Book:- How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie - "If You’re Wrong, Admit It"

This weekend I got the time to read the book of the title - "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie

I was not aware of Dale Carnegie so I did Google search to find out more about him and based on the information I found, he is such a great writer. I think before reading the book it is important to know about the author. It's certainly not mandatory but getting to know about the person first and then going through his publication is a good idea as per opinion.

I used to read books earlier but because of the busy schedule, I stopped reading for the last few years. Thanks to @crypto.piotr who given this opportunity to read books and learn something. Books are the world of know knowledge and its always good to spend more time to grab more knowledge about it.

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I read out the topic- "If You’re Wrong, Admit It" because it sounds good and then read out the chapter. As this tag line says that we need to admit if we are wrong and I think that this is the right way.

In fact, it gives us more confidence if we accept our mistake and admit it rather than trying to escape and putting blame on someone else. This way we will try not to repeat the same that's like adding value on ourselves. On the other hand, if we try to put blame on someone else then it's the wrong approach in the first place and also it pushes us back in terms of personal growth.

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When we are right, let’s try to win people gently and tactfully to our way of thinking, and when we are wrong – and that will be surprisingly often if we are honest with ourselves – let’s admit our mistakes quickly and with enthusiasm. Not only will that technique produce astonishing results; but, believe it or not, it
is a lot more fun, under the circumstances, than trying to defend oneself.

The above lines taken from the book have the biggest meaning if we realize that we should try to win the people around us and when we are wrong then we should be honest and accept our mistake. There is no benefit if we keep on fighting with people even if we are right because this way we will lose the trust of people around us. There is nothing wrong if we commit a mistake but if we do not accept it honestly then it's not right it however committing a mistake and accepting a straight away with honesty is the best thing that we can do. If we accept your mistakes and work to rectify it then people will not appreciate and have better bonding but also it will help us to grow as a person.

True leaders are ones who come forward to admit the mistake of their own and they also never hesitate to make them answerable for the mistakes done by the people who are working with them

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This is the first chapter that I have gone through in this book and it was very good that has made me learn the best whey active and realize the mistake and it will certainly help me all the situation whenever I commit any mistakes in life as it has taught me not to run away from the mistakes. I will spend more time this weekend to go to another chapter and share in my next Publication that will be based on this book by Dale Carnegie.

Although I am reading a bit slow but I am enjoying this book and there is a lot that I am going to read and learn

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