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==Brief summary== |
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Schwartz argues that the main thing holding people back is the relative smallness of their [[thoughts]], and explains the importance of ''''Thinking positively toward oneself''''<ref name=MTB-DS-R-02>[http://www.soulshelter.com/fortune/the-magic-of-thinking-big/ The magic of thinking big - Thoughts]</ref>. He begins the book by relating a story of a salesman who sells significantly more product and makes more money than his co-workers. Schwartz points out that the man was not smarter, more educated or better connected than his colleagues. According to Schwartz, the man expected to sell more so he did. |
Schwartz argues that the main thing holding people back is the relative smallness of their [[thoughts]], and explains the importance of ''''Thinking positively toward oneself''''<ref name=MTB-DS-R-02>[http://www.soulshelter.com/fortune/the-magic-of-thinking-big/ The magic of thinking big - Thoughts]</ref>. He begins the book by relating a story of a salesman who sells significantly more product and makes more money than his co-workers. Schwartz points out that the man was not smarter, more educated or better connected than his colleagues. According to Schwartz, the man expected to sell more so he did.<ref name=MTB-DS-R-02/> |
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Another important idea, Schwartz reminds us through this book is - ''''To see what can be, not just what is''''. He explains that visualization adds value to everything and thinking big means training oneself to see not just what is, but what can be<ref name=MTB-DS-R-06>[http://www.sornettes.org/the-magic-of-thinking-big-book-review The Magic Of Thinking Big – Book Review]</ref> |
Another important idea, Schwartz reminds us through this book is - ''''To see what can be, not just what is''''. He explains that visualization adds value to everything and thinking big means training oneself to see not just what is, but what can be.<ref name=MTB-DS-R-06>[http://www.sornettes.org/the-magic-of-thinking-big-book-review The Magic Of Thinking Big – Book Review]</ref><ref name=MTB-DS-R-02/> |
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The next message the book gives its readers is the necessity of - ''''Broadcasting good news'''' He explains transmitting good news is [[Win-win game|win win]], and we feel better and so do the people we are talking to |
The next message the book gives its readers is the necessity of - ''''Broadcasting good news'''' He explains transmitting good news is [[Win-win game|win win]], and we feel better and so do the people we are talking to.<ref name=MTB-DS-R-02/> |
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This book is a classic motivational and self-help book, which is similar to another motivational book - ''[[The Power of Positive Thinking]]''. The legendary [[American football]] [[coach]], and [[sportscaster]] - [[Lou Holtz]] mentions that this book helped him create his life-long [[goal setting|goals]] list.<ref name=MTB-DS-R-09>[http://www.choose-financial-freedom.com/lou-holtz.html Interview with the legendary football coach - Lou Holtz]</ref> As one reads each chapter, the reader gains an understanding of each chapter title/topic along with a brief excerpt from the author's personal life. He also describes three failure diseases : excuse-itis, detail-itis and [[procrastination]]<ref name=MTB-DS-R-07>[http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/weekly-review-the-magic-of-thinking-big-by-david-schwartz/ The Magic of Thinking Big] Written by Editor in Chief, Pick The Brain </ref>. This book builds an individual's confidence, mentality, vision of life and ultimately the ability to think big introspectively and extrospectively. In short, making better decisions and avoiding negative thoughts are benefits of reading this book.<ref>Schwartz, David Joseph. The Magic of Thinking Big. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1987.</ref><ref name=MTB-DS-R-10>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Magic-Thinking-David-Schwartz/dp/1416511555 The Magic of Thinking by David Schwartz]</ref> |
This book is a classic motivational and self-help book, which is similar to another motivational book - ''[[The Power of Positive Thinking]]''. The legendary [[American football]] [[coach]], and [[sportscaster]] - [[Lou Holtz]] mentions that this book helped him create his life-long [[goal setting|goals]] list.<ref name=MTB-DS-R-09>[http://www.choose-financial-freedom.com/lou-holtz.html Interview with the legendary football coach - Lou Holtz]</ref> As one reads each chapter, the reader gains an understanding of each chapter title/topic along with a brief excerpt from the author's personal life. He also describes three failure diseases : excuse-itis, detail-itis and [[procrastination]]<ref name=MTB-DS-R-07>[http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/weekly-review-the-magic-of-thinking-big-by-david-schwartz/ The Magic of Thinking Big] Written by Editor in Chief, Pick The Brain </ref>. This book builds an individual's confidence, mentality, vision of life and ultimately the ability to think big introspectively and extrospectively. In short, making better decisions and avoiding negative thoughts are benefits of reading this book.<ref>Schwartz, David Joseph. The Magic of Thinking Big. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1987.</ref><ref name=MTB-DS-R-10>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Magic-Thinking-David-Schwartz/dp/1416511555 The Magic of Thinking by David Schwartz]</ref> |
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==Quotes== |
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The memorable passages from the book are listed below<ref name=MTB-DS-R-01/>, |
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* “The mind is what the mind is fed.” |
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* “Look at things not as they are, but as they can be. Visualization adds value to everything. A big thinker always visualizes what can be done in the future. He isn't stuck with the present” |
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* "Believe Big. The size of your success is determined by the size of your belief. Think little goals and expect little achievements. Think big goals and win big success. Remember this, too! Big ideas and big plans are often easier -- certainly no more difficult - than small ideas and small plans." |
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* "Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find the ways to do it. Believing a solution paves the way to solution." |
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* "How we think shows through in how we act. Attitudes are mirrors of the mind. They reflect thinking." |
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* "There is a good side to every situation." |
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* “Build castles, don't dig graves.” |
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* "Do what you fear and fear disappears." |
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* "A wise man is the master of his own mind. A fool is a slave to his" -Publilius Syrus <small>(The closing line from the book)</small> |
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==See also== |
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* [[List of Self-help books]] |
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* [[Dr. David Schwartz]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 13:51, 27 June 2012
| The Magic of Thinking Big | |
| Author | Dr. David Schwartz |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Self-help |
| Publisher | Fireside[1] |
Publication date | 1959 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 228 |
| OCLC | 319677191 |
The Magic of Thinking Big, first published in 1959, is a self-help book by Dr. David Schwartz.[2][3]
The book which has sold over 4 million copies[4], instructs us to set our goals high and think positively to achieve them. The author gives us a step-by-step guide on how to achieve what you want by changing your thought patterns and thought habits.[3][5]
Brief summary
Schwartz argues that the main thing holding people back is the relative smallness of their thoughts, and explains the importance of 'Thinking positively toward oneself'[6]. He begins the book by relating a story of a salesman who sells significantly more product and makes more money than his co-workers. Schwartz points out that the man was not smarter, more educated or better connected than his colleagues. According to Schwartz, the man expected to sell more so he did.[6]
Another important idea, Schwartz reminds us through this book is - 'To see what can be, not just what is'. He explains that visualization adds value to everything and thinking big means training oneself to see not just what is, but what can be.[7][6]
The next message the book gives its readers is the necessity of - 'Broadcasting good news' He explains transmitting good news is win win, and we feel better and so do the people we are talking to.[6]
This book is a classic motivational and self-help book, which is similar to another motivational book - The Power of Positive Thinking. The legendary American football coach, and sportscaster - Lou Holtz mentions that this book helped him create his life-long goals list.[8] As one reads each chapter, the reader gains an understanding of each chapter title/topic along with a brief excerpt from the author's personal life. He also describes three failure diseases : excuse-itis, detail-itis and procrastination[9]. This book builds an individual's confidence, mentality, vision of life and ultimately the ability to think big introspectively and extrospectively. In short, making better decisions and avoiding negative thoughts are benefits of reading this book.[10][1]
References
- ^ a b The Magic of Thinking by David Schwartz
- ^ Bio - David Schwartz
- ^ a b David Schwartz Biography
- ^ The Magic of Thinking Success by Dr. David J. Schwartz Foreword by Melvin Powers
- ^ Fun Trivia: S : Self Help/Improvement
- ^ a b c d The magic of thinking big - Thoughts
- ^ The Magic Of Thinking Big – Book Review
- ^ Interview with the legendary football coach - Lou Holtz
- ^ The Magic of Thinking Big Written by Editor in Chief, Pick The Brain
- ^ Schwartz, David Joseph. The Magic of Thinking Big. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1987.
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