This book changed me!

I started reading Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends & Influence People a few weeks back and finished it yesterday. And to confess, it really gave me a new perspective to life.

When my dad introduced this book to me 2-3 years ago, I was rather un-interested in the book. It sat collecting dust. But it was the past few weeks when I finally had the guts to pick up the book and read it. I was rather depressed at the time, so I thought the book might make me feel better. And so it did!

Just by reading the first few chapters, I started to realize why I had difficulty to make social interactions & already picked up several tips on how to 'not' criticize; or at least, criticize humanely. Also in the book, tips to be a great leader, whenever you want to take control of your own life or manage a whole business.

It's quite amazing that such simple changes you make for yourself can make a huge difference to everything. What if everyone read this book? How would the world be if everyone understood other humans? Now that would be an absolute win-win!

So okay, I may seem biased towards this book since it really changed me in just almost every way. But there are many elements that Carnegie wrote that really allows the reader to visualize the content as they read. A majority of stories from real people are mentioned; people who attended Carnegie's course and made shifts using his valuable lessons. And another plus: those lessons came from Carnegie's own life experience! And they worked!

This is also a book meant to be read over and over again. Therefore, it's best you have the real book rather than as an e-book. It's a book that's going to stick to you wherever you go. For me, I've taken this book everywhere I went, even at the dentist's while I was waiting. My self-esteem came in strong whenever I read a chapter or two and I felt better like never before.  Also, I learned to praise others. And whenever I did, I had a great feeling that emerged from inside of me as if an angel has temporarily guided me to make others feel better. And indeed, I made a great impression.

In conclusion, How to Win Friends & Influence People is a book you must read! Just get it, and you won't regret it!