Have you ever felt like you’re stuck living a smaller life than the one you know you’re capable of?
Yeah, me too.
And let me tell you — The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz?
It’s not just a book.
It’s a wake-up call with a megaphone.
It teaches you one powerful truth: The size of your success is determined by the size of your thinking.
Let’s dive into some of the most electrifying lessons from this book. If you’re ready to dream bigger, act bolder, and finally live the life you deserve, buckle up.

1. Believe You Can — And You Will
“Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find the ways to do it.” — David J. Schwartz
Belief is everything.
It’s the starter engine for your dreams. It’s the invisible force that separates the people who make history… from the ones who sit on the sidelines watching.
Schwartz hammers this point:
Success starts with belief. Not skills. Not luck. Not even resources.
If you think you’re not good enough, smart enough, talented enough?
You’ve already lost before you even start.
But when you believe in yourself — truly, fiercely — you unlock mental resources you didn’t even know you had.
(Question: If you had zero fear of failing, what bold move would you make today?)
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2. Cure Yourself of Excuse-itis
“The more successful the individual, the less inclined he is to make excuses.”
Oof.
This one hits hard, right?
We all have our favorite excuses:
- “I’m too old.”
- “I’m too young.”
- “I don’t have time.”
- “I’m not talented enough.”
Schwartz calls this disease excuse-itis — and the cure is brutal honesty.
Ask yourself:
Are you really too busy?
Or are you just scared? Distracted? Comfortable?
The happiest, most successful people you know? They’ve fought off excuse-itis like a warrior battling a dragon. They take 100% ownership of their lives.
And guess what?
So can you.
3. Big Goals = Big Results
“Big ideas and big plans are often easier — certainly no more difficult — than small ideas and small plans.”
It’s crazy when you think about it.
Setting small goals won’t save you from hard work.
It won’t shield you from struggle.
It’ll just guarantee you stay stuck at a lower level.
Why not dream bigger?
Aim for the promotion, not just the pat on the back.
Launch the business, not just daydream about it.
Write the whole book, not just an Instagram caption.
Big thinking pulls you upward.
It forces you to stretch, to grow, to become the next-level version of yourself.
4. Action Beats Fear — Every. Single. Time.
“Action cures fear. Indecision, postponement, on the other hand, fertilize fear.”
Fear thrives in inaction.
It’s like mold.
The longer you sit there, overthinking and hesitating, the more fear multiplies until it strangles you.
Schwartz gives a simple, unforgettable cure: MOVE.
Make the call.
Send the email.
Walk into the room.
Ask the question.
Apply for the opportunity.
You don’t need to feel brave first.
You just need to act.
(Real talk: You’ll never “feel ready.” Do it anyway.)
5. Think Like a Leader (Even Before You Are One)
“The thinking that guides your intelligence is much more important than how much intelligence you have.”
You don’t need a title to start acting like a leader.
Schwartz teaches that leadership is about mindset, not position.
Leaders think positively.
Leaders see opportunities when others see dead ends.
Leaders lift people up, rather than tearing them down.
Start thinking, speaking, and moving like the leader you aspire to become.
When you do, you’ll attract opportunities — and people — like a magnet.
Final Thoughts: You Are Made for Bigger Things
Let me be straight with you:
The Magic of Thinking Big isn’t just feel-good motivation.
It’s a blueprint.
It’s a no-excuses manual for stretching your dreams until they feel almost uncomfortably huge… and then giving you the tools to make them real.
If you’ve been waiting for a “sign” that it’s time to think, live, and dream bigger — this is it.
You were never meant for a small, timid life.
You were meant for greatness.
You just have to think bigger first.
Ready to Change Your Life?
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Whatever you do — just get it.
And start thinking so big it scares you a little.
Because trust me… that’s where the real magic begins.
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