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Dr. David SchwartzThe Magic Of Thinking Big
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1959A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
How do people’s beliefs affect their outcomes, according to David Schwartz? What is the book’s main advice on how to improve those outcomes? How does that approach lead to greater success in life?
Why does excusing one’s behavior prevent a person from becoming successful? What approach is more effective than excuses, and why?
How does one overcome fear with action? Why does Schwartz argue that this works?
How does asking questions help a person make better and more creative decisions? What kind of effective questions might one ask?
Why does Schwartz feel it’s better to have a few good things than a lot of cheap ones?
List three traits of someone who gets along well with others, and explain how those traits improve a person’s relationships.
Why does Schwartz argue that it’s important to act immediately on one’s dreams? Use an example, such as that of an entrepreneur, artist, or leader, to support Schwartz’s point. Are there other examples that disprove Schwartz’s point?
Describe two ways to turn a setback into an advantage.
How does the search for continuous improvement reflect the philosophy of thinking big? How does continuous improvement lead to the achievement of goals?
Under what circumstances should a person who thinks big step up to a leadership position? How does a good leader create benefits for the people being led?
