It's not easy to formulate an entire new philosophy let alone write a book about it, and philosophy can be terribly boring if it is no more than an inflated ego trying to appear intelligent by burbling postulations or possibilities. Besides that there have been too many wise and "to the point" philosophers in the past to consider attempting writing a new one. It was 1991 when I began writing the initial edition of this book and as I continued gathering knowledge and clearer understandings I added my new perceptions until it was eventually published in 2002. This is the third edition since the original version was updated and republished again in 2005 and 2010. In this book I have combined some simple well proven philosophies from some of the great thinkers from the past; thinkers such as Wallace Wattles, James Allan, Napoleon Hill and William Walker Atkinson. Up until this day their collective insights have changed the lives of tens of millions of people, using the simple time tested methods taught by these men. In a blending of the old with the new, for the purpose of relevance, I have also citied some more modern writers and scientific studies.
About the Author: Rick Collingwood is one of the world's most successful clinical hypnotists and hypnosis trainers. He is principal of The Australian Academy of Hypnosis and has trained more than 2000 therapists in the correct and effective uses of his unique therapeutic hypnosis style. He is also a public and corporate speaker and personal success motivator. Having helped hundreds of thousands of people facing life and personal challenges such as stress disorders, nicotine and drug dependency, gambling addictions, panic disorder, phobias, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, cancer, psycho-somatic illnesses and memory issues. In Australia Rick has appeared as an invited guest many national television shows including Channel Nine's A Current Affair, The Kerri Anne Kennerley Show, Brisbane Extra, Channel Seven's Today Tonight, The ABCs Can We Help program, Channel Tens 9am with David & Kim, Optus Vision, and Bris 31; he is a regular radio guest and has featured in many major newspaper and magazine articles. Internationally he has earned a celebrity reputation as a skilled trainer and motivator, therapeutic hypnotist, and subconscious mind coach. He has trained and motivated many top international athletes, Hollywood Stars, and actors in personal development, self-empowerment, self-motivational, and stress management techniques, including how to use his unique hypnosis techniques to help others.