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How to Win Friends and Influence People vs The Intelligent Investor
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie and The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
★ 4.9/5
The Intelligent Investor
by Benjamin Graham
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| How to Win Friends and Influence People | The Intelligent Investor | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 288 | 640 |
| Reading time | ~7.2 h | ~16.0 h |
| Published | 1936 | 1949 |
| Author | Dale Carnegie | Benjamin Graham |
| Category | Liderança | Finanças e Investimentos |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster | Harper Business |
Choose How to Win Friends and Influence People if…
- → You're interested in liderança.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You prefer a shorter read (~7.2 hours).
Choose The Intelligent Investor if…
- → You're interested in finanças e investimentos.
- → You want the more recent perspective (1949).
Key takeaways — How to Win Friends and Influence People
- ✓ Pratique Reconhecimento Radical identificando e reconhecendo as forças sinceras dos membros da sua equipe — essa é a forma mais eficaz de inspirar alto desempenho e lealdade.
- ✓ Domine a Perspectiva Empática, buscando sempre entender os motivos e as necessidades das suas partes interessadas antes de tentar persuadi-las a partir do seu ponto de vista estratégico.
- ✓ Evite Críticas Diretas e, em vez disso, use métodos indiretos para apontar erros, garantindo que você preserve a dignidade da outra pessoa e mantenha um ambiente de trabalho colaborativo.
Key takeaways — The Intelligent Investor
- ✓ Aplique o princípio da Margem de Segurança a cada investimento, garantindo que você compre ativos com um desconto relevante em relação ao valor intrínseco para se proteger do risco de queda.
- ✓ Use o Sr. Mercado a seu favor comprando quando ele estiver irracionalmente pessimista e vendendo quando estiver excessivamente otimista, em vez de seguir suas emoções.
- ✓ Adote a mentalidade de um Investidor Defensivo, concentrando-se na seleção sistemática de negócios de alta qualidade e subavaliados e mantendo uma carteira equilibrada e diversificada.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with How to Win Friends and Influence People. If you specifically need finanças e investimentos, The Intelligent Investor is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is How to Win Friends and Influence People or The Intelligent Investor better? +
How to Win Friends and Influence People has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. How to Win Friends and Influence People focuses on liderança, while The Intelligent Investor focuses on finanças e investimentos. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, How to Win Friends and Influence People or The Intelligent Investor? +
How to Win Friends and Influence People is shorter (288 pages, ~7.2 hours) compared to The Intelligent Investor (640 pages, ~16.0 hours).
Should I read How to Win Friends and Influence People or The Intelligent Investor first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with How to Win Friends and Influence People. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHub.