The more important a dog is, the more satisfaction people get in kicking him. This is the analogy Dale Carnegie used is explaining why important and influential people are often criticized unfairly. Carnegie once told the story of the Prince of Wales, who later became Edward VIII. He was attending Dartmouth College in Devonshire at…
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Eight Words That Can Transform Your Life
Dale Carnegie was once asked what was the biggest lesson he had ever learned. He replied that, “By far, the most vital lesson I have ever learned is the importance of what we think.” You see, Carnegie knew that our thoughts make us what we are—our mental attitude is the “X” factor that determines our…
How to Win People to Your Way of Thinking
J.P. Morgan once observed that a person usually has two good reasons for doing a thing: one that sounds good and a real one. The person himself will think of the real reason. You don’t need to emphasize that. But all of us, being idealists at heart, like to think of motives that sound good….
It’s Important to Think Before You Speak
Choosing our words wisely is more important than ever with social media dominating our communication, both professionally and personally. Especially if you’re at all in the public eye, the moment you say something your words could go viral. Just ask Superbowl MVP, Jersey Joe Flacco, quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens. When asked last week about…