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How to Win Friends and Influence People: Chapter 1

The classic that has improved and transformed the personal and professional lives of millions – New and updated for the next generation of leaders.

Why This Classic Endures

The new, updated edition of the most influential self-help book of the last century has been updated under the care of Dale’s daughter, Donna, introducing changes that keep the book fresh for today’s readers, with priceless material restored from the original 1936 text.

Carnegie’s rock-solid, experience-tested advice has remained relevant for generations because he addresses timeless questions about the art of getting along with people. How to Win Friends and Influence People teaches you:

How to communicate effectively
How to make people like you
How to increase your ability to get things done
How to get others to see your side
How to become a more effective leader
How to successfully navigate almost any social situation
And so much more!

How to communicate effectively
How to make people like you
How to increase your ability to get things done
How to get others to see your side
How to become a more effective leader
How to successfully navigate almost any social situation
And so much more!

How to Win Friends and Influence People is a historic bestseller for one simple reason: Its crucial life lessons, conveyed through engaging storytelling, have shown readers how to become who they wish to be. With the newly updated version of this classic, that’s as true now as ever.

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Get a preview of the book with Chapter 1: If You Want to Gather Honey, Don't Kick Over the Beehive, which introduces Principle 1: Don't criticize, condemn, or complain.

Purchase the hardcover edition with Simon & Schuster or your favorite bookseller!

How to Win Friends and Influence People: Chapter 1