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The Magic of Thinking Big

by David J. Schwartz

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What is the number one disease holding back talented people? It isn’t a lack of opportunity or intelligence; it is a mental infection called “Excusitis.” We make excuses for our health, our age, our intelligence, and our luck to justify why we are standing still.In today’s 5-minute briefing on the timeless classic “The Magic of Thinking Big,” we revisit David J. Schwartz’s strategy for inoculating yourself against failure. Discover why the size of your bank account, your happiness, and your general satisfaction is determined entirely by the size of your thinking.

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David J. Schwartz

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David J. Schwartz, PhD (1927–1987), was a renowned American motivational expert and professor of marketing at Georgia State University. He established his authority through his academic background and his seminal 1959 book, "The Magic of Thinking Big," which has sold over six million copies. As a …

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