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How to Get Ahead in the World: Golden Rules for Success

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Would you like to know how to succeed? Would you like to know the factors that make for success in almost any business or profession? Would you like learn how to get along with others? 


If you want to get ahead in business, if you want to increase your income, if you want people to like you, learn the skills discussed in the interviews Dale Carnegie has with ordinary and extraordinary people. The bestselling author of How to Win Friends and Influence People, turns his attention to success and some of the things you must know if you are going to get along in our ever-changing world. 

Carnegie has the uncanny ability to awaken in people their hidden talents that may never have been discovered. He shows in his teachings how you can get ahead in the world. This book will reveal the magic key to happiness and success, which he has brought to millions of people. The one thing you must remember however, is that while others can tell you what you need to do to succeed, only one person in the world can ever really make you do them—and that person is you. 

Your success in life will depend to an overwhelming degree on your ability to get along with others. It is from your study and observation of them that you will complete your education in how to achieve personal and business success.

Let this pioneer in corporate training programs and the developer of world famous courses in self-improvement, public speaking, and interpersonal skills teach you the Golden Rules for Success.

42 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 22, 2022

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Dale Carnegie

1,477 books8,989 followers
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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352 reviews5 followers
December 16, 2024
The book give an abundance of tips of how to live a better life. In the last chapter there are clear advices of leadership, friendship, psychology, work and wealth, which are all from How to Win Friends & Influence People.

It's all updated after this day and age. Examples of Social Media and how to deal with it is included.

- Smile. Say people's name. Be a good listener. Talk in terms of the other person's interests. Make the other person feel important. Give honest and sincere appreciation. Do not criticize, condemn or complain!
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84 reviews1 follower
November 8, 2024
How to Get Ahead in the World Today by Dale Carnegie on Audible is a classic, motivating listen packed with straightforward advice on building a successful mindset and career. It covers timeless principles like setting clear goals, working with integrity, and staying disciplined—things that might sound basic but make a big difference when put into practice. The content is practical and easy to absorb, and the narrator keeps it engaging throughout. If you’re looking for a no-frills, classic guide to sharpening your personal and professional approach, this audiobook is a solid choice, especially for a quick boost of motivation.
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June 4, 2024
Great and very short book its a replay on all Dale Carnegie books.
Like don’t talk too much of yourself and let the other person do the talking of himself
Don’t correct the person even if he’s wrong
Live in daylight compartment
Stop worrying and start living
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