Jumia Books The Magic Of Thinking Big By David J. Schwartz White

The size of your achievements will never outgrow the size of your thinking. To increase your success, you must upsize your thinking.

Start by seeing yourself in a positive light. Identify your 5 top assets (e.g. education, attitude, connections). Get feedback from friends, family and colleagues if necessary. For each asset, list down 3 people who’ve done well even though they lack your strengths. Realize that you’re actually better than you think.

Our brains think visually using images. Use positive, expansive vocabulary that create empowering mental images and possibilities.

• Words like “It’s hopeless. Were completely boxed in.” can make you feel stuck and powerless. You can paint a totally different picture by changing your vocabulary to, “Let’s look at things from a fresh angle to see what new possibilities emerge.”

• Use strong, positive and energizing words to describe your emotions and plans. Saying “I feel wonderful!” makes you feel much better than “I’m fine” or “I’m ok”. Saying “this is an exciting opportunity” moves others more than “the numbers look positive”.

• Describe other people using positive words and phrases, and avoid putting others down. Compliment others wherever possible (e.g. their appearance, actions, or achievements).