Review: So-So. Well-written but too much positive thinking.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 21, 2013
I did learn some useful tips I didn't know, like approaching people that look happy or are having a good time, but I did not like the emphasis on positive thinking and not being negative. Nor do I appreciate being chastised for spending a lot of time doing things on my own (like reading books, watching TV, being in front of the computer, etc). The author seems to think that popular people are popular because they like being around people, I disagree completely. Popular people are popular because they're good looking, outgoing, charming, and extroverted. An introvert is not going to become popular unless he becomes famous, then everyone will like him even if he's a pain in the ass. I admit I read this book because I rarely have a good time at networking events, parties, and other outings, but that doesn't mean I'm unhappy or I have to become a social butterfly to be successful in life. However, maybe a better approach is to socialize in small groups, like Chattanooga's "Connect for Lunch" program where you meet with two or three business people during lunch. I do wish the author had included alternatives for those of us who dread crowds. Either way, there's some good advice here, it was a fast read, so maybe you'll love it, maybe you won't.