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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
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lighthearted
reflective
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This book really helped me becoming a better much better person socially , if you just take action on facts which the author mentioned in the book , I am sure you will change both externally and internally.
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
informative
medium-paced
The perfect balance between information density and pacing. This book WILL make you a better communicator and is in my top 3 “How To Human” books
Great book, especially the part about influencing people. It's not about manipulation but about how to present your opinion so it will be heard. I think it's a great book to improve relationships especially in a professional environment.
One negative aspect was the way it was written. It's basically only anecdotes with one principle at the end of every chapter. I found it to be lengthy at times and often the stories were so idealistic and sometimes focused a little too much on being liked no matter what and by who
One negative aspect was the way it was written. It's basically only anecdotes with one principle at the end of every chapter. I found it to be lengthy at times and often the stories were so idealistic and sometimes focused a little too much on being liked no matter what and by who
I never wanted to read this book in public because the title makes me feel a little creepy, like I am trying to learn some secret manipulative techniques. It has good general people skills advice-nothing I haven't heard before but since it is an older book it had interesting examples of historical famous people that I enjoyed.
Kind of elementary stuff (especially for a social wizard such as myself!), but it's always enjoyable to be reminded of basic social skillz - and how to implement them. Eradicating your inner judger is a good idea; complimenting people; making them feel your good ideas are theirs. And so on. That said, for slightly more effective social skill-building, I think Dr. David Burns' (the CBT guru) books are more helpful. They provide concrete tips that you can start applying immediately - plus, Burns is hokey, but not Dale Carnegie 1940s hokey.
Which brings me to one of this book's nicest qualities: its adorable old timeyness. The text just REEKS of wartime yammer yammer, what with Dale Carnegie's jokey, newsreel voice, and constant references to grand Americana like Lincoln's letters or some rich, foundational kabillionaire (Schwab, Carnegie, Rockefeller) schmoozing with his guppy fish on the factory floor. It's all very enchanting and cute and - well, gosh darn it - full of gumption and spirit! It's like listening to Col. Potter from M*A*S*H give you a stern-but-loving talking-to. How can you not feel warm and fuzzy inside?
Which brings me to one of this book's nicest qualities: its adorable old timeyness. The text just REEKS of wartime yammer yammer, what with Dale Carnegie's jokey, newsreel voice, and constant references to grand Americana like Lincoln's letters or some rich, foundational kabillionaire (Schwab, Carnegie, Rockefeller) schmoozing with his guppy fish on the factory floor. It's all very enchanting and cute and - well, gosh darn it - full of gumption and spirit! It's like listening to Col. Potter from M*A*S*H give you a stern-but-loving talking-to. How can you not feel warm and fuzzy inside?
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informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
I feel like this book could also be titled, "How not to be a selfish douche." Even though I know there is no magic solution to interacting with others, I somehow thought this book would unlock magical secrets. It's my own fault for being unrealistic. Although it was an interesting read, I don't feel like I learned much.