# The Magic of Thinking Big **Author: David J. Schwartz** **Rating: 4/5** "The Magic of Thinking Big" is a valuable read for anyone looking to improve their personal and professional life. It gave me a fresh perspective as to how I need to think bigger (maybe even slightly irrational) if I am to progress further in my life. "When you surrender to your goal, the goal works itself into your subconscious mind. Your subconscious mind is always in balance. Your conscious mind is not, unless it is in tune with what your subconscious mind is thinking. Without full cooperation from the subconscious mind, a person is hesitant, confused, indecisive. Now, with your goal absorbed into your sub-conscious mind you react the right way automatically. the conscious mind is free for clear, straight thinking." ## Ideas 1. [[Surrendering to your Goal]]