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Sun Tzu’s The Art of War: Chapter 06 Weak Points and Strong

Posted on August 7, 2019 by flybrand1976

Tzu 06: Weak Points and Strong The next chapter maneuver, teaches how to move the army, and when it should be moved.   Sun Tzu is setting the table for the reader, telling us to where the army should be moved.  … Continue reading →

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How to Replace a Baseboard Heating Cover in an Hour or Less

Posted on July 20, 2019 by flybrand1976

The number one hit for ‘replacing baseboard heating covers’ is a This Old House Episode that looks pretty daunting.  My son and I just knocked this out in less than an hour.  Here’s what we did: Measure We had 3 … Continue reading →

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Carnegie 18.3.09: How to Win Friends and Influence People -PRINCIPLE 9 Be sympathetic with the other person’s ideas and desires – What Everybody Wants

Posted on July 17, 2019 by flybrand1976

Pages 208 – 216 Carnegie here builds off of earlier points – those around us have needs, and we must recognize those needs.  Sometimes, as with Principle 3, the need is for us to admit we are wrong.  For us … Continue reading →

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Carnegie 17.3.08: How to Win Friends and Influence People – Pt 3, PRINCIPLE 8 Try honestly to see things from the other person’s point of view – A Formula That Will Work Wonders for You

Posted on July 16, 2019 by flybrand1976

Carnegie 17.3.08: How to Win Friends and Influence People – Pt 3, PRINCIPLE 8 Try honestly to see things from the other person’s point of view.- A Formula That Will Work Wonders for You Pages 202 – 208 To have … Continue reading →

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Carnegie 15.3.06: PRINCIPLE 6 Let the other person do a great deal of the talking – The Safety Valve in Handling Complaints

Posted on July 14, 2019 by flybrand1976

Pages 190 – 195. Carnegie builds off Principle 5 – once the other party is saying “yes” – encourage them to talk.  Use your conversational skills to keep them going, and rather than lecture them about some topic important to … Continue reading →

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Carnegie 12.3.03: PRINCIPLE 3 If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.- “If You’re Wrong, Admit It”

Posted on July 11, 2019 by flybrand1976

(Carnegie Video Short: If You’re Wrong, Admit It) Pages 164 – 171. Mistakes are often a constraint in developing a mutual understanding.  If two people think they are working towards a common goal and one person blocks that process by … Continue reading →

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Carnegie 11.3.02: How to Win Friends and Influence People – PRINCIPLE 2 Show respect for the other person’s opinions. Never say, “You’re wrong.” – A Sure Way of Making Enemies—and How to Avoid It

Posted on July 10, 2019 by flybrand1976

Pages 151 – 163 Carnegie 11.3.2, Pt 3 – PRINCIPLE 2 Show respect for the other person’s opinions. Never say, “You’re wrong.” – A Sure Way of Making Enemies—and How to Avoid It Best Quote An adult to young Ben … Continue reading →

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Carnegie 08.2.5: How to Win Friends and Influence People: Pt 2, Chapter 8 – PRINCIPLE 5 Talk in terms of the other person’s interests.- How to Interest People

Posted on July 7, 2019 by flybrand1976

“Mr. Funkhouser, I believe I can make money for you.” Continue reading →

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How to Win Friends and Influence People: Carnegie’s 3 “In a Nutshell Fundamental Techniques in Handling People”

Posted on July 3, 2019 by flybrand1976

Carnegie’s book begins with three fundamental techniques for handling people – 1/ don’t critize, 2/ give sincere appreciative, 3/ arouse an eager want. Part One: Fundamental Techniques in Handling People 1. If You Want to Gather Honey, Don’t Kick Over … Continue reading →

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Carnegie 04.2.1: How to Win Friends and Influence People – PRINCIPLE 1 Become genuinely interested in other people – “Do This and You’ll Be Welcome Anywhere”

Posted on July 2, 2019 by flybrand1976

The chapter title is, “Do This and You’ll Be Welcome Anywhere”, which Carnegie answers with – PRINCIPLE 1 Become genuinely interested in other people. Best Quote(s) “I love my audience. I love my audience.” “I love being here,” is a … Continue reading →

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