First published 2015
Dr. Maxwell Maltz introduces the concept he calls Psycho-Cybernetics, drawing from the Greek word for helmsman steering a ship to port. Maltz argues that the mind works like a guidance system, requiring clear targets to function effectively. He explains how self-image controls whether people achieve or fail to reach their goals. The book presents techniques for managing and improving self-image through visualization, mental rehearsal, and relaxation methods. Maltz demonstrates that before the mind can work efficiently, people must develop clear perceptions of their desired outcomes. This updated edition includes new commentary from Matt Furey, president of the Psycho-Cybernetics Foundation, along with annotations that make the original concepts more accessible to modern readers. The book offers readers a systematic approach to thinking and acting that produces measurable results, providing a path to what Maltz calls the greatest destination of all: peace of mind.
Genres: psychology, self-help, non-fiction, personal-development
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: self-improvement
336 pages · Paperback · Tarcher