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The Goulding System Book (Complete Edition)
This updated edition of The Goulding System has been written in close collaboration between Joane Goulding and David Dixon. It is based upon Joane Goulding’s original work and reflects more than five decades of development, together with contemporary clarification, structural refinement, expanded guidance for today’s parents, and supporting references from relevant peer-reviewed research that help illuminate principles Joane Goulding has observed and taught over more than five decades.
Joane Goulding is the originator of the Goulding System. David Dixon serves as editor, publisher, and custodian of this revised and expanded edition, supporting its continuation for future generations.
This edition was prepared using contemporary editorial, publishing, and artificial intelligence-assisted tools to support research, revision, formatting, consistency, and production. All final editorial decisions remain the responsibility of the publisher.
The moral rights of the authors have been asserted.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of the publisher, except for brief quotations used in reviews, scholarly reference, or other uses permitted by law.
The Goulding System and the processes described in this book are educational in nature. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical or psychological condition, nor to replace professional medical, psychological, therapeutic, or other professional advice. Readers are advised to seek guidance from qualified healthcare or mental health professionals where appropriate.
Persons choosing to apply the principles described in this book do so voluntarily. The authors and publisher accept no responsibility for any injury, loss, damage, or adverse outcome arising from the use or misuse of the material contained herein.
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy at the time of publication, neither the authors nor the publisher accept responsibility for errors or omissions.
The Goulding System was created by Joane Goulding.
The Goulding System Book — Concise Edition
This updated edition of The Goulding System has been written in close collaboration between Joane Goulding and David Dixon. It is based upon Joane Goulding’s original work and reflects more than five decades of development, together with contemporary clarification, structural refinement, expanded guidance for today’s parents, and supporting references from relevant peer-reviewed research that help illuminate principles Joane Goulding has observed and taught over more than five decades.
Joane Goulding is the originator of the Goulding System. David Dixon serves as editor, publisher, and custodian of this revised and expanded edition, supporting its continuation for future generations.
This edition was prepared using contemporary editorial, publishing, and artificial intelligence-assisted tools to support research, revision, formatting, consistency, and production. All final editorial decisions remain the responsibility of the publisher.
The moral rights of the authors have been asserted.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of the publisher, except for brief quotations used in reviews, scholarly reference, or other uses permitted by law.
The Goulding System and the processes described in this book are educational in nature. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical or psychological condition, nor to replace professional medical, psychological, therapeutic, or other professional advice. Readers are advised to seek guidance from qualified healthcare or mental health professionals where appropriate.
Persons choosing to apply the principles described in this book do so voluntarily. The authors and publisher accept no responsibility for any injury, loss, damage, or adverse outcome arising from the use or misuse of the material contained herein.
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy at the time of publication, neither the authors nor the publisher accept responsibility for errors or omissions.
The Goulding System was created by Joane Goulding.
SELF MASTERY Through CONSCIOUS AUTOSUGGESTION
By Émile Coué
COPYRIGHT & PUBLIC DOMAIN PRESERVATION NOTICE
The original works of Émile Coué reproduced in this volume are believed to be in the public domain.
This edition does not claim copyright over Coué’s original text or historical material. However, the editorial reconstruction, formatting, typographic presentation, restored front matter, historical introduction, cover design, and preservation work contained in this edition are copyright © 2026 by the editor.
This volume has been reconstructed primarily from the 1922 Malkan / Coué League edition and carefully restored from historical source material with the aim of preserving the integrity, tone, and historical character of the original work while improving readability and accessibility for modern readers.
Minor editorial adjustments have been made to formatting, structure, headings, spacing, and typographic consistency to accommodate modern digital and print presentation. No substantive changes have been made to the original text except for the correction of obvious OCR, scanning, and typographic errors.
Readers are welcome to share and distribute this edition for personal, educational, archival, or non-commercial purposes.
However, this specific reconstructed edition — including its editorial introduction, preservation essays, formatting, restored presentation, and cover design — represents substantial editorial and preservation work. Accordingly, it is respectfully requested that this edition not be redistributed commercially or reproduced unchanged as a standalone retail product.
This edition is published in recognition of the centenary of Émile Coué’s passing in July 1926 — nearly one hundred years after his work helped bring renewed public attention to the role of suggestion, imagination, and expectation in human experience.
Editorial reconstruction, formatting, and preservation material: © 2026 David Dixon
Prepared as part of ongoing historical and educational research associated with the Goulding System.
As a Man Thinketh
by James Allen
COPYRIGHT & PUBLIC DOMAIN PRESERVATION NOTICE
The original works of James Allen reproduced in this volume are in the public domain.
This edition does not claim copyright over Allen’s original text or historical material. However, the editorial reconstruction, formatting, typographic presentation, restored front matter, historical introduction, cover design, and preservation work contained in this edition are copyright © 2026 by the editor.
This volume has been reconstructed primarily from various editions archived on the internet and carefully restored from historical source material with the aim of preserving the integrity, tone, and historical character of the original work while improving readability and accessibility for modern readers.
Minor editorial adjustments have been made to formatting, structure, headings, spacing, and typographic consistency to accommodate modern digital and print presentation. No substantive changes have been made to the original text except for the correction of obvious OCR, scanning, and typographic errors.
Readers are welcome to share and distribute this edition for personal, educational, archival, or non-commercial purposes.
However, this specific edition — including its formatting, restored presentation, and cover design — represents substantial editorial and preservation work. Accordingly, it is respectfully requested that this edition not be redistributed commercially or reproduced unchanged as a standalone retail product.
Editorial reconstruction, formatting, and preservation material: © 2026 David Dixon
Prepared as part of ongoing historical and educational research associated with the Goulding System.