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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
by David J. Schwartz
This is one of Tim Ferris's recommendations in 'The 4 Hour Workweek', and I picked it up on Audible after some prevarication - it seemed like one of those dreadful American self help books, and indeed, it does have its hyperbole. However, despite coming across a bit dated in places, and perhaps could have been edited down even further, I found it a valuable read.
Its pretty much my first introduction into Neuro Linguistic Programming/Cognitive Behavior Therapy (although the author doesn't call it that), and I have found some of the approaches quite useful in retaining a positive outlook in challenging circumstances.
This is one of Tim Ferris's recommendations in 'The 4 Hour Workweek', and I picked it up on Audible after some prevarication - it seemed like one of those dreadful American self help books, and indeed, it does have its hyperbole. However, despite coming across a bit dated in places, and perhaps could have been edited down even further, I found it a valuable read.
Its pretty much my first introduction into Neuro Linguistic Programming/Cognitive Behavior Therapy (although the author doesn't call it that), and I have found some of the approaches quite useful in retaining a positive outlook in challenging circumstances.
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It was written in the 50’s and is extremely misogynistic.
Good starting point for someone looking to shift their mindset and how to do that.
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The Magic of Thinking Big is an inspiring and practical guide to achieving success by harnessing the power of positive thinking and setting ambitious goals. David J. Schwartz encourages readers to think beyond their limitations and take bold actions toward personal and professional growth. With easy-to-apply strategies, the book emphasizes the importance of confidence, motivation, and vision in achieving big dreams. Whether you're aiming to improve your career, relationships, or self-confidence, this classic book provides valuable insights for transforming your mindset and achieving lasting success.
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An empowering read that challenges you to think beyond limitations and aim for ambitious goals. David J. Schwartz provides practical advice on building confidence, overcoming negative thinking, and cultivating a mindset that embraces possibilities. His writing is motivating, and the principles are applicable to personal, professional, and social aspects of life.
The book stands out for its actionable insights and easy-to-follow steps. However, some readers might feel that the concepts, while impactful, are occasionally overemphasized or simplified. Despite this, the overall takeaway is incredibly valuable: by thinking big, you set the stage for achieving more than you ever thought possible.
It's a worthwhile book for anyone looking to reframe their perspective and inject some positivity into their journey toward success.
The book stands out for its actionable insights and easy-to-follow steps. However, some readers might feel that the concepts, while impactful, are occasionally overemphasized or simplified. Despite this, the overall takeaway is incredibly valuable: by thinking big, you set the stage for achieving more than you ever thought possible.
It's a worthwhile book for anyone looking to reframe their perspective and inject some positivity into their journey toward success.
I enjoyed this book, in part because it is such a product of its time. The original publication date is 1959, and this book is so very much targeted to salespeople and executives of the late 50s and early 60s. Success is wealth and possessions, and it is gendered (which isn't to say that Schwartz gives no examples with women -- he absolutely does! -- but the sheer mass of examples and situations are about men, and advice is assumed to be for men). The language is similarly old; a lot of uses of the word "fellow" where we'd use "guy" and so on. It's clearly a self-help book, but such a different one from modern actualization-oriented books.
Interestingly, the biggest reason I gave this three stars wasn't the datedness, but just that there's not a lot new in here for me. I've been around the professional block a time or two at this point, and little of the advice was new to me: Think good thoughts, be ambitious, be good to people. That being said, the advice is good, and this is a good book to read even if you DO know all of the advice -- it gets you going again after a slump. It's valuable for even an old toad in that regard, and I think this would be a perfectly acceptable book to put in the hands of a soon-to-be-graduate (as long as they can handle the age of the book).
Interestingly, the biggest reason I gave this three stars wasn't the datedness, but just that there's not a lot new in here for me. I've been around the professional block a time or two at this point, and little of the advice was new to me: Think good thoughts, be ambitious, be good to people. That being said, the advice is good, and this is a good book to read even if you DO know all of the advice -- it gets you going again after a slump. It's valuable for even an old toad in that regard, and I think this would be a perfectly acceptable book to put in the hands of a soon-to-be-graduate (as long as they can handle the age of the book).