Books.

Books

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“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” – Thomas Merton

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“Progress isn’t always loud — sometimes it’s just choosing not to quit.”

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“Done is better than perfect.” – Sheryl Sandberg

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“You are allowed to start again, and this time, wiser.”

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✨ “The difference between try and triumph is a little umph.” — Marvin Phillips

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We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." — The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

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“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.”

— The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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"Small, consistent actions create remarkable results." — Atomic Habits by James Clear

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Don't make the mistake of being so understanding and forgiving that you overlook the fact that you're being disrespected.

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"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." — Daring Greatly by Brené Brown

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"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." — Atomic Habits by James Clear

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📕 Book Summary: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

“Talk to people about themselves, and they’ll listen for hours.”

This timeless classic—published in 1936 and still powerful today—holds the secret to building better relationships, winning trust, and becoming a person others want to help.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the two core principles that can completely change the way you connect with people:

1. 🤝 Show Genuine Interest in Others

“You can make more friends in two months by being interested in others than in two years by trying to get others interested in you.”

When you meet someone, focus on them. What do they love? What excites them?

If someone’s into stamp collecting (and you think it's boring)—research it. You might discover fascinating things, like a stamp worth $9.5 million. Suddenly, it’s interesting.

✨ Ask questions like:

“If I wanted to start collecting stamps, what would you recommend?”

Give people the space to share their passions. Let them talk. They’ll associate that good feeling with you.

2. 🌟 Give Honest Praise and Appreciation

Think of the last time someone genuinely praised you. How did it make you feel about them?

Charles Schwab (businessman & investor) said it best:

“Our friends are human… hungry for appreciation. It’s the currency the soul longs for.”

And also:

“The way to bring out the best in people is through appreciation and encouragement.”

💬 So here’s the practice:

• Notice effort.

• Thank people—sincerely.

• Make your praise personal & specific.

Examples:

• “Hey, your input on the project really made a difference.”

• “Thanks for helping with dinner—it made my night easier.”

💡 Tip: Every morning, take 2 minutes to write a quick message to someone—just a short note recognizing their effort or progress.

Bonus Wisdom:

“What’s the difference between appreciation and flattery?

One is sincere, the other isn’t.

One comes from the heart, the other from the teeth.

One is selfless, the other selfish.”

Make gratitude a habit. People will feel it—and they’ll never forget how you made them feel.

📚 This book may be nearly 90 years old, but the wisdom in it is timeless.

🪄 Want to be more likable, influential, and deeply connected to others? Start with these two principles. Then watch what happens.