Fire on Fire!

I had completely lost my interest in reading books, but suddenly I came across a book called "How to win Friends and influence People".

It just inspired me to write a blogpost. After pondering around looking for inspiration to write something, I finally know what's really worth writing a post about..

I just completed a chapter of this book, and I'm already convinced that it's not going to be off my hands till I complete it, you may have heard about this book too. It's written by Dale Carnegie and according to the book cover, Dale is the best-selling author of the 20th century. And rightfully so, he writes real good and gives some really valuable....Values (sorry I'm a little new to all this writing thing).

The title of the book says almost everything about it, its about influencing people and...Making friends (no sh*t Harsh!).  The first chapter of this book goes like this :

"You Can't Win An Argument"

My first reaction was like :

"Whaa...?"
*Meme inserted*

Reason for this reaction was that, if I'm known to be good at something, it's arguing. And much like the author's strange realization, it's actually true, you can't win an argument at all, it's a lose-lose situation.. Completely.

Y tho?

Because when you're arguing, you're not really proving your point, but just making the person you're arguing with completely uncomfortable, there are no conclusions, there are no happy endings, no one really wins an argument but leaves with a feeling of either superiority or inferiority.

But then you may ask.. "if I don't argue, and if they're wrong, how would I prove my point or state something that absolutely right"

And if this thought came into your mind, congratulations! You're a human!!

*Mind...Blown*

The thing is, instead of arguing just agree to whatever they say..

* Wait for it....Wait for it... *

And then prove your point then and then. Let them feel entitled to their opinion and points, people love the feeling of contentment at being right, just say "yep, that is absolutely true, but..." and then continue spraying your truth on them, this way, not only will the relationship not get bitter, but, the opponent will feel grateful for being told about something he was wrong...In the right way, the more you'll argue, the more they will move away from you and feel even more confident about their "facts".

And bam! That's it, I really suggest you to read the book. It's a life-changing experience, atleast for a 16 year old like me, and the fun part? It's almost a century old book....

Daaaayum son!!

And just like that I end my post, enjoy the book and leave your favorite book's name in the comments, I really want some good book recommendations and I know you'll have some!

"Hatred is never ended by Hatred but by Love" - Gautam Buddha