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Maxwell Maltz (March 10, 1899<1> – April 7, 1975<2>) was an American cosmetic surgeon and author who developed Psycho-Cybernetics, a system of ideas through which, he claimed, one could improve one's self-image and, in turn, lead a more successful and fulfilling life.<3> He wrote several books, among which Psycho-Cybernetics (1960) was a long-time bestseller that influenced many subsequent self-help teachers.<4><5><6> His orientation toward a system of ideas that will provide self help is considered the forerunner of the many self help books that have now become so popular.<7>
Maltz graduated with a doctorate in medicine from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1923.<2>
Psycho-Cybernetics: A New Way to Get More Living out of Life was first published in 1960 by Prentice-Hall and first appeared in a pocket book edition in 1969. The book introduced Maltz's view that a person must have an accurate and positive view of one's self before setting goals, otherwise he or she will get stuck in a continuing pattern of limiting beliefs. His ideas focus on visualizing one's goals. He believed that self-image is the cornerstone of all the changes that take place in a person. If one's self-image is unhealthy, or faulty, all of his or her efforts will end in failure.<3>
Maltz also wrote fiction, including a play called Unseen Scar (1946)<8> and a novel, The Time is Now (1975)<9>. His autobiography, Doctor Pygmalion: The Autobiography of a Plastic Surgeon (1953)<10>, was popular and influential,<11> being discussed in many subsequent books on body and identity.<12> It was re-titled Doctor Psycho-Cybernetics after his self-help work was published.
Although the book Psycho-Cybernetics was first published in 1960, as of 2008 the book is one of 50 recommended in the book “50 Self-Help Classics".<13>
Maxwell Maltz (March 10, 1899<1> – April 7, 1975<2>) was an American cosmetic surgeon and author who developed Psycho-Cybernetics, a system of ideas through which, he claimed, one could improve one's self-image and, in turn, lead a more successful and fulfilling life.<3> He wrote several books, among which Psycho-Cybernetics (1960) was a long-time bestseller that influenced many subsequent self-help teachers.<4><5><6> His orientation toward a system of ideas that will provide self help is considered the forerunner of the many self help books that have now become so popular.<7>
Maltz graduated with a doctorate in medicine from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1923.<2>
Psycho-Cybernetics: A New Way to Get More Living out of Life was first published in 1960 by Prentice-Hall and first appeared in a pocket book edition in 1969. The book introduced Maltz's view that a person must have an accurate and positive view of one's self before setting goals, otherwise he or she will get stuck in a continuing pattern of limiting beliefs. His ideas focus on visualizing one's goals. He believed that self-image is the cornerstone of all the changes that take place in a person. If one's self-image is unhealthy, or faulty, all of his or her efforts will end in failure.<3>
Maltz also wrote fiction, including a play called Unseen Scar (1946)<8> and a novel, The Time is Now (1975)<9>. His autobiography, Doctor Pygmalion: The Autobiography of a Plastic Surgeon (1953)<10>, was popular and influential,<11> being discussed in many subsequent books on body and identity.<12> It was re-titled Doctor Psycho-Cybernetics after his self-help work was published.
Although the book Psycho-Cybernetics was first published in 1960, as of 2008 the book is one of 50 recommended in the book “50 Self-Help Classics".<13>
