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David Joseph Schwartz (1927–1987) was an American motivational writer and coach, best known for his influential work 'The Magic of Thinking Big'. He was a professor of marketing at Georgia State University and a renowned speaker on motivation and leadership.
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The Magic of Thinking Big
First published in 1959, this classic self-help book by David J. Schwartz encourages readers to set high goals and cultivate a mindset of confidence and ambition. It provides practical strategies for overcoming fear, building self-belief, and achieving success in personal and professional life through the power of positive thinking and action.
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Believe You Can Succeed and You Will
Every achievement begins in the mind. I’ve seen countless people fail not because they lacked ability, but because they doubted themselves before even starting. Confidence is the soil from which all success grows. When you believe in your capacity to succeed, your mind automatically finds ways to ma...
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Cure Yourself of Excusitis
One of the greatest obstacles to achievement is what I call *excusitis*—the chronic habit of making excuses. People explain away their lack of progress with rationalizations about health, intelligence, age, or luck. They say, “I’m not smart enough,” “I’m too old,” “I’m unlucky,” “If only things were...
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About David J. Schwartz
David Joseph Schwartz (1927–1987) was an American motivational writer and coach, best known for his influential work 'The Magic of Thinking Big'. He was a professor of marketing at Georgia State University and a renowned speaker on motivation and leadership.
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