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How to Win Freinds and Influence People

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Published January 1, 1952

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Dale Carnegie

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Dale Carnegie was an American writer and teacher of courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Born into poverty on a farm in Missouri, he was the author of How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936), a bestseller that remains popular today. He also wrote How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (1948), Lincoln the Unknown (1932), and several other books.
One of the core ideas in his books is that it is possible to change other people's behavior by changing one's behavior towards them.

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Carnegie cracked the human code in 1936
And it still works today.
It will work forever.
This book isn’t just “timeless,” it’s basically social cheat codes in paperback.

⚠️ Disclaimer
Side effects may include surprise promotions, free coffee, and people actually liking you.

3 QUICK WINS you’ll get:
1. No more boring small talk—you’ll be the person people lean in to listen to.
2. More “Yes, let’s do it” than “I’ll think about it.”
3. Proof that humans haven’t changed much… we just added Wi-Fi.

3 Things to Remember (Seriously, They Work):
1. Say someone’s name → instant smile.
2. Ask questions → doors open.
3. Stop talking about yourself → suddenly you’re fascinating.

If you’re scrolling reviews, wondering “Is it worth it?” → Yes.
Read it, laugh at how true it still is, then test it on your boss, barista, or even your cat/dog.

P.S. I’m an author, marketer, and educator—translation: I’ve tested these tricks in boardrooms, coffee shops, and awkward family dinners. They work.
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