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Legends · 1927–1987

David J. Schwartz

Mindset & BeliefLeadership & Influence

Showed how expanding the scale of one’s thinking can reshape confidence, leadership, and personal achievement.

David J. Schwartz is included in the Legends collection for work associated with Mindset & Belief and Leadership & Influence. This profile offers a starting point for readers who want to place that work within the wider personal-development tradition.

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Legends

movement in the collection

1927–1987

life and work

2

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Ideas associated with the work

  • Explore the work through mindset & belief
  • Explore the work through leadership & influence
“Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, your mind will find the ways to do it.”

— David J. Schwartz, The Magic of Thinking Big

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“Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, your mind will find the ways to do it.”

— David J. Schwartz, The Magic of Thinking Big

Showed how expanding the scale of one’s thinking can reshape confidence, leadership, and personal achievement.

  • Mindset & Belief
  • Leadership & Influence

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01

The Magic of Thinking Big

1959 · The size of your thinking determines your results.

02

The Magic of Thinking Success

1960 · Applying big thinking to career and enterprise.

03

Maximize Your Mental Power

1965 · Practical exercises in thought discipline.

04

The Magic of Getting What You Want

1983 · His late book on desire and follow-through.

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