I know, this sounds like the most manipulative, self-help title I can imagine. But the principles are totally Biblical. Going a little further in my reading of Dale Carnegie’s classic How to Win Friends and Influence People, I was shocked to realize that Carnegie’s strategy for getting people to like you is simply a practical working out of God’s command to us in Philippians 2:3-4
Philippians 2:3–4
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. (ESV)
What does this look like in your relationships? Listen to the podcast as I explain the importance of:
- Becoming genuinely interested in other people.
- Smile
Too simple, right? But I promise you, if you listen (or get the book and read) and genuinely try to apply these principles to your relationships, not only will you get people to like you, but they will like you because you are a genuine blessing in their life!
Listen, share with one person who needs to hear, and let your spouse and children be your guinea pigs as you try the simple, profound practices of becoming genuinely interested people and smiling.
