November 24
WIN FRIENDS & INFLUENCE PEOPLE DAY
Dale Carnegie was born on this day in 1888 -- in Maryville, Missouri. He became a pioneer in public speaking and personality development and he became famous by showing others how to become successful.
Carnegie’s book, How to Win Friends & Influence People (1936), has sold more than 15 million copies and is translated in 29 different languages. Carnegie’s illustrative stories and simple, well-phrased rules are the basis behind its popularity. For instance:
“Believe that you will succeed, and you will.”
“Learn to love, respect and enjoy other people.”
“You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.”It deals sensibly with “the problem of getting along with and influencing people in ... everyday, business and social contacts.”
Dale Carnegie also wrote How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (1948), “a practical, concrete, easy-to-read, inspiring handbook on conquering work and fears.”
Carnegie attended Warrensburg (MO) State Teachers College, and became a salesman for Armour and Company. Later, he taught public speaking to businessmen. And you’ve probably heard of the Dale Carnegie Training courses, available just about everywhere.
One thing’s for sure: Dale Carnegie won many friends and influenced lots of people.
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