Magic of Thinking Big [Audio CD]

Product Details

• Audio CD: 1 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743501799
• ISBN-13: 978-0743501798
• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (245 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #821,506 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. David J. Schwartz was a professor at Georgia State University in Atlanta and the president of Creative Educational Services, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in leadership development.

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129 of 139 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Manual for Success, July 20, 2002

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newchapter "newchapter" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)

Simple actionable advice for self-improvement. Basically, we are what we think, so think big.

1) Build confidence in yourself. Action reduces fear, so act.
Take small steps at first: Sit in the front everywhere you go, practice eye contact, walk 25% faster, practice speaking up, smile big, use positve words.

2) Think and dream creatively. Believe that it can be done and then the mind finds a way to get it done. Be open to new ideas and be progressive. Stimulate yourself with diverse ideas from diverse people. Capacity is a state of mind.

3) You are what you think. "The price tag you put on yourself, is probably the same price tag that the world will put on you." (pg 75) Dress up. Think your work is important. Think enthusiastically. Ask yourself if you are the type of manager that a subordinate would respect and follow?

4) Manage your environment because it is food for your mind.
People who tell you that it cannot be done are usually unsuccessful people.

5) Make your attitudes your allies. Live it up. Broadcast good news. Do better work that others expect. Remember people's names. Take initiative to build friendships. Talk less. Listen.

6) Get the action habit. Nothing happens just by thinking. Do not worry about problems. You can handle them as they come. Successful people handle problems as they arise. You cannot buy insurance on all problems. Start now.

7) Turn defeat into victory. Defeat is a state of mind. Be constructively self-critical; do not just look for another reason that you are a loser. Think that there IS A WAY. If it does not work, then back off and start afresh. Get mentally refreshed.

8) Use goals to help you grow. Goal is a dream acted upon. "The important thing is not where you were or where you are but where you want to get." (pg 195) Know where you want to go. Visualize your future.

9) How to think like a leader. Achieving success requires the help of others. Trade minds with the people you want to influence. "What would I think if I were that person?" Be human, and put people first.

The last words of the book, sum up its meaning:
"A wise man will be master of His Mind. A Fool will be Its Slave."

76 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Abaracadabra-The Magic of Thinking Big, November 14, 2008

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This review is from: The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)

What's it about? Changing your thinking patterns to get the things you want such as a higher income, financial security, or greater enjoyment in living.

What's the main idea? Success is determined not so much by the size of your brain as it is by the size of your thinking.

How does it accomplish this? In every chapter of the book, the reader will find many practical ideas, techniques, and principles that willl enable them to harness the power of thinking big. Every technique is illustrated by a case history. In this way, the reader will not only figure out what to do, but see exactly how to apply each principle to actual problems and situations.

Give me an example. In the chapter titled "How to Think Big", an example is used of a successful realtor to illustrate the principle "see what can be, not just what is." In this example, the realtor has a knack for selling rundown, unattractive property- not by selling it for what it is, but for what it COULD be.

Is the writing style boring or technical? Absolutely not. The writing style reminds me of Dale Carnegie's. Also, the many examples make it an interesting read which holds your attention.

Who should get it? Everyone who wants to do better in life! So if you want to live "big" it all starts with thinking that way. Readers who like this book may also be interested The Wishing Well Test: Take the Test - Get Your Wish!. And remember, think BIG!

131 of 142 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a super book!, June 18, 1999

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This review is from: The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)

Actually, one of two great books that has poitively affected my life, this great book by Dr. Schwartz is a must for anyone and everyone who wants more out of life; relationships, fn, business, career growth and of course--more money. The other book that affected my life isMore Wealth without Risk by Charles Givens. This will do for your financial life what Magic of Thinking Big does for personal growth. Both are must reads.