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Apr 2024
26m 8s

Get People to Like You Instantly

Violet Benson
About this episode

Hey Besties! Today, for another reading session of Benson Book Club, we will take a peek into How to Win Friends & Influence People written by Dale Carnegie - a book about ways to make people like you, how to win people to your way of thinking, and how to change people without arousing resentment.

Together with Violetta, we get to hear practical tips on winning people over instantly, incredible stories of people who mastered the art of being likable, and how to arm yourself with six foolproof strategies to make a lasting impression and cultivate meaningful connections.  


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What to Listen For:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:26 How to make people like you instantly?
  • 07:36 The story of Hall Caine   
  • 11:37 “This is our dream house.”
  • 14:56 The judge who loves dogs
  • 16:29 Famous people still crave a little recognition
  • 22:33 Six ways to make people like you


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