Book · 2014 · Self-Help
The Magic of Thinking Big
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The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz is a classic self-help guide designed to help readers expand their ambitions, overcome self-doubt, and achieve extraordinary goals through positive mental habits. On the a16z Podcast episode titled Marc Andreessen: How Movies Explain America, Marc Andreessen brought up a publication he referred to as Thinking Big during a broader conversation about urban development and regional history. Andreessen noted that this great book, which they planned to include in the episode show notes, actually details the fascinating historical creation and early development of the city of Los Angeles. By connecting motivational literature with regional infrastructure and growth, the discussion highlighted how visionary thinking and ambitious planning played a fundamental role in shaping major American metropolitan areas. Listeners tuning into the episode received an unexpected historical perspective alongside the traditional motivational takeaways typically associated with Schwartz's enduringly popular and widely read publication.
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Marc Andreessen and literally it's a um there's a great book we can we'll put put in the notes called thinking big where it… 1
“and literally it's a um there's a great book we can we'll put put in the notes called thinking big where it goes actually the creation of the city of Los Angeles”
