But there is more too it than the movie "The Secret" leads people to believe. I found that the movie oversimplified the concept. As I didn’t read the book, I can’t comment on how accurate it is or not.

Anyway this is what I have discovered to be true for me….

Focus your thoughts very clearly on what you WANT not what you DON’T want. This is really important as usually the "don’t" part is the underlying message you are giving the universe. For example some people looking for their soulmate are actually giving out the message I don’t want to be alone – and therefore have can’t seem to find someone and are alone because ‘being alone’ is the focus of the message.
So keep your focused thought simple and positive.

Next you need to do some meditating and looking within to be sure that what you say you want is what you really want. Meaning, do you believe that you deserve what you want? Do you believe you are allowed to have what you want?
That may seem silly but a lot of people deep down in their hearts don’t believe they are entitled to the same things that others experience.

The last part is what "The Secret" leaves out completely in the movie…. And that is you need to consciously work towards your goal and look for opportunities that will help fulfil it.

Simply "wishing" for it (as many would have you believe) isn’t enough. But being always aware and focused on your goals, AND work towards them is what will get you there.

I have had success in this with apartments, getting money paid back, finding jobs,

Feel free to email me if you would like more info.

I hope that helps.
References :
A great book to read on this whole subject – which gives you examples of meditations you can do is : Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain.