Intrenion

Intrenion Doctrine

The Magic of Thinking Big (David J. Schwartz)

Table of Contents

• Copy Doctrine
• Episode 1
  • Practice 1: Believe you can succeed before you begin
  • Practice 2: Replace every excuse with a practical step
  • Practice 3: Reduce fear by taking action
  • Practice 4: Raise the size of your thinking
  • Practice 5: Look for better ways to solve problems
• Episode 2
  • Practice 6: See yourself as a capable person
  • Practice 7: Choose an environment that raises your standards
  • Practice 8: Choose attitudes that support success
  • Practice 9: Treat people with genuine respect
• Episode 4
  • Practice 10: Act as soon as you decide
  • Practice 11: Turn every setback into a lesson
  • Practice 12: Use written goals to guide daily actions
  • Practice 13: Lead by setting the example

Copy Doctrine

Episode 1

Practice 1: Believe you can succeed before you begin

Problem
Self-doubt limits effort.

Action
Choose to expect success before starting an important task.

Outcome
You act with greater confidence.

Chapter: Believe You Can Succeed and You Will

Practice 2: Replace every excuse with a practical step

Problem
Excuses prevent progress.

Action
Identify each excuse and replace it with one action you can control.

Outcome
You make steady progress.

Chapter: Cure Yourself of Excusitis, the Failure Disease

Practice 3: Reduce fear by taking action

Problem
Fear grows when you avoid action.

Action
Take one useful step toward the task you fear.

Outcome
Your confidence grows through experience.

Chapter: Build Confidence and Destroy Fear

Practice 4: Raise the size of your thinking

Problem
Small thinking limits opportunities.

Action
Look for bigger goals and better results in every situation.

Outcome
You create more valuable opportunities.

Chapter: How to Think Big

Practice 5: Look for better ways to solve problems

Problem
Routine thinking limits improvement.

Action
Ask how the task can be done better before you begin.

Outcome
You find more effective solutions.

Chapter: How to Think and Dream Creatively

Episode 2

Practice 6: See yourself as a capable person

Problem
A weak self-image reduces performance.

Action
Think and behave as a capable person in your daily life.

Outcome
You perform with greater confidence.

Chapter: You Are What You Think You Are

Practice 7: Choose an environment that raises your standards

Problem
Negative surroundings weaken ambition.

Action
Spend more time with people and places that encourage excellence.

Outcome
You develop stronger habits.

Chapter: Manage Your Environment: Go First Class

Practice 8: Choose attitudes that support success

Problem
Negative attitudes reduce effectiveness.

Action
Respond to daily situations with optimism and enthusiasm.

Outcome
You handle challenges more effectively.

Chapter: Make Your Attitudes Your Allies

Practice 9: Treat people with genuine respect

Problem
Poor relationships reduce cooperation.

Action
Show sincere respect and appreciation in every interaction.

Outcome
You build stronger relationships.

Chapter: Think Right Toward People

Episode 4

Practice 10: Act as soon as you decide

Problem
Delay slows progress.

Action
Take the first useful step immediately after making a decision.

Outcome
You build momentum through action.

Chapter: Get the Action Habit

Practice 11: Turn every setback into a lesson

Problem
Failure repeats when you do not learn from it.

Action
Find one lesson from each setback and apply it.

Outcome
You improve after every challenge.

Chapter: How to Turn Defeat into Victory

Practice 12: Use written goals to guide daily actions

Problem
Unclear goals waste effort.

Action
Write clear goals and review them regularly.

Outcome
You make consistent progress toward meaningful results.

Chapter: Use Goals to Help You Grow

Practice 13: Lead by setting the example

Problem
People do not trust inconsistent leaders.

Action
Model the standards and behavior you expect from others.

Outcome
You earn greater trust and influence.

Chapter: How to Think like a Leader