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The Magic of Getting What You Want

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Explains how to determine personal objectives and learn how to work effectively with others to reach one's goal and to achieve greater prosperity, happiness, influence, and personal fulfillment

276 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1983

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David J. Schwartz

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David Joseph Schwartz PhD (March 23, 1927 – December 6, 1987) was an American motivational writer and coach, best known for authoring The Magic of Thinking Big in 1959.

He was a professor at Georgia State University and also began his own work as a self-help coach and life strategist. Later, he founded his own consultancy firm focusing on leadership development called 'Creative Educational Services Inc'.

He became well known through his motivational publications and self-help books, especially for The Magic of Thinking Big, published in 1959.

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January 26, 2008
Many-many things u will find out from read this book.. we all born as a champion.. What u think is what u get.. So never-never think like a fool person..
Think that u can do it... be positive and u will Get what you want..
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November 28, 2023
Author Dr. David has detailed each point in comparison to real-life examples. The book consists of various potent points that can be useful in our lives. It gave me an insight into how we can come back from a fall in our lives!
The "A.S.K" and "persistent patience" were the best tips in the book.
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December 16, 2019
To get profit without risk, experience without danger, and reward without work, is as impossible as it is to live without being born!!
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January 14, 2021
Great book on positive thinking and how to improve your life and circumstance and still so relevant today!
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Непогана книга про позитивне мислення
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June 14, 2025
Fantastic book. As good as his famous one
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