effect? Let’s go.
Read the full foundation post on Hermeticism here
What Is the Law of Mentalism?
The law of mentalism is the first Hermetic principle and the foundation of all reality-shaping wisdom. It states that:
“The All is Mind; the Universe is Mental.” – The Kybalion
This isn’t abstract philosophy. It’s metaphysical physics.
Everything you experience…your emotions, results, relationships, identity…is filtered through and shaped by the mind. That’s the essence of the law of mentalism…recognizing that your mental state is the operating system behind everything you experience.
Think of your mind like a projector. What’s playing on the screen of your life originates on the film reel of your subconscious beliefs.
Your thoughts aren’t passive…they’re causative.
Every decision, every pattern, every repeated outcome… begins in thought. And unless you train the mind to create on command, it will default to loops shaped by childhood, trauma, media, and fear.
Hermetic alchemy is about turning lead into gold. Mentalism is how you start: by turning unconscious thought into conscious creation. That transformation is the lived expression of the law of mentalism.
If you ignore this law, you’re basically trying to build a mansion on a swamp.
If you master it…You become the architect of your internal and external world.
Why Most Men Stay Trapped in Reaction
The modern world is designed to hijack your mind. Notifications. News. Noise.
It keeps you distracted from the truth: your current life is the echo of your previous thinking.
Struggling with self-doubt? You’ve rehearsed it in thought.
Repeating the same toxic relationships? Subconscious belief patterns are choosing for you.
Stuck in a career that drains you? Your thoughts about worth, success, and security are constructing that cage.
The law of mentalism shows that your life isn’t happening to you… it’s being generated by you.
The law of mentalism isn’t a metaphor. It’s mental mechanics.
When I was trapped in PTSD after a near-death avalanche, I learned this firsthand. My external world reflected the chaos of my inner world. My healing didn’t start with therapy…it started with mental discipline.
Reframing thoughts. Choosing new beliefs. Meditating not just for calm, but for command.
Most people use their mind like a garbage bin. High performers learn to use it like a weapon.
A Tactical Framework for Mentalism Mastery
Here’s your real-world playbook for living the law of mentalism:
1.) Audit the Inputs
Your mind is programmable. Start guarding what you feed it.
- Cut mindless social media.
- Replace news with nourishment.
- Consume content that matches your desired identity.
This is a key strategy in applying the law of mentalism …is to reshape your external reality, you must first refine what you mentally absorb.
2.) Name the Loop
Every recurring struggle has a mental script behind it. Use this prompt:
“The pattern I keep reliving is ______. The belief driving it is ______.”
Awareness is power. You can’t reprogram what you haven’t named. This step initiates your conscious use of the law of mentalism.
3.) Install the New Code
Use NLP, hypnosis, or visualization to reprogram.
- NLP anchors
- Visualization with feeling
- Mental rehearsal as if it’s already true
This is modern gnostic hermeticism…direct knowing, not blind belief.
4.) Act From the Future Self
Ask daily: What would the man I’m becoming do right now? Then do it.
Mentalism isn’t about sitting still and chanting. It’s about taking aligned action from the source of reality: your inner world. This is how the law of mentalism manifests in real-time performance.
5.) Reinforce Through Ritual
Your nervous system trusts what’s repeated.
- Morning mindset ritual
- Daily journaling: “What reality am I constructing today?”
- Breathwork to clear thought clutter
Your rituals become your programming language.
Example: The Thought That Almost Killed Me
After the avalanche, I couldn’t breathe without fear gripping my chest. Not just physically… mentally. My brain replayed the moment on loop.
“I’m not safe. I can’t trust the world.”
I didn’t realize I was installing a new operating system with every fearful thought. That’s the dark side of the law of mentalism…when left unchecked, your mind becomes your greatest saboteur.
It took months of mental rewiring…breathwork, mantra, journaling…to overwrite that belief.
Peace returned. Certainly grew. I stepped back into leadership. Not because the mountain changed…but because my mind did.
This is corpus hermeticism in practice…not just reading texts but becoming the text.
Mistakes That Block the Law of Mentalism
Watch out for these traps:
-> Waiting to believe before acting: Belief follows behavior. Think like the man you want to become.
-> Forcing positivity: That’s bypassing. Mentalism starts with truth, not toxic optimism.
-> Confusing thinking with focus: Spinning thoughts ≠ directed intention.
Each of these mistakes blocks the proper application of the law of mentalism and keeps you cycling through the same limited outcomes.
Mentalism requires intentionality… not just intellect.
Advanced Practice: Mental Alchemy
Once you’ve stabilized your thought awareness, start transmuting:
✔️ Turn fear into fuel
✔️ Transmute shame into strength
✔️ Convert confusion into curiosity
This is where hermetic alchemy meets performance coaching. You aren’t escaping your thoughts…you’re upgrading them.
Even athletes and CEOs use these methods. It’s mindset at the quantum level. It’s also one of the most advanced uses of the law of mentalism…transforming your internal states into peak performance tools.
Want a deeper dive into how this works across all seven Hermetic laws? Explore the full system here
FAQ: Mentalism and the Hermetic Mind
Q: What is the law of mentalism in Hermeticism?
A: It states that all of reality is shaped by thought. Your mind doesn’t observe the world…it generates it. That’s the core of the law of mentalism.
Q: Is mentalism the same as law of attraction?
A: Mentalism is deeper. It’s not just about desires…it’s about structure. It’s how your mind organizes the fabric of experience. Understanding the law of mentalism helps you move from wishful thinking to engineered outcomes.
Q: How do I use mentalism daily?
A: Begin by directing your thoughts each morning. Journal your intentions. Monitor your patterns. Align your actions with your desired identity. This is daily application of the law of mentalism.
Q: Can I use mentalism to improve performance?
A: Absolutely. Mental rehearsal, breathwork, and belief installation are all tools of Hermetic performance psychology…and powerful uses of the law of mentalism.
Q: Where can I learn the full Hermetic system?
A: Start here with the foundation post and integrate the 7 principles over time.
Final Challenge
The world will continue feeding you thoughts.
The question is…will you accept them, or will you choose your own?
The law of mentalism reveals that every outer victory begins with an inner decision.
If you’re done reacting… and ready to create…
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