The document provides biographical information about David J. Schwartz, the American author best known for writing "The Magic of Thinking Big" in 1959. It summarizes the key points of Schwartz's book, including encouraging the reader to believe they can succeed, be positive and confident, and develop the habit of taking action. The target audience is described as professionals, students, and novice workers seeking motivation. Strengths of the book include being inspirational, research-based, and using examples, while it is acknowledged to be brief and potentially monotonous.
2. About The Author
Born on 23rd March 1927.
President of Creative Educational
Services.
American motivational writer and
coach, best known for authoring
The Magic of Thinking Big in 1959.
Professor at Georgia State
University, Atlanta.
Died on 6th December 1987.
3. Purpose Of The Book..
“Thinking That Guides your Intelligence is Much
More Important Than How Much Intelligence You
Have”
From a Management Student Perspective sell
better, manage better, earn more, and -- most
important of all -- Find Greater Happiness &
Peace of Mind.
4. Working On The Basics
• WHAT IS SUCCESS????????
• Believe You Can Succeed.. And
You Will!
11. Fulfilling the purpose
• Inspiring individual toward a better
life.
• Easy to read.
• Step by step teaching.
• Easy to travel with.
12. My learning
• Highly Recommend The Magic of Thinking
Big.
• Three Most Important Takeaways
1. Cure Yourself of Exquisites
2. The “How am I thinking?” Checklist.
3. The four leadership principles.
• Favourite Quote
“The Mind is What the Mind is Fed”.