10 Key Principles to Live By

From How to Win Friends & Influence People

In his book How to Win Friends & Influence People, Dale Carnegie provides readers with timeless advice on how to be successful in life. First published in 1936, the book has been a best seller for decades and has sold over 30 million copies around the world. While this book is a must read for anyone in sales and marketing, Carnegie offers ten principles that will help anyone succeed in life.

Principle 1. Don't criticize, condemn or complain. Carnegie said "Any fool can criticize, condemn or complain - and most fools do. But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving." Rather than finding faults, focus on understanding and encouraging the others. Criticism can alienate people but showing genuine understanding fosters connection.