How To Win Friends And Influence People Book Analysis

In his book “How to Win Friends and Influence People” published in 1936, Dale Carnegie suggests, with the aid of real life examples from both ordinary people and historical figures, what might be the key in becoming successful. The several principles included in the book shape what could be considered as the Bible for human relationships. The book was initially written with the sole purpose to be used as a textbook for Dale Carnegie´s lectures on establishing good human relationships. Soon, after the book got published, it became well-known not only among either he or she who attended Dale´s lectures but among a wide public worldwide. The book soon became a model in the human relationship area, specifically within businesses. The book is divided …show more content…
Without these examples, the principles within the book could be easily summarized into a short essay. Still, the examples of how the techniques and principles explained in the book, adds a sense of reliability and truthfulness to the book. When I first heard the book´s title, I assumed that it would include a series of steps that would either be complicated or unrealistic. At first, it seemed that reading this book would not help reach the goals stated within the title itself which are basically to improve your relationship with others. Despite the fact that I usually do not change the first impressions I have about a book, I have to recognize that the experience of reading this book actually changed my thought s about it. The principles that Dale Carnegie suggest in this book are actually quite simple to follow and apply on a daily basis; the only problem though, is remembering the 20+ principles and what they …show more content…
The book, published almost eighty years ago contains principles that are still applicable in present times regardless of new factors such as globalization and technological innovations. The ideas that the book repetitively suggest might seem obvious but it is unfortunate how many people behave in an opposite way, thus, creating a poor environment in their lives as well as the people they interact with. I do recommend this book not because it is fun to read but because the ideas it portrays can be the key to success. If a large quantity of people were to read this book and apply the principles stated in it, not only the relationships within a business would change, but also the way people interact in a society will improve and as a consequence, there would be more friendships and people influenced by