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Maxwell Maltz (March 10, 1889〔(SpringerLink - Journal Article )〕 – 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.〔 〕〔 〕 His orientation towards a system of ideas that would provide self-help is considered the forerunner of the now popular self-help books.〔 〕 In 1923, Maltz graduated with a doctorate in medicine from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.〔 In 1960, ''Psycho-Cybernetics: A New Way to Get More Living out of Life'' was first published by Prentice-Hall and appeared in a pocket book edition by 1969. The book introduced Maltz's views where a person must have an accurate and positive view of him- or herself 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 and he believes that self-image is the cornerstone of all the changes that take place in a person. According to Maltz, if one's self-image is unhealthy or faulty — all of his or her efforts will end in failure.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Welcome to 50Classics.com )〕 Maltz also wrote fiction, including a play called ''Unseen Scar'' (1946) and a novel, ''The Time is Now'' (1975). His autobiography, ''Doctor Pygmalion: The Autobiography of a Plastic Surgeon'' (1953), was popular and influential,〔 〕 being discussed in many subsequent books on body and identity.〔 〕 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''.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Welcome to 50Classics.com )〕 ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Maxwell Maltz」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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