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The Magic of Thinking Big

By: David J. Schwartz Ph.D.
Narrated by: David J. Schwartz Ph.D.
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Millions of people throughout the world have improved their lives using The Magic of Thinking Big. Dr. David J. Schwartz, long regarded as one of the foremost experts on motivation, will help you sell better, manage better, earn more money, and - most important of all - find greater happiness and peace of mind.

The Magic of Thinking Big gives you useful methods, not empty promises. Dr. Schwartz presents a carefully designed program for getting the most out of your job, your marriage and family life, and your community. He proves that you don't need to be an intellectual or have innate talent to attain great success and satisfaction - but you do need to learn and understand the habit of thinking and behaving in ways that will get you there.

  • Believe you can succeed and you will
  • Cure Yourself of the Fear of Failure
  • Build Confidence and Destroy Fear
  • Use Goals to Help You Grow
  • Think Like a Leader
  • ©1986 David J. Schwartz, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved. (P)1986 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    Well narrated

    An easy book to listen to. Multiple voices are used for narration which made it engaging. It's short length makes it feel like a motivational speech. I would recommend 👍

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    very motivating

    Would you consider the audio edition of The Magic of Thinking Big to be better than the print version?

    I liked the audio version as I can listen to it throughout my day while I am doing other things

    What about David J. Schwartz’s performance did you like?

    He gives great examples and specific tasks to help the listener move towards bigger things in their life, specifically in their professional life and work

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    Great and thought provoking.

    Most of the thoughts are common sense but great to hear them again. Nicely read.

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    Great examples with practical steps

    This book uses multiple example to illustrate well thought out advise and practical steps that assist in implementing the advise.

    Well worth listening to whether you're at the beginning or end of your career and applicable to all aspects of your life.

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    I have a completely new outlook on life...

    I wish this books was given to me years ago. So much useful information on how to achieve success in life. Also, I think this version is from the 80's, so the narration has a retro vibe, which I thought was awesome. Highly recommend for anyone looking to change their minds think from the loser to winner mentality.

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    Great book to get started on personal improvement

    Great book to get started on personal improvement. Explains the what and how to improve. Book was easy to follow

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    Loved it

    I am going to listen to it again and again. Great suggestions to adopt and mold my life by my own terms and according to my own dreams and desires.

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    Thank You Dr. Schwartz!!!

    This book always helps me get back up when I'm beat down. Long lost track of how many times I've listened! Thank you Dr. David Schwartz rest in peace😊👍🏿

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    Great Book

    I enjoyed listening to the audiobook. It helped me reframe my mind from the negative to the positive.

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    Reread

    Re-read this book periodically to refresh the concepts so you can practice the daily.

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