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Your Erroneous Zones: Step-by-Step Advice for Escaping the Trap of Negative Thinking and Taking Control of Your Life Paperback – August 21, 2001

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The first book by Wayne Dyer, author of the multimillion-copy bestseller Pulling Your Own Strings and national bestsellers There’s a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem and Wisdom of the Ages, a positive and practical guide to breaking free from the trap of negative thinking and enjoying life to the fullest.

If you're plagued by guilt or worry and find yourself unwittingly falling into the same old self-destructive patterns, then you have "erroneous zones" – whole facets of your approach to life that act as barriers to your success and happiness.

Perhaps you believe that you have no control over your feelings and reactions – Dyer shows how you can take charge of yourself and manage how much you will let difficult times and people affect you. Or maybe you spend more time worrying what others think than working on what you want and need – Dyer points the way to true self-reliance. From self-image problems to over-dependence on others, Dyer gives you the tools you need to break free from negative thinking and enjoy life to the fullest.

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From the author of the multimillion-copy bestseller Pulling Your Own Strings, positive and practical advice for breaking free from the trap of negative thinking and enjoying life to the fullest.
  • If you're plagued by guilt or worry and find yourself unwittingly falling into the same old self-destructive patterns, then you have "erroneous zones"--whole facets of your approach to life that act as barriers to your success and happiness.
  • If you believe that you have no control over your feelings and reactions, you give up the many choices that are available to you. Dyer shows how you can take charge of yourself and manage how much you will let difficult times--and people--affect you.
  • If you spend more time worrying what others think than working on what you want and need, you will always be disappointed. Dyer shows that only you can make yourself happy and points the way to true self-reliance.
  • If you are still caught up in old labels for yourself and an out-of-date self-image, you cancel out your present potential. Dyer shows how you can break out of the patterns of the post to become fulfilled in the present.
  • If you depend upon others for your well-being, you lose yourself. Dyer shows how to take control of your own needs and learn to give and receive love without limits.

About the Author

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer was the bestselling author of 20 books and had a doctorate in counseling psychology. He lectured across the country to groups numbering in the thousands and appeared regularly on radio and television. He passed away in August of 2015.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks; First Edition (August 21, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060919760
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060919764
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.01 x 5.31 x 0.62 inches
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Dr. Wayne W. Dyer was the bestselling author of 20 books and had a doctorate in counseling psychology. He lectured across the country to groups numbering in the thousands and appeared regularly on radio and television. He passed away in August of 2015.

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Valid points, but jarring use of sexual examples to prove a point…
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Valid points, but jarring use of sexual examples to prove a point…
Was into the first few pages of the book and it had some valid advice. I really liked the explanation behind how you can control your feelings by controlling your thoughts, since your feelings come from your thoughts. Although easier said than done, I can see the merits to this statement.However, I was really thrown off by these sexual examples. Out of all the scenarios you could come up with to control your feelings by controlling your thoughts… this dude really had to paint a picture in my mind where I would somehow find my dentist drilling out my teeth to be sexually arousing? Logically - yes, one can control their thoughts in this scenario to influence their feelings to their own discretion… but why illustrate that with such a jarring example?Also skimmed forward for the next few pages and there were more sexual references … something about a “4th of July orgasm”… and that’s when I couldn’t continue reading anymore.While I agree with some of his points, personally, I found these references / illustrations quite uncomfortable and jarring to wrap my head around.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Books Ever
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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I first read this in my early 20's back when it first came out, and I think it's the best of all his many books. The late, wonderful Dr. Dyer dispenses an incredible amount of common sense wisdom in this book. I have gifted a lot of people this book, and I can say without a doubt that every single one of us can benefit from the ideas Dr. Dyer offers up. He is one of my absolute favorite people ever. Do yourself a favor and read this book. You'll be better for it, much wiser, and have a much better understanding of yourself. It's an easy read, too!
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Alan Cherney
5.0 out of 5 stars In the zone
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2013
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This book was first given me in 1980, so I guess you could say that, these days, it is vintage self-help. Yet, I find it is still very helpful for those men and women who reach a point of self-realization in their adult lives that they need to fix things within. I guess life is such a thing for us humans that, to reach the age of 40, you have already hurt yourself, and a few others, just to learn what life really is. There is no other way.
Also, the man who gave me this book was one of the wisest men I have ever met, so, consider the source. He knew I needed it.
Friends are Spiritual Family, so, in order to deal with them, you have to clean up relationships in your mind and heart, and in your own family as well. Besides, as you grow older, you begin to realize that you are much less friend-oriented, and many that you keep, you do so because you know them, but love them anyway.

And, even if you are, pardon the word, “normal”, you certainly will have family and friends who are so neurotic that they are intensely aware of all their own pains, but oblivious to yours…time to start realizing your realizations.
The only other important thing is that, by age 40 or so, you can divide people into two categories: Those who love to learn and are excited to grow, and the rest who : “learn nothing and forget nothing.” No book, and no Master, and no Messiah can help the stubborn 2nd group. Most all of them, even if they are brought to the door of Death, and then somehow miraculously released at the last moment to live more life—they still won’t get it. No change: no livin’~~!!! No matter what therapy or what ceremony or what system you use for therapy, if you the patient don’t do the work, you won’t live smart. You either do the work on yourself, and co-operate with those that are helping you in the process, or, you die stupid. Take your choice. Start with this book. It helps.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
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A wonderful read, very eye opening to life. Great book to give as a gift. Just love it.
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Paul Froehlich
4.0 out of 5 stars Hits and Misses
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2016
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This reviewer has found some of Dyer’s advice helpful over the years, and this book is full of insights and prescriptions for living with confidence. A lot of us have one or more of the self-defeating behaviors he describes, and can benefit from understanding why we cling to them and how to overcome them. Here are a few examples of the good advice Dyer offers:

• Blame is what people use to evade self-responsibility. Blame does not change the blamer, but it keeps the focus off the only person who can change his or her level of happiness or frustration.

• Healthy people have a sense of humor and don’t take themselves too seriously. Choosing to be amused, rather than frustrated and angry, fills one with happiness instead of misery.

• Trying something new, instead of always doing the same things the same way, expands potential and allows for learning. Boredom is debilitating and psychologically unhealthy; while being fearful of the unknown quashes curiosity and growth.

• “Not one moment of worry will make things any better,” writes Dyer. Here he agrees with the New Testament: ”Do not worry about your life…who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” (Matt 6: 25, 27)

• “Complaining to others accomplishes nothing,” assuming the others are powerless to do anything about the problem. “It encourages self-pity and immobilizes you.” Don’t permit others to abuse you with their litany of complaints. Complaining is wasteful behavior, and it puts negativity on the listener.

• Regretting, wishing and hoping are “the most common and dangerous tactics for evading the present.”

• We can control our feelings, instead of allowing others or events to do so. His syllogism is this: Since I can control my thoughts, and my feelings spring from my thoughts, ergo, I can control my feelings. Controlling feelings is consistent with St. Paul who wrote he is content regardless of the circumstances.

• We have to love ourselves first before we can love others, writes Dyer. Fortunately, Dyer distinguishes between healthy self-love and narcissism. If not, then Donald Trump would be the healthiest person in America.

On the other hand, it is hard to fully accept some of his assertions. Dyer claims, for example, that our culture undermines independence and promotes dependence upon the opinions of others. Yet Americans have fewer close friends than people in other cultures and a weaker sense of community. If Americans are too other-oriented, Dyer must think the Asian cultures breed insanity.

Dyer disapproves of approval-seeking behavior when it becomes a need and places responsibility for how one feels in the hands of others. It’s true approval-seeking can be taken to an extreme. Those who “eradicate” approval seeking behavior, however, may find themselves out of a job, since a boss’ approval is necessary for employment.

“Failure does not exist,” Dyer asserts. “Failure is simply someone else’s opinion of how a certain act should have been completed.” But we live in communities, not in isolation, and the opinion of others matters, whether we like it or not.

Dyer makes sense when he urges readers to eliminate chronic apologizing for things one isn’t really sorry for. He goes too far, however, in asserting that “apologizing is a waste of time…all apologies are approval-seeking.” When we cause harm or offense to someone, perhaps inadvertently, it seems a mature thing to do is to accept responsibility and offer a sincere apology. The alternative is to refuse to apologize when one has done something he regrets. Someone who never admits being wrong can be just as obnoxious as someone who is always apologetic when there is no need to be.

Dyer teaches that we should eschew guilt. Feeling guilty, he writes, does not lead to exoneration for misbehavior. Actually, it is a tenet of religion that repentance leads to forgiveness. It is also a proven way to reconcile broken relationships when someone expresses sincere regret for wrongdoing. Finally, judges often take into account the offender’s repentance, or lack thereof, in setting sentences.

“There is no such thing as human nature,” Dyer asserts. Human beings certainly have strong tendencies, however, such as our powerful confirmation bias to justify what we do.

It’s a dream world to expect fairness and to compare ourselves to others, Dyer writes. We should eliminate external references of comparison. On the other hand, human beings are social animals, and poverty and affluence are always defined relative to others within a community. In addition, social comparison may be inborn. Research with monkeys suggests they also have a sense of unfairness. When monkeys in adjacent cages perform some behavior for a reward, they are happy until their counterpart receives a more desirable reward for the same performance, at which point they reject the inferior reward that had previously been sufficient.

Dyer claims there is no need to reciprocate when others extend invitations or give gifts. We should only respond if and when we feel like it. Free riders apparently don’t bother Dyer, though most human beings have a different perspective.

“The hallmark of effective marriage is minimal fusion and optimal autonomy and self-reliance.” Really? “Optimal autonomy and self-reliance” are found in being single, not married. If maximum autonomy and independence are the most important values, then why seek marriage in the first place? On the other hand, Dyer is right that dominance and submission are part of some marriages.

Perhaps my disagreements come from not completely understanding Dyer’s points. But there is much to agree with in Your Erroneous Zones and readers will find it helpful. ###
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5.0 out of 5 stars Top 5 book ever written
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
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If you haven’t read this book, you’re missing out. This book is a life/game changer. Especially for younger minds that are always confused on how to handle themselves.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quality
Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2023
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Great book, I can relate so much and I’ve learned lots from reading it. Def a good buy for people with anxiety and confidence issues.
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Melissa
5.0 out of 5 stars Reflexão
Reviewed in Brazil on June 10, 2022
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Um livro para ser lido várias vezes em diferentes etapas da vida.
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Julieta
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto
Reviewed in Spain on January 11, 2024
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Ha llegado bien embalado y en perfecto estado
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5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2022
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To live happy and fulfilling life BE YOURSELF.Don’t change for anyone.We are conditioned by school of society to be and to behave according to others needs.
The author wrote:

“Give up having to have a reason for everything you do.When someone ask you WHY ,remember that you don’t have to come up with reasonable answer that will satisfy them.You can do what you decide just because you want to.

It was quick read for me maybe because I am passionate about this topic. It’s really therapeutic because you constantly read about YOU being the most important person in YOUR life ,which is not how people are concerned for life.We have to be good,nice,do our best for others not to ourselves.

The author wrote about inner security

“This is the only lasting security, the only real security . Things can break down , a depression can wipe out your money, your house can be repossessed , but YOU , you can be a rock of self -esteem .You can believe so much in YOU and YOUR internal strength that things or others will be seen as mere pleasant but superfluous adjuncts to your life.”

This book and the other books of Dr Dyer are really worth your time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
Reviewed in Germany on January 21, 2022
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