Mean Reverting

How long do you wait for things to mean revert. At some point you just have to admit you are wrong or you are looking at the situation incorrectly. I've followed all the steps in "The Secret" correctly and yet I don't see things coming to me the way I'd prefer. I want mass appeal to Dork City, good health and fortune to all citizens. The universe is plentiful and all can reap the benefits.