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These rules are relevant and can be applied to any non-fiction book out there. The author started the book by giving us 8 rules that we should follow so as to get the best out of the book. The book has undergone a lot of revisions since the death of the author in 1955, majorly by his wife and daughter in order to update examples given by the author about famous personalities who were known in 1936 but forgotten since, without changing the heart of the book itself. It started with a modest printing run of five thousand copies in 1936 and has gone to sell millions of copies. This book has sold over 30 million copies around the world since it was first published.

The things we need to do usually consists of never criticizing, smiling, being genuinely interested in others, remembering the first name of the person we are speaking with, not engaging in unnecessary arguments, making them feel important, never telling them they are wrong, talking about our own mistakes before talking about theirs, motivating, sincerely complimenting, and generally always looking after their self-esteem. When this happens after an important change in our everyday behavior, we notice great improvements in our relationships. To make friends, gain allies, influence others and get them in our corner, it is essential that we know how to cater to their ego.

Flattery is counterfeit, rather speak with truth and sincerity.

Respect the opinions of others, give credit to whom it is due, and always avoid arguments.

Appeal to our human need for recognition and importance to get what you want from people.

Appreciation and praise motivate better than criticism and condemnation.

Think in terms of other people’s point of view.

At just under 300 pages, it is a quick enough read that it would still be worth reading.Įven though there are many things to earn from this book, here are the five major things you can learn from it.

I’m sure that you will appreciate this celebrated book jammed packed with timeless wisdom.

A leader in the self-help genre, How to Win Friends and Influence People will help you master the social prompts and techniques that help you relate better with people, be a better salesperson, handle complaints, avoid arguments, turn you into a better speaker, and be a charismatic leader.