After posting the above response, I noticed that an ad popped up coaxing people to check out the concept of "quantum jumping". My interest was immediatly piqued. When I followed the link, an elaboration followed. Disciples of "quantum jumping" are convinced that we are multi-faceted and have selves that exist in parallel universes, and that we can become successful in any area if we can become aligned with the self that is special in that field. All we need do is to learn the technique that allows you to shift into the world where you are what you want to be....
I've heard this before and I find it plausible.