How to get a thought or a desire manifested is very simple

Q: How to make someone dear to you understand that something is useful for them and they must go for it?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Keep pursuing gently and have patience, they will all understand. First you should have the conviction that this is good for them, and they will get it. How to get a thought or a desire manifested is very simple. First intention and keep attention on it and then manifestation will follow.