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How to Win Friends and Influence People
Relationships · Book

How to Win Friends and Influence People

By Dale Carnegie

Human Upgrade Score96/100

Foundational. Buffett credits this book with changing his life. So does almost every great leader.

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Score Breakdown

Impact97
Practicality96
Timelessness95
ROI96
Re-read Value94

Lawrence's Take

"If you only read one book on human relationships, read this one. Then re-read it every year."

5 Key Takeaways

  • Don't criticize, condemn, or complain
  • Give honest, sincere appreciation
  • Arouse in the other person an eager want
  • Become genuinely interested in other people
  • Make the other person feel important — and do it sincerely

3 Action Steps

  • Pick one principle and apply it for 30 days
  • Keep a notebook of conversations and what worked
  • Re-read one chapter every Sunday

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