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Dale Carnegie's How To Win Friends And Influence People

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The path to being a great leader is littered with numerous books and courses demonstrating the importance of acting superior while putting on a grand illusion which one establishes themselves above those they are to lead. However, this has been proven a fallacy threw the observation of numerous great leaders throughout history. In Dale Carnegie’s book “How to Win Friends and Influence People”, he dives into the true principles which accelerate your ability to become an effective leader and friend. The easiest way to sway people to be interested in your views on any subject is to be interested in their views on the subject first. To brightly illustrate this concept we will observe the dynamics of an argument as well as its resolution. When a disagreement happens, 90% of the time it will conclude with each party convinced stronger that their views are absolutely correct. Considering the overwhelming likelihood of a negative outcome, it is safe to conclude the only way to obtain the best of an argument is to avoid them altogether. To incorporate this principle into my life I will strive every argument that comes my way. Incorporating the principle of not arguing with others will benefit my life by allowing me to reduce conflicts while encouraging others to be open to suggestions. Avoiding …show more content…

I will incorporate this when I have a great idea, instead of making others believe it is mine, I will let them develop the idea themselves. This will allow them regard the idea as their own while taking ownership of it along with making it become a reality. When we have aroused a want in the other person to do something it alleviates the chance of an argument, while also allowing them to have buy in on the outcome. Each interactions outcome will differ dependent on those involved, but when one side is curious and constant in reaction, nearly every interaction can result in a similar

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