David J. Schwartz (motivational writer)
| David J. Schwartz | |
|---|---|
| Born |
David Joseph Schwartz March 23, 1927 U.S. |
| Died | December 6, 1987 (aged 60) |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation | Professor, Life strategist, and a Writer |
David Joseph Schwartz (March 23, 1927 – December 6, 1987)[1] was an American motivational writer and coach, best known for authoring The Magic of Thinking Big in 1959.[2]
He was a professor at Georgia State University.
The late David Joseph Schwartz was a professor at Georgia State University, Atlanta, and was considered a leading American authority on motivation. He was also President of Creative Educational Services, a consulting firm specialising in leadership development.
Starting from a one-room schoolhouse in rural Indiana, David J. Schwartz went on to become the president of his own company and lecturer to more than three thousand trade associations, sales groups and management seminars. He wrote his first phenomenal bestseller THE MAGIC OF THINKING BIG nearly fifty-seven years ago.
Millions of people throughout the world have improved their lives by reading books by Dr. David J. Schwartz, long regarded as one of the foremost experts on motivation, whose teachings will help you sell better, manage better, earn more money, and -- most important of all -- find greater happiness and peace of mind.
In the course of researching his books Schwartz spoke to many people who had reached the top in their field. Instead of getting detailed responses, Schwartz was told that the key factor in personal success was simply the desire for it. Rather than being 'too many Chiefs and not enough Indians', the opposite is true. Some people choose to lead, others to follow. Success is not primarily a matter of circumstances or native talent or even intelligence - it is a choice.
Thinking larger thoughts is a kind of magic, since the effort put in is small compared with the long-term results. In the 1890s, a person named Gottlieb Daimler drew a three-pointed star on a postcard to his family and wrote next to it, 'One day this star will shine down on my work.' He co-founded Mercedes-Benz. Great accomplishments such as these demonstrate Schwartz's claim that a person is best measured by the size of their dreams.
Quotes:
"Believe Big. The size of your success is determined by the size of your belief. Think little goals and expect little achievements. Think big goals and win big success. Remember this, too! Big ideas and big plans are often easier -- certainly no more difficult - than small ideas and small plans."
"Remind yourself regularly that you are better than you think you are. Successful people are not superhuman. Success does not require a super-intellect. Nor is there anything mystical about success. And success doesn't based on luck. Successful people are just ordinary folks who have developed belief in themselves and what they do. Never -- yes, never -- sell yourself short."
"Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find the ways to do it. Believing a solution paves the way to solution."
"How we think shows through in how we act. Attitudes are mirrors of the mind. They reflect thinking."
"There is a good side to every situation."
"The success combination in business is: Do what you do better... and: Do more of what you do..."
"Do what you fear and fear disappears
Early life and education
He was born on March 23, 1927[1] in United States.
Career
Schwartz, a professor at Georgia State University, 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'.[2][3]
He became well known through his motivational publications and self-help books, especially for The Magic of Thinking Big, published in 1959.
References
- 1 2 data from authorities.loc.gov
- 1 2 David Schwartz Biography
- ↑ Bio – David Schwartz
http://cornerstone.wwwhubs.com/David_Schwartz.html