“You can make more friends in two months by becoming really interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you”
— Dale Carnegie
Simplified Meaning:
When you show genuine interest in other people, you can build friendships much faster than if you only try to make others interested in you. For example, imagine you start a new job. If you ask your coworkers questions about their lives, listen to their stories, and show that you care about their experiences, they are likely to like you and want to spend time with you. On the other hand, if you mostly talk about yourself and try to impress them, it may take a lot longer for them to warm up to you. This advice suggests that being a good listener and showing curiosity about others is a more effective way to make friends. In your own life, you can apply this by focusing more on others in conversations, asking thoughtful questions, and really listening to the answers. This approach can help you build stronger, quicker connections with people.
