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The way that the chapters are divided up in this book is so freaking weird. The analogies are long, there need to be fewer or the analogies need to be more concise.
— Mar 05, 2026 04:16PM
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people are only really interested in what they want. Therefore, lead first with their problems and how you can solve them. The easiest way to arrive at success is to understand what the other person is feeling.
— May 26, 2026 03:26AM
Duong
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great analogy of a parent keep yelling at a kid but then realises he's just a child and shouldnt be subjected to such adult standards. it's easy to find faults in people. it's better to understand and empathise with them. intriguing exploration of 2 underrated human needs: desire to be great and desire to feel important. tap into these two needs.
— Feb 26, 2026 09:31PM
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this insufferable man is right. He made a really good point on how criticism will create resentments and wounds the pride of another person.. Therefore, to get things your way, utilize positive reinforcement. Make it sound like it ultimately benefits the person that you're speaking to.
— Feb 26, 2026 05:54PM
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why are all of the self help books written by an old man start off so obnoxiously desperate to prove the value of the book to you? just get to the point
— Feb 19, 2026 10:24AM
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Mar 05, 2026 04:19PM
people are first and foremost, interested in their own wants and needs. Therefore, if you want to appeal to someone, focus on their wants and needs. This is demonstrated through an example of the author where his son does not want to go to kindergarten. Him and his family has the patience to do finger painting on the kitchen table and have so much fun, which entices the son into finger painting, and as a result, to anticipate kindergarten. We can also use the same logic when negotiating. When negotiating, establish the other person's wants first. Do not even speak about your own wants.
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