133 Quotes by David J. Schwartz

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.

If employees are doing something wrong or are making a mistake, I am doubly careful not to hurt their feelings and make them feel small or embarrassed. I just use four simple steps: “First, I talk to them privately. “Second, I praise them for what they are doing well. “Third, I point out the one thing at the moment that they could do better and I help them find the way. “Fourth, I praise them again on their good points.

Action cures fear. Indecision, postponement, on the other hand, fuel fear.

Here is a psychological principle that is worth reading over twenty-five times. Read it until it absolutely saturates you: To think confidently, act confidently.

Attitudes are more important than intelligence.

Life is too short to waste. Dreams are fulfilled only through action, not through endless planning to take action.

With a pencil and paper you can tie your mind to a problem.

It’s better to wear out than rust out.

Instead view your mistakes as “Here’s another way to make me a bigger winner.