Joseph Murphy’s 1963 classic The Power of Your Subconscious Mind gave millions of readers a radical new estimate of their possibilities. In his easily digestible volume, Murphy communicated the “hidden” truth of life: you are as your mind is. This is the master key that impacts wealth, health, career, relationships, and all forms of expression.

The lasting success of Murphy’s work rests on how it affirms and harnesses our deepest instincts about the extraordinary possibilities of thought. As Murphy explores:

• Every religious, psychological, and ethical philosophy agrees: What you think dramatically affects your quality of life.
• Your subconscious mind harbors insightful and creative power—if properly harnessed, this suggestive power can solve problems and shape circumstances in ways you never imagined possible.
• The power of your inner mind is indifferent: Your subconscious picks up on and carries out what you dwell upon, for good or ill.
• You can tap the reservoirs of your subconscious by setting aside time just before going to sleep at night to reflect on a cherished aim or solution to a problem.
• Never force a mental image. Forced effort brings failure.
• Once you have acted to impress your subconscious, do not dwell on the ways and means of accomplishment—these will reach your conscious mind in the form of hunches, happy accidents, and breakthrough ideas.

In this unabridged edition of Murphy’s landmark, scholar of esotericism Mitch Horowitz provides a new historical introduction and assessment of the master’s work, along with a reliable and rigorous timeline that corrects many misperceptions about the author’s life. Mitch’s supplemental readings bring Murphy’s insights—particularly in matters of health—into the 21st century.