Wayne W. Dyer

Dr. Wayne Walter Dyer was a highly influential American self-help advocate, author, and lecturer. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, and received his D.Ed. degree in counseling from Wayne State University. Dyer began his career as a high school guidance counselor in Detroit and later became a professor of counselor education at St. John's University in New York.

In the 1970s, Dyer shifted his focus from academia to public speaking, motivated by the positive response to his lectures at St. John's University. He was encouraged by a literary agent to share his ideas in book form, which resulted in the publication of his best-selling book, "Your Erroneous Zones" in 1976. The book became a massive success, selling over 30 million copies and is considered one of the best-selling books of all time. It is said to have brought humanistic ideas to the mainstream.

Despite initial slow sales, Dyer embarked on a nationwide publicity tour, appearing at bookstores and media interviews, which ultimately led to the book's success and made Dyer a household name. He went on to write and publish 20 books in total, all of which focused on personal development and self-improvement, and became a best-selling author. Dyer was also a popular lecturer, speaking to crowds numbering in the thousands, and regularly appearing on radio and television. Dr. Wayne Walter Dyer passed away in August 2015, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the self-help industry.