Wowza! I'm thru the 2nd chapter in this book and I can totally see why it's still a best seller. The examples that Carnegie gives are examples that we will always be able to use. Being the older one in the class these are things I have learned from reading other books on attitude and such.
It was a great reminder that you get back what you give out! I often times tell my kids to think before you speak. It's one of our cardinal rules. It's that old insert the foot in the mouth syndrome and not just something I remind them about but myself as well. I have caught myself, being a parent, constantly on top of my girls. Expecting more from them and not remember they are 5 & 7. I anticipate this book to be one of those I read over and over in years to come.
I can totally appreciate the things he speaks in this book. I got carried away and thought we were supposed to only read one chapter but read thru chapter 2. And I'm almost positive I will finish the book this week! HA
I think this book is beneficial for the younger crowds and all AGES. I have heard most of these things before but I can almost bet you alot of the younger ones have not. I only wish I had read this early on but I say that about alot of books along the same line. As a mom, I constantly buy those books wrote by other moms or dads on accountability and the things they have learned through parenting. It's a great pick me up when things get hectic and it helps me to stay grounded.
My favorite quote was the title of chapter 1, "If you want to gather HONEY, don't kick over the BEEHIVE". I'm dealing with a little personal matter and I felt like this statement totally applied! I hope all these kids in the class really do read this text and re-read in the future because I know I will.
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