7.12.2010

the art of influence

although i can't remember how, i stumbled upon this book recently and thought it was pretty good. it's brief and insightful. it reminds me a little of how to win friends and influence people by dale carnegie.

Base Your Life on 7 Areas of Excellence:
1. Physical Appearance
2. Emotional Health
3. Intellectual Growth
4. Spiritual Depth
5. Relationships
6. Financial Success
7. Charitable Giving

4 Golden Rules of Influence:
1. Live a life of undivided integrity
2. Always demonstrate a positive attitude
3. Consider other people's interests as more important than your own
4. Don't settle for anything less than excellence

a pretty good way to start off the week if I say so myself. Happy Monday.