The Magic of Thinking Big

by David J. Schwartz

Am I a Progressive Thinker? Checklist Do I Think Progressively Toward My Work? Do I appraise my work with the “how can we do it better?” attitude? Do I praise my company, the people in it, and the products it sells at every possible opportunity? Are my personal standards with reference to the quantity and quality of my output higher now than three or six months ago? Am I setting an excellent example for my subordinates, associates, and others I work with? Do I Think Progressively Toward My Family? Is my family happier today than it was three or six months ago? Am I following a plan to improve my family’s standard of living? Does my family have an ample variety of stimulating activities outside the home? Do I set an example of “a progressive,” a supporter of progress, for my children? Do I Think Progressively Toward Myself? Can I honestly say I am a more valuable person today than three or six months ago? Am I following an organized self-improvement program to increase my value to others? Do I have forward-looking goals for at least five years in the future? Am I a booster in every organization or group to which I belong? Do I Think Progressively Toward My Community? Have I done anything in the past six months that I honestly feel has improved my community (neighborhood, churches, schools, etc.)? Do I boost worthwhile community projects rather than object, criticize, or complain? Have I ever taken the lead in bringing about some worthwhile improvement in my community? Do I ...