Book Club Ep. 9. How to Win Friends And Influence People

In Book Club Ep. 9, we’re having an honest, free-flow conversation about How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie and what actually holds up today.We talk about the difference between being “nice” and being real, why criticism usually backfires, how to make people feel seen without being fake, and how the idea of “influence” can be used ethically (or turned into manipulation). If you’ve ever wanted better friendships, smoother conversations, or less drama in conflict, this episode is for you.In this episode: • The principles that still work in 2026 • What feels outdated and how to modernize it • “Rose-colored glasses” vs being naive • Simple conversation habits that build trust fast • How to disagree without burning bridgesQuestion for you: What’s one social skill you wish you learned earlier?If you enjoyed this, drop a like, subscribe, and comment what book we should do next.#BookClub #DaleCarnegie #HowToWinFriendsAndInfluencePeople #SocialSkills #CommunicationSkills #SelfImprovement #ANewLens