The magic of Thinking big was on my book shelf for about 15 years till recently, when I decided to read it . I know many people who
do not read self help books . Obviously this book is not for them . But for the rest , let me
say that it is one of the best self help
books I have read . Written in 1959, it still continues to be read.
The best thing that I liked in the book came at the end of the book. It is the answer to the question:How to think
big? The answer: Have a daily
managed solitude , for at least 30
minutes. This solitude can be directed or undirected .Both are useful .Directed
solitude takes you for a review of a
major problem facing you .The undirected solitude permits you to let your mind select
what it wants to think about .This is helpful in doing self-evaluation .Solitude
means no mobile, no TV , no newspaper,
no book, no reading material in print or electronic form , and no human being
or pet near you.
A few other tips. The book emphasises the value of having the right
attitudes , as for example , learning from setbacks. Blend
persistence with experimentation .Action cures fear and builds confidence. Don’t
be afraid of talking to other people. Underneath, most folks are nice. But don’t
do any thing which you know is wrong.
When you go any where , walk a little faster , with your head lifted
up.
Think above
petty things and trivialities. Think high standards in every thing that you do.
Don’t get involved in petty quarrels and petty things. Think Big. To think big,
listen more and talk less. But remain humble , as pride has a fall. Dress right.
Keep company of
people with big ideas. Read biographies of great men. Study negators. Don’t let them destroy your plans for action. Have
a broad group to circulate in. To be
enthusiastic about a thing , learn more about it.Dig deeper. The deeper you dig
, the more enthusiastic you will become.
Put service first. This
attitude creates money also.
Think right towards people. Congratulate when some one has made some achievement. But don’t give false praise . Don’t criticise others. Don’t blame others ,
nor blame yourself. Don’t be reformer of others. We are lifted to higher levels
by those who know us as likeable, personable individuals. Cross bridges as you come to them. Don’t
start worrying about possible problems
and difficulties.
I
found this book excellent. Recommended highly for reading and following.
