One can win the attention and time and cooperation of even the most sought-after people by becoming genuinely interested in them.
DALE CARNEGIE
DALE CARNEGIE
Dale Carnegie on attention
Dale Carnegie99 quotes“One can win the attention and time and cooperation of even the most sought-after people by becoming genuinely interested in them.”
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Sharon SalzbergSharon Salzberg Training attention through meditation opens our eyes.
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