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The Magic of Thinking Big

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The Magic of Thinking Big by David J Schwartz offers practical advice and strategies to help you achieve success and reach your goals. The book emphasizes the importance of having a positive mindset, setting high ambitions, and overcoming self-doubt to unlock your full potential. Through real-life examples and actionable tips, it demonstrates how thinking big can lead to greater achievements in both personal and professional life.
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You might like this book if you are striving to break free from self-limiting beliefs and want practical advice on achieving personal and professional success through positive thinking and confident action.

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Provides you tools to change your life for the better - starting from now. This title offers a step-by-step approach, that shows you how to: defeat disbelief and the negative power it creates; make your mind produce positive thoughts; plan a concrete success-building programme; do more and do it better by turning on your creative power; and more.

Updated edition of the classic multimillion-copy-selling, practical self-help guide- how to work better, earn better, manage better, love better and live better. Think big and live big.

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The Magic of Thinking Big by David J Schwartz is an enduring self-help classic that has transformed the lives of millions since its original publication in 1959. This updated edition continues to deliver powerful, practical advice for anyone seeking to achieve their ambitions and improve their quality of life.

The book delves into the vital concept that your thoughts dictate your results, encouraging readers to set higher expectations not just for their careers, but for their personal lives as well. Through a series of insightful anecdotes and practical lessons, Schwartz elucidates how adopting a positive mindset and thinking big can lead to extraordinary success, happiness, and fulfilment.

More than just a guide, The Magic of Thinking Big serves as a comprehensive manual for personal development, applicable in various aspects of lifeβ€”from professional endeavours to relationships and beyond. Schwartz's easy-to-follow, step-by-step programme will help you cultivate the mindset to:

  • Defeat disbelief and overcome the negative power it exerts.
  • Make your mind a fertile ground for positive thoughts.
  • Plan and execute a concrete programme for success.
  • Amplify your creative power to do more and achieve better results.
  • Take immediate, decisive action to harness the power of the present moment.

This edition has been thoughtfully updated for the 21st-century reader, ensuring that its timeless wisdom remains accessible and relevant. As you immerse yourself in Schwartz's engaging prose and practical insights, you'll find yourself equipped with the mental tools to think bigger, dream grander, and build a life that truly reflects your potential.

Whether you are at the beginning of your journey or looking to break through barriers, The Magic of Thinking Big stands as an invaluable resource that empowers you to envision your goals and turn them into real achievements. Discover the transformative power of thinking big and unlock the door to a better life, starting today.

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The Magic of Thinking Big by David J Schwartz receives praise for its motivational and practical advice on achieving success through positive thinking and goal-setting. Many reviewers find the concepts easy to understand and applicable to various aspects of life, though some feel the principles could be too simplistic or repetitive for those already familiar with self-help literature. Overall, it's often considered an inspiring read that encourages readers to think bigger and act confidently.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785040474

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vermilion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

About the Author

DR DAVID J SCHWARTZ was a world-renowned motivational speaker and personal development expert. Born in the United States in 1927, he went on to be a professor at Georgia State University, and later founded his own consultancy firm, Creative Educational Services Inc. CES Inc. specialised in leadership development and life strategy, subjects which Swchartz went on to write several highly-acclaimed books about. He passed away in 1987.

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