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Achievement Quote by David J. Schwartz

“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.” quote by David J. Schwartz
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“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.”

David J. Schwartz

About This Quote

Source Book: The Magic of Thinking Big, 1959

Success scales with the magnitude of one’s belief and ambition; larger visions foster larger outcomes.

In simple terms: Big belief leads to big success.

Key Takeaway

Think big, act big.

Themes

belief ambition success mindset

Mood

motivational optimistic

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • entrepreneurship
  • personal development
  • team leadership

Key Concepts

self‑efficacy goal setting confidence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What belief limits you?
  • How can you balance ambition with realistic planning?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence can lead to unrealistic expectations and burnout.

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