Dr Maxwell Maltz
About DrMaltz
Maxwell Maltz (1899–1975) was an American plastic surgeon, author, and self-help pioneer, best known for his groundbreaking book Psycho-Cybernetics (1960). His work bridged psychology, self-image, and success, laying the foundation for modern personal development and self-improvement techniques.
Background and Career
- Plastic Surgeon: Maltz originally worked in reconstructive surgery, helping patients recover from physical trauma and cosmetic procedures.
- Self-Image and Success: He noticed that some patients still struggled with low self-esteem and negative self-perception, even after improving their physical appearance.
- Psychological Exploration: This led him to study the subconscious mind, self-image, and how people create their own limitations.
Psycho-Cybernetics & Legacy
- Psycho-Cybernetics introduced the idea that the brain functions like a goal-seeking “servo-mechanism”—similar to a missile guidance system.
- He argued that self-image determines success or failure in life.
- His work has influenced Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, Zig Ziglar, Bob Proctor, and many modern self-help and success coaches.
- Ideas from Psycho-Cybernetics are seen in sports psychology, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Key Teachings
- You Act According to Your Self-Image – To change your life, change how you see yourself.
- The Mind Works Like a Machine – It automatically moves toward the goals you set (positive or negative).
- Visualization Reprograms the Subconscious – Success is built through mental rehearsal.
- Mistakes are Learning Tools, Not Failures – The mind refines itself like a cybernetic system.
Maltz’s work paved the way for modern visualization, self-affirmation, and mindset training techniques.
Enjoy the Book Psycho Cybernetics, Very Enlightening?
