# Dale Carnegie Reading List: How To Win Friends & Influence People / How To Stop Worrying and Start Living / The Art of Public Speaking
## How to Win Friends & Influence People
- **Part I: Fundamental Techniques in Handling People**
- Don't criticize, condemn, or complain.
- Give honest and sincere appreciation.
- Arouse in the other person an eager want.
- **Part II: Six Ways to Make People Like You**
- Become genuinely interested in other people.
- Smile.
- Remember that a person's name is to that person the sweetest sound.
- Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.
- Talk in terms of the other person’s interests.
- Make the other person feel important—and do it sincerely.
- **Part III: How to Win People to Your Way of Thinking**
- The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.
- Show respect for the other person's opinions. Never say, "You're wrong."
- If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.
- Begin in a friendly way.
- Get the other person saying "yes, yes" immediately.
- Let the other person do a great deal of the talking.
- Let the other person feel that the idea is theirs.
- Try honestly to see things from the other person's point of view.
- Be sympathetic with the other person's ideas and desires.
- Appeal to the nobler motives.
- Dramatize your ideas.
- Throw down a challenge.
- **Part IV: Be a Leader: How to Change People Without Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment**
- Begin with praise and honest appreciation.
- Call attention to people's mistakes indirectly.
- Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.
- Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.
- Let the other person save face.
- Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement.
- Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to.
- Use encouragement. Make the fault seem easy to correct.
- Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest.
## How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
- **Part I: Fundamental Facts You Should Know About Worry**
- Live in "day-tight compartments."
- How to face trouble.
- Analyze and solve problems systematically.
- **Part II: Basic Techniques in Analyzing Worry**
- Get the facts.
- Analyze the facts.
- Arrive at a decision.
- Act on that decision.
- **Part III: How to Break the Worry Habit Before It Breaks You**
- Clear your mind of petty worries.
- Cooperate with the inevitable.
- Decide just how much anxiety a thing may be worth.
- **Part IV: Seven Ways to Cultivate a Mental Attitude That Will Bring You Peace and Happiness**
- Fill your mind with thoughts of peace, courage, health, and hope.
- Never try to get even with your enemies.
- Expect ingratitude.
- Count your blessings—not your troubles.
- Do not imitate others.
- Try to profit from your losses.
- Create happiness for others.
- **Part V: The Perfect Way to Conquer Worry**
- Prayer as a tool to overcome worry.
- Faith in a higher power.
- **Part VI: How to Keep from Worrying About Criticism**
- Unjust criticism is often a disguised compliment.
- Do the very best you can.
- **Part VII: Six Ways to Prevent Fatigue and Worry and Keep Your Energy and Spirits High**
- Rest before you get tired.
- Learn to relax at your work.
- Protect yourself from fatigue and worry by applying four good working habits.
- Put enthusiasm into your work.
- Don’t worry about insomnia.
- Prevent fatigue and worry by cultivating a mental attitude of peace and contentment.
## The Art of Public Speaking
- **Part I: Getting Started in Public Speaking**
- Overcoming fear and nervousness.
- Preparing your first speech.
- Organizing your thoughts clearly.
- **Part II: Building Confidence**
- Practice makes perfect.
- Developing a positive mindset.
- Learning from feedback.
- **Part III: Effective Delivery Techniques**
- Voice modulation and tone.
- Body language and gestures.
- Engaging with the audience.
- **Part IV: Structuring Your Speech**
- Creating a strong opening.
- Building a compelling body.
- Ending with impact.
- **Part V: Mastering Persuasion**
- Understanding your audience.
- Using emotional appeals effectively.
- Logical reasoning and evidence.
- **Part VI: Special Occasions and Advanced Techniques**
- Speaking at special events (weddings, funerals, etc.).
- Handling Q&A sessions.
- Adapting to different types of audiences.
- **Part VII: Continuous Improvement**
- Seeking ongoing education in public speaking.
- Joining groups like Toastmasters.
- Setting personal goals for growth.