Maxwell Maltz

Maxwell Maltz (March 10, 1889 – April 7, 1975) was an American cosmetic surgeon and author of Psycho-Cybernetics (1960), which was a system of ideas that he claimed could improve one's self-image. In turn, the person would lead a more successful and fulfilling life. He wrote several books, among which Psycho-Cybernetics was a long-time bestseller — influencing many subsequent self-help teachers. Quotes Psycho-Cybernetics (1960) Maltz, Maxwell, (1960). Psycho-Cybernetics: A New Way to Get More Living out of Life. Prentice-Hall. 9780671700751. There is within each of us a "life-instinct," which is forever working toward health, happiness, and all that makes for more life for the individual. p. 12 A human being always acts and feels and performs in accordance with what he imagines to be true about himself and his environment. p. 31 External links Category:1889 births Category:1975 deaths Category:Physicians from New York City Category:Self-help writers from the United States Category:Motivational authors Category:Psychologists from the United States Category:Columbia University alumni