The word psycho-cybernetics is derived from a greek word that translates to mean a helmsman who steers his ship to port. Maxwell Maltz created the term with the intention of using it to represent a way to steer or guide your mind to a productive goal. Psycho-Cybernetics is a self-help book that allows you to do just that. Realize your inner potential by adhering to the advice given in Psycho-Cybernetics. The book attempts to help you see the effect of the way you perceive yourself on your life. Dr. Maltz tells you that happiness and success are not states of being, but habits that can be inculcated into any individual's life. This book combines the cognitive behavioral methodology with cybernetics, letting you use your common sense to its full extent. Learn how to make lemonade when life gives you lemons with the insight in this book. The reprint edition of Psycho-Cybernetics, A New Way To Get More Living Out of Life was published on 15 August 1989 and is available in mass market paperback.