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“It is no exaggeration to say that every human being is hypnotized to some extent either by ideas he has uncritically accepted from others or ideas he has repeated to himself or convinced himself are true. These negative ideas have exactly the same effect upon our behavior as the negative ideas implanted into the mind of a hypnotized subject by a professional hypnotist.”

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Book:Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Expanded
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Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Expanded

This book delves into the principles of psycho-cybernetics, a field that explores the relationship between the mind and behavior. It provides strategies for achieving personal goals and enhancing mental well-being through self-awareness and self-control. more

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Maxwell Maltz
Maxwell Maltz

Maxwell Maltz was a renowned author, born on March 10, 1899, and passed away on April 7, 1975. His works primarily focused on personal growth and self-improvement, profoundly influencing modern psychology and the self-help movement. more

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