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Wayne Dyer
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| Born | May 10, 1940 Detroit, Michigan, US
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| Died | August 29, 2015 (aged 75) |
| Occupation | Author, motivational speaker |
| Children | 8 |
Wayne Walter Dyer (May 10, 1940 – August 29, 2015) was an American author and motivational speaker. He wrote books that helped people improve their lives. Dyer earned a special degree in counseling from Wayne State University.
He started his career as a high school counselor. Later, he taught at St. John's University. A literary agent encouraged him to write down his ideas. This led to his first book, Your Erroneous Zones (1976). This book became one of the best-selling books ever.
This success made Dyer a famous speaker and author. He wrote over 20 more best-selling books. He also made popular TV shows for PBS. His early work focused on how people can be motivated and reach their full potential. Later, his focus shifted to spirituality. He talked about the "power of intention" and worked with other spiritual leaders. He was also a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
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Wayne Dyer's Early Life
Wayne Dyer was born in Detroit, Michigan. He spent many of his early years in an orphanage. This happened after his father left the family. His mother had to raise three young boys alone.
After high school, Dyer served in the United States Navy. He was in the Navy from 1958 to 1962. He then went to Wayne State University. There, he earned his degree in counseling.
Wayne Dyer's Career Journey
Dyer began his career in Detroit. He worked as a high school guidance counselor. He also taught counseling psychology at St. John's University in New York City. He wrote articles for academic journals. He also started his own therapy practice.
His lectures at St. John's University were very popular. They focused on positive thinking and ways to motivate people. A literary agent named Arthur Pine suggested he write a book. This book was Your Erroneous Zones, published in 1976.
Dyer left his teaching job to promote his book. He traveled around the United States. He visited bookstores and did many interviews. The book quickly became a best-seller. After this, he wrote many more successful books. Some of these include Wishes Fulfilled and Excuses Begone. His success led to appearances on national TV shows. These included The Merv Griffin Show and The Tonight Show.
Dyer continued his success with lecture tours. He also created audiotapes and TV programs for PBS. His message connected with many people. He often shared stories from his own life. He used his experiences as examples for others. He encouraged people to believe in themselves. He said that relying on yourself can be a spiritual experience.
By the 1990s, Dyer's message changed. He started to include more ideas about spirituality. He wrote books like Real Magic. He also discussed higher consciousness in Your Sacred Self.
Influences on Wayne Dyer
Wayne Dyer learned from many different thinkers. He considered Nisargadatta Maharaj to be one of his teachers. He often quoted, "Love says: 'I am everything'. Wisdom says: 'I am nothing'."
He was also influenced by Abraham Maslow. Maslow had ideas about self-actualization. This is about people reaching their full potential. Dyer also learned from Swami Muktananda. He saw Muktananda as his spiritual guide. In his book Wishes Fulfilled, Dyer also mentioned Saint Francis of Assisi and the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu as important influences.
Wayne Dyer's Books
Wayne Dyer wrote many books to help people.
- Pulling Your Own Strings (1978) was his second book. It talked about how our usual ways of thinking can hold us back. It helped readers learn to overcome these habits.
- The Sky is the Limit (1980) was his third book. In this book, Dyer introduced the idea of the "critical inch." This is the part of life where we think about our true purpose. He encouraged readers to try new things. He also suggested talking to strangers.
Wayne Dyer's Personal Life
Wayne Dyer was married three times. He had one daughter with his first wife, Judy. He had no children with his second wife, Susan Casselman. With his third wife, Marcelene, he had five children. He also had two stepchildren from Marcelene's earlier marriage. Wayne and Marcelene separated for a time in 2001. However, they later got back together. They remained married until his death.
Wayne Dyer's Death
Wayne Dyer passed away on August 30, 2015. He was 75 years old. He died from a heart attack in Maui, Hawaii. He had been diagnosed with leukemia in 2009.
Films Featuring Wayne Dyer
- Day & Night (2010) is an animated short film by Pixar. It features a part of one of Dyer's lectures. He also voiced the character. This film was shown before Toy Story 3 (2010) in the U.S.
- The Shift (2009) is a film that explores a spiritual journey. It looks at how people move from focusing on ambition to finding meaning in life.
See also
In Spanish: Wayne Dyer para niños
- List of New Thought writers
- New Thought
- Spirituality
