The Magic of Thinking Big
by David J Schwartz
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Recommended by 12 notable people, including Tim Ferriss and Nat Eliason
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Should I read this?
The Magic of Thinking Big reads like a stream of practical, no-nonsense advice from a 1950s business coach. It is packed with short chapters, anecdotes, and direct admonitions to build confidence, stop making excuses, and take action. The useful part is its ability to jolt you out of complacency and make you believe you can achieve more. The limiting part is its dated flavor—stories and language that may feel out of touch, and advice that repeats the same core ideas without deepening them. You’ll absorb it quickly, but some may find it too simplistic for today’s world.
Read this if...
- •A new team leader in a conservative manufacturing firm who feels overwhelmed by self-doubt and needs a confidence boost to assert authority.
- •A commission-based salesperson hitting a slump who wants a mental reboot to rekindle their drive.
- •A young entrepreneur launching their first venture who needs a push to think bigger and ignore naysayers.
Skip this if...
- •The modern professional who cringes at 1950s-style gender roles and language will likely put it down within the first chapter.
- •If you want strategies grounded in modern psychology or data, you'll lose interest because the book relies on anecdotes and platitudes.
- •When the message becomes repetitive by the halfway point, you'll likely stop reading if you came for deep insight.
The timeless and practical advice in The Magic of Thinking Big clearly demonstrates how you can: Sell more Manage better Lead fearlessly Earn more Enjoy a happier, more fulfilling life With applicable and easy-to-implement insights, you’ll discover: Why believing you can succeed is essential How to quit making excuses The means to overcoming fear and finding confidence How to develop and use creative thinking and dreaming Why making (and getting) the most of your attitudes is critical How to think right towards others The best ways to make “action” a habit How to find victory in defeat Goals for growth, and How to think like a leader "Believe Big,” says Schwartz. “The size of your success…
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Reading Specifications
Difficulty:easy
Length:314 pages (Medium)
Audience Fit
- A new team leader in a conservative manufacturing firm who feels overwhelmed by self-doubt and needs a confidence boost to assert authority.
- A commission-based salesperson hitting a slump who wants a mental reboot to rekindle their drive.
- A young entrepreneur launching their first venture who needs a push to think bigger and ignore naysayers.
- The modern professional who cringes at 1950s-style gender roles and language will likely put it down within the first chapter.
- If you want strategies grounded in modern psychology or data, you'll lose interest because the book relies on anecdotes and platitudes.
- When the message becomes repetitive by the halfway point, you'll likely stop reading if you came for deep insight.
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Recommended by 20 sources and appears in Success, Self Confidence, and Self Help.
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Consider Mindset by Carol S. Dweck. Recommended by 34 sources.
“Carol Dweck unpacks the distinction between fixed and growth mindsets, illustrating how beliefs about ability can shape learning, resilience, and achievement. The core idea is instantly applicable—shifting from 'I'm not good at this' to 'I'm not good at this yet'—and Dweck supports it with vivid schoolroom, sports, and boardroom stories. That same accessibility also becomes the book's friction point: the concept gets padded with repetitive case studies, and some readers will chafe at its relentless optimism and reliance on anecdotal evidence.”
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