The Master Key System

The Master Key System is one of the books that inspired the bestselling DVD and book The Secret. Originally created in 1912 by Charles F. Haanel as a weekly course, it has sold more than 200,000 copies since then. It has also been the motivation behind many enterprising individuals -- CEOs and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs alike -- and has inspired future leaders to attune their thoughts to greatness.

The main concept of The Master Key System reveals that everything in the world we seearound us was initiated by the creative energy of thoughts. Thoughts are powerful catalysts in transforming any idea into physical reality. Based on this principle, The Master Key System teaches us how to use the power of thought to realize our dreams.

This current version of the book remains true to its original form. Each lesson contains exercises to train and develop your mental skills as well as a summary of all the chapter points. The Master Key System originally was to be read at the slow pace of one chapter per week. So, please take your time, reread each section, and memorize its contents before moving on to the next lesson. Follow these instructions and watch as your thoughts turn into a new exciting reality.

Charles F. Haanel (1866-1949) used the concepts and methods found in The Master Key System to create a successful business career in St. Louis, Missouri, where he eventually founded one of the largest conglomerates of his time. He wrote several bestselling books focusing on his business technique. Besides The Master Key System, he also wrote Mental Chemistry and The New Psychology. Known as the "father of personal development," Haanel's commonsense wisdom has revolutionized conventional thought for almost one hundred years.

Ruth L. Miller served as associate professor at San Jose State University and as Director of Curriculum and Evaluation for Rogue Community College. She was ordained in the New Thought tradition and became the pastor of the Lifeways Center in Portland, Oregon. She is currently a traveling preacher, serving New Thought and Unitarian-Universalist churches in Oregon, Washington, and California.