Insights from ‘Psycho‐Cybernetics’ by Maxwell Maltz

Question 1

What is our ‘automatic Creative Mechanism’ compared to?

Answer 1

A state-of-the-art self-driving car.

Question 2

Fill in the blank: Charles Darwin experienced an _______ that helped him complete ‘The Origin of Species’.

Answer 2

intuitive flash

Question 3

True or False: We often prevent our subconscious mind from working by overthinking and interfering.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is the role of the ‘mental blueprint’ or ‘self-image’ according to Maxwell Maltz?

Answer 4

It shapes our conception of who we are and influences our actions.

Question 5

How does our self-image affect our automatic Creative Mechanism?

Answer 5

If it doesn’t align with our ambitions, we subconsciously sabotage our goals.

Question 6

What is the first step in the ‘Self-Image Upgrade Exercise’?

Answer 6

Eliminate tension by visualizing the body as heavy and relaxed.

Question 7

Describe an example of a small ‘success feeling’ that can be used in the ‘Success Feeling’ step.

Answer 7

Making your bed, cooking a healthy meal, or finishing your to-do list.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Our brain and nervous system cannot tell the difference between a real experience and one that is _______.

Answer 8

vividly imagined

Question 9

True or False: Visualization alone is sufficient without any feeling of success for upgrading one’s self-image.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is the purpose of associating a ‘success feeling’ with an imagined achievement?

Answer 10

It convinces the nervous system to normalize high achievement and removes self-doubt.

Question 11

How often and for how long should one conduct the self-image upgrade visualization exercise?

Answer 11

For 5-30 minutes daily over the next 21 days.

Question 12

Comparison: How is the conscious mind’s role different from the subconscious mind in achieving goals according to Maltz?

Answer 12

The conscious mind sets the goal, while the subconscious (automatic Creative Mechanism) determines the steps.

Question 13

What lesson can we learn from Darwin’s experience with his subconscious mind?

Answer 13

Sometimes, we need to step back and let our subconscious work to gain insights.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: When the subconscious mind is allowed to work, it ________ to the environment, circumstance, or situation appropriately.

Answer 14

reacts

Question 15

Application: How might someone use the three-step self-image upgrade process to tackle a business goal?

Answer 15

Visualize success, feel small accomplishments, and reinforce the success feeling to build confidence in achieving the business goal.

Question 16

According to the text, what is a possible outcome of practicing the visualization exercise for 21 days?

Answer 16

Increased confidence and the feeling that success is inevitable.