If IM and LoA was easy (it is) then everyone would be doing it
The past and the future are your natural enemys, they are filled with regret and/or fear. Forget them as they have no meaning and/or bearing on the only thing that matters, you present moment.
That's where all the power is.
All thought is instruction to the universe, that's why you're instructions must be precise. "I want some more money" is weak, you might get another dollar and 'want' implies lack.
Phrase your instructions with definition. "I have $1M in my bank account" see it, feel it, get really emotional about it in a totally positive way. See the benefits (the side effects as Steve calls them) of having the money.
What will you do with it? How will it help you directly and others?
LoA and IM are natural laws, that you need to learn to use. If you're haing trouble with them it's a practice thing.
Take the time to figure out exactly what you want from your life. Think big and dream big. Why waste another minute being ordinary. The difference between ordinary and
extraordinary is just that little 'extra' work you need to do.
Again, you must be very specific about what you desire, remember you're intending and manifesting all day, every day anyway, so start getting focused on what you really desire.
Your life is too important to leave to chance!!
HTH
Jeff