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I read it almost 20 years ago. At the time I thought it was helpful, but I can't remember anything specific. Posts: 26071 | Registered: Oct 2003
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The Prince is cool, but not really usful in everyday life, wherre HTWFIP is one of the most pratical books ever written. Entire college courses have been developed using it, and it is one of the best selling books of all time (non-fiction).
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I read this recently, mostly because I was moving to a job that required more people skills, and I learned a lot.
Worth $8.00? Look for it used somewhere, you dont need to pay that much.
Some of the principles should be common sense, though in our introverted/egotistical world they seem way out of place and are valuable for that reason. Others...well I got the impression that Mr. Canegie was advocating lying in order to get what you want.
That's not really a fair assesment, but there were principles that seemed more about bowing down and "appearing" (read deception) to give way while actually gaining what you want. To me, that's less than honest, and anything "gained" that way would be purchased by deceit.
I am certain that every car salesman in existence has read this thing, so it gives you some idea of who gets use from it.
I would recommend it, and take from it what you can, there is a reason that the book has been around for so long.
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Definately. I read it about 5 years ago. Changed my whole outlook on things. I should probably go through it again, though, since I don't really remember much from it anymore Posts: 3003 | Registered: Oct 2004
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