The Magic of Thinking Big - abridged, 31. Dezember 2008

First, "The Magic of Thinking Big" is a great audio book, which is really positive and motivational to one as a listener. And it is correct, that there isn't that much "empty talk". Still also Mr. Schwartz can't be free of that of course, that's because it is a motivational audio book! ;)The thing that really disappointed me though, was the fact that the audio book version doesn't even last one hour. The 53 minutes and 19 seconds are a fine thing listening to, whilst not having the time or patience for a huge 6-n CD audio book, and I'll recommend it as that! A quick "motivation push", maybe used as constant "positive programming" help(er), as one other reviewer put it. But: It is not more, sadly.Meaning that the benefit one can derive from this audio book is limited.That is basically because it _is_ abridged, though this is _not_ noted here at amazon! Maybe they mixed something up, as there is a "abgridged" version at amazon for three times the price (about what I did wonder in the first place anyway). As today one can buy Multi-CD audio books for this price often enough, I frankly didn't except that.I did not read the book (first), so I can only tell about this audio book, but as the kind of content one can hear here is of solid quality, I maybe will buy the book or watch out for a unabridged audio version.Conclusion: Two stars because of the price/content ration. You might read the book first, if you really want to get a full insight into Mr. Schwartz' belief-system and way of approaching life.

       Timeless knowledge: Will pass to kids, 20. Januar 2007

My father gave me this book when I was 17.Now, after 22 years since that day, I am thinking in doing the same thing for my two young kids. At 17 I will give them each a copy of this book so they can be the best they can be. I thank my father for this inheritance he gave me.This book is that good.

       sets the standard, 15. Dezember 2003

"Sow a thought and you reap an action. Sow an act and you reap a habit. Sow a habit and you reap a character. Sow a character and you reap a destiny."

The Magic of Thinking Big sets the standard by which all other 'self-help' books should be measured. This classic will help you break through the excuses that have held you back from personal success. You will learn how to build your confidence, destroy fear through action, and overcome obstacles to turn defeat into victory. The dollar figures and some of the words in this book are dated, but the principles are timeless.

This book is a self-administered training program. Although wordy at times, the last twelve chapters have summaries that help you condense and apply each lesson to your life right away. Each of the 13 chapters deserves to be read, re-read, digested and applied over time. One chapter per week will allow you to read it four times per year. Extreme? Perhaps, but if any book is worth such an exercise, this is one. Try it and see.

Start to sow big thoughts...and reap a big destiny.

Larry Hehn, author of Get the Prize: Nine Keys for a Life of Victory

       My life changed forever, 27. Juli 2000

The book is a guide, framework or map (call it what YOU will) to get to where we would all like to go. The book has helped me achieve, freedom, happiness, and personal growth. Use the information in this book practically and you will realise you have the potential to change, to become the person you wish you could be.

YOU will need to take action but the word magic is accurate.

       La Magia Si Exsiste!, 18. Juli 2000

Para todos que estan buscando una manera de mejorar su vida y tener exito, este libro es definitivamente necesario. Fue el primer libro para mi que me ha hecho pensar que la magia del exito realmente se encuentra dentro de mi, que yo tengo control de mis circunstancias. Este libro ha ayudado tener mucho exito a muchos de mis amigos, y estoy hablando de muuuuucho dinero y estilos de vida que unos suenan en tener (por eso lo lei!) Schwartz explica como usar lo que tenemos cada uno, y como utilizarlo para nuestro propio exito......Les deseo muchas felicidades en tomar la decision mejorar su vida y leer un libro que les va ayudar por muchos anos.......