struggle4progress
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Wed Sep-14-11 11:22 AM
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A few copies of Irving Tressler's 1937 "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" are still available |
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Wed Sep-14-11 12:36 PM
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1. Didn't they do a sequel of his book? |
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Wed Sep-14-11 12:51 PM
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2. It wasn't as funny as the original |
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Wed Sep-14-11 03:54 PM
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3. Interesting sidenote: Tressler killed himself years later. Carnegie died rich & happy. |
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http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19980606&slug=2754688There is an interesting sequel to this account. Dale Carnegie, after a rich life and a successful career, died at his home in Forest Hills, N.Y., in 1955 of natural causes at the age of 67, optimistic, cheerful and vibrant to the end. Irving Tressler, who wrote the parody, committed suicide in 1944 at the age of 35. His obituary noted ironically that he was best known for his take-off on Carnegie's book.
It would be interesting to conjecture whether there was any relation between Tressler's philosophy of negative living and the fact that he took his own life. Of one thing we can be sure - life is more exciting and interesting for those who have a positive and optimistic outlook. Of course, there are times when it may get us to a boring luncheon meeting or spoil our evening at home, but in the long run, it is a better way of living our days.
Carnegie said, "Most of the troubles of humanity are imaginary and should be laughed out of court. It is folly to cross a bridge until you come to it, or to bid the devil good morning until you meet him - perfect folly. All is well until the stroke falls, and even then, nine times out of 10, it is not as bad as anticipated. A wise man is the confirmed optimist."
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Wed Sep-14-11 08:23 PM
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4. His epilepsy got so severe it was too much for him . |
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The drugs back in that time weren't what they are today.
I still remember the main point of Carnegie's book, BTW. It's main point: pretend to be interested in what the other person is interested in.
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