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How to Develop Self-Confidence and Influence People by Public Speaking by Dale Carnegie — WisdomDeck honest review
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How to Develop Self-Confidence and Influence People by Public Speaking

by Dale Carnegie

The same material in its more common paperback title: confidence through preparation and practice, the mechanics of delivery, and how to be interesting. Repetitive of Public Speaking for Success.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Confidence follows action.
  2. Know your subject deeply.
  3. Talk about what you have earned the right to say.

Do this first

Give one short talk this week; the book insists practice is the method.

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The paperback edition.

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