The Magic of Thinking Big gives you useful methods, not empty promises. Dr. Schwartz presents a carefully designed program for getting the m...
read full description
reviews
Aug 13, 2008
Monica
rated it: 
An inspiring book that will teach you to think beyond the mundane, every day, status quo. The enemy we call "average" threatens to take away the hopes, dreams, and meaning in our lives. Strive for excellence in everything you do. If you want something you've never had, you'll have to do something you've never done.
Feb 21, 2008
David
rated it:
This book changed the way I look at the world, and will remain a powerful reminder of the great things that can be accomplished with the right attitude.
0 comments
like
(5 people liked it)
May 13, 2010
Asep
rated it:
buku ini aku baca saat aku mengalami kegagalan pada 1986. buku ini pula yang membangkitkan aku dari kegagalan itu. aku sangat berterima kasih dengan penulis buku ini. karena begitu membantu aku bangun dari keterpurukanku. bayangin, ketika aku gagal, kepala sekolahku di sma 1 ungaran langsung melecehkanku. untung aku lari ke buku, bukan ke narkoba. ah, ternyata buku juga sama dengan narkoba. sekarang aku kecanduan buku. bahkan, ketika stress saat mahasiswa dulu, saat tugas menumpuk, aku baca jug
More...
4 comments
like
(1 person liked it)
Dec 31, 2008
Mike
rated it: 
I don't really like self help books, but this was a really good book. Simple, quick read, and actually had intelligent content. I would recommend this book to anyone, but if you like self help books, then this is a must read.
0 comments
like
(2 people liked it)
Dec 05, 2008
Tracy
rated it:
I know several people who feel that this book has changed their lives. I'm not certain I can make that claim for myself, but this was the first time I'd heard of the three failure diseases: Procrastonation, Excuse-itis and detail-itis. I think at some time or another, I was guilty of all three. Now I tend to catch mysef in the midst of them and think "a-ha! Stop that."
0 comments
like
(5 people liked it)
Feb 16, 2009
I
rated it:
The Parable of the Talents
14"Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15To one he gave five talents[a] of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. 16The man who had received the five talents went at once and put his money to work and gained five more. 17So also, the one with the two talents gained two more. 18But the man who had received th More...
14"Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15To one he gave five talents[a] of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. 16The man who had received the five talents went at once and put his money to work and gained five more. 17So also, the one with the two talents gained two more. 18But the man who had received th More...
Jan 18, 2009
David P.
rated it:
My Dad assigned me to read a book sometime in late November. The book he assigned me to read was The Magic of Thinking Big by Dr. David J. Schwartz, one of the leaders on the art of motivation (according to the back of the book, anyway. According to my Dad, this book would give me great principles on how to be successful in life. In this regard, the book succeeds greatly. Along with that, Dr. Schwartz makes it interesting to read about the success principles.
So, what is The Magic of More...
So, what is The Magic of More...
Feb 13, 2010
Russell
rated it:
The Chicago Tribune asked all the local primary candidates what their favorite book was. Of course, the liberal wonks put in stuff by Lincoln or Locke. The right wingers were typically imaginative in their selection of "The Bible." The tea party candidate, Adam Andrejewski, chose this book which intrigued me. Also, his choice for "the book you would take on a desert island" was "How to survive on a desert island." So, I liked the cut of his jib.
I'm a More...
I'm a More...
Sep 29, 2009
Colin
rated it: 
Oh my. Another "classic" this is not.
I picked this book up on the recommendation of Mr. Fourhourworkweek. He claimed it was one of the few books worth reading. Strike two. (Strike one - "Secrets of Power Negotiating".) You're not doing so well Mr. Fourhourworkweek.
Schwartz follows in the vein (or "vain", :::snort:::) of Dale Carnegie of "How to Win Friends and Influence People". If you like the latter, you will like the former. More...
I picked this book up on the recommendation of Mr. Fourhourworkweek. He claimed it was one of the few books worth reading. Strike two. (Strike one - "Secrets of Power Negotiating".) You're not doing so well Mr. Fourhourworkweek.
Schwartz follows in the vein (or "vain", :::snort:::) of Dale Carnegie of "How to Win Friends and Influence People". If you like the latter, you will like the former. More...
May 27, 2009
Nancy
rated it:
I came away from this self-help book with a few useful/helpful tidbits, namely in the "stay positive," "love what you do" and "work hard" categories. However, as helpful as the book was in the 1960s for millions of people, I don't think I represent the its ideal audience.
Because, in order to truly glean more than just a few tidbits of advice from this book, I imagine you would have to subscribe to the thinking that "success" and its cousin, " More...
Because, in order to truly glean more than just a few tidbits of advice from this book, I imagine you would have to subscribe to the thinking that "success" and its cousin, " More...
Nov 27, 2011
Wenny
rated it:
My lifetime favorite book is The Magic of Thinking Big.
This book is AMAZING, inspires me every time I feel down, and make me really believe that nothing impossible.
At first, I don't really believe at Dr. Schwartz’s “theory” but after some practices, I know that it’s not just a theory, he is absolutely right.
I’ve got what I want only by dreaming and really believe that i can make it!
Well, work and pray are other issues, at first i just need to believe – really believ More...
This book is AMAZING, inspires me every time I feel down, and make me really believe that nothing impossible.
At first, I don't really believe at Dr. Schwartz’s “theory” but after some practices, I know that it’s not just a theory, he is absolutely right.
I’ve got what I want only by dreaming and really believe that i can make it!
Well, work and pray are other issues, at first i just need to believe – really believ More...
Sep 13, 2009
David
rated it:
This is a kick ass book. I've read a lot of this kind of thing over the years, but this one did a good job of explaining the core concepts of "thinking big" in a new way I hadn't heard. Great examples to relate to as well as steps you can take when you really want to make things happen in your life.
Like a lot of books in this genre, this one seems geared toward people in business. However, what he's talking about will work in all aspects of life-- relationships, happines More...
Like a lot of books in this genre, this one seems geared toward people in business. However, what he's talking about will work in all aspects of life-- relationships, happines More...
0 comments
like
(2 people liked it)
Jan 16, 2011
Andrew
rated it:
I received this book as a gift from my dad who serendipitously discovered it himself on his bookshelf at home--the bookshelf has been feed by many sources so the true origin of the book is unknown.
That reason in itself was cause for me to read what I would otherwise would have dismissed as yet another self-help book. I found this book to be interestingly simple in it's approach caused by the period in which it was written. It clearly shows it's age but the wisdom remains universal. I enjoy More...
That reason in itself was cause for me to read what I would otherwise would have dismissed as yet another self-help book. I found this book to be interestingly simple in it's approach caused by the period in which it was written. It clearly shows it's age but the wisdom remains universal. I enjoy More...
Dec 19, 2011
Nick
rated it: 
The recommendation by author of "The Four Hour Work Week", Tim Ferriss, had me curious to see why it inspired him and how much influence was evident in Tim Ferriss' work. It's written in the 50's for salesmen so was initially a bit of a struggle until I started to imagine the writer narrating over a film starring Jack Lemmon and Walther Matthau, or, one of those informative Disney cartoons[1] with Goofy playing our aspiring salesperson. Picturing that era and context while reading an o
More...
Oct 13, 2011
Tifa
rated it:
ayoo kita berpikir besar,, karena segala sesuatu berasal dari pikiran kita.. Kenapa harus takut berpikir besar... kita UNLIMITED looo,,,jadi manfaatkan untuk berpikir lebih,,lebih dan lebih...
Pikiran kita milik kita sendiri!! jangan menyamakannya dengan orang lain..:D
Pikiran kita milik kita sendiri!! jangan menyamakannya dengan orang lain..:D
Jan 28, 2009
Teaches how to think big, to be positive in speaking, dressing for success, going first class all the way, taking quiet time for yourself to let ideas and creativity emerge. To change from thinking small and that success is not possible to thinking big that anything is possible as long as you keep and open mind associate with all types of people to broaden your perspective in all areas apply what is learned in all aspects of life because all aspects of life are connected and on aspect effects a
More...
Aug 02, 2007
Lucky
rated it:
Buku ini keren, self development yang bagus banget.
Mengajari banyak hal dan gw rasa bagus dibaca untuk anak2 SMA karena disaat2 itu kepribadian gak stabil dan mereka perlu mengetahu arah mana yang ingin dituju dalam hidup
Mengajari banyak hal dan gw rasa bagus dibaca untuk anak2 SMA karena disaat2 itu kepribadian gak stabil dan mereka perlu mengetahu arah mana yang ingin dituju dalam hidup
0 comments
like
(1 person liked it)
Jun 11, 2010
Sheza
rated it:
The magic of thinking big by Dr.Schwartz is not just an achievement which helped people to improve their lives by reading it for once.According to me,this book is a necessity for our younger generations and this necessity has increased twice with the passage of time and improvement in technology.Dr.Schwartz really proved that thinking big changes the perspective by which we see things.Moreover,it lets our mind to capture all the optimism and helps us to grow.
At-last,I appreciate Dr.S More...
At-last,I appreciate Dr.S More...
Apr 09, 2011
Ethan
rated it:
I'll be honest. When I first started reading the book, it had a kind of Stuart Smalley "I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like Me!" feel to it. But honestly as I began to really give consideration to what the book proposes and advocates, I have to say that I really enjoyed it and will be re-reading this book to get a better understanding of the principles it teaches.
My one big frustration is that there is simply SO MUCH information and so many pr More...
My one big frustration is that there is simply SO MUCH information and so many pr More...
Jul 19, 2010
Yusita
rated it:
Membaca buku ini membuatku berpikir untuk memahami tiap kata yang terangkai menjadi kalimat-kalimat dalam tiap babnya. Wow!! berpikir besar mudah ditulisnya tapi butuh perjuangan dari diri sendiri dalam melakukannya.
"Orang bijaksana akan menjadi majikan dari pikirannya."
Tidak banyak manusia yg bisa selalu stabil dalam mengatur emosi hatinya, mengontrol pikiran negatifnya dan menumbuhkan selalu pikiran positifnya serta menjaga iman, ihsan juga islamnya kala dihadapkan More...
"Orang bijaksana akan menjadi majikan dari pikirannya."
Tidak banyak manusia yg bisa selalu stabil dalam mengatur emosi hatinya, mengontrol pikiran negatifnya dan menumbuhkan selalu pikiran positifnya serta menjaga iman, ihsan juga islamnya kala dihadapkan More...
Jul 20, 2009
Rich
rated it:
It was either this or Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People, which marked my entrance into self-help literature.
Until I read this I discounted all these types of books as being simplistic, and full of tricks. I was excited to discover that with all the books like this that have stood the test of time, they don't deal in tricks, but rather work to teach the reader new ways of thinking. They aim to help the reader change bad thinking habits and replace them with More...
Until I read this I discounted all these types of books as being simplistic, and full of tricks. I was excited to discover that with all the books like this that have stood the test of time, they don't deal in tricks, but rather work to teach the reader new ways of thinking. They aim to help the reader change bad thinking habits and replace them with More...
Oct 28, 2011
Manhardeep
rated it:
Awesome book.
I was in my 9th grade when I got this book in my hands. I was not a regular reader till I read this book. At first impression, I thought "How will I be finishing such a think book?" But when I opened it and the very first term which author introduced was "what is success?" WOW! that is what people are running here and there to search for. And the author just explained it in the very first page.
I went through the whole book and learnt a lot More...
I was in my 9th grade when I got this book in my hands. I was not a regular reader till I read this book. At first impression, I thought "How will I be finishing such a think book?" But when I opened it and the very first term which author introduced was "what is success?" WOW! that is what people are running here and there to search for. And the author just explained it in the very first page.
I went through the whole book and learnt a lot More...
Nov 11, 2011
Aaron
rated it:
Chapter 1, pg 13: The author states: "Believe, really believe, you can succeed, and you will" - Although it is true that belief is the cornerstone of religion, and countless wars have been waged in the name of one God or another, I know that belief without action is a fools game. The power of positive thinking is is essential to success, as the author infers... But I hope this book does not become another "if you wish upon a star" tirade.
Chapter 1, pg 15: The author quic More...
Chapter 1, pg 15: The author quic More...
Jan 02, 2011
Atif
rated it:
A very simple easy to read book , with precious principals and guidelines on how to live your life. I picked up this book based on the recommendation mentioned in "4 hours work week" by Timothy Ferris .
This book highlights the three diseases responsible for creating a dichotomy of difference between people excelling in achieving their goals and those who just wish for : Procrastination, Excuse-itis and detail-itis.
Scenarios and people discuss in this book are norma More...
This book highlights the three diseases responsible for creating a dichotomy of difference between people excelling in achieving their goals and those who just wish for : Procrastination, Excuse-itis and detail-itis.
Scenarios and people discuss in this book are norma More...
Sep 30, 2011
James
rated it: 
I had to force myself through this one. It was one of those that was embarrassing to read, just because of the greasy feeling that seemed to ooze from the pages like pustules.
His writing style and use of words had me continually thinking that I was reading the confessions of a former used car salesman turned TV preacher.
While the principles outlined hold some merit, I would steer the reader to a different source of them.
His writing style and use of words had me continually thinking that I was reading the confessions of a former used car salesman turned TV preacher.
While the principles outlined hold some merit, I would steer the reader to a different source of them.
Nov 18, 2009
Bryan
rated it:
The Magic of Thinking Big is a great self help book. I really enjoyed the section that discusses how easily we let doubt spoil the potential for greatness. An aspect of the book that I thought was unique for a self help book was the emphasis on placing yourself in other people’s shoes. This book could point out something for everyone to work on and the added plus is that the author gives you a strategy on how to work on it.
Oct 15, 2010
Nicholas
rated it:
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers.
To view it, click here
Jul 19, 2011
Tiger
rated it:
This book was absolutely stunning!!! It really hit home regarding pointing out things that I didn't do so well. It was a well-received slap in the face to read the section on "Excusitis" which is the failure disease in chapter 2. If anyone wants an eye-opening experience then read chapters 2, 12, and 13. Then read the entire book. I guarantee you will think as a better person afterwards. Enjoy!
Oct 05, 2011
David
rated it:
Third time through. It's amazing how a person's thinking is always in the process of becoming small and marginalizing itself. This is a must read for anyone wanting to increase their thinking and pull the weeds out of their life.
[The second time reading this book was very helpful. It's amazing what you can forget and need to be reminded of. I absolutely love the final 2-3 pages. A great summary of what it takes to be successful in any endeavor.]
[This book is just what the doc More...
[The second time reading this book was very helpful. It's amazing what you can forget and need to be reminded of. I absolutely love the final 2-3 pages. A great summary of what it takes to be successful in any endeavor.]
[This book is just what the doc More...
