Why did i say that this could change your life in 6 days? Because, it has for millions of people. This book has been translated into 36 languages and has sold well over 15 million copies. Its the kind of book that you'll wish you had read when you were young. Dale Carenegie uses historical examples to present some real life truths about how humans should act and relate to other humans. He draws inspiration from people like Abraham Lincoln, Roosevelt... Any person that believes that they can better or improve themselves in life, who has not read this book will undoubtedley take something from this book.
If You Want to Gather Honey, Don't Kick Over the Beehive
"Don't criticize, comdemn or complain."
The Big Secret of Dealing with People
"Give honest and sincere appreciation."
He Who Can Do This Has the Whole World with Him.
He Who Cannot Walks a Lonely Way
"Arouse in the other person an eager want."
Do This and You'll Be Welcome Anywhere
"Become genuinely interested in other people."
A Simple Way to Make a Good First Impression
"Smile."
If You Don't Do This, You Are Headed for Trouble
"Remember that a person's name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language."
An Easy Way yo Become A Good Conversationalist
"Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves."
How to Interest People
"Talk in terms of the other person's interests."
How to Make People Like You Instantly
"Make the other person feel important - and do it sincerely."
You Can't Win an Argument
"The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it."
A Sure Way of Making Enemies - And How to Avoid
It
"Show respect for the other person's opinions. Never say, "You're wrong."
If You're Wrong, Admit It
"If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically."
A Drop of Honey
"Begin in a friendly way."
The Secret of Socrates
"Get the other person saying "yes, yes" immediately."
The Safety Valve in Handling Complaints
"Let the other person do a great deal of the talking."
How to Get Cooperation
"Let the other person feel that the idea is his or hers."
A Formula That Will Work Wonders for You
"Try honestly to see things from the other person's point of view."
What Everybody Wants
"Be sympathetic with the other person's ideas and desires."
An Appeal That Everybody Likes
"Appeal to the nobler motives."
The Movies Do It. TV Does It. Why Don't
You Do It?
"Dramatize your ideas."
When Nothing Else Works, Try This
"Throw down a challenge."
If You Must Find Fault, This Is the Way to Begin
"Begin with praise and honest appreciation."
How to Criticize - And Not Be Hated for It
"Call attention to people's mistakes indirectly."
Talk About Your Own Mistakes First
"Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person."
No One Likes to Take Orders
"Ask questions instead of giving direct orders."
Let the Other Person Save Face
"Let the other person save face."
How to Spur People On to Success
"Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be 'hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise.'"
Give a Dog a Good Name
"Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to."
Make the Fault Seem Easy to Correct
"Use encouragement. Make the fault seem easy to correct."
Making People Glad to Do What You Want
"Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest."