How to Win Friends and influence people
by Dale Carnegie
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Read in June, 2008
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Dr. Gadgilrecommends it for: Everyone who is even slightly motivated and wants more in and from life...
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A well written book with a lot of examples, including many of good folks from the history and many without any citation, but none-the-less seem real. The examples are written so that the message goes across well. Repetition is avoided. The stuff mentioned is pretty obvious and simple, but important and often ignored. Worth reading multiple times as the preface recommends.
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105 SIX WAYS TO MAKE PEOPLE LIKE YOU
PRINCIPLE 1: Become genuinely interested in other p...more
A well written book with a lot of examples, including many of good folks from the history and many without any citation, but none-the-less seem real. The examples are written so that the message goes across well. Repetition is avoided. The stuff mentioned is pretty obvious and simple, but important and often ignored. Worth reading multiple times as the preface recommends.
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105 SIX WAYS TO MAKE PEOPLE LIKE YOU
PRINCIPLE 1: Become genuinely interested in other p...more
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Read in June, 2005
Criticism is futile because it puts a person on the defensive and usually makes him try to justify himself. Criticism is dangerous, because it wounds a person’s precious pride, hurts his sense of importance, and arouses resentment. By criticizing we do not make lasting changes.
“I will speak ill of no man and speak all the good I know of everybody.” --BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
“A great man shows his greatness by the way he treats little men.” –CARLYLE
“The deepest principle in hum...more
“I will speak ill of no man and speak all the good I know of everybody.” --BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
“A great man shows his greatness by the way he treats little men.” –CARLYLE
“The deepest principle in hum...more
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Read in January, 2006
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Saya sebetulnya dulu suka sebel kalo liat buku-buku self-help atau self-improvement, tapi setelah ketemu buku ini pandangan saya berubah. Buku ini bukan saya beli. Entah gimana buku ini ada di rumah kontrakan saya jaman kuliah dulu. Dicuekin, dianggap gak penting. Tapi begitu mulai baca, ternyata sulit berhenti.
Buku ini (yang saya punya edisi terjemahan bahasa Indonesia), adalah hasil perahan pengalaman hidup dan pengalaman berbisnis dari penulisnya. Saking hebatnya dia sebagai motivator nam...more
Buku ini (yang saya punya edisi terjemahan bahasa Indonesia), adalah hasil perahan pengalaman hidup dan pengalaman berbisnis dari penulisnya. Saking hebatnya dia sebagai motivator nam...more
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Read in October, 2001
At the end of the Great Depression, Dale Carnegie wrote one of the benchmark self-help books of American literary history. He encapsulated the formula to “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” in the midst of a market downturn, to put it mildly. His title, How to Win Friends and Influence People, was probably used to win and influence book sales rather than cleverly and accurately describe the content of his book. Simply, it is a misnomer. With chapters on considerate social intercourse ...more
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Read in July, 2008
Decent book but not extremely fascinating. I wanted to read it to try to develop my leadership skills. Each chapter started off with a technique and gave a few examples to back it up. Sometimes I didn't think the examples justified those techniques enough. It gave some good tips...but you really don't need to read the book. Just look at the tips on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H... and you'll ...more
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Read in March, 2008
When discussing a problem with my husband he said, "If you're just venting, that's fine. However, if you are looking for me to give you a solution I have this book you could read that would help." I sarcastically replied, "What is it? "How to Win Friends and Influence People?". He said, "Yes!". So... later in the week I grabbed the book and started reading it. It's going slowly, but so far a very good book. It's going to be the kind of book that needs to...more
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Read in January, 2006
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Three things about this book surprised me and I liked it a lot more than I thought I would.
One - it seemed pretty much timeless. Not much anachronism here, because language still serves the same purposes as ever, and people still want basically the same things they've always wanted. I liked the examples taken from Abe Lincoln, etc.
Two - the techniques described in the book aren't duplicitous. We all try to do what the title says, just like everyone else, whether we're admitting it ...more
One - it seemed pretty much timeless. Not much anachronism here, because language still serves the same purposes as ever, and people still want basically the same things they've always wanted. I liked the examples taken from Abe Lincoln, etc.
Two - the techniques described in the book aren't duplicitous. We all try to do what the title says, just like everyone else, whether we're admitting it ...more
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Read in January, 1985
The writer did not get it wrong when he chose the title 'How to...', an amazing timeless book you can read to help you in your everyday life.
No matter what your profession is, you will find that the principles described by the author apply to any situation you find yourself in.
I read this book a long time ago and I still remember the satisfaction I experienced on each page I was devouring: easy-to-read, with very realistic examples and full of simple techniques, this book should be made m...more
No matter what your profession is, you will find that the principles described by the author apply to any situation you find yourself in.
I read this book a long time ago and I still remember the satisfaction I experienced on each page I was devouring: easy-to-read, with very realistic examples and full of simple techniques, this book should be made m...more
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Read in August, 2007
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This book is a guide to life. I think several people should be required to read this book at least once. Teachers, emotional teenagers, employers, employees, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, friends, neighbors, politicians etc...
I truly found this book oddly entertaining. Although it is a self-improvement type book, I couldn't put it down. Through the examples of many famous and successful people throughout history, this book teaches us how to work with others and be nice. I sincerely ...more
I truly found this book oddly entertaining. Although it is a self-improvement type book, I couldn't put it down. Through the examples of many famous and successful people throughout history, this book teaches us how to work with others and be nice. I sincerely ...more
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The classic by Dale Carnegie is easier to read than I anticipated. I expected to read about a complicated formula for making friends and influencing others. Carnegie's book can easily be skimmed or if you like, you could simply read the last page of each chapter where he notes the single idea he presented in the chapter.
The behaviors he recommends are basic to socializing in a winsome manner. I have already learned most of what I have read (I've read through the first two sections) throug...more
The behaviors he recommends are basic to socializing in a winsome manner. I have already learned most of what I have read (I've read through the first two sections) throug...more
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My dad gave me this book when I was a teenager and it changed my life. It comes off to some people as a book on how to manipulate people, but that is really far from it. In my experience there's really no way to put the practices this book preaches into effect with your life and not become someone who actually treats people better as a result. Funny how treating people better leads to leadership, friends, and influencing them. It's not an accident.
I've read the book at least 3 times, wit...more
I've read the book at least 3 times, wit...more
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Read in May, 2008
As the book jacket will tell you this has been on shelves for seventy some years for a reason. I suppose it's a good primer for people who lack some social skills, though I found it to be more of a refresher. It's all pretty much common sense and Carnegie definitely had insights, though I find the book to be dated in some respects. SOme examples he calls are very relevant in even the modern times we live in, but I find some of his opinions to be sunshine-tinted. The world has become in some ways...more
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The title of this book is no misnomer. Dale Carnegie does exactly what he claims - he tells you how to make friends and keep them.
Whether you need advice or just something interesting to read, this book is an excellent choice. Who knows, you might end up wiser for having read it.
Carnegie is an excellent story-teller, and he uses clear, real-life examples to demonstrate his methods. In hindsight, his methods are what we would call 'common-sense,' but the truth is, it requires real effort to d...more
Whether you need advice or just something interesting to read, this book is an excellent choice. Who knows, you might end up wiser for having read it.
Carnegie is an excellent story-teller, and he uses clear, real-life examples to demonstrate his methods. In hindsight, his methods are what we would call 'common-sense,' but the truth is, it requires real effort to d...more
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Yet another book that is related to research I am doing for work. Dale Carnagie was known as Dale Carnagey until he changed the spelling of his name to that of the well known industrialist, Andrew Carnegie, in 1922. I wanted to read the original 1937 edition for historical purposes. Instead, I had to settle for an edition from the 1980s. Many of the allusions in the work are quite outdated--that's part of the fun of reading it. He clearly was focused on helping those in the business world, espec...more
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Read in June, 2007
I have a friend who thinks this is phony bologna. On the other hand, I see it as a really worthwhile read. Whatever the difference, perhaps I was much more lacking in my networking skills and interpersonal relationship savvy. Maybe I just have the ability to get the good out of a wider variety of sources. Who knows!? I loved reading the many personal stories that Mr. Carnegie used to explain the points he makes about successful ways of being for greatest benefit to relationships. I come into thi...more
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The writer did not get it wrong when he chose the title 'How to...', an amazing timeless book you can read to help you in your everyday life.
No matter what your profession is, you will find that the principles described by the author apply to any situation you find yourself in.
I read this book a long time ago and I still remember the satisfaction I experienced on each page I was devouring: easy-to-read, with very realistic examples and full of simple techniques, this book should be made mandat...more
No matter what your profession is, you will find that the principles described by the author apply to any situation you find yourself in.
I read this book a long time ago and I still remember the satisfaction I experienced on each page I was devouring: easy-to-read, with very realistic examples and full of simple techniques, this book should be made mandat...more
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I liked this book quite a bit for it's anecdotes and easy reading. Although the author admonishes you to read each chapter twice before moving on, I must admit that I did not do that. The book does a good job of pointing out both obvious points and not-so-obvious points in terms of how to influence people. I tend to focus on the negative but this book reminded me that most people respond better to accentuating the positive. Another good point is to focus on what you are trying to accomplish....more
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Read in January, 1975
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I have read this book many times over the years. As I was looking through my bookshelfs this afternoon, I found a very old copy of this classic. It must have come from my father's library as it is marked as a 77th printing - probably printed in the early 50's. I LOVE old books...
The best tidbit to share from this book, is if you want people to like you, emulate a dog. Carnegie says: "When you get within ten feet of him, he will begin to wag his tail. If you stop and pat him, he wil...more
The best tidbit to share from this book, is if you want people to like you, emulate a dog. Carnegie says: "When you get within ten feet of him, he will begin to wag his tail. If you stop and pat him, he wil...more
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Read in January, 1994
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just randomly bought at the local bookstorerecommends it for: young adults, anyone lacking in social graces.
I read this book while waiting in a really long line at the DMV more than a decade ago. Although I didn't really learn anything new because most of the stuff that Dale Carnegie brings up on here have already been pretty much taught to me by my wiser elders while growing up, I still value this book and give a copy of it as a gift every now and then, especially to those who seem to need it.
One of the best parts that I remember from this book is the following passage: "If some people are...more
One of the best parts that I remember from this book is the following passage: "If some people are...more
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Read in January, 1985
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In high school feeling like a nerdy sophomore, I discovered this book on our bookshelf at home and thought it would hold the key to great recognition and popularity for myself, all my troubles would be answered. I immediately grabbed it and began reading. I was surprised in that it held no secret to great popularity at all, however I did find in it, one of the most enlightening, amazing books I had ever read, and still feel that way to this day. It changed my focus, it changed my heart, it ch...more
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