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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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    Push forward and over come.

    Enjoyed the reader and very good book for anyone wanting to improve themselves and situation.

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    Life Changing

    Been on a journey of changing my life & thoughts!
    I've been reading a lot of self-help books, this one, by far is the best!!

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    must have the habit

    I see this in every successful persons
    right advice for life to be best .

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    Great

    This one is a reference type book to read over and over. A very easy read.

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    Great Motivational Book!

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    Inspirational and powerful audio book! I wish I heard about it earlier. Its the best self-help book I ever came across. The narrator is simply awesome!

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    good read

    I enjoyed listening to this audio, I thought it was very insightful and helpful to someone who want change

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    good motivator

    Iwish it came with cliff notes for the action items. but it does a good job of structuring goals.

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    Awesome book!

    I loved the book and all of the principles it teaches. Really, really awesome book!!

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    Top 5 books I have ever read!

    3rd time reading in past 5 years and it continues to inspire me. Highly recommend to anyone seeking to take their life to the next level.

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    Practically Powerful

    The right narration style coupled with practical steps and powerful insights make the hopes of changing your life and achieving your goals believable! I have become more observant and deliberate in my daily life.

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