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“An idea accepted as true from any source can be every bit as powerful as hypnosis.” quote by Maxwell Maltz
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“An idea accepted as true from any source can be every bit as powerful as hypnosis.”

Maxwell Maltz

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Source Book: Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz, 1960

Beliefs, regardless of source, shape perception and behavior as powerfully as hypnosis.

In simple terms: Ideas shape reality;

Key Takeaway

Question the origins of your beliefs.

Themes

beliefs influence mindset

Mood

analytical skeptical

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • marketing
  • politics
  • personal development

Key Concepts

cognitive psychology behavioral science

Questions to Reflect On

  • What beliefs have you adopted without evidence?
  • How can you test the validity of a new idea?
A Different Perspective

Accepting ideas without scrutiny can lead to manipulation.

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