Download PsychoCybernetics A New Way to Get More Living Out of Life Maxwell Maltz 8580001050638 Books

Product details Mass Market Paperback 288 pages Publisher Pocket Books (August 15, 1989) Language English ISBN-10 0671700758

PsychoCybernetics A New Way to Get More Living Out of Life Maxwell Maltz 8580001050638 Books Reviews

• Maxwell Maltz was a plastic surgeon in the middle 1900's, and though his work miraculously transforms his patients' outward appearance, he discovers that his surgeries were effective on only a percentage of his patients as their internal picture of themselves had not been updated alongside the physical change. This book expounds upon the philosophy that the internal picture one carries in their mind's eye of themselves directly affects a person's sense of confidence and well being. As a boy I found this book in my dad's small library. Reading it helped me to see how we come to own facets of ourselves; unhealthy facets, that make us generally unhappy with ourselves. Disowning those facets is as simple as creating a new picture of oneself! I used the principles in his book to successfully walk away from smoking; simply picturing what my life would look like as a non-smoker. A well thought-out and articulate work from a very compassionate human being! As an homage to Maxwell Maltz; whom has so influenced my life (and obviously my health), I have cited his writings in my book for students, homeschoolers, self-teachers "Take a Slice of Time." ASIN B078FVVSS7
• I'm barely on page 66 and couldn't wait to write a review. After only 66 pages my life is starting to turn around for the better. I've gotten a promotion at work and praises from family and friends over my willingness to act and striving for success. The principles applied in this book will change anyone open enough listen. Effort, willpower, man on the street white knuckling your way through is not the way. One must have a sense of surrender and instead of letting fear stand in tour way, put that fear behind you and let it push you forward. I can personally atest that this book works!
• I've been on a self-help reading kick for about the past year. Between issues in my finances, health, relationships, career, I was being weighed down by it all. I've come across and read a lot from people like Jack Canfield, Joel Osteen, Law of Attraction - Teachings of Abraham, etc. They were all good, uplifting and helpful works in their own right, but something was missing. I was listening to a podcast and the host mentioned this book, which was something I've never heard about - ever or anywhere. I looked it up on and decided to order it. I am sure glad I did. For me, it brought all of the other ideas, concepts and practices together. Things like affirmations, burning desires, faith, action - they all are great, as long as they're operating in conjunction with the way you see yourself and want to see yourself. This book really stresses the importance of focusing on your self-image, which is something I've found many of the other works glossed over or lacked. It's a good work, laced with some biblical references which aren't overwhelming. If you can spend the money on it, it is certainly a great addition to your library. I've recommended it to everyone.
• I was reading through the negative reviews outside of "get the old one" (which I agree with 100%). What I found was people being dissapointed in their boredom and the books repetition. Essentially I agree with them and I despise self proclaimed self help gurus (Wayne Dyer, Jack Canfield, Eckhart Tolle, etc) I was dragged into this mess of dillusional recipes for success by my wishful thinking father, who fell into Kevin Trudeau's GIN organization who pray on those wishing for an easy life. It was Kevin who on his 12 cd set (full of law of attraction garbage) recommended psycho cybernetics as a good read. At 18 with almost no desire to read or do much in life, with very low self esteem, and well intentioned, but incredibly selfish, unempathetic, stupid parents as guides I found this book gravitating. It's repeated messeges seemed to always say the right thing no matter what my current predicament. I've read this book dozens of times and I agree with the previous reviewer who said "all self help books can be boiled down into this book" and without the subtle sales crap (holy s*** I despise motivational speakers). Since reading this book I've read many many others but never finding any self help book fulfilling. This one perfects my perception of the word "genius" and has shaped my self esteem so. The concept of the Theatre of the Mind has changed my life, I'm an avid meditater and visualizer because of this book. This isn't wishful thinking, this is cognitive and habit training. It's imagination used practically. I think many other authors have helped me perceive the world the right way (Emerson, Bertrand Russell, MLK, Alan Watts, assorted others) but I believe Dr. Maltz gave me the tool that fit me perfectly. This practice gets better and more honest overtime, it takes alot of discipline to make it work, but when it does it works incredibly well.
  
  "Do not wish for an easy life, wish for the strength to endure a difficult one" - Bruce Lee