'How to Win Friends and Influence People'
by Dale Carnegie
'How to Win Friends and Influence People' is a classic book. It's
inspirational and practical wisdom has graced over 16 million copies
worldwide.
When it was first published the book's description
began: 'The sole purpose of this book is to help you solved the
biggest problem you face: the problem of getting along with and
influencing people in your everyday, business and social contacts'
The book accomplishes this by discussing the application of a
collection of common sense principles for dealing with other people to
achieve extraordinary success.
You can see a sample of Dale Carnegie's wisdom collected in this
inspiring video:
Dale Carnegie conveys his wisdom through engaging stories. These are
drawn from the experiences of his students and associates as they
witnessed the results of applying his teachings. This relaxed style
makes this book very accessible.
The 8 key things this book offers to help you achieve are:
1)
Get
out of a mental rut, think new thoughts, acquire new visions,
discover new ambitions.
2)
Make friends quickly and easily.
3)
Increase your popularity.
4)
Win people to your way of thinking.
5)
Increase your influence, your prestige, your ability to get
things done.
6)
Handle complaints, avoid arguments, keep your human contacts
smooth and pleasant.
7)
Become a better speaker, a more entertaining conversationalist.
8)
Arouse enthusiasm among your associates.
So, if your life could benefit from one or more of these then 'How to
Win Friends and Influence People' is highly recommended for you.