The Magic of Thinking Big (Record no. 294214)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9781416511557
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 150.13 SCH-M .AP
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name David Joseph Schwartz
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title The Magic of Thinking Big
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Pocket Books
Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2006
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 348 p.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. The Magic of Thinking Big is generally classified as a self help book. It has been very well received by readers all around the world. It is believed to be a highly effective and interesting tool that helps its readers to enhance the power of positive thinking in their daily lives. One might say that the crux of the book is the concept that dreaming and thinking big and self belief can lead to a more fulfilling life. The author stresses the importance of positive thinking, postulating that hard work and desire alone are incomplete without the inclusion of a positive attitude. The author, Schwartz, suggests that it is only when these three aspects merge, that an individual can truly have the possibility to reach for success and fulfillment. Schwartz discusses various practical strategies that his readers can incorporate in their daily lives that can be extremely helpful. For instance, in one of his chapters, the author expounds the significance of sharing good news with family and friends. Schwartz also addresses what he believes to be the three most negative aspects in human behavior, namely, excuse-itis, detail-itis and procrastination. According to the author, these three issues are like diseases that have widespread and fairly quick consequences that negatively influence peoples lives. The simple language and the relatable analogies, as well as the practical suggestions provided in the book has engaged many people all over the world to purchase a copy. The Magic of Thinking Big was first published in 1959 and due its immense popularity, numerous editions have been printed since its first release and it is available in paperback. Key Features Since its publication, the book has sold over four million copies worldwide. The book is divided into thirteen chapters that effectively covers a wide range of sub topics. It has been translated to various languages and is widely acknowledged to be an extremely well renowned self help book.
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element Success. Self-actualization (Psychology)
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        Dept. of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Dept. of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Processing Center 01/09/2015 4 1 150.13 SCH-M DCB828 08/08/2022 19/01/2022 01/09/2015 Book