Mr. Carnegie's writing style is easy to read and filled with short stories that illustrate his points. The chapters are fairly short and make for a good individual read. In fact, I was stuck behind a long train moving at two miles an hour and was able to finish a chapter while sitting in traffic. Not only did I gain some new knowledge, I didn't mind the train. I have already discovered that it has improved my life, both in business and personally.
Success is in the distinctions, the subtleties.
All of us, no matter how 'good with people', can still use improvement. As illustrated throughout How to Win Friends and Influence People , it is the sometimes tiny changes that make the biggest differences. Don't be put off by the title of Influencing people, this is not a book about manipulation or sales. It's about practical techniques in dealing with people in every situation. I have also incorporated the teaching into the way that I am raising my two boys.