Menlo Book Club: The Magic of Thinking Big

At Menlo Group, we are committed to continuous growth and development, both personally and professionally. As part of our ongoing efforts to foster a culture of learning and self-improvement, we recently read the classic The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key takeaways from our team’s journey through this transformative book.

The Magic of the V/TO

The author reinforces the importance of setting clear goals for your personal and professional life. We likened his ideas of a personal program of self-development to the Entrepreneurial Operating System’s Vision/Traction Organizer.

At Menlo Group, we have a company V/TO that outlines our 10-year, 3-year, 1-year and 90-day goals. We also guide our team members through an annual goal setting session, so that they can create a personal V/TO. With a V/TO in place, team members can better align their actions with their vision, thus unlocking their full potential and achieving success both in and out of the office.

The Magic of a Positive Mindset

A recurring theme in the book is the critical role of mindset in achieving our goals. At Menlo Group, we understand that a positive mindset is crucial for overcoming limiting beliefs and fear. Too often, we hold ourselves back with self-imposed barriers and doubts. By adopting a growth mindset, we empower ourselves to think bigger and accomplish our goals.

Positive Energy is one of Menlo Group’s core values. One way we infuse our culture with positivity is at the beginning of every meeting. Each meeting attendee shares one personal and professional highlight from the week, which starts our gatherings in an uplifting way.

The Magic of Leadership

The Magic of Thinking Big reminds us that leadership is not confined to a title or position—it’s a way of being. Each team member at Menlo Group has the potential to lead and inspire others. Whether it’s taking initiative on a project, offering support to a colleague, or embodying our core values, we all have the power to make a positive impact.

In conclusion, The Magic of Thinking Big serves as powerful reminder of the limitless potential that lies within each of us. By implementing the book’s ideas, we can unleash our inner greatness and achieve our most ambitious goals. Our team is committed to thinking bigger and making magic happen in our lives and in our work at Menlo Group.

To see what else we’ve been reading, check out our past book reviews.