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He emerged from rural poverty to become one of the most famous self-help advocates of all time. How much do you know about Dale Carnegie?His success led him to write several other books, too
Andrew Carnegie, of course, was the man who made his fortune in the steel business.
And his middle name was Harbison.
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He passed away more than a half a century ago but his influence is still amazingly strong.
He was born in Maryville, part of an impoverished farming family.
The debate team helped him hone his orating skills.
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He sold everything from soap to bacon and immediately exhibited an aptitude for the art of the pitch.
The idea of fame was alluring to him from the very beginning.
He served for about a year during WWI but was never sent overseas.
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He taught public speaking classes at a YMCA in New York.
He was 24 years old when he started the organization that would eventually span the globe.
It was during one of these courses that he was approached by a man from publishing company Simon & Schuster.
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He bought a large warehouse in Manhattan and converted it into office space.
While he was still alive, the book would go on to sell more than 5 million copies.
It is one of the most iconic books of its genre.
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It immediately became apparently that this book was tapping into the public's consciousness.
He figured that by writing about other famous people, he would learn their methods of success.
He wasn't just a speaker, he was a keen listener.
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They spread Carnegie's methods for success in franchises in 90 countries.
According to the company, 99% of course graduates say they are satisfied with the training.
"Lincoln the Unknown" explores the personal side of the famous man, attempting to uncover his defining traits.
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His first goal was to jar readers out of their comfort zone.
He said that arguing is a sure way for both sides to lose, no matter who "wins."
Genuine appreciation for other people helps them appreciate you, too.
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Carnegie was pretty direct with his advice, no matter the issue at hand.
Humiliating someone never does any good in the long run.
He said he wrote this one because constant worrying made him so unhappy.
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Then weigh all of the facts, make a decision and then act.
He said that when we admit we are wrong, other people actually begin to trust us more.
Fighting an impossible battle just lowers your quality of life.
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