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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
Good advice, good reminders of fundamental principles, but it stays too on-the-surface, sales-oriented, and metaphysical (manifestation and other such bs). As far as self-help goes, I prefer a James Clear or a Mihaly Csikszentmihaly or a Carol Dweck. Far more practical and permanent changes.
A treasure trove of positive psychology. Simply written, the necessary amount of repetition, and not vague or wishy-washy, but straight forward and PRACTICAL.
I can see myself in the future returning to this book again and again, reading 10 random pages each time - plenty to focus on; plenty to think about and try to work into real life.
I just wish the title was one that friends wouldn't so quickly form rubbishy preconceptions over!
There are countless one-liners worthy of wall-space.
"A person is the product of their own thoughts"
"The best is not unattainable. There is room for doing everything better. Nothing in the world is done as well as it could be."
I can see myself in the future returning to this book again and again, reading 10 random pages each time - plenty to focus on; plenty to think about and try to work into real life.
I just wish the title was one that friends wouldn't so quickly form rubbishy preconceptions over!
There are countless one-liners worthy of wall-space.
"A person is the product of their own thoughts"
"The best is not unattainable. There is room for doing everything better. Nothing in the world is done as well as it could be."
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Some was BS but some key things that I will take with me and utilize
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
The Magic of Thinking Big was the perfect book to read before the start of 2021. In particular, Chapter 12 was full of rich content. I will certainly review this book in the future.
The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz is a classic self-help book. It encourages and guides you, and it builds your ego up. It is a book for anyone, though the author speaks largely from a business perspective. But added to his viewpoint Schwartz has borrowed stories and anecdotes from other people; this broadens the appeal considerably.
First published in 1959, the language used testifies to that. However, the takeaways from the book are timeless, and a few outdated words and the astoundingly low prices of items/salaries don't change that.
It is written simply and well and is organized logically, so reading is no challenge. The stories help cement many of the ideas in your head even if you remember them out of context.
I enjoyed listening to this as an audiobook and may buy a physical copy since it bears another perusal. It is no novel, but the author is convincing and humble to the point where you want to adopt some of his suggestions into your life.
If I buy a copy, it will join Laura Vanderkams' '168 hours' and Cal Newport's 'Deep Work' as books that I've purchased after first listening to them as audiobooks. Coincidentally it is in the same self-improvement genre. Can you tell something about me from that?
Who would benefit from a look or a listen? Someone who wants to feel good about themself, and/or someone who is on the hunt for self-improvement. It probably shouldn't be touched by anti-authoritarians or rebels because it is mainstream and old-fashioned to the point where it will set them on edge.
First published in 1959, the language used testifies to that. However, the takeaways from the book are timeless, and a few outdated words and the astoundingly low prices of items/salaries don't change that.
It is written simply and well and is organized logically, so reading is no challenge. The stories help cement many of the ideas in your head even if you remember them out of context.
I enjoyed listening to this as an audiobook and may buy a physical copy since it bears another perusal. It is no novel, but the author is convincing and humble to the point where you want to adopt some of his suggestions into your life.
If I buy a copy, it will join Laura Vanderkams' '168 hours' and Cal Newport's 'Deep Work' as books that I've purchased after first listening to them as audiobooks. Coincidentally it is in the same self-improvement genre. Can you tell something about me from that?
Who would benefit from a look or a listen? Someone who wants to feel good about themself, and/or someone who is on the hunt for self-improvement. It probably shouldn't be touched by anti-authoritarians or rebels because it is mainstream and old-fashioned to the point where it will set them on edge.
Some dated material, but a text from which many other motivational books have been inspired. A good read. It seemed that the last few chapters on goal setting, leadership, and reflection were especially strong.
I enjoyed the perspective of reading an older book and seeing how much still weighs true and how much was rhetoric. It was an enjoyable quick read with many things I agree with and others that I don't.