The Surprising Dale Carnegie Secrets That Completely Changed How People See Me in Seconds
First impressions are everything.
We like to think people judge us based on our character, skills, or accomplishments, but the truth is, those first few moments of meeting someone can shape their opinion of us before we even get a chance to prove ourselves.
I used to believe that making a great first impression was all about saying the perfect thing or looking as polished as possible. But no matter how much I tried to be impressive, I sometimes felt like I wasn’t connecting the way I wanted to.
That’s when I came across the work of Dale Carnegie. His principles on communication completely changed the way I approached first impressions—not by teaching me how to be more charming or persuasive, but by shifting my focus entirely.
