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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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    Classic

    This book is classic and must read on my list. If you can get past bad 80’s style music between the chapters, book adds great value

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    Great Action IDEA's

    This is a great book of action ideas.

    This book really teaches you how to think big and to take action on those thoughts.

    The ideas presented in this book has really changed my life and my thinking pattern.

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    Insightful

    This book was very well written. The story’s and examples were executed seamlessly, & the real life adaptation of those stories was helpful.

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    1 Chapter to a Better Day

    This audio book in and of itself is versatile enough stylistically to keep someone's interest. The application of the concepts laid out in the chapters is immediately applicable to life, and I found myself having a better day every time I listened to it. This was great for my morning and afternoon commute. It definitely helped me adjust my attitude to handle The various situations popping up in my life more constructively. I will definitely re-listen more than once in the future, and would recommend this book to others, especially those struggling in the workaday world.

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    excelente obra sobre ganhar mindset de abundância

    excelente lição e estratégias para pensar com um mindset de grandeza, força, ambição e que ajudará a ultrapassar todo o tipo de desafios profissionais e pessoais.

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    Motivated belief in one’s self

    Loved how everything was presented. Great motivator! I will listen to this book again and again. Thank you!

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    Simple Learning

    The content of this book is written in a very simple format which is great for negaholics that are trying to make a real change in their lives. For those who follow Covey and Frankl, this book confirms many if not all of their teachings

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    Great Book, Changed My LIFE

    I First read this book in 1997. The days I was a poor, shy, lazy guy. After reading the book I realised that I need to open the door to my financial nirvana. I practiced all Dr. Schwartz clearly emphasizes and after 10 years, the MAGIC happened to me and my family and now, we live a high profile life with luxury vehicles, houses in many countries around the world. This book changed my life from zero to a multimillionaire.
    Well I would recommend this book to any one interested to become rich. A MUST read. Thanks Dr. Schwartz.

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    Sri Lanka.

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    New to Personal Development - Must Read

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

    I have been a student of Personal Development for over a dozen years, this is a great "starter" book.

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    It was more of a reminder.

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    The Bible of life

    The fixes that tune your performance as a fulfilled human.

    Many of thoae tweets are key. Thank you.

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