The Secret to Winning Friends: A Student’s Journey to Influence and Win Friends (A story based on the learnings from the book, How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie ) All the names in the story are hypothetical On the first day of college, Aman felt both excitement and anxiety. New faces surrounded him, laughter filled the hallways, and students were busy forming groups and connections everywhere he looked. Aman was eager to make friends , but he wasn’t sure where to start. Little did he know that the answers lay in the pages of a book he stumbled upon later— How to Win Friends and Influence People . The lessons he learned from the book transformed not just his college life but also how he saw himself and others. Here’s his story. The Power of a Smile In his first week, Aman attended a group study session. While he was seated, he noticed one girl struggling with her notes. Summoning courage, he smiled a...
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F rom Problems to Possibilities: The Words We Choose Matte r" A positive outlook can take you to places you never even dared to dream of. The way you think about a problem shapes your attitude, your actions, and ultimately , your results. Life constantly presents us with situations that test us —but the way we frame them determines whether we feel stuck or empowered. Let’s explore four key aspects of adopting a positive perspective: 1. The Power of Thought: Your Perspective Shapes Your Reality Every challenge begins in the mind. If you approach a situation with doubt and fear , it becomes a burden . But if you see it as a chance to grow, it transforms into an opportunity. ✅ Instead of saying “ This is too difficult, ” try “ This is a challenge I can overcome .” ✅ Instead of “ Why is this happening to me? ” reframe it as “ What can I learn from this ?” Your mindset isn’t just about what happens to you— it’s about how you respond. 2. The Shift in Language: Words ...