MALTZ SPEAKS FROM THE BEYOND or THE ZEN OF GOLF

Dan Kennedy kind of steps over the line here, writing from Maltz's point of view, freely wielding the opinion of the long deceased plastic surgeon and self-help guru on matters such as Waterworld and Tiger Woods. Not to mention that the golf metaphors are truly astounding in volume for a book not actually about golf. I don't want to entirely torch the thing--the message is truly a great one--but, I would have preferred the original. Door-to-door salesmen references and all.

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Simply AMAZING!!!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this audiobook because it changed how I viewed myself, which in turned changed how I viewed my world and all of the obstacles that I have faced, and will face.

What did you like best about this story?

The contents are based upon common sense principles that we all have heard growing up, but is presented in such a way that you can connect all of the information into a tangible outline for your personal life and situations.

What does Paul Michael bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A conversational yet educational tone.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The realization that all of our actions and thought derive from what we believe about ourselves, and that the two go hand in hand and can not be separated.

Any additional comments?

I found out about this book by reading Dan S. Kennedy's No B.S. Books. I was reluctant to read it because of the books title. I am glad that I did not judge this book by it's cover. Before reading this book, I thought that Dan Kennedy's books had profoundly changed my life, but now I see that Dan was employing the Psycho Cybernetics principles :)

P.S. I never, EVER right reviews, for anything! No matter how much I liked it. So for me to sit down and type this review is a testament to the powerful teachings of this book!!!!!!

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Should be retitled Psycho-Golf-a-netics

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would tell someone to get the original version of this book. Why? Because this version was WAY too much about golf. I thought this was going to give some new refined techniques from the old book. But it talked and talked and talked about golf. I'm not a golfer, I was very disappointed. I'm glad that is was only a credit that I used instead of giving up 79$ for this when Nightingale-Conant had it available only on CD.

What was most disappointing about Maxwell Maltz and Dan Kennedy ’s story?

Nothing disappointing about Mr. Maltz, but what Dan Kennedy did to this book, I didn't care for. Added a whole bunch of stories to sell the method and the method could have been focused on in about 2 chapters.

Which character – as performed by Paul Michael – was your favorite?

Paul just narrated the entire thing, there were no characters, this is a non-fiction course. Paul has a great voice, very soothing to listen too and help you assimilate information well.

Did Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Revised inspire you to do anything?

To go get the original version and read it!!!

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unfair

After reading the revised version with the boring additions, but amazing book by Dr Maltz, I bought the expensive audiobook. I was wondering if I got different book at first. I opened the book while hearing the audio.But yet to find more unfair, confusing and mediocre additions to the great work of a great doctor. Very sad. I appreciate if Dan Kennedy explain why. ..

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read and re-read

What made the experience of listening to Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Revised the most enjoyable?

I read this book originally over 30 years ago. I've re-read it many times since. The revised version is even better. It will change your life if you implement the teachings.

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wow

What made the experience of listening to Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Revised the most enjoyable?

It's been on my shelf over 20 years. It deserved to be read! Fortunately I was able to listen to it... everywhere.

What did you learn from Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Revised that you would use in your daily life?

I am actually beginning to discipline my thoughts and attitudes.

Any additional comments?

Can hardly wait to listen to it again. Then again. And again. And again.

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Good information, but a bit long and dry

Would you listen to Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Revised again? Why?

No. It was good information, but an abridged version is definitely needed. They could have conveyed the same info in half the time. Most of the time, I ran the audio at 1.5x or 2x.

Any additional comments?

Please come out with and abridged version and include some 'cliff notes' with the audio book to study later.

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Prepare your mind for your desired future

I have read a lot of personal development books from Orison Swett Marden, Dale Carnegie, Napoleon Hill, Paul J. Meyer to Jack Canfield and Dr. Maxwell Maltz has become one of my favorites! All self help books will work as long as you are willing to do the work. Psycho-Cybernetics has helped me to develop the "self-image" I have been lacking. This book is long, but very much worth the investment of time necessary. I highly recommend this book to those who have a strong desire to change and excel both personally and professionally.

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outstanding book

The original written version of Psycho-Cybernetics was decades ahead of it's time. The update and revision is well done. This is one of the best and most practically useful self-help books available.

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Great book

What made the experience of listening to Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Revised the most enjoyable?

This is a great book that i will certainly listen to again and again! I read an earlier version back in 1992 and it improved my game (softball). I can honestly say i was unaware of my potential but after reading Psycho-Cybernectics i was like a new person on and off the field.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I dont remember her name in the book be she overcame many problems physical and mental!

What about Paul Michael’s performance did you like?

Easy to follow along

Was there a moment in the book that particular moved you?

i don't remember hearing the term but i do remember the term successive approximations and i could identify with it in this book.

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