About the author
Wayne Walter Dyer (May 10, 1940 – August 29, 2015) was an American self-help author and a motivational speaker. Dyer earned a bachelor's degree in History and Philosophy, a master's degree in psychology and an Ed.D. in Guidance and Counseling at Wayne State University in 1970. Early in his career, he worked as a high school guidance counselor, and went on to run a successful private therapy practice. He became a popular professor of counselor education at St. John's University, where he was approached by a literary agent to put his ideas into book form. The result was his first book, Your Erroneous Zones (1976). This launched Dyer's career as a motivational speaker and self-help author, during which he published 20 more best-selling books and produced a number of popular specials for PBS. Influenced by thinkers such as Abraham Maslow and Albert Ellis, Dyer's early work focused on psychological themes such as motivation, self-actualization and assertiveness. By the 1990s, the focus of his work had shifted to spirituality.
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“While the conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into high-level spiritual discourse, it may frustrate readers who prefer structured, step-by-step instructional manuals over abstract philosophical dialogue. Skeptics of…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Co-Creating at Its Best: A Conversation Between Master Teachers
“Dyer successfully demystifies the Tao Te Ching by converting its verses into practical tools for daily living. The inclusion of 'Do the Tao Now' exercises makes the philosophy tangible and easy to integrate into a busy routine.…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao
“While Dyer’s paradigm shift from personal drive to cosmic alignment offers a refreshing alternative to traditional self-help grit, it demands a specific mindset. Readers who prefer empirical evidence or rigid logical structures…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Power of Intention: Learning to Co-Create Your World Your Way
