The Magic of Thinking Big - David J Schwartz

The book "The Magic of Thinking Big" was given to me as a gift by one of my colleagues. At first I thought, at this age, what achievements I can accomplish by reading this book, as I have already reached the evening of my life. But I was proved wrong, as I started to read the book, I got deeply engrossed in it. It put me in a mode of self analysis and I started to evaluate my life in terms of what I read in those pages. I got convinced that I was one among those people who had not utilized the opportunities in life to come up, due to all those delicacies and complexities of life, which ... more

I attribute my new found fame, success and happiness to self improvement books, especially David J Schwartz’s, “The Magic of Thinking Big”. I have been reading self improvement books for a long time now. I think books have the power to inspire. Books can propel you into action. Some seek inspiration from people, some from within and people like me turn to self improvement books to seek inspiration. “The Magic of Thinking Big” left an indelible impression on me. All the examples, illustrations and stories in the book strike a chord with the reader. I could relate to quite a few stories ... more

Reading books is my way of unwinding myself. I love to read self-improvement books that inspire and empower. My friends are aware of my obsession with books. One of them gifted me David Schwartz’s “The Magic of Thinking Big”. I am really grateful to her because this book left an indelible impression on me. This is one of the best books that I have ever read. It offers a number of realistic tips, techniques and stories to change your life for the better. It empowers you to succeed in all areas of your life – career, relationships, etc. There are various chapters dedicated to various topics like ... more

David Schwartz opens this self-help classic with the charming story of his young son who blurts out that when he grows up, he wants to be a Professor of Happiness. This optimism sets the tone for a very warm and uplifting book. It's worth mentioning up front that the book is very dated, even anachronistic. To me, that is part of its charm, evoking a picture-perfect post-war Americana of chrome, consumerism and optimistic salesmen (think of AMC's "Mad Men"). There are tales of World War II veterans, men in $100 silk suits and grand industrial corporations. Don't let the period setting fool you ... more