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Summary: Second Only To The Bible-Fascinating and Brilliant
Review: This book is a masterpiece collection of ideas which will change your life if you apply them.What appealed to me was not only the comprehensiveness of Mr. Carnegie's work but also the fact that his techniques are simple to use and can be applied in any given situation.By using these techniques you will discover how to become a better friend,a better communicator,and your self-esteem will soar with confidence.If you only read one book in personal development, this is your goldmine.
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Summary: A book that can change your life.
Review: Looking for a way to turn your life around and make a success legend for yourself. Well, this is THE BOOK for you. Disclaimer: Doesn't work unless you're really committed to lifestyle change.
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Summary: Everyone should read at least once
Review: I can understand why lawless being a psychology student would feel these principles simple. He is suffering from insincerity I think. He may have the basics down, but most people do not. I went from homeless kid to a network engineer by using these priciples sincerely. Not all can afford college psych classes. Only a true cynic would look at this book as tricks. All children in school should use this book to learn empathy, may it would help the violence decrease.
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Summary: Very well recited.
Review: This book reveals all of the faults of poor managers and leaders and uses real-life stories to illustrate how principles revealed in this book have changed lives, families, and businesses for the better. These principles really work! I've seen others use these principles, and I've used them myself to change my life and others for the better. I highly recommend it. I am buying another copy of this book on tape and sending it to my brother.
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Summary: GREAT FOR ALL AGES!
Review: This book is fantastic!!! I started reading it a few weeks ago and using the techniques in the book, and already I feel that more people like me and have a good impression of me. I am an 8th grader with a lot more friends now thanks to this book and the people that put it together. Thanks again!
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Summary: This book works, if you do it the right way
Review: I noticed some of the reviews above have said that Carnegie's techniques don't work and no one is easily fooled by them. I am 21 years old, and these strategies have had an incredible positive impact on my life. Yes some of them don't work anymore, but most of them do. The problem is that people try and use these techniques without have true feeling behind it, and that doesn't work. I think this is what the negative reviewers experience has been. All I can say is that I can start up a conversation with anyone and have them like me, it has never failed and I use Carengie's techniques, but I do this with true feeling. This is the best book I have ever read, but it will not work for you without a lot of practice and a geniune interest in meeting new people. I think the best part of these book is reading examples of the jerk's that still exist in large numbers today that are actually in charge of businesses and trying to sell us products.
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Summary: BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, BREAK DOWN STALLS
Review: This tried and true book is so good that it should be taught in school systems everywhere. It is a book about building relationships and without good relationships; friendships, family life and business success are hard to find. Simple suggestions, like share your own weaknesses before trying to help someone realize that they too have flaws, and you have succeeded when you give someone an idea and they think they had the idea first are among the gems in HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE. The idea is that with the right people skills, you can do anything you want to do. Unfortunately, many of us have been conditioned to stop before we succeed. We are "stalled" I have just read a fascinating new book that describes these "stalls". We all suffer from The Communications Stall (our messages are not understood or we don't hear what others say), The Disbelief Stall (believing that we can't do it), The Tradition Stall (we've always done it this way, so why change), The Bureaucratic Stall (too many unproductive policies and procedures to get in the way), The Misconception Stall (based on poor assumptions) and The Unattractiveness Stall (not wanting to wade in murky waters). Then the authors go on to share the steps that show you to make real progress faster than you thought possible. Stop "stalling" and read HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE and THE 2.000 PERCENT SOLUTION. You will be glad that you did.
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Summary: Obviously Great. The Test of Time...Carnegie has lived on...
Review: I haven't read the book yet, but after reading all these praising reviews, you can bet that I'll be at my library renting it to read over. Life is, indeed: short. Sometimes your ahead, sometimes your behind, in the end: the only competition is yourself. I just graduated from High School last year, and I'm 18 yrs old. So many thoughts are passing through my mind, I've also bought Napoleon Hill's: Think and Grow Rich. I have a door 2 door job which allows me to interact with my city, and hopefully I can put Carnegie's principles to work. The world would be a better place to live in, raise kids in, if the ideas of this book could be implemented. Financially, I am free at the age of 18, believe it or not. But I still continue to read, develop the mind, and actively pursue what life has to offer. The more you give, the more you receive back, whether in money, love, and in relations. With a full life ahead of me, I plan to put my life to good use by reaching down and touching the Souls of people. (Man,Woman, or child) There's a saying that: "To know a person is not to know that person's face, but to know that person's heart'. So very true. Though we put on masks and do some pretending, each of us are humans with the same basic emotions, feelings, wanting to be loved and appreciated. So 'GIVE' of yourself, you'll find that you'll receive back plenty in return. Currently, studying up on Business Systems, and the demographics of society, one day I'd love to meet visionary's like Bill Gates or Micheal Dell, who had the vision to better society's lives through Technology. So many unsung hero's in this world today. So next time you pass a weary face in the back of the bus. Reach out to him, .......and remember: it all begins: with 'Your Thoughts'. God Bless Everyone. Have a GREAT day. Martin.
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Summary: I got 3500$/month because this book
Review: I never thought this book can change my life.When I practiced and followed this book,I wanna tell you what have happened with my life. Everybody want to talk with me.Because one rule of Dale carnegie,Listening..Otherwise,before reading,I was bad human relationship,and never known how to make friends or how to have a good conversation. I applied for Schlumberger ,the Biggest Oil Service Company.During Interview,I showed how I understood people and my positive attitude made me pass and get that job.How much was salary? 3500 $ a month. I understand people more than I have done.I could analyse why they do like this.All of them is based on the principle that Dale refered. if you is finding self-confidence,probably,you know that you have to make it by yourselves .Dale wrote everything that you should follow. Many examples that I applied to use with my friends I 'd like to say thank you to Dale Carnegie 100 times . I started reading this book in Thai Edition and I tried to collect all books that Dale wrote.I also bought English Edition. If you never read it,Don't believe me. If you ever it,Of course you know things that I know,
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Summary: If I could have only one book, this would be it!
Review: This book is undoubtedly one of the best I have ever read and would highly recommend it to anyone who would like to develop better interpersonal or sales skills. I can't understand why a couple of these reviews are so negative. The book is wonderful. Actually, those people with such negative opinions probably bought the book hoping it would help them have a better attitude and make a friend or two, not knowing that they really need a library full of courses on how to improve your self-esteem . . . and a good therapist. Don't listem to 'em!
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